Galesburg man charged with DUI in Brighter Life Bookshoppe crash

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Police have charged a Galesburg man with driving under the influence after he crashed into the storefront of Brighter Life Bookshoppe last night.

According to police reports, 22-year-old James Montenaro was headed west on East Simmons Street shortly after 11 p.m., when he ran a red light at the Kellogg Street intersection, causing a collision with another driver who was southbound.

The collision resulted in Montenaro’s vehicle crashing into Brighter Life and causing what police say was “superficial damage.” 

The report said Montenaro had a blood alcohol content of .160. He told police he had been drinking at Cherry Street bar, prior to the crash. No injuries were reported. 

Montenaro was additionally charged for disobeying a traffic control device and was given a traffic citation.

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