Car Parked In Middle Of Road, Driver Charged With DWI In Raritan

RARITAN, NJ — Raritan Police reported making arrests for driving while intoxicated, shoplifting, resisting arrest, and more last week.

Raritan Police blotter:

On Dec. 29 at 10:58 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to Thompson Street near the Raritan Train Station for a report of an erratic driver. After receiving a description, they found the vehicle parked in the middle of the road on Thompson Street. While conducting their investigation, officers arrested Micaiah Tillman, 27, of South Plainfield, for driving while intoxicated. Officers also observed evidence of shoplifting inside Tillman’s vehicle. Tillman was additionally charged with possession of an antishoplifting device. Aldousian Pacunayen, 26, of Raritan, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was charged with possession of stolen property. Both were released pending a court appearance.

On Dec. 31 at 10:46 p.m.: Raritan officers were dispatched to Second Street for a reported stabbing. After a thorough investigation, officers determined that a stabbing had not occurred. Officers learned that a 23-year-old woman at a large gathering, had punched a garage window and took herself to the hospital. As officers were investigating the incident, they arrested Jacqueline Smith, 24, of Manville, for disorderly conduct. Smith was additionally charged with resisting arrest and released pending a court appearance. A criminal mischief charge is pending in the matter.

On Jan. 1 at 9:27 p.m.: An officer conducting a property check at the Raritan Train Station observed several broken windows at the Train Station. The incident is being investigated by the Criminal Investigation Division.

On Jan. 1: Officers were dispatched to The Lena Apartment complex on River Park Drive for a theft report. A 47-year-old resident at the complex reported that someone had stolen several tools from his unlocked toolbox, which was kept in his parking space in the parking garage. The incident is being investigated by the Criminal Investigation Division.

On Jan. 3: Officers responded to two separate Crossfit locations in the borough for reported motor vehicle burglaries. In both incidents, a car window was smashed and a purse was stolen from the vehicle. To prevent these types of incidents, we recommend that you do not leave valuables in your vehicles. The incidents are being investigated by the Criminal Investigation Division.

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