Narragansett Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Utility Pole: South Kingstown PD

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — A Narragansett man was arrested Friday after South Kingstown police said he crashed his car into a utility pole while intoxicated.

John Disano, 53, was charged with driving under the influence of liquor and/or drugs and refusal to submit to a chemical test.

"Driving under the influence of any substance is a serious offense that endangers everyone on the road," South Kingstown Police Chief Matthew Moynihan said. "This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of making responsible choices, and we are fortunate that the consequences were not more dire."

Police were called to the 1000th block of Middlebridge Road for a report of a crash around 4 p.m. According to police, Disano was driving a black Dodge vehicle and struck a utility pole, causing it to snap and fall across both lanes of the road.

Police said Disano seemed impaired and failed a field sobriety test. He later refused to take a breath test, according to police.

Police said they also seized a "notable quantity" of narcotics, but did not disclose what drugs were found. The drugs will be tested and may result in additional charges, police said.

Middlebridge Road was closed for several hours as crews worked to fix the downed wires.

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