DENVILLE — A 30-year-old Bergenfield man was arrested on multiple motor vehicle charges after crashing into a telephone pole on East Main Street, according to the Denville Police Department.
The incident occurred on Sunday, June 29, at approximately 10:14 p.m. Emergency Medical Services personnel, who were in a nearby ambulance at the time, witnessed the crash at 42 East Main Street and immediately responded to evaluate the driver.
The driver, identified as Steven Escobar, was not injured and declined further medical treatment. Responding officers determined that Escobar was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. He was subsequently arrested and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing.
Escobar was charged with the following motor vehicle offenses:
- Driving While Intoxicated (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50)
- Refusal to Submit to Breath Testing (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2)
- Delaying Traffic (N.J.S.A. 39:4-56)
- Careless Driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-96)
- Reckless Driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-97)
He was released and is scheduled to appear in court to answer the charges.
Editor’s Note: The court’s rules require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
