Scotch Plains Man Charged With DWI After Overturned Car Crash

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — A Scotch Plains man was charged with driving under the influence following a crash with an overturned car.

On May 9, Scotch Plains police said they went to Raritan Road near Lake Avenue where they found the accident involving an overturned 2008 silver Honda with heavy damage.

William R. Swenson, 33, of Scotch Plains was identified as the driver and the only person in the car. Swenson had received minor injuries and was treated at the scene by EMS, said police.

He refused to be taken to the hospital and was taken to headquarters for processing. The vehicle was towed from the scene, said police.

Other Scotch Plains Police blotter items:

May 4: The management of the Delta gas station at 2040 Route 22 reported the station was burglarized during the overnight hours.

May 5: A resident on LambertsMill Road reported fraudulent charges made on a credit account.

May 6: The management at Country Club Village apartments reported an attempted burglary to a storage room at the complex.

May 6: A resident on Tussel Lane reported a theft of items from their apartment.

May 9: Benedicto N. Paiz, 31, of Plainfield was arrested for driving under the influence during a single car motor vehicle accident on Sleepy Hollow Lane. Paiz was taken to headquarters and processed. No injuries were reported.

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