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The Chathams News

Chatham Borough Police Arrest Resident for DWI

Chatham Borough Police Department

Friday, January 27, 2012 • 4:11pm

On January 26 at 11:59 PM, Patrolman Andrew Chase was on patrol on Main Street near Hedges Avenue when he observed a Ford Explorer fail to stop at the stop sign on Hedges Avenue. The driver lost control of the vehicle trying to turn right on Main Street, striking a street sign and finally coming to rest in the parking lot at 140 Main Street. Patrolman Chase made contact with the driver who is identified as Richard Ivancich age 41 of Chatham Borough. Ivancich showed signs of intoxication and Patrolman Chase administered several field sobriety tests. As a result of these tests Ivancich was placed under arrest for DWI.  He was transported to headquarters for processing and was eventually released to a family member pending further court action. Ivancich was charged with DWI, Reckless driving, Failing to stop at stop sign and Failure to Exhibit Documents.