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Boston Man Arrested for DUI / OUI After Crashing into Police Cruiser

Published on: May 11, 2012 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

A Boston man was arrested and charged with Massachusetts Drunk Driving Crimes after he allegedly rammed his car into a Massachusetts State Trooper’s vehicle.

The man, who is reportedly from Dorchester, was arraigned this morning in Boston Municipal Court for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol.

According to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the operator of the vehicle slammed into the state trooper’s cruiser, which was stopped at a red light at Tremont and Boylston Streets in downtown Boston. Following the crash, the man allegedly kept driving and didn’t stop until his passenger told him to stop.

Massachusetts Police Shoot at Driver at OUI / DUI Checkpoint

Published on: May 3, 2012 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Massachusetts State Police opened fire at a driver who allegedly struck one officer and then police on a high speed chase after failing to stop at an OUI / DUI roadblock on Sunday in Lawrence and arrested him on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges.

The driver allegedly refused to stop at the checkpoint shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Sunday and drove right through it, allegedly striking a Massachusetts State Trooper, while other officers opened fire at the vehicle. After being apprehended following a chase by other troopers, the man was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.

Following his arraignment in Lawrence District Court earlier this week, the man was held without bail.

Massachusetts Man Crashes Into Cruiser Following Fatal Accident

Published on: April 3, 2012 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

As Massachusetts State Police were finishing up with a fatal accident scene on I-93 that claimed the life a young woman, another car crashed into a scene and struck a state police cruiser. The driver has been charged with Massachusetts Drunk Driving Crimes.

Vasquez was arraigned in Woburn District Court earlier this week and charged with OUI / DUI and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle. Following his arraignment, he was held on $10,000 bail.

According to Massachusetts State Police, after two lanes of I-93 were shut down, Vasquez’ vehicle allegedly veered into the cordoned off area where emergency crews were and struck a two truck and then a state police car. He was arrested at the scene for suspicion of operating under the influence of alcohol.

Massachusetts Mothers Charged with Drunk Driving and Reckless Endangerment of a Child

Published on: March 20, 2012 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Two mothers, both friends, were each charged with Massachusetts Drunk Driving Crimes last week after they allegedly drove impaired by alcohol with their children in the car. Both mothers were charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and Child Endangerment While Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol.

According to the Harwich Police Department, officers first attempted to pull over a vehicle, but the car sped away at over 70 miles an hour last Thursday morning. When the car was eventually pulled over, it was discovered that she also had in the car her 1 year old infant. She was arrested after she submitted to Field Sobriety Tests.

Some time later, a friend went to the Harwich police station to pick up the woman’s infant. When she got there, police also suspected her of having driven drunk and she was also arrested for OUI / DUI. When police discovered that she had also gone to the police station with her daughter, she was also charged with Child Endangerment While Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol.

Bedford Man Arrested for Drunk Driving After I-93 Crash

Published on: March 13, 2012 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Massachusetts State Police arrested a Bedford man this past weekend on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges following a crash on I-93 north that injure four.

According to state police, James Milligan was allegedly driving the wrong way on I-93 north when he allegedly caused a four car crash. He will be summonsed for arraignment to Woburn District Court on charges of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Leaving the Scene of Property Damage, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident after Causing Serious Bodily Injury.

The crime of Leaving the Scene of an Accident After Causing Serious Bodily Injury is a felony that is punishable with imprisonment for not less than 6 months and up to 2 years in the House of Corrections. It punishes those persons who were involved in an accident where personal injury resulted and then left the scene without leaving making their identity, address and registration information known.

Stoneham Man Indicted on Massachusetts DUI / OUI Crimes and Attempted Murder

Published on: March 7, 2012 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Massachusetts prosecutors have obtained indictments in Middlesex Superior Court against a Stoneham man who is alleged to have drove under the influence of alcohol and drugs and striking two Stoneham police officers.

Thomas Fernandes, 30, of Stoughton, was arraigned in Middlesex Superior Court for OUI / DUI Liquor; Reckless Driving; Leaving the Scene of an Accident; Armed Assault to Murder; Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon; Failure to Stop for Police; Resisting Arrest; and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance.

According to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, Thomas Fernandes allegedly drove his car down a wrong way street while under the influence of alcohol and drugs, during which time he allegedly crashed with other cars and tried to leave the scene. Prosecutors further allege that, while trying to get away, he also struck two police officers who tried to stop him.

Taunton Truck Driver Facing DUI / OUI Charges After Allegedly Lying About Fall River Crash

Published on: March 6, 2012 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

The Taunton truck driver who allegedly crashed his truck under a bridge in Fall River last month in an apparent road rage incident is now being charged with Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges. The truck driver, who is 42, is facing criminal OUI / DUI charges including Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

Following the crash on Route 79 under the bridge in Fall River, Massachusetts State Police responded and found the man apparently unconscious and hanging over a jersey barrier. His truck was nearby and engulfed in flames.

After being taken to the hospital, the man allegedly gave several interviews to reporters and claimed that he had been a victim of road rage, alleging that people in a black car had fired a gun at him.

Burlington Man Charged with Motor Vehicle Homicide by DUI

Published on: January 27, 2012 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

A Burlington man has been indicted by a Middlesex County Grand Jury on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges for allegedly striking and killing a 51 year old man, also of Burlington.

Anthony Manfredi was indicted on charges of Motor Vehicle Homicide by DUI / OUI and Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, 2nd Subsequent Offense.

According to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, Burlington Police Officer’s responded to Cambridge Street in the evening of August 14, 2011 for reports that a car had struck a pedestrian. Upon their arrival, they reportedly observed Daniel Jalbert lying on the pavement near the Manfredi’s truck.

Massachusetts Man Arrested for 8th OUI by State Police

Published on: January 23, 2012 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

A Plymouth man was arrested last week on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges, his 8th. He was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, 8th Subsequent Offense.

According to the Massachusetts State Police, the Plymouth man was stopped in Route 3 for allegedly failing to stay in his lane. When the car was stopped, the state trooper reportedly noticed the operator to have bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and could allegedly smell alcohol on his breath.

The Massachusetts State Police additional reported that this operator’s driver’s license had been revoked for 10 years for a prior OUI / DUI offense.

Quincy Crash Lands 4 in Hospital and Holbrook Woman Arrested on DUI Charges

Published on: January 16, 2012 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

A Holbrook woman has been arrested on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges following a crash in Quincy over the weekend. The driver, who was alleged operating under the influence alcohol at the time, lost control of the vehicle which crashed into a telephone poll.

The driver was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and was also cited for speeding.

According to the Quincy Police Department, the vehicle was traveling on Franklin Street in Quincy when the driver allegedly lost control in the area of Independence Avenue and struck a utility poll. All four passengers in the car, including the drive, were reportedly taken to local area hospitals to be treated for injuries.