Drunk Man Lost 2 Tires, Ignored Red Light, Cops Say

A Pennsylvania man was drunk when he lost two of his tires and drove through a red light Saturday night on Main Street, Police said.

Brian Vigorito, 40, of Easton, Pa., was charged with DWI, reckless driving and disregard of a traffic control device (red light).

According to an incident report released Tuesday, Officer Andrew Pereira was on foot on Main Street when he heard a loud noise coming from a passing car Saturday at about 9:40 p.m.

Pereira saw a car traveling westbound go through the red light at North Passaic Avenue, police said. The vehicle was missing both of its driver's side tires and riding on its rims, police said.

Pereira and Officer Jeff Battiloro were able to stop the vehicle near Fairmount Avenue, police said. Officers detected signs of intoxication when they approached Vigorito, police said.

Field sobriety tests were administered and Vigorito was arrested for DWI, police said.

After processing, he was released to a family member pending future court action.