Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A Northborough man is again facing drunk driving charges after being pulled over this weekend on the Mass. Pike.
A Northborough man is facing his fourth drunk driving charge after State Police pulled him over early Saturday morning in Charlton on the Mass. Turnpike, according to a report in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. John R. MacDonald, 48, 408 Whitney St., Northborough, was pulled over after getting calls that an erratic driver was headed west on the Pike. He was held on $5,000 bail and has a pretrial hearing on June 10, said the Telegram. The Telegram also reported that, according to police, MacDonald was driving slower than 40mph, but also swerving into other lanes and causing other drivers to stop or avoid him. When the officer tried to administer the field sobriety tests he couldn't because MacDonald had "fallen asleep."
Monday, March 25, 2013
ARHS's SADD chapter hosts a tour for parents and students.
Kathi and Chris Sullivan are guest speakers at an event called "The Drive to Save Lives" hosted by Algonquin Regional High School's SADD chaper on Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m., according to The Community Advocate. Kathi is sharing the story of her 17-year-old daughter Talor, who wandered into the woods from a party and drowned, and Chris, a former NFL player, speaks on his battle with addiction and anxiety. Students also present videos they created as public service announcements.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Massachusetts State Police and local police departments will be out this holiday weekend looking for drunk, impaired and dangerous drivers.
Drunk driving arrests by Massachusetts State Police increased by 30 percent or more than 1,100 drivers, said Massachusetts State Police Superintendent Colonel Timothy Allen at a press conference outside of Massachusetts State Police headquarters in Framingham Friday morning. As of Dec. 27, Massachusetts State Police had arrested 4,866 individuals and charged them with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. In 2011, Massachusetts State Police arrested 3,728 individuals. Massachusetts State Police and local police departments will be out in force this holiday weekend looking for drunk, impaired and dangerous drivers on the roads, as part of their Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday campaign. Natick Police Chief …
Friday, October 26, 2012
The Massachusetts State Police will be out in force Saturday night making sobriety stops around Worcester County.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
The Massachusetts State Police are preparing to conduct sobriety checkpoints on public roadways in Worcester County this weekend. "The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways," said Colonel Marian J. McGovern, superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, in a press release. "It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety." The Worcester County checkpoints will be in operation Saturday night, Oct. …
Friday, August 3, 2012
The following cases were heard in the Westborough District Court.
Judge Vito Virzi sentenced two drivers, both stopped in Northborough, to a loss of license for driving under the influence of alcohol. Karen Cormier-Houle, 30, 31 Yukon Ave., Worcester, was arrested on July 4 by Northborough police for OUI and speeding. Police say Cormier was stopped for driving 55 mph in a 40 mph zone on West Main Street. Officer Ryan Caneen stopped Cormier-Houle and detected an odor of alcohol, and noted bloodshot and glassy eyes. Cormier-Houle also failed the field sobriety tests. Police said her last drink had been at the Halfway Cafe. Judge Virzi sentenced Cormier-Houle to one year suspended probation, 45 days loss of license, and ordered her to attend a 24-day program. Jessica K. Ward, 19, 10 Isaac Miller Rd., …
Monday, May 21, 2012
A Northborough driver was in a long list of those arrested in a State Police sobriety checkpoint this weekend.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Information courtesy of Massachusetts State Police The Massachusetts State Police conducted two sobriety checkpoints over the weekend resulting in 23 drunk driving arrests. The first checkpoint was held in the Springfield area with a total of ten arrests and the issuing of one criminal summons for unlicensed operation. The second sobriety checkpoint was held in Leominster. Thirteen people were arrested for OUI liquor, including Jamie St. Pierre, 31, from Northborough. St. Pierre was expected to appear in Leominster District Court on Monday morning.
Monday, April 23, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Incidents, Sunday, April 22 12:23 a.m.: Lift assist on Goodnow Circle 1:31 a.m.: One in custody for OUI, East Main Street 3:29 a.m.: One in custody for OUI, West Main Street 7:33 a.m.: Lift assist on Centre Drive 8:18 a.m.: Smoke detector call on Village Drive 11:47 a.m.: Smoke in the area of Maple Street 1:58 p.m.: Caller reports possible rabid animal in the yard, Davis Street. Animal put down 8:51 p.m.: Larceny of election signs, Rice Ave. Arrests: April 22, 2:15 a.m.: John P. Gremo, 26, 2 Fiske Drive, Apt. 4C, Northborough, arrested on charges of marked lanes violation, OUI (liquor April 22, 3:50 a.m.: Derek R. Kral, 26, 38 Main St., Northborough, arrested on charges of OUI (liquor)
Saturday, April 14, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Incidents, Friday, April 13 4:58 p.m.: Ambulance assist, West Main Street 5:51 p.m.: Report of past fraud, Otis Street 7:28 p.m.: Alarm investigation, West Main Street 9:50 p.m.: Criminal application for driving with a suspended license and speeding, Belmont Street Incidents, Saturday, April 14 12:22 a.m.: Party in lobby reports deer strike that occurred on Southwest Cutoff. Officers are unable to locate the animal 1:41 a.m.: One juvenile in custody for OUI, Church Street 4:31 a.m.: Medical call on West Main Street 5:07 a.m.: Report of assault, Belmont Street. One female in custody for A&B Arrests: Benjamin D. Field, 17, 288 Howard St., Northborough, arrested on charges of possessing liquor under the age of 21, marked lanes violation, …
Friday, March 16, 2012
The Massachusetts State Police will conduct sobriety checkpoints on the evening of St. Patrick's Day into Sunday morning.
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Friday, March 16, 2012
The Massachusetts State Police are preparing to conduct sobriety checkpoints on public roadways in Middlesex County Saturday. The St. Patrick's Day checkpoints will be in place late evening March 17 into the early morning hours of Sunday, March 18. Motorists can expect to be randomly stopped at checkpoints on State roadways during these hours and given sobriety tests by state and local police officers. "The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways," said Colonel Marian J. McGovern, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, in a press release. "It will be …
Chief Mark Leahy said the folks of Northborough don't tend to get in trouble on the Irish holiday.
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) reports that on St. Patrick's Day in 2009, 37 percent of all crash fatalities involved drunk drivers. "For many Americans," they report on their site, "St. Patrick’s Day has become a popular night to go out and celebrate with friends and family. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of drunk drivers, the holiday has also become very dangerous." Northborough Police Chief Mark Leahy said that thanks to the responsible behavior of Northborough residents, there hasn't been in OUI arrest on St. Patrick's Day in town since 2007. "It’s actually not a big night here," he said "We will handle the occasion with heightened awareness by our patrols. We will take the opportunity to remind everyone to be …
Chris L.
11:43 am on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Unfortunately, in the late 70s and 80s, the panic began when certain "angry" special interest groups raised money and got the word out to their reps and senators, etc. As is usually the case in America, freedoms and constitutional law were sidestepped in the name of hysteria. And that's how "implied consent" laws came into being. more ›