West Hazleton Man Charged with DUI

By Lucas Wood

WEST HAZLETON - On May 29th of this year, at around 4 o'clock AM, an officer on patrol observed a vehicle rapidly approaching a steady red traffic signal on East Broad Street.

As the vehicle approached the intersection, it abruptly deaccelerated, skidding partially into the intersection.
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Officers initiated a traffic stop and discovered Pedro Alvarez-Mata, 25, of West Hazleton, was driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Pedro has been charged by the West Hazleton Police Department with 2 counts of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.