Crime & Safety
Utility Pole Snapped In Route 37, Wrangle Brook Road Accident
Driver faces DUI, other charges
Toms River Township police responded to an accident 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the corner of Route 37 and Wrangle Brook Road.
David Delriocerchio, 21, of Ocean Township, was eastbound on Route 37 in a family member's car that he took without permission, when the 2012 Chevy left the roadway and struck a utility pole, according to Police Chief Michael Mastronardy.
The utility pole snapped in half and came to rest on the car.
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Delriocerchio was transported to Community Medical Center where he was charged with driving while under the influence, reckless driving, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of a hypodermic syringe, Mastronardy said.
Trafety Safety Officer Steven Schwartz was the investigating officer.
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