Crime & Safety

Howell Police Receive Statewide MADD Award

The award honors the officers' efforts in combating drunken and impaired driving.

HOWELL, NJ — Four members of the Howell Township Police Department were honored Tuesday for their efforts to combat drunk and impaired driving.

The four Howell Police Officers — Angelo Trento, Matt Cuzzo, Matt Lawler, and Travis Horton — were presented with the Distinguished Service Award at the 2018 Mothers Against Drunk Drivers annual Statewide Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony.

The four officers were honored for their enforcement of impaired driving laws; all four are assigned to the Midnight Squad under the command of Lt. Scott Wall, the department said.

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The Howell Police Department has a long history of leading in detecting and apprehending those who drive while impaired. This includes both alcohol and drugs, police said in announcing the award.

Howell Lt. Scott Wall and Police Officers Angelo Trento, Matt Cuzzo and Matt Lawler. Photos via Howell Township Police Department

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