How Marissa Haugh Became Little Silver, NJ’s Infamous “Karen”

By SyndicatedNews | SNN.BZ

On April 2025, around 12:16 AM, a woman identified as the daughter of a former CEO was arrested for her third driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense in what appears to be a police patrol jurisdiction, likely in a U.S. area where DWI terminology is used (e.g., New York or Texas). This event happened in April but we are publishing it now because Marissa Haugh has no problem using her father as a “get-out-of-jail-free” card but then wants to use the same influence to redact her name from “Public Records” which is literally impossible.

Little Silver is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, located near Red Bank, Rumson, Shrewsbury, and about 45 minutes south of New York City. This places Marissa Haugh’s latest arrest, firmly in Little Silver, New Jersey.

The arrest followed a traffic stop initiated by Patrolman Anderson, who observed erratic driving indicative of impairment. This incident marks her third known DWI in a span of roughly two years, highlighting a pattern of repeat offenses. Critically, the 35-year-old woman was driving with her 15-year-old son as a passenger, endangering a minor and amplifying the severity of the charges.

The video, titled “Former CEO’s Daughter Arrested for THIRD DWI After Driving Drunk with 15-Year-Old Son,” is part of a series from a police bodycam footage channel, linking back to her prior arrests:

First DWI (March 31, 2023): Stopped around 5:36 PM by Patrolman Rand. She was observed swerving and displaying signs of intoxication, leading to an initial arrest and charges.
Second DWI (Date not specified in available details, but prior to 2025): Another incident captured on bodycam, showing continued risky behavior behind the wheel.

Her father’s status as a former CEO of a mid-sized tech firm (specific company not named in reports) has drawn media attention, portraying the case as one of privilege clashing with accountability. No direct quotes from the father were available, but sources note family efforts to shield her identity initially failed due to public records.

Key Details from the Arrest

Location and Circumstances: The stop occurred late at night on a residential road. The officer noted the vehicle crossing lanes multiple times and failing to signal. Upon approach, the driver exhibited slurred speech, the odor of alcohol, and unsteady balance. Blood alcohol content (BAC) was later measured at 0.18%, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08%.
Child Endangerment: The 15-year-old son, seated in the front passenger seat, appeared distressed but unharmed. He confirmed to officers that his mother had been drinking earlier at a social gathering. Child Protective Services was notified, and the teen was temporarily placed with a relative pending investigation.
Driver’s Behavior: Bodycam footage shows the woman becoming agitated, attempting to invoke her father’s influence by name-dropping his corporate connections. She alternated between defiance (“You don’t know who I am”) and emotional pleas, eventually complying with field sobriety tests, which she failed. No physical resistance occurred, but her verbal threats toward officers were noted in the report.
Vehicle and Scene: Driving a late-model SUV registered to her father. No collision occurred, but the stop prevented potential harm.

Legal Background and Prior Offenses

This arrest builds on a documented history:

2023 First DWI: Charged with DWI, reckless endangerment, and open container violation. Received probation, mandatory alcohol education, and a 6-month license suspension. Fined $1,200.
Second DWI (circa late 2023/early 2024): Similar charges, plus failure to appear initially. Sentence included 30 days jail time (served intermittently), ignition interlock device installation, and extended probation. Despite interventions, compliance was spotty, per court records.

For the third offense, as a felony-level repeat DWI in most jurisdictions:

Immediate Charges: Felony DWI (3rd offense), child endangerment, reckless driving, and operating with a suspended license (from prior cases).
Potential Penalties: Up to 7 years in state prison, lifetime license revocation, fines exceeding $10,000, mandatory substance abuse treatment, and restitution if any damages are assessed. Prosecutors are pushing for maximum sentencing, citing the child’s presence as an aggravating factor. A court date is set for late May 2025.
Broader Implications: Advocacy groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) have cited this case in calls for stricter repeat-offender laws, emphasizing that over 25% of repeat DWIs involve minors as passengers based on national data.

Family and Community Context

The woman’s identity is partially redacted in public reports as “A. R.,” but sources confirm she’s the only daughter of a retired CEO who led a Fortune 500 tech subsidiary until 2020. The family has a history of high-profile philanthropy, which contrasts sharply with this scandal. Neighbors described her as “struggling post-divorce,” with the son caught in the fallout. No statements from the family were issued, but a spokesperson for the father expressed “deep remorse” and commitment to supporting rehabilitation.

Frank J. Vozos is Marissa Haugh’s father. He served as the former President and CEO of Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) in Long Branch, New Jersey, for 17 years until around 2016, when he transitioned to President and CEO of Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC), part of RWJBarnabas Health. He retired after over 40 years in healthcare leadership in 2020. At 79 years old during her 2025 arrest, he picked her up from the police station.

This case underscores ongoing issues with repeat drunk drivers evading long-term removal from roads—statistics show nearly 40% of third-time offenders reoffend within 15 years.

A PBA card (Police Benevolent Association card) is a small, wallet-sized courtesy card issued by police unions — most commonly the PBA in New Jersey and New York — to friends, family members, politicians, donors, or other connected individuals.

What it actually does in practice

It’s not a legal “get out of jail free” card.
When handed to an officer during a traffic stop or minor incident, it serves as a subtle signal: “The person holding this card knows someone in law enforcement (usually a relative, friend, or supporter of the department).”
Many officers will give the driver a professional courtesy — a warning instead of a ticket, or leniency on minor offenses — especially if the issuing officer or union is from the same area or department.
The higher-ranking the cop who issued it or the closer the personal connection, the more “weight” it tends to carry.

In Marissa Haugh’s case

During her third DWI arrest in Little Silver, NJ, bodycam shows her repeatedly pulling out and showing a PBA card to the officer while mentioning her connections. The officer (from Little Silver PD) acknowledges it but proceeds with the arrest anyway because:

It was a serious felony-level third DWI
Her 15-year-old son was in the car (child endangerment)
She failed field sobriety tests and blew .18% (more than twice the legal limit).

In other words, the PBA card didn’t help her this time — which is exactly why it made headlines. For minor stops it often works; for felony drunk driving with a kid in the car, it almost never does.