Franklin Township Police Officer Charged

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP POLICE OFFICER CHARGED WITH DEATH BY AUTO IN THE MARCH 2022 CRASH

     " After The Conclusion Of An Investigation Lawrence J. Stiscia Has Been Charged With Causing The Death Of Motorcyclist While Driving Drunk."

May 29, 2022, 3:47 A.M. ET By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

WASHINGTON, NJ.- On Wednesday, May 26, 2022, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer announced that an investigation conducted by The Washington Township Police Department in conjunction with The Warren County Prosecutor's Office into the circumstances surrounding a March 18, 2022 Fatal Collision on Route 31 North in Washington Township, New Jersey has resulted in Charges being filed against a Franklin Township Police Officer, Lawrence J. Stiscia.

     The investigation determined that on March 18, 2022, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Members of The Washington Township Police Department responded to Route 31 North on a report of a Motor Vehicle Crash.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers discovered that a motorcyclist who was attempting to turn onto Asbury Anderson Road when he was struck from behind by by a motor vehicle operated by Mr. Stiscia.

     An ensuing investigation determined that Mr. Stiscia appeared to be under the influence of Alcohol at the time of the incident and had caused the accident and the Death of the Motorcyclist.

     The results of a Blood Alcohol Concentration, (BAC) revealed that Mr. Stiscia Blood Alcohol Concentration was 0.201 %. A Driver is considered to be under the influence at 0.08 % or greater. 

     Based upon the results of the BAC, Mr Stiscia was Charged with One Count of Second Degree Death by Auto. Stiscia was released on Pre-Trial Supervision following his First Appearance in Warren County State Superior Court.

     At the time of the accident Mr. Stiscia was also issued Motor Vehicle Summons, including Driving While Intoxicated.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond A Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER MAY 29, 2022: LAW, WARREN: