Crime & Safety

Drunk Driver Arrested after Depot Street Crash

An Easton man was arrested on his second offense of drinking and driving.

After crashing his car on Depot Street Wednesday night, an Easton man was arrested on his second offense of drunk driving.

Richard Taylor, 47, of 679 Washington Street in Easton was for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol (second offense), negligent operation of a motor vehicle and marked lanes violation.

Taylor allegedly drove off the road on Depot Street near Newell Circle at approximately 10:45 p.m. Wednesday. Emergency officials arrived and treated him for minor injuries.

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After a subsequent investigation, he was arrested and held at until he was released on bail at 1:30 a.m. His arraignment is at Taunton District Court Thursday morning.


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