The New Jersey State Police announced the arrest of Mr. John Gaw, 29, of Washington, N.J. after a motor vehicle accident led to the seizure of drugs and a DWI charge.
According to authorities, on Mar. 5th at 12:33 p.m., Trooper Ross Soares responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 78 in Readington Township.
While investigating at the scene, Trooper Soares determined that Gaw was under the influence and arrested him for DWI.
Gaw was also found to be in possession of heroin and illegal prescription drugs.
Police charged Gaw with possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminally under the influence, and DWI. He was released pending a future court date.
Charges are mere accusations and the accused is innocent until proven guilty.