WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — A West Bridgewater officer was injured Monday after his cruiser was struck by an alleged drunk driver.
Sergeant Jonathon Craven's cruiser was struck around 9:15 p.m. on Route 106. He was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton with shoulder, neck and back injuries but is expected to be okay.
William Shea, a 56-year-old Brockton man, was arrested at the scene. According to police, Shea was given multiple field sobriety tests before his arrest.
William Shea in court on charges involving his 4th OUI. Police say he hit W Bridgewater officer's cruiser. ADA says Shea could barely stand.
— Robert Goulston (@rgoulston) January 3, 2017
It is the fourth time Shea has been charged with operating under the influence. Shea's car was seized by officers.
Shea appeared in court on Tuesday. A judge ordered that Shea be held pending a dangerousness hearing. The officer who was hit also appeared in court.
W Bridgewater PD says William Shea slammed into officer's cruiser. Shea told police he was drinking Budweiser. https://t.co/xF9WsxFJ3e
— Robert Goulston (@rgoulston) January 3, 2017
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