The information below is compiled from local police blotters, as that information is made available, and is not intended to give a full description of every criminal incident in the local area.

DWI, drug bust

EAST RUTHERFORD — Gerson Quinteris, 25, of East Rutherford, and Abel A. Boteo, 23, of Manalapan, were arrested Sunday, July 25 at approximately 2 a.m. following a DWI checkpoint in front of borough hall. A police officer allegedly smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage from inside the 1998 Jeep that Quinteris was driving. When asked to exit the vehicle, Quinteris allegedly was unable to stand without holding onto the Jeep.

At the same time, the officer reportedly saw Boteo, the passenger in the vehicle, try and put something in between the seat and center console. Upon opening the door of the vehicle, an officer allegedly saw a small clear plastic baggie containing white powder.

Back at headquarters, Quinteris was found to have a .23 blood alcohol content, police said.

Quinteris was charged with DWI within 1,000 feet of a school zone, unlicensed driver, CDS in a motor vehicle, open container and failure to produce registration. After sobering up, Quinteris was released.

Boteo was charged with possession of CDS. He was eventually released on his own recognizance.

Assault in Wood-Ridge

WOOD-RIDGE — On Saturday, July 17, at approximately 2:33 a.m., officers responded to Hackensack Street on a report of an assault. The victim reported he was assaulted by six men in his apartment. He was struck in the head with a glass bottle and sustained laceration. The victim was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center for his injuries. The incident is under investigation.

Yes to service, no to bill

WOOD-RIDGE — On Monday, July 19, at approximately 8:31 p.m., officers responded to an establishment on Valley Boulevard for a report of theft of services. The suspect left without paying his bill and was seen leaving in a white van. The incident is under investigation.

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