Pennsylvania

Upland Mayor Charged with DUI and Leaving the Scene of Crash: Official

The mayor of Upland Borough, Pennsylvania was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a crash, according to a spokesperson for Chester City.

Upland Mayor Michael Ciach was allegedly driving under the influence on E. 22nd Street and Edgemont Avenue in Chester City early Friday morning when he rear ended a car that then struck two other vehicles. Officials say Ciach then fled from the car on foot and was arrested around 4 a.m. by responding officers while wandering the streets of Chester City.

Ciach was released on his own recognizance and will be mailed a summons for his arraignment date, according to the Chester City spokesperson.

NBC10 reached out to Mayor Ciach for comment. We have not yet heard back from him.

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