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Officers responding to a report of an erratic driver near West Valley Avenue stopped Manuel E. Mencia-Copland, 33, in a driveway around 9:25 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, Hackettstown Police said.
While Mencia-Copland was still in his car, the vehicle started to roll backward and struck the police cruiser, authorities said.
Mencia-Copland then allegedly pulled forward before the car rolled backward and struck the police vehicle a second time.
While questioning Mencia-Copland, of Hackettstown, officers observed an alcoholic odor and saw a container of Modelo alcohol in the center cup holder, police said.
Mencia-Copland then refused to listen to the officer’s commands and was not cooperative during his arrest, according to police.
Mencia-Copland was charged with driving while intoxicated, possession of an open container of alcohol, disorderly conduct, and reckless driving.
He was released pending an appearance in court.
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