JWA5451: A Case Study

Substance use history: Charlie substance use began when he started his freshman year in high school when his new friends introduced it to him. He has experimented with marijuana, LSD, and alcohol. Client has no preferred drug of choice and only participated in substance use when it was given to him on a few occasions. When on LSD he began to hallucinate and the flash backs of his aunt caused him to pass out on the side of the road where the police found him the next morning. No charges where filled.

In the first incident, Clayton Harris’s truck was pulled over by Officer Wheetley because it had an expired license plate. When Wheetley approached the vehicle the suspect

Once on scene I observed the described black Ford F-150 pickup truck. The truck was positioned facing westbound and in the roadway on the unit block of East Laurel Street, where Laurel Street intersects with Main Street (State Route 924). An ambulance was requested to the scene for the male operator who was unresponsive. Emergency personnel removed the male from the vehicle. During this time I attempted to identify the male. I requested the owner's information from the Pennsylvania

On Thursday, July 14, 2016, at approximately 0847 hours, Patrolman David Stamets had a vehicle stopped on the 100 block of East Oak Street. Immediately after Stamets stopped the vehicle Your Affiant positioned his vehicle on the 100 block of South White Street near the Oak Street intersection facing southbound. When exiting my vehicle your Affiant observed a gold Pontiac sedan accelerating northbound on South White Street at an unsafe speed towards Stamets and your Affiant's location.

On 05/30/2015, at approximately 1816 hours, your affiant observed a silver Chevrolet Classic occupied by two males. The vehicle circled the block in a counterclockwise manner, repeating a portion of their route. During this time I located the owner of the vehicle utilizing a search through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The registration indicated the plate belonged to another vehicle and registered to Brittney Fisher, who was not an occupant in the vehicle. I activated my emergency lights initiating a vehicle stop in the 100 block of West Washington Street and while stopping the vehicle I observed the passenger making furtive movements towards the center console.

In summary, on 01/04/17 at 1745 hours, Ofc. Kelley #262 and I were patrolling the area of 5600 W 16th St., at which time I observed a vehicle with tinted windows and no rear registration light (05' grey Acura IL Q336438). A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle.

COLIN was requested and agreed to submit to a chemical test of blood. I read the chemical warning and report of refusal form (DL-26) to COLIN before leaving the Shenandoah Police Department and requested him to sign the form acknowledging he has been advised of the form to which he did. I then transported him to the Schuylkill Medical Center South

Case if he would do a field sobriety test. Mr. Case agreed. Deputy Akins assisted Mr. Case to the flat part of Centennial Road in front of the squad. Deputy Akins asked Mr. Case 3 times if he had any back leg or knee problems that would prevent him from doing the leg stand. Mr. Case replied no and stated he would do it. Deputy Akins instructed Mr. Case to stand with both feet together and his hands straight down to his side and not to start until told to do so. Deputy Akins demonstrated the one leg to Mr. Case and asked him if he had any questions. Mr. Case replied he understood. At that point he was instructed to begin the test. Mr. Case began immediately using his arms to balance. On the count of 7 he placed his foot down got his balance then lifted it again and continued. Between 11 and 20 seconds Mr. Case put his foot down again and continued to use his arms to balance. Mr. Case lost count at the 17 second mark. Between the 21 and 30 second mark Mr. Case put his foot down again and miscount 3 additional

I approached the vehicle and made contacted with the driver, Jason Sweeney. I asked Jason if he was aware of why I stopped him, Jason stated yes it was because I was speeding. I advised Jason that it was because he cross over the center line, Jason stated “oh”. I asked Jason if he had Identification and proof of insurance. Jason stated he did not have his ID on him, and the vehicle was his grandmothers. Jason provided me his social security number. I ran Jason’s social through dispatch, dispatch advised me that Jason

On August 27, 2015 at approximately 2154 hrs, I observed a gray 2005 Acura TL bearing NJ Reg# J61FHA was driving 69 mph on 55 mph zone on Route 1 north, made a passing on the right lane and change lane again to the middle lane. When the traffic light turned red on intersection between North Oaks Blvd and Route 1 north, I pull my patrol vehicle 558 next to the vehicle as a the vehicle was slowing for the traffic light and I observed interior light on with a driver who had his hand upon his ear and moving his mouth which made me believed that the driver was talking on his cell phone while driving. I positioned my patrol vehicle 558 behind the Acura TL, activated my overhead emergency lights and conducted motor vehicle stop.

driver activate the left turn signal, enter the left turn lane and stop for the

On 02/11/2016 at 1436 hours, I was dispatched to Wawa (1060 Delsea Drive) for a report of an intoxicated male fumbling to unlock his blue Ford F-150 that was parked in the parking lot. Upon my arrival, I observed the vehicle in question leaving the parking lot traveling northbound on Delsea Drive. P/O Ziegler #5196 who arrived with me was able to conduct a motor vehicle stop on the above vehicle as I turned around in the parking lot of Wawa. After I arrived to the stop, P/O Ziegler and I approached the F-150 bearing NJ registration E80GFJ from the passenger side. As I requested the driver now identified as Shawn J. Hammell for his credentials, I observed his hands to be shaking and fumbling as he turned over his documents to me. I then ask Shawn if

This officer approached the Newland who was sitting in the passenger seat. This officer detected a strong odor of an intoxicating beverage, about her breath, eyes were bloodshot and watery and speech was slurred and mumbled. Newland was unable to stand without assistance. This officer detained Newland and transported her

“Officer Groome attempted to stop a 2003 Honda Civic on Oliver Avenue in the city of Chesapeake for stolen license plates. Officer Groome activated his lights and siren for the driver to pull over. The driver of the vehicle did not stop, ran multiple stop signs and red lights, and was driving in excess of 80 mph. The driver continued driving through South Norfolk area into the city of Norfolk. The vehicle came to a stop on Reservoir Avenue in the city of Norfolk. The driver was identified as the accused and the passenger got out of the vehicle and ran. The Norfolk police responded to the area with their K9 unit, and the accused was hiding underneath the crawl space of a house. The accused was found in possession of a dime bag of marijuana and the vehicle, property belonging to Paul Brady, which had been reported stolen on 09/26/2015, in the city of Chesapeake. The accused is not a licensed driver. The accused stated that he received this vehicle from a “friend.”

On 09/18/2015, at approximately 0058 hours, West Mahanoy Township Police Officer Joshua Pastucka observed a brown convertible driving in a slow manner in front of the Shenandoah Borough Police Department. He observed the vehicle circle the Police Department twice and frequently stopping in his travel. Officer Pastucka proceeded towards the vehicle observed the operator and identified him as Robert CONRAD. Officer Pastucka is familiar with CONRAD and had prior knowledge his license and vehicle registration was suspended. When CONRAD proceeded behind the Shenandoadh Borough Police Department on the second occassion Officer Pastucka entered behind him and made contact with him. CONRAD attempted to exit his vehicle and while doing so he had a difficult time opening the door. Once out of his vehicle he had a staggered gait and stumbled into the quarter panel of his vehicle. CONRAD briefly paused while leaning on the quarter panel of his vehicle and then began to walk towards Officer Pastucka's vehicle. Officer Pastucka instructed CONRAD to return to