WINTHROP — Police Chief John Goodwin reports that Winthrop Police arrested and charged a man with operating under the influence among other charges after he crashed into a police cruiser Wednesday night.
JOSEPH CLEMENS, AGE 22, of WINTHROP, was arrested and charged with:
- Operating Under the Influence of Liquor
- Marked Lanes Violation
- Speeding
- Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Open Containers of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, at about 5:44 p.m., a Winthrop Police Officer, operating in a marked police cruiser was traveling southeast on Veteran’s Road and was struck head-on by a Ram 1500 pickup truck traveling northwest.
An initial investigation determined that the pickup truck had completely crossed the marked center lines and was driving on the wrong side of the road at the time of the crash.
The officer who was operating the cruiser was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
The operator of the pickup truck, identified as CLEMENS, was evaluated by EMS crews on-scene. He sustained no injuries as a result of the crash.
Both vehicles sustained significant front-end body damage and were towed from the scene.
A subsequent investigation determined that CLEMENS was operating under the influence.
CLEMENS was arrested without incident and will be arraigned in East Boston District Court on Thursday, Jan. 23.
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.