Wrong-way driver charged with driving under the influence

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A Hope Township woman is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence after she was allegedly driving the wrong way on Trenton-Harbourton Road, according to the Hopewell Township Police Department.

Police were sent to investigate a report of a driver traveling in the wrong lane on Trenton-Harbourton Road near Woosamonsa Road at 8:26 p.m. Aug. 29.

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A police officer saw the vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The driver allegedly showed signs of intoxication and was charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving, police said.

She was also charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance after she was allegedly found to be in possession of suspected heroin, police said.

She 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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