Police: Man charged with DWI after hitting 2 telephone poles

Jay EdwardsJanuary 27, 2020

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MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – A Mansfield Township man is facing several charges including driving while intoxicated after he allegedly struck two utility poles last month, police said in a news release Monday.

Lars E. Haugaard, 20, was charged on Jan. 9 with DWI, reckless driving, failure to stay in marked lanes and careless driving.

On Dec. 19 at 2:56 a.m., Haugaard was traveling on Jackson Valley Road when his vehicle left the roadway and struck two telephone poles snapping one off at the base, police said.

Haugaard was released pending a court appearance.

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.