Lakewood Bus Driver Was Drunk During Road Rage, Cops Say

LAKEWOOD — A bus driver with 20 kids onboard was drunk when an officer observed him involved in a road rage incident Wednesday morning, according to police.

The driver, 54-year-old Angel Colon, of Toms River, was pulled over around 8:30 on Wednesday. Officers reported smelling alcohol on his breath. He also was described by responding officers as having slurred speech and bloodshot eyes.

Colon was charged with driving under the influence and endangering the welfare of a child. Lakewood police said Colon was in custody and was awaiting transport to the Ocean County Jail.