Uxbridge officer arrested on drunk driving charges

UXBRIDGE, Mass. (MyFoxBoston.com) -- An Uxbridge officer is facing charges after allegedly driving drunk in Hopkinton Sunday.

Peter M. Bates, Jr. of Uxbridge was pulled over at about 8:19 p.m. Sunday in Hopkinton. He was charged with operating under the influence of liquor, a marked lanes violation and drinking alcohol from an open container.

The 33-year-old officer was suspended without pay, police said.