Police Report Crash, DWI Arrest and Disorderly Incident in Montgomery

Montgomery Township police responded to a motor vehicle crash, a late-night driving while intoxicated arrest, and a disorderly incident at a local convenience store during the first week of March, according to information released by the Montgomery Township Police Department.

Three-Vehicle Crash at Cherry Hill and Cherry Valley Roads
On March 5 at approximately 4:20 p.m., Montgomery Police and Montgomery EMS responded to the intersection of Cherry Hill Road and Cherry Valley Road for a reported motor vehicle crash.

Police said a 2014 Honda, operated by a Belle Mead resident, was attempting to make a left turn from Cherry Valley Road onto Cherry Hill Road when it was struck by a 2024 Buick traveling on Cherry Hill Road. The impact caused the Honda to then strike a 2024 Nissan that was stopped at the intersection.

The driver of the Honda was transported to Penn Medicine Plainsboro Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Police issued the Honda’s driver motor vehicle summonses for failure to yield the right of way and careless driving, authorities said.

DWI Arrest on Route 206
In a separate incident early March 7 at approximately 1:46 a.m., Officer Troy Gonzalez observed a vehicle traveling on Route 206 without headlights or taillights illuminated.

After stopping the vehicle, the officer determined the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages prior to operating the vehicle, police said.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and transported to Montgomery Township Police Headquarters for processing.

Police said the individual was charged with driving while intoxicated, open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to use lights when required, failure to exhibit documents, and failure to inspect a vehicle.

The driver was later released pending a required appearance in Montgomery Township Municipal Court.

Disorderly Incident at Wawa
Police also responded to a disorderly person complaint on March 9 at approximately 4:23 p.m. at the Wawa convenience store.

According to police, a customer became upset after requesting oat milk for coffee and being told the store did not have it available. The individual then allegedly threw a cup of coffee inside the store.

Police responded to the scene to address the incident.

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