Webster Man Charged With OUI After Crash
Michael Bowman/Webster Police
On Saturday May 19th, just after 11PM Webster Police observed a car speeding on Lake Street. Officer Aaron Suss reportedly watched it turn onto Granite Street, almost striking a telephone pole. Police attempted to pull the vehicle over but it would not slow down.
After a short chase the operator of the car, later identified as 27 year old Michael Bowman of 9 Whitcomb Street in Webster, hit a fire hydrant and a chain link fence. He was taken into custody and blew a .13 on the breathalyzer.
He was charged with the operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor, failing to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and failure to use care and caution while turning.
He was released on $40 bail and will be arraigned at Dudley District Court today.