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Boston Man Charged with 5th Drunk Driving Offense

Published on: October 22, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

A Boston man was indicted by a Suffolk County Grand Jury for allegedly violating the Massachusetts Drunk Driving Laws. Neftali Pastrana, of Roslindale, was indicted by the Boston grand jury in August for allegedly Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, 5th Subsequent Offense.

According to the Boston Police Department, officers reportedly responded to a crash in Roslindale on Washington Street that involved a 72 year old West Roxbury woman who had gotten rear-ended by an SUV, allegedly driven by Pastrana.

Upon arrival, officers allegedly noticed a strong odor of alcohol on his breath and reported that he had ‘glassy eyes’. Although Boston Police admit that Pastrana denied having consumed any alcohol, they then allege that he later told them that he had consumed alcohol at a local liquor store.

Falmouth Man Arrested for 4th Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charge

Published on: October 19, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

A Falmouth man was arrested over the weekend and charged with his 4th Massachusetts Drunk Driving Offense. He was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, 4th Subsequent Offense and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

According to the Falmouth Police Department, the man was pulled over by police after the man’s car was veering over the center line and allegedly almost hit a police cruiser. After being pulled over, the man denied having drank any alcohol, but the police officer allegedly observed slurred speech, glassy eyes, and an odor of alcohol coming from the man’s breath.

The Falmouth Police officer reportedly gave the man two Field Sobriety Tests. One of the tests was the Walk and Turn Test, which is only 68% accurate according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. He was also asked to count backwards from 100, which is technically not even a recognized Field Sobriety Test.

Man Arrested for Drunk Driving, Leaves Children in Car

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

A man arrested by Massachusetts State Police for allegedly Drunk Driving Sunday had allegedly left his two children in the car, and were not discovered until the vehicle was at the tow lot, learn more about this from these guys.

Fredly Misere was before the Attleboro District Court for arraignment on several OUI / DUI Second Subsequent Offense, including Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol.

According to the Massachusetts State Police, Misere’s car was parked along the I-95 when it was discovered by a passing state trooper. The trooper reported that Misere was allegedly passed out and had a bottle of beer in his lap.

Massachusetts Police Chief Charged with Drunk Driving by Own Department

Published on: October 17, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

John Lundborn, the Police Chief of the Truro Police Department, has been charged by his own department this past weekend with allegedly violating the Massachusetts Drunk Driving Laws.

He was scheduled to be arraigned this morning in Orleans District Court on charges of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, but it appears that his arraignment has been postponed because Lundborn is currently “under medical care.”

According to reports, Chief Lundborn was involved in an accident in North Truro on Cape Cod. Although it’s not clear whether he was on duty or not at the time, reports indicate that he was allegedly driving a police cruiser at the time of the accident.

Massachusetts Woman Charged with Drunk Driving After Crashing Into Billerica Home

Published on: October 11, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Melissa Rich, of Dracut, was charged with Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges after she allegedly crashed into a home in Billerica last week. She has been charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. If you unfortunately become a victim of a situation like this, then make sure to get legal assistance from a personal injury lawyer.

According to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, Rich, who was driving a van for special needs individuals, was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol at the time. The incident reportedly occurred in Billerica last Wednesday when Rich allegedly swerved across the road, struck two mailboxes and a telephone pole, and finally crashed into a home.

Three passengers in the van, reportedly special needs, were reportedly injured.

Daughter-In-Law to Boston Bruin Bobby Orr Arrested for Drunk Driving

Published on: October 10, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Chelsea Orr, daughter-in-law to former Boston Bruin Bobby Orr, was arrested last week by Cohasset Police on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges.

Orr was arraigned in Quincy District Court for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Second Subsequent Offense.

According to the Cohasset Police Department, Chelsea Orr’s car was involved in an accident. EMT’s, who were reportedly already on scene, told police that Orr allegedly ran from her car towards her house but hid in the bushes, eventually agreeing to come out to be evaluated.

Massachusetts Governor’s Aid Stopped for Drunk Driving in Brookline

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

Ronald Bell, an aide to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, was stopped by Brookline Police this past weekend and charged with Drunk Driving.

According to Brookline Police, Bell was pulled over for allegedly speeding on Route 9 and swerving into another lane. Once pulled over, the officer reported smelling alcohol on Bell’s breath and repeatedly ordered him to show his hands as Bell was searching for something on the floor area.

After being ordered to exit the vehicle, Bell allegedly failed Field Sobriety Tests and admitted to having drank two beers a few hours earlier. He did, however, refuse to take a Breathalyzer Test.

Massachusetts Man Charged with DUI Homicide After Striking Ambulance

Published on: September 30, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Ray Alvarez, 23, of Waltham, has been indicted by a Middlesex County Grand Jury on several Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges after allegedly striking an ambulance and killing a patient within.

He has been charged with Motor Vehicle Homicide by OUI; Leaving the Scene of an Accident After Causing Property Damage; OUI / DUI; and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

According to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, Ray Alvarez was allegedly driving on Waltham when he veered into the opposite lane and struck an ambulance, which cause it to spin out of control. In the ambulance was Irving Vogel, 72, of Dedham, who died from injuries resulting from the crash. The Massachusetts Medical Examiner’s Office cited ‘blunt force trauma’ as the cause of death.

Former Lawrence Mayoral Aid Arrested for Drunk Driving

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

Richard Burke, 41, of Marblehead, was arrested this past weekend in Salem for allegedly violating the Massachusetts Drunk Driving Laws for a second time.

Burke was arraigned in Salem District Court for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Second Subsequent Offense.

According to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office, Richard Burke was allegedly tailgating another driver in Salem when he took a sudden left turn and crashed, head on, into another car. Salem Police Officers allegedly reportedly that they detected an ‘odor of alcohol’ when they arrived on scene, but there is no indication that he was asked to perform any Field Sobriety Tests or submitted to an Alcohol Breath Test.

Illegal Alien Charged with 6th Drunk Driving Offense in Massachusetts

Published on: September 26, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Eduardo Alementa Torres, 48, who is from Mexico but now living in Marlborough, was arrested this past weekend for the 6th time on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Law Violations in Boxborough.

Torres was charged with OUI / DUI 5th or Subsequent Offense and was scheduled to be arraigned this morning in Ayer District Court.

According to the Boxborough Police Department, Eduardo Alementa Torres was pulled over Saturday morning for an expired inspection sticker on I-495. After approaching the car, the police officer allegedly saw an open beer bottle on the passenger seat and also noted a “strong odor of alcohol”.