Raritan Twp Police Dept Press Release: March 13, 2020

THE FACT THAT A PERSON HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND CHARGED DOES NOT IMPLY THAT HE OR SHE IS GUILTY. ALL PERSONS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

On Tuesday February 4, 2020 at 1:28 am De'ana J. Miller (Age 21) of Bridgewater, NJ was stopped for speeding on Route 202. Miller was charged with the following offenses, Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Careless Driving, Unregistered Motor Vehicle, CDS in a Motor Vehicle and Open Alcoholic Container in a Motor Vehicle. Officer Moreno made the arrest.

On Wednesday February 5, 2020 officers responded to IHOP for a report of two suspicious vehicles in the parking lot. After an investigation the following persons were arrested for Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana, Jordan L. Simmons (Age 24) of Willow Grove, PA, Jack Aidan Cohen-Mungan (Age 22) of Philadelphia, PA and Javonn D. Gross (Age 24) of Woodbury, NJ. Officer Ismael Mendez was the arresting officer.

On Monday February 10, 2020 at 10:17 am Sydney S. Spears (Age 21) of Philadelphia, PA was stopped for operating a handheld cell phone. She was arrested for Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Officer Connor Gallagher was the arresting officer.

On Tuesday February 11, 2020 at 10:00 pm officers responded to the Hampton Inn for a reported assault and drugs in the room. Upon arrival they went to room 327 where the alleged assault occurred. They spoke with Laura A. Bratkovics (Age 36) of Milford, NJ. There was no evidence of an assault, but Bratkovics was arrested for the following; Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. Officer Brian Mayer made the arrest.

On Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 12:32 pm officers responded to room 327 of the Hampton Inn for a female screaming. Upon arriving at the room, they made contact Laura A. Bratkovics (Age 36) of Milford, NJ. She was arrested for Being Under the Influence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. Officer Ismael Mendez made the arrest.

On Friday February 14, 2020 at 8:20 pm Alexis S. Torres-Pagan (Age 25) of Winchendon, MA and Patrick J. Lyons Jr. (Age 26) of Baldwinville, MA were both arrested for Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Additionally, Pagan was issued motor vehicle summonses for throwing debris from a vehicle and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. They were originally stopped for throwing debris out of the car window. Sgt. Robert Landolina was the arresting officer.

On Friday February 14, 2020 at 2:55 pm Michael Louallen Jr. (Age 32) of Philadelphia, PA was charged with Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, obstructed windshield, driving while suspended and CDS in a motor vehicle. Louallen was originally stopped for having a view obstruction. Officer Phillip Canale made the arrest.