Drunk Driver Had No License, Insurance: Cranford Police

CRANFORD, NJ - A 42-year-old Elizabeth man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a motor vehicle stop on Oct. 26, according to the Cranford Police Department.

According to authorities, Patrolman Christopher Gross stopped a 2013 Honda on North Avenue East and the Garden State Parkway 137 Exchange for a seatbelt violation. Following an investigation on scene, Gross arrested the driver, Arles Vivieca, for driving while intoxicated, police said.

He was processed and provided with a Municipal Court appearance date. In addition, Vivieca was issued motor vehicle summonses for failure to submit to the taking of breath samples, a seatbelt violation, failure to signal a turn, failure to keep right, no valid driver’s license in his possession and no valid insurance card in his possession, police said.

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