Sussex County woman facing DUI, drug charges

Jay EdwardsJuly 26, 2021

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FRANKLIN BOROUGH, NJ (Sussex County) – A Sussex County woman is facing several charges following an investigation earlier this month in Franklin Borough.

On July 3, Frances Martens, 55, of Vernon Township, was arrested and charged with third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance and numerous motor vehicle violations, including driving under the influence, following an investigation, police said.

No further information was available.

Martens was released pending a court appearance in Sussex County Superior Court in accordance with the NJ Bail Reform Act, police said.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.