Three Charged with Drunk Driving

Three people were charged with driving while intoxicated in separate incidents last week.

On Jan. 12, at 12:35 a.m., Alex Santiago, 37, of South Brunswick, was charged after his vehicle, a 2006 Nissan, allegedly crossed over the double yellow lines into the eastbound lanes while he was headed west on Route 522. Officer Matthew Skolsky observed Santiago’s actions and pulled him over. Santiago was charged with drunk driving, careless driving, and crossing over a double yellow line. He was transported to police headquarters, processed and released.

On Jan. 14 at 8:02 a.m., Daniel Guzman, 22, of North Brunswick, was charged for driving while intoxicated after allegedly crashing his vehicle on Route 1 and fleeing from the scene. Police said Guzman crashed his 1998 Toyota into the rear of a vehicle on Finnegans Lane and Route 1. Guzman then allegedly fled, but was followed by a witness into the Oakdale Village Mobile Home Park, according to police.  

Officers located Guzman in the park and determined he had been drinking. Guzman was also charged with careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed.

On Jan. 15 at 6:13 p.m., Teresa Cupano, 68, of South Brunswick, was charged after officers stopped her in a 1998 Honda near the intersection of New Road and Route 27 for driving with a cracked windshield.  

According to police, Cupano was "drooling and had difficulty finding her documents."

Police said she also had the odor of alcohol on her breath and admitted to drinking. Cupano was issued various motor vehicle summonses, including driving while intoxicated and refusing to submit to a breathalyzer.