By George P. Hassett

A Somerville man driving drunk crashed into a metal pole and tree Sept. 9 at the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street, according to police.

Paul McGlashing, 26, of 7 Maine Ave., said he had been drinking at the Tavern after officers responded to the crash at 1:24 a.m., police said.

When he tried to get out of the car he repeatedly fell back in, police said. McGlashing failed sobriety tests given by officers, police said

He was arrested and charged with drunk driving.