News Department

Woman charged with DWI after vehicle strikes tree in Morris County

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A Nutley woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after her vehicle went off the road and struck a tree in Jefferson Township earlier this month, according to police.

Jefferson Township police responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Prospect Road and Route 181 at about 12:45 a.m. Sept. 6.

Police found the vehicle off the roadway after it had struck a tree. The driver, identified as Jasmin Laim, 41, of Nutley, was not injured in the crash.

WRNJ Advertising title=

Following an investigation, police determined Laim was allegedly under the influence of an intoxicating substance. She was given field sobriety tests and subsequently arrested, police said.

Laim was charged with driving while intoxicated and other motor vehicle offenses. She was processed and released to a family member.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

Related Articles

Back to top button