Caldwell Man Rams Garbage Truck Near Lincoln Tunnel, Cops Say

Port Authority police arrested a Caldwell resident for allegedly ramming his Jeep into a garbage truck while driving near the Lincoln Tunnel on Wednesday morning.

According to a Port Authority spokesman, Todd J. Gross, 48, of Caldwell, was driving a 2014 Jeep across the westbound helix around 2 a.m., when he allegedly struck a trash truck from behind, damaging his vehicle’s front end.

When a Port Authority police officer arrived on the scene to interview Gross, the officer noted that his eyes were “bloodshot,” “he was staggering” and there was a “distinct odor of alcohol.”

According to the officer, Gross alluded to consuming some wine earlier that evening in Manhattan.

Gross allegedly failed field sobriety tests and chemical testing, authorities said.

Police arrested Gross and towed/impounded his Jeep. He was charged with DWI, DWI in a school zone and reckless driving.

The driver of the garbage truck refused medical attention, and the garbage truck was able to be driven from the scene, authorities stated.