SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — South Kingstown police said a man is facing a DUI charge after he crashed into a coffee shop early Tuesday morning.
Police said they responded to TLC Coffee Roasters on 3362 Kingstown Road after a Tesla crashed into the shop at around 1:25 a.m.
South Kingstown police said a man is facing a DUI charge after he crashed into a coffee shop early Tuesday morning. (South Kingstown Police Department)
According to police, 35-year-old Mark DeLong of North Kingstown was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.
Officials said he refused a breathalyzer test.
“Driving under the influence of alcohol or cannabis is never acceptable,” South Kingstown Police Chief Matthew C. Moynihan said. “There is no excuse for impaired driving—use a rideshare, call a friend, or stay put. Choosing to drive impaired is reckless, and the extensive damage to this small business is a direct result of that poor decision.”
DeLong was held overnight and was arraigned at Washington District Court.
