Drunk Driver Crashed Car On South Avenue Cranford Police

CRANFORD, NJ - A 40-year-old Plainfield woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of paraphernalia after crashing her car on South Avenue East on Oct. 4, according to the Cranford Police Department.

According to authorities, police units were dispatched to the area of South Avenue East for a motor vehicle crash and following an investigation on scene, Patrolman Michael Gamba arrested a driver, Samantha Crawford, for driving while intoxicated, possession of suspected THC oils and for being under the influence.

She was processed and provided with a Superior Court appearance date.

In addition, Crawford was issued motor vehicle summonses for careless driving and use of a cellular device while driving, police said.

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