Crime & Safety

Man Cited for DUI After Vehicle Hits Office Building

Manville man also charged with careless driving for Union Avenue incident.

A Manville man was under the influence when he crashed into a Union Avenue building Friday afternoon, Bridgewater Police said.

Joseph Pietrzyk, 67, of Manville, was charged with driving under the influence and careless driving for the incident that occurred at about 12:15 p.m. Friday.

No injuries were reported in the incident. Pietryzk was released pending an appearance in municipal court. 

Police also said Alona Sawicki, 23, of Warren, was charged with DWI and failing to use a hands-free cell phone after an accident on Finderne Avenue at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 16.

Sawicki was also charged with reckless driving, and failing to maintain her lane, and was release pending an appearance in municipal court. 


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