OUI Suspect Accused Of Hitting Trooper Will Remain In Jail
LAWRENCE (CBS) - A Lawrence man accused of driving into a state trooper at a sobriety checkpoint over the weekend will remain behind bars.
The prosecutor says the incident began when Ottoniel Herrera would not stop at a sobriety checkpoint early Sunday morning.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Bernice Corpuz reports
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Trooper Matthew Ruthier put his hand out in an attempt to avoid getting seriously hit.
From there Herrera allegedly fled toward Route 495 where his vehicle crashed with a police cruiser.
According to the prosecutor, Herrera told the police, "I am sorry, I was scared."
Herrera is facing drunk driving and assault charges. He has been ordered held pending a dangerousness hearing next Tuesday.
