Man faces multiple charges

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A 37-year-old East Windsor Township man is facing multiple charges after he fled from a police officer who had observed him drinking an alcoholic beverage in public, according to the East Windsor Police Department.

A police officer saw the man allegedly consuming alcoholic beverages on Avon Drive, near the Quad 3 pool, at 3:20 p.m. Nov. 17, police said.

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The man allegedly fled from the police officer, who immediately chased him. The officer caught the man after a brief foot pursuit.

He was charged with consuming alcohol in public and obstructing by flight for allegedly running away from the police officer.

The man was processed and released.

LEA KAHN, Staff Writer
LEA KAHN, Staff Writer
Lea began working for the Packet publications in 1985, covering Lawrence Twp., and then expanding her coverage to Princeton in 2019. While history is her favorite topic, she has earned 13 awards from the New Jersey Press Association for coverage ranging from features to government and education. Lea continues to cover Lawrence Twp. and Princeton. She can be reached via email at lkahn@donnelly.media.

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