Police Chief's Stepdaughter Arrested for SECOND DWI After Name Dropping Repeatedly

On May 30, 2023 around 1:11 AM, Corporal Kurt Denning with the Medford Township Police observed a white 2016 Ford 300 van that was parked on the trail off Stokes Road. being driven erratically in the vicinity of the Red Lion Motel. He approached the driver of the van, who was identified as 24-year-old Samantha Andrews. He soon made contact with 2 other males, who were identified as Wyatt Hall and Ian Long. It was determined that they had been at Ott’s Tavern earlier that evening, and Samantha claimed that the 2 males were fighting.

Samantha is the stepdaughter of Arthur Waterman, who was the Chief of the Medford Township Police Department at the time. She name-dropped him multiple times during their interactions. After leaving Ott’s Tavern, they claimed to have stopped at 7-11, and it appeared as though a burrito had been thrown at the vehicle. As he was speaking with her, he observed indicators of impairment and detected the odor of alcohol. They would later find an empty bottle of vodka inside the van. Based on his suspicion of impairment, Samantha was asked to perform field sobriety exercises.

Corporal Denning started with the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. During the HGN test, Corporal Denning observed the lack of smooth pursuit, distinct and sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation, and the onset of nystagmus prior to 45 degrees. The second exercise was the Walk and Turn test. During the Walk and Turn test, Samantha failed to touch heel-to-toe on each step and turned improperly. The third exercise was the One Leg Stand test. During the One Leg Stand test, Samantha failed to raise her foot in the proper fashion. The final exercise was the Finger to Nose test.

Based on the odor of alcohol, her indicators of impairment, and her inability to satisfactorily perform the field sobriety exercises, Samantha was placed under arrest for operating under the influence. The vehicle was impounded for a mandatory 12-hour hold under John’s Law. Samantha was transported by Patrolman Joshua Meeks to the Medford Lakes Police Department for further processing.

At the station, the Standard Statement for Motor Vehicle Operators was read to her, and she agreed to submit breath samples. Her Alcotest results indicated a BAC level of 0.17%, which was more than double the legal limit of 0.08%. Once they finished processing her, Samantha was eventually released pending her court appearance.

Samantha was issued the following citations:

-Operating under the influence (39:4-50)

-Reckless driving (39:4-96)

Court records indicate that on February 13, 2024, Samantha was found guilty of operating under the influence. As a result of her conviction, Samantha had to use an ignition interlock device for 3 months, spend 12 hours at an intoxicated driver resource center, and pay a total of $640 in fines. The other citation for reckless driving was dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

Samantha has previously been arrested for her first DWI by the State Police in Southampton Township, NJ on February 5, 2022. Following this particular DWI arrest on May 30, 2023, Samantha was later arrested for her third (and most recent) DWI in Haddon Heights, NJ on February 27, 2026.

Her other arrests include the following:

-Simple assault (2C:12-1A(1)) in Wrightstown, NJ on April 19, 2025

-Simple assault (2C:12-1A(1)) in Wrightstown, NJ on November 24, 2024

-Possession (2C:35-10A(4)) in Medford Township, NJ on December 16, 2019

-Possession (2C:35-10A(4)) in Southampton Township, NJ on January 20, 2018

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