On 05/14/2017, The Frederick Police Department received a report of a vehicle accident in the 600 block of W Patrick St. Upon arrival officers located a SUV that had left the roadway, struck an electric pole and turned over on its side.
On 05/14/2017, at approximately 3:54 AM, The Frederick
Police Department received a report of a vehicle accident in the 600 block of W
Patrick St. Upon arrival, officers located a SUV that had left the roadway,
struck an electric pole and turned over on its side. The driver of the vehicle
was still inside, but was uninjured. The driver was identified as Alice Mbala
Maninjwa (03-06-1976) of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Based upon the officer’s
investigation Mrs Maninjwa was placed under arrest and charged with Driving Under
The Influence of Alcohol.
Due to the impact of the vehicle, the electric pole was
sheered in half and was hanging by the wires. For safety reasons the 600 block
of W Patrick St between James St and Norva Ave has been closed. Potomac Edison
has been contacted and is on scene; however it is unknown how long the repair
will take. Until the repair to the pole has been made, the road will remain
closed.
Case Report Number: 2017-036161
Author of Release: Sgt.
Jonathan Shatlock
Public Information Contact: Michele Bowman
301-600-2091
/ 240-446-4912