Alex N. Gecan

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LACEY - A woman arrested for driving under the influence earlier the same day was still loaded when she drove to pick up her car from township police, authorities said.

Township police first arrested 34-year-old Melony S. Gilchrist of Allwood Place shortly after midnight on July 27, police said. They issued her traffic summonses charging DUI, reckless driving and failure to maintain her lane.

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Police also impounded her car according to John's Law, which allows them to hold vehicles for 12 hours if they suspect the driver is intoxicated.

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The alleged DUI doubleheader continued shortly before 2:30 p.m. when Gilchrist went to police headquarters to pick up her car, according to police.

"While at police headquarters, Melony Gilchrist displayed signs of intoxication. An investigation determined she had driven to police headquarters," according to the township police blotter. "The investigation resulted in Melony Gilchrist's arrest for DUI."

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The afternoon arrest also earned her a second summons on a charge of reckless driving, police said.

Police administrators were not immediately available Tuesday to say whether they had impounded the second car.

Alex N. Gecan: 732-643-4043; agecan@gannettnj.com