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Photos and Video: Chelmsford Police Host Mock Crash to Demonstrate Real-World Consequences of Drunk Driving

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Chelmsford Police Department
Chief James M. Spinney
2 Olde North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

For Immediate Release

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Photos and Video: Chelmsford Police Host Mock Crash to Demonstrate Real-World Consequences of Drunk Driving

CHELMSFORD – Police Chief James Spinney reports that the Chelmsford Police Department conducted a simulation of a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a drunk driver in front of an audience of juniors and seniors at Chelmsford High School Thursday.

The event, which the Chelmsford Police Department puts on each spring, was meant to impress upon students the dangers of drinking and driving as many of them are getting behind the wheel alone for the first time and looking ahead to cotillion, prom and summer vacation.

During the event, two cars were placed together as if they had crashed. Student actors then portrayed a drunk driver, passengers and a front-seat passenger who was not wearing their seat-belt and was ejected from the vehicle and killed.

Police, firefighters and EMS were on scene to simulate the response to and investigation of the mock crash. One mock victim was declared deceased at the scene, and their friends reacted to the tragedy unfolding around them. One of the drivers was determined to be under the influence of alcohol, with several beer bottles found in the car, leading to their arrest.

Finally, a hearse came to carry away the body of the deceased victim as the students looked on.

Click here for a short video of the mock crash.

“This event is something we do every year because it carries a lesson that never loses its importance,” Chief Spinney said. “We want young drivers to recognize the very real, and often deadly consequences that come with making the decision to drink and drive.”

At the conclusion of the crash, the students returned to the school to listen to Matthew Clarke, of Arlington, share his tragic story of a night of drinking that ended in a crash that took the life of his friend, a passenger in the vehicle he was driving. Clarke was an 18-year-old senior at Arlington High School in April 2007, when the incident occurred.

The simulation was the result of a partnership of the Chelmsford Police and Fire Departments, Chelmsford Public Schools, Trinity EMS, Greater Lowell Paramedics, Dolan’s Funeral Home, and Christopher’s Towing. Maura Devaney, a CHS health teacher and  Christine Lima, a guidance counselor, organize the event every year.

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Easton Police Respond to Three OUI Crashes in Eight Hour Span

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Easton Police Department
Chief Gary F. Sullivan
46 Lothrop St.
North Easton, MA 02356

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 23, 2018

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Easton Police Respond to Three OUI Crashes in Eight Hour Span

Three Drivers Facing Charges

EASTON — Chief Gary Sullivan reports that the Easton Police Department responded to three crashes in eight hours overnight and charged three people with OUI.

JOHN MORRILL, AGE 50, OF BRIDGEWATER, is charged with:

  • Operating Under the Influence of Drugs
  • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Marked Lanes Violation
  • Possession of a Class C Substance (Klonopin)
  • Possession of a Class E Substance (Gabapentin)

MORRILL was scheduled to be arraigned today in Taunton District Court.

At approximately 5:14 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, the Easton Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at 316 Main St.

Upon arrival, officers observed that a Nissan sedan had crashed into a Toyota sedan while traveling westbound on Main Street.

Officers identified the driver of the Nissan as MORRILL and, following an on-scene investigation, it was determined that he was driving under the influence of drugs. MORRILL was placed under arrest and taken into custody without incident.

The male operator of the Toyota and his child passengers were not injured in the crash. MORRILL was also uninjured.

RISA TRIPP, AGE 22, OF FOXBORO, is charged with:

  • Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol
  • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Marked Lanes Violation
  • Failure to Wear a Seat Belt
  • Driving with an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle

At approximately 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, Easton Police officers responded to a rollover crash at the intersection of Beaver Dam Road and Poquanticut Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers located a Chevrolet pickup truck on its side in the middle of the roadway. An initial investigation revealed that the driver of the pickup truck, identified as TRIPP, had driven the vehicle off the right side of the road and struck a stone wall and a utility pole before coming to rest back in the roadway.

As part of the on-scene investigation, officers also discovered an open beer bottle inside of TRIPP’S truck and determined that she was driving under the influence of alcohol. TRIPP was uninjured and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

She is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Taunton District Court.

PATRICK CASALETTO, AGE 21, OF WAKEFIELD, is charged with:

    • Operating Under the Influence of Liquor
    • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
    • Marked Lanes Violation

On Friday, March 23 at 1:15 a.m., Easton Police received a report of a motor vehicle crash in the area of 231 Main St.

Police learned that a BMW sedan was traveling westbound on Main Street when it crossed into the opposite lane of traffic and struck a fire hydrant and a stone wall. The car came to rest on its roof off the side of the road.

The driver, identified as CASALETTO, suffered injuries that are not believed to be life threatening and he was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.

A subsequent investigation determined that CASALETTO was driving under the influence of alcohol. He was issued a summons to appear in court at a later date.

“It is very fortunate that no one was seriously injured or killed in any of these crashes,” Chief Gary Sullivan said. “With taxis and ride sharing apps, there is no excuse to get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. I want to commend the responding officers for their efforts in these investigations.”

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Arlington Police Chief Arrests Uber Driver and Repeat Offender for OUI After Suspect Nearly Crashes into Dunkin Donuts

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Arlington Police Department
Frederick Ryan, Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Monday, March 5, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Arlington Police Chief Arrests Uber Driver and Repeat Offender for OUI After Suspect Nearly Crashes into Dunkin Donuts

DENYS N. CORSO, AGE 49, OF ARLINGTON was arrested by Arlington Police Chief Frederick Ryan after he nearly struck a Dunkin Donuts while allegedly driving while high on drugs.(Arlington Police Department booking photo)

ARLINGTON — Police Chief Frederick Ryan arrested a man today after a motor vehicle drove over a curb and flower bed and nearly struck a Dunkin Donuts location.

As a result of the Chief’s actions and an on-scene investigation, DENYS N. CORSO AGE 49, OF ARLINGTON was arrested and charged with:

  • Operating Under the Influence of Drugs (Subsequent Offense)
  • Operating to Endanger
  • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Chief Ryan was standing outside the restaurant speaking to a resident when a blue Ford Explorer entered the parking lot and drove over the curb, coming close to the building, before the driver eventually came to rest in a parking space, but with the vehicle’s two front wheels over the curb and on the elevated walkway. The Chief made contact with the driver, CORSO, who apparently did not realize his vehicle was parked on the walkway.

Officer Michael Foley then arrived and led an on-scene investigation into the incident.

CORSO appeared confused and displayed obvious signs of impairment. During the investigation, CORSO repeatedly told officers that he was an Uber driver and needed to get to work.

After failing several sobriety tests, CORSO was arrested. Further investigation by Officer Foley indicated that CORSO may have used opioids prior to his arrival at the Dunkin Donuts, and an inventory of his vehicle turned up several unknown pills that will be logged into evidence and tested.

“This was a dangerous situation, where an individual allegedly under the influence of drugs drove recklessly through a busy parking lot and nearly struck a building,” Chief Ryan said. “What matters most is that no innocent people were hurt.”

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Tyngsborough Police Arrest School Bus Driver for OUI After Bus Does Not Show Up to Pick Up Students

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Tyngsborough Police Department
Chief Richard D. Howe
20 Westford Road
Tyngsborough, MA 01879

For Immediate Release

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Tyngsborough Police Arrest School Bus Driver for OUI After Bus Does Not Show Up to Pick Up Students

TYNGSBOROUGH — Chief Richard D. Howe reports that the Tyngsborough Police Department arrested a school bus driver earlier this week after she was found allegedly drunk inside her bus, parked at a restaurant.

DEBRA CLOUTIER, AGE 57, OF TYNGSBOROUGH
DEBRA CLOUTIER, AGE 57, OF TYNGSBOROUGH

Officers responded Feb. 5 at 3:45 p.m. to a pizza shop on Middlesex Road in Tyngsborough for a report of a school bus that was haphazardly parked in the lot with the driver appearing intoxicated.

Upon arrival, officers found the full-size yellow school bus, with the driver sitting inside eating food. No one else was in the bus at the time.

The bus is owned by Christianson Bus Company of Chelmsford. The company was contacted, and representatives responded to the scene. Tyngsborough Police learned that the bus had been scheduled to pick up students at the Innovation Academy in Tyngsborough at 3:25 but never showed up. Locally, Christianson only services two private schools in town and does not work with Tyngsborough Public Schools.

An on-scene investigated indicated that the driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, as a result, DEBRA CLOUTIER, AGE 57, OF TYNGSBOROUGH was arrested and charged with:

  • Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol
  • License Not In Possession (Infraction)

The investigation indicates that it does not appear at this time that any school children were transported Monday by CLOUTIER while she was allegedly under the influence. The incident remains under investigation by the Tyngsborough Police. If anyone has additional information regarding this incident you are encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Cynthia Shay at 978-649-7504 ext. 131 or call and leave an anonymous tip by pressing 9.

CLOUTIER was arraigned Tuesday at Lowell District Court.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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