Crime & Safety
Man Who Allegedly Peed on 7-Eleven Wall Waives Hearing
Hellertown Police say James Dunnington, 58, of Jersey City, N.J., was on parole for sexual assault when he allegedly urinated in public and drove while intoxicated in the borough April 3.
A New Jersey man on parole for sexual assault who allegedly urinated on a wall at the Hellertown 7-Eleven and then drove under the influence of alcohol waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Northampton County Court, according to Hellertown Police.
In an April 29 news release, police said the hearing for James Dunnington, 58, of the 200 block of Savvy Street, Jersey City, had been scheduled for April 24.
According to police and court records, Dunnington was driving a silver Honda early on the morning of April 3 when he urinated in public outside the convenience store at 1100 Main Street.
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He was stopped a short time later as he traveled north on Main Street, where he was arrested on suspicion of DUI, according to police.
Police said following his arraignment, Dunnington was committed to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $25,000 straight bail.
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According to authorities Dunnington is now charged with DUI, DUI-highest rate, disorderly conduct and several traffic violations.
His blood alcohol content at the time of his arrest was allegedly .25 percent, which is more than three times the legal limit for driving.
As of April 29 Dunnington remained incarcerated in Northampton County Prison, the news release indicated.
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