Crime & Safety
DWI Driver Found With Loaded Gun After Crashing Into Pole: Montgomery Police
William Schlotthauer, 26, of Wyncote, PA, was arrested, charged, and issued several traffic summonses.
MONTGOMERY, NJ — A Pennsylvania man was charged with driving while intoxicated and possession of a loaded firearm after he crashed into a utility pole, said Montgomery Township Police.
On May 13 at around 02:14 a.m., Montgomery Police Officers went to the area of County Route 601 near Skillman Road for the report of a single-vehicle collision into a utility pole.
Officers found William Schlotthauer, 26, of Wyncote, PA who was outside of his pick-up truck that was disabled from the crash, said police.
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During the investigation, Schlotthauer was found to have a loaded firearm on himself and determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol, said police.
Schlotthauer was arrested, charged, and issued several traffic summonses.
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He was taken to Montgomery Township Police Department for arrest processing. Schlotthauer was then taken to the Somerset County Jail pending a court appearance.
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