Two Arrests Reported in Long Valley Police Blotter

DWI and shoplifting incidents lead to charges in Washington Township

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:27pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a set of car keys and a crumpled receipt, conceptually representing the details of a police blotter report on traffic violations and shoplifting incidents.A police blotter report highlights the challenges of addressing both traffic violations and property crimes in a local community.Long Valley Today

The Washington Township Police Department reported two unrelated arrests in a recent department blotter, including an intoxicated driving case on US Highway 46 and a shoplifting case at the Target store in Long Valley, New Jersey.

Why it matters

These types of incidents, while relatively common, highlight the ongoing public safety concerns and law enforcement activities in the Long Valley community. The blotter provides transparency into the local police department's work to address both traffic violations and property crimes.

The details

In the DWI case, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on US Highway 46 after observing equipment violations. They determined the 30-year-old male driver from Hackettstown was operating the vehicle while intoxicated and arrested him. He was charged with multiple motor vehicle violations and released to a responsible party pending a court appearance. In the separate shoplifting incident, officers responded to the Target store for a report of a crime in progress. They detained a 19-year-old male from Califon who had allegedly been shoplifting. He was arrested, transported to police headquarters, charged with shoplifting, and released on a summons to appear in court.

  • The motor vehicle stop and DWI arrest occurred on an unspecified date.
  • The shoplifting incident at Target was reported as a crime in progress.

The players

Washington Township Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that reported the two arrests in the police blotter.

30-year-old Hackettstown man

The driver arrested for DWI on US Highway 46.

19-year-old Califon man

The individual arrested for shoplifting at the Target store.

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The takeaway

These routine police blotter items underscore the ongoing need for traffic safety enforcement and loss prevention efforts by local law enforcement to maintain public order in the Long Valley community.