The following is based on information received from a law enforcement agency. The person(s) named is innocent unless proven otherwise in court.
ERMA – Patrol Officer Jonathan Scheck conducted a motor vehicle stop for speeding in the 500 block of Seashore Road, in Erma June 19 at approximately 11 p.m.
According to a release, during the course of the stop, Scheck determined the operator, David C. Hughes, 52, of North Cape May, was operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
While attempting to place Hughes under arrest for allegedly driving while intoxicated, Hughes became loud and abusive in a threatening and combative manner, refusing to allow the officers to arrest him.
Hughes continued to pull away and struggle with the officers during his arrest. It was necessary for the officers to use a reasonable amount of force to control the defendant’s actions to effect the arrest.
Hughes was subsequently placed into the rear of a patrol vehicle where he spit in the face of the arresting officer.
Hughes was charged on a warrant for resisting arrest, third degree, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, third degree, throwing bodily fluids on a law enforcement officer, fourth degree, and failure to allow fingerprinting, disorderly persons offense.
In addition to the criminal charges, Hughes was issued motor vehicle summonses for driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit breath samples, reckless driving and speeding. Hughes was lodged in the Cape May County Correctional Facility.
Dennisville – As a parent of a Tech student it would be great if the school would update their staff directory. So many old staff still listed and no new teachers listed. What gives?
