Crime & Safety

Dispute Report Leads to DUI Charge

Two drunk driving arrests reported by Madison police.

A 48-year-old Piscataway man was charged with drunk driving by a Madison police officer investigating a reported dispute between motorists, authorities said.

Edward Forder was arrested by Patrolman Sean McCarthy at 8:33 p.m. last Tuesday and charged with driving under the influence, police said.

McCarthy was called to Kings Road and Kensington Road for the reported dispute and, during his investigation, determined Forder allegedly was driving drunk, according to a news release.

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Forder was processed at police headquarters and released pending a court appearance, police said. He also was issued a motor vehicle summons for tailgating, according to police.

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Alexander Buethe, 21, of Milwaukee, Wis., was arrested at 1:15 a.m. on Sunday and charged with DUI for allegedly driving drunk on the Drew University campus, Madison police said.

Drew University Public Safety officers called Madison Patrolman Sean McCarthy after they stopped Buethe and determined he allegedly was driving drunk, police said. McCarthy's investigation led to Buethe being charged, according to police.

Buethe was processed at police headquarters and released to a friend pending a court appearance, police said. He also was issued motor vehicle summonses for refusal to submit to a breath test, careless driving and driving with no license, police said. Sgt. Dennis Lam assisted with the arrest, the news release said.


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