WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

157 W. Metzler Road

Brownstown, PA 17508

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Driving Under the Influence (Crash Related)

West Earl Township, Pa – A male from Gap, PA was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, after he was involved in a vehicle crash.

On December 12, 2020 at 8:55PM, WEPD was dispatched for a vehicle crash on the 222 North and 322 exit ramp. The crash involved two vehicles, one of which was occupied, but disabled and waiting for a tow truck to arrive. Local EMS and Fire responded after it was reported that occupants from the striking vehicle were stuck inside the vehicle.

During the crash investigation, it was determined that Stanley Thomas (43YOA) had consumed alcoholic beverages prior to the crash, and may be impaired to the point Thomas was incapable for safe driving. Thomas was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI by Detective Dawn Ray.

Thomas was transported back to WEPD’s station to provide breath samples. After Thomas provided two success breath samples, it was determined that Thomas’ had a BAC of 0.325%. Thomas was fingerprinted and photographed, then released.

Detective Ray has filed the charges of (1) count of DUI – General Impairment (M), (1) count of DUI – Highest Rate (M), and (1) count of Careless Driving (S).

The public and media are reminded that all criminal charges are merely accusations and all subjects are innocent until proven guilty.

Jordan Byrnes, Public Information Officer