ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Andover's Police Officer of the Year is under investigation for allegedly hitting another vehicle while driving drunk.
Evan Robitaille is scheduled to appear at a clerk magistrate's hearing next week to answer a summons issued to him by State Police in connection with the March 11 accident.
The Eagle-Tribune (http://bit.ly/194Txap ) reports that the summons was for operating under the influence of liquor, leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and other charges.
Robitaille was one of two Andover officers of the year honored by the Exchange Club of Lawrence in January for their on-duty heroics.
Andover Police Commander Charles Heseltine said Robitaille has been on paid administrative leave since the incident.
He could not be reached for comment.
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Information from: Eagle Tribune (North Andover, Mass.), http://www.eagletribune.com