Drunk Driver Obstructed Traffic: Cranford Police

CRANFORD, NJ - A 26-year-old Union man was charged with driving while intoxicated after an incident on Oct. 26, according to the Cranford Police Department.

According to authorities, Patrolman Ali Muhammad stopped a 2019 Jeep on Raritan Road and the Garden State Parkway 136 Exchange for erratic driving. Following an investigation on scene, Muhammad arrested the driver, Steven Cruz, for driving while intoxicated, police said. He was processed and provided with a Municipal Court appearance date.

In addition, Cruz was issued motor vehicle summonses for reckless driving, careless driving, an
improper turn, improper backing, delaying traffic and obstructing traffic, police said.

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