Extremely Intoxicated Woman Crashes Into a Pharmacy at OVER TRIPLE the Limit

Around 8:47 PM on August 16, 2024, Patrolman Michael McCaffrey with the Beach Haven Police Department was dispatched to Kapler’s Pharmacy (1 South Bay Avenue) on a report of a motor vehicle that had crashed into the building. He arrived on scene and noticed that observed a black 2009 Chevy Colorado had destroyed a planter and damaged the exterior wall of the building. He was informed by Patrolman Murray that the driver of the truck, later identified as Madeline Parker, was displaying indicators of impairment. Based on his suspicion of impairment, he asked Madeline to perform field sobriety exercises.

The first exercise was the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. During the HGN test, Patrolman McCaffrey 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, Madeline failed to touch heel-to-toe on each step, turned improperly, and took an incorrect number of steps. The final exercise was the One Leg Stand test. During the One Leg Stand test, Madeline failed to raise her foot in the proper fashion and put her foot down before the test was complete.

Following the field sobriety exercises, she admitted to consuming a few glasses of wine earlier that day. Based on her indicators of impairment, her admission to drinking earlier that evening, and her inability to satisfactorily complete the field sobriety exercises, Madeline was placed under arrest for driving under the influence after Patrolwoman Corinne Heinert arrived on scene. Madeline’s vehicle was impounded for a 12-hour hold under John’s Law. Patrolwoman Heinert transported Madeline to the Beach Haven Police Department for further processing.

Madeline was read the Standard Statement for Motor Vehicle Operators at the station, and she agreed to provide breath samples. Her Alcotest results indicated a BAC level of 0.298%, which was more than triple the legal limit of 0.08%. After the officers finished processing her, she was transported to Southern Ocean Medical Center for further evaluation based on some concerning remarks that she had made earlier.

Patrolman McCaffrey issued Madeline the following citations:

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

-Careless diving (39:4-97)

Court records indicate that on April 6, 2026, Madeline pleaded guilty to operating under the influence. As a result of her conviction, Madeline had to use an ignition interlock device for 3 months, spend 12 hours at an intoxicated driver resource center, and pay a total of $690 in fines. The other citation for careless driving was dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

Madeline has previously been arrested for driving while impaired in Long Beach Township, New Jersey on July 12, 2024.

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