STONE HARBOR – Officer Richard Boyle and Special Law Enforcement Officer Jordon White conducted a motor vehicle stop on the 200 block of 94th Street Sept. 19 at 11:34 a.m., involving a vehicle displaying fictitious tags.
While Officer Boyle was at his patrol vehicle checking the driver’s license and vehicle information, the driver, now known as James Osborn, 28, of Tuckahoe, exited the vehicle contrary to officer directions. After repeated instructions to return to the vehicle, Osborn continued to refuse and began yelling obscenities at the police. After numerous attempts by the officers and his wife to have Osborn return to the vehicle, Osborn was told he would be arrested if he did not return to the vehicle. Osborn continued to refuse and further responded by yelling obscenities toward the officers. Officer Boyle told Osborn he was under arrest and Osborn attempted to pull away from Officer Boyle’s control as he tried to back away from police. Officers went to the ground in an attempt to secure Osborn resulting in Osborne being pepper sprayed. He was subsequently secured and transported to the police station.
At the station, he was treated by officers and the Stone Harbor Rescue Squad for the effects of the pepper spray.
It was confirmed that the vehicle Osborn was operating was displaying fictitious tags, was unregistered and uninsured. The vehicle was impounded and towed from the scene. Stone Harbor Municipal Court Judge George Neidig Jr. was contacted and authorized a warrant be issued for Osborn on the charges of obstructing the administration of law and resisting arrest. Bail was set at $2,500, with no 10 percent option. Osborn was processed and served a copy of the warrant. Osborn was also served summonses for the charges of hindering apprehension, disorderly conduct, driving while suspended, unregistered vehicle, uninsured, and displaying fictitious license plates. Osborn was transported to the Cape May County Correctional Center in lieu of bail.
This matter is pending Stone Harbor Municipal Court.
The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations and the defendant is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.