By: Richard L. Smith

A veteran Newark Police captain has been suspended without pay following his arrest on drunk driving charges in Hunterdon County over the weekend, prompting renewed scrutiny of departmental vehicle policies and off-duty conduct among city officers.

According to information obtained by RLS Media through the Open Public Request Act (OPRA) the incident occurred around 11:10 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025, when Readington Township Police Corporal David Bodine observed a vehicle swerving and obstructing traffic along U.S. Highway 202 near Pleasant Run Road.

After conducting a traffic stop, officers determined that the driver, Newark Police Captain Elvis Perez of Middletown, was intoxicated.

Readington Police Chief Steven Rindock confirmed the arrest but did not state w

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