Massachusetts has had a long-standing problem with heroin use and abuse of prescription opiates, and now there is a growing problem with people abusing prescription depressants such as Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, and other benzodiazepines. Not only are many people abusing these powerful drugs, they are also getting behind the wheel…
In Salem, Massachusetts, jurors are trying to decide the fate of a Massachusetts State Police (MSP) trooper who has been charged and tried for crashing his motor vehicle while drunk resulting in the death of his passenger. He was driving a vintage Chevrolet Corvette according to the Eagle Tribune. The jury…
Aside from everything else that happened in the November 8, 2016 election, voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have just voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use in the state, joining a handful of other states and the District of Columbia. Clearly many people are excited about this, and there…
According to a recent news article from the MetroWest Daily News, a woman has just been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving following an accident in the town of Natick, which is just west of Boston, Massachusetts. Authorities have said the drunk driving arrest occurred around 5:30 p.m., which is…
There is very little question that alcohol can negatively affect one’s thought process. This is one of the many reasons that drunk driving is dangerous and can and often does result in a serious car accident. However, every so often, we see a news article where a person alleged to…
According to a recent news report from the Boston Globe, a mother and her two young twins were celebrating Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts when things went seriously wrong. As the trio left the downtown center, they realized that one child had dropped a stuffed animal. At this point, the mom and…
According to a recent news article from ESPN, Alvin Bailey, a guard on the Cleveland Browns, is facing a possible two-game suspension following his plea of no contest to a criminal charge that he was driving under the influence in the city’s suburban area. Prosecutors have said Bailey was arrested…
According to a recent news article from the New York Post, a 19-year-old college student in Texas was allegedly attempting to take a topless selfie when she crashed into the back of a police car that was stopped ahead of her. The accident occurred with enough force to deploy the…
Drunk driving is a criminal offense, despite the fact many frequent drunk drivers do not think of it as a crime. While many people would never even dream of stealing a candy bar from a local drug store or supermarket, they have no problem drinking to the point of intoxication…
According to a recent news article from CBS Local Boston, a police officer from the East Bridgewater Police Department suffered severe personal injuries after he was hit by and alleged drunk driver while he was waiting at a red traffic signal. The 24-year-old alleged drunk driver was placed under arrest…