Killed was Antwan L. Timbers Jr., 17, who officials say was walking with a friend next to the roadway when Patterson drove his vehicle off the roadway and struck the teen dead on the scene.

“Trooper Hockin’s quick and decisive actions are a credit to him and the New Jersey State Police,” said Colonel Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “There is nothing more rewarding or meaningful than to save a life. This is a memorable start to a bright and promising career.”

Ptl. Daniel Campanella arrested Julia Mannion, 21, of Fair Haven in the area of Hartshorne Lane, for DUI.

Peter Recchia had been observed speeding on Whippany Rd. 70 MPH in a 40 MPH zone. Recchia was eventually stopped on Appleton Way and after a short conversation he was arrested for DWI

On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 6:40 a.m., Officers Scott Keefe and John McKee responded to the 1800 block of Lakeside Drive South in Forked River for a possible one-car motor vehicle accident. The caller reported the vehicle went off the road and entered into the woods. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 24-year-old Cory White of Camden Drive in Whiting, NJ, for DUI.