Crime & Safety

Ridgewood PD Nab Alleged Drunk Driver

The 52-year-old male also had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle, according to police.

An alleged drunk driver, who had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle, was arrested in Ridgewood Monday, according to police.

Ridgewood Police responded to a report of an erratic driver just after 8 p.m. Monday and conducted a motor vehicle stop on Linwood Avenue and determined the driver was intoxicated, according to a press release.

Fernando Pasion, 52, of Newark, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.

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He accused was released pending an appearance in Ridgewood Municipal Court.

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