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Princeton Today
By the People, for the People
Princeton Police Report Three DWI Arrests
Two Princeton residents among those charged with driving under the influence
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Princeton police arrested three drivers, including two local residents, for driving under the influence of alcohol during the first week of February. The incidents involved a single-vehicle crash, a traffic stop for failure to keep right, and another stop for speeding.
Why it matters
Driving while intoxicated poses a serious threat to public safety, and these arrests highlight the ongoing efforts by Princeton police to crack down on impaired driving in the community. The incidents also come as the department has announced increased enforcement targeting speeding and other traffic violations in certain areas.
The details
On February 4, police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Cherry Hill Road and arrested 24-year-old Princeton resident Liam Obrien for DWI. The following day, they pulled over 30-year-old East Windsor resident Samantha Cordero on Nassau Street for failure to keep right and charged her with DWI. Then on February 7, 19-year-old Princeton resident Shivraj Srikrishnan was stopped for speeding and arrested for underage DWI.
- On February 4, the first arrest occurred at 2:08 a.m.
- On February 5, the second arrest took place at 1:46 a.m.
- On February 7, the third arrest happened at 10:54 a.m.
The players
Liam Obrien
A 24-year-old Princeton resident arrested for DWI after a single-vehicle crash.
Samantha Cordero
A 30-year-old East Windsor resident arrested for DWI during a traffic stop for failure to keep right.
Shivraj Srikrishnan
A 19-year-old Princeton resident arrested for underage DWI after being stopped for speeding.
What they’re saying
“This month, both the Traffic Safety Bureau and the Patrol Bureau are on the lookout for speeders on Heather Lane and Princeton-Kingston Road – where one of the DUI drivers was stopped.”
— Princeton Police Department (tapinto.net)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Shivraj Srikrishnan out on bail.
The takeaway
These DWI arrests underscore the ongoing challenge of impaired driving in Princeton and the community's reliance on law enforcement to keep roads safe. The increased police presence and enforcement efforts aim to deter future incidents and protect public safety.
