Drunk Driver Causes Crash on Cherry Hill Road, Cops Say

A Boonton man is facing charges including driving while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance following a Sunday night motor vehicle crash, Parsippany Police said.

Christoph Waldron, 44, was charged with DWI, refusal to submit a breath sample, failure to observe a traffic signal, reckless driving, possession of controlled substances in a motor vehicle, marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to a police statement, shortly before 9:30 p.m., Waldron allegedly made a left turn on red from Cherry Hill Road onto Interpace Parkway and collided with a 2010 Chevy that had the right of way.

Investigating officers spotted a glass pipe containing suspected marijuana residue in Waldron's vehicle, Sgt. Yvonne Christiano said.