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Cape Cod Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide by DUI in Teen’s Death

Published on: July 6, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Monica Mitchell, 42, of Mashpee, was arrested last Friday and charged with several Massachusetts Drunk Driving Crimes in connection with the death of a 16 year old Falmouth teenager, Jack Pearsall.

Mitchell was arraigned in Falmouth District Court on DUI charges including Motor Vehicle Homicide While Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol; Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle; and Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death.

According to the Falmouth Police Department, Monica Mitchell struck Jack Pearsall as he was walking with friends after leaving the annual fireworks display at Mashpee High School. Pearsall’s friends told police that Mitchell allegedly swerved and struck Pearsall near the intersection of Old Barnstable Road and Leather Leaf Lane. She allegedly did not stop and continued driving until stopped by police, who found her sitting in traffic.

Brookline Man Arrested for Drunk Driving After Striking 8 Year Old

Published on: July 5, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Joseph Palermo, 42, of Brookline, was arrested this past weekend on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Crimes after allegedly hitting an 8 year old boy. Palermo was arraigned in Brookline District Court on the DUI charge of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Drugs.

According to the Brookline Police, Joseph Palermo struck the 8 year old boy who had suddenly ran in front of his car. Palermo maintains that he was driving slow at the time and there is no indication from the Brookline Police that he was not driving slowly and appropriately.

After allegedly striking the boy, Palermo immediately got out of his car and checked on the well-being of the child to determine if he needed any aid. The child was alert and only complained of stomach pains.

Somerville Man Indicted for DUI & Motor Vehicle Homicide in Death of 2 Teen Girls

Published on: July 1, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

A Middlesex County Grand Jury has indicted Kenneth Belew, 21, of Somerville, on several Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges in connection with the death of two teenage girls, Mayara Alves, 16, of Everett, and Isabela DaSilva, 16, of Somerville.

Kenneth Belew is expected to be arraigned next week on DUI / OUI Charges including Motor Vehicle Homicide by OUI; Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol; and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

According to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, on April 21, Kenneth Belew was with friends at a bar and then went to a friend’s home. At 3:15 that morning, he left the home with 5 people, including the two teenage girls, Mayara Alves and Isabela DaSilva, who were both seated in the back seat on other passengers’ laps.

Massachusetts Man Charged with DUI & Driving to Endanger

Published on: June 28, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

James Shiner, 54, of North Reading, was arrested this past Saturday morning on several Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges following a head-on collision that resulted in two people being treated for injuries. If you unfortunately become a victim of a situation like this, then make sure to get legal assistance from a personal injury attorney.

He was arraigned in Woburn District Court yesterday on charges including Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.

According to the North Reading Police Department, James Shiner was allegedly traveling on North Street when he hit another vehicle head-on. Although the North Reading Police Department alleges that Shiner was operating under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, there is no indication at this time as to what they based that conclusion on: including whether there was any evidence of intoxication and/or whether he submitted to any Field Sobriety Tests or a Breathalyzer Test.

Former Rockland Selectman Arrested for 2nd DUI

Published on: June 25, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Michael Zupkofska, a former Rockland Selectman, was arrested last Monday in Hingham on Massachusetts OUI / DUI Charges. He was arraigned on Tuesday and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol.

According to the Hingham Police Department, Michael Zupkofska was arrested after witnesses allegedly observed him driving over the curb as he was turning from one street to another. A Hingham Police Officer was parked nearby, who reported that he heard a loud ‘bang’, and then came across Zupkofska’s car, which had eventually stopped at the approach of the police.

Hingham Police who approached Zupkofska’s car reported that his eyes were “red and glassy and three-quarters closed”; and that he fumbled with his registration and took out his wallet in a “clumsy” manner.

Massachusetts Man Arraigned in Brockton for DUI / OUI

Published on: June 24, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

David Youngclaus, 21, of Hanson, was arrested on Thursday morning on several Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges following a crash in Abington.

Youngclaus was arraigned yesterday in Brockton District Court on several OUI / DUI Charges, including Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

According to the Abington Police Department, David Youngclaus allegedly crashed his car into a utility pole at 1:30 a.m. in Abington early Thursday morning. Abington Police who responded to the crash reported that Youngclaus needed assistance to stand when he exited the car.

Lynn Woman Charged with Massachusetts DUI in Quincy Accident

Published on: June 21, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Anna Missakiane, 26, of Lynn, was arrested yesterday on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges following a head-on collision on I-93 in Quincy. She has been charged with two counts Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

According to the Massachusetts State Police, Anna Missakiane was allegedly traveling the wrong way in the southbound lane on I-93 in Quincy with her headlights off. Her car is alleged to have struck a car driven by Faith Jorge head on, as well as a motorcycle driven by Patrick Ford. The accident resulted in both Anna Missakiane and Faith Jorge to be taken to Boston Medical Center in critical condition.

Massachusetts State Police allege that Missakiane was operating her car under the influence of alcohol, though it is not clear what led them to make that determination. Given her injuries, it is doubtful that Missakiane was asked to perform any Field Sobriety Tests.

Attleboro Man Arrested Twice in Two Days for Drunk Driving

Published on: June 18, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Mark A. Traversi, 56, of Attleboro, was arrested twice this past week, and three times in the last three months, on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges. Traversi was first arrested last Sunday in Rehoboth for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Second Subsequent Offense.

He was against arrested on Monday, again for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Second Subsequent Offense, this time for allegedly driving into a yard in Attleboro and then taking off. Following the Monday DUI / OUI incident, Mark A. Traversi was arrested at his Attleboro home, at which time he reportedly submitted to an Alcohol Breath Test which yielded a reading of 0.30%.

Traversi was arraigned in Attleboro District Court and charged with Operating Under the Influence, Second Subsequent Offense, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Leaving the Scene of Property Damage.

Chelsea Woman Charged with DUI After Hitting Ambulance in Wilmington

Published on: June 15, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Cisar Bargas-Lopez, 24, of Chelsea, was arrested Sunday night in Wilmington and charged with Massachusetts Drunk Driving Law Violations, including Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Possession of an Open Alcoholic Container, and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

According to the Massachusetts State Police, officers and emergency crews were already on scene on I-93 tending to an accident involving 6 cars where one person was trapped in one of the vehicles. While those vehicles and occupants were being tended to, police allege that Cisar Bargas-Lopez, traveling in a Dodge Caravan, crashed into an ambulance that was in the breakdown lane.

There is no indication whether Cisar Bargas-Lopez submitted to any Field Sobriety Tests and/or an Alcohol Breath Test, but Massachusetts State Police also indicated that she may face additional criminal charges once an accident reconstruction analysis is completed.

Lawrence Woman Charged with OUI & Vehicular Homicide of Saugus Man

Published on: June 12, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Shayna Fernandez, 21, of Lawrence, was arrested Saturday morning and charged with Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges in connection with a crash in Andover that resulted in the death of Francis A. O’Hanley, 62, of Saugus.

Fernandez is to be arraigned tomorrow morning in Lawrence District Court on Massachusetts DUI Charges including Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Homicide.

According to the Massachusetts State Police, officer responded to a crash in Interstate 93 in Andover at around 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Shayna Fernandez was allegedly speeding in the northbound direction when she struck the vehicle being driven by Francis A. O’Hanley. The impact caused Fernandez’ vehicle to veer to the center median and then again into the roadway, again striking O’Hanley’s car, this time causing it to roll over.