Groton Man Charged with 5th OUI

A Groton man has been charged with his fifth OUI.

Richard Villeneuve, 64, was arrested Sunday in Massachusetts.

Littleton (MA) police said at about 1:30 a.m., Officer Edmond Bussiere was on patrol on Route 495 when he saw Villeneuve driving well under the speed limit and swerving all over the road. Bussiere activated his emergency lights and tried to pull Villeneuve over but he refused, police said. Another Littleton police officer and a Boxborough police officer rushed to the scene and the three officers boxed the driver in until he stopped, police said.

When officers approached the vehicle, they said Villeneuve appeared intoxicated and smelled of alcohol.

“This suspect acted extremely recklessly, putting his life and the lives of all other drivers on the road at stake,” Littleton Police Chief Matthew King said. “I’m thankful he was apprehended safely without incident. I commend the work of the Littleton Police Department and thank Boxborough police for their assistance.”

Villeneuve was held without bail pending an arraignment.

Police said he was driving without a license Sunday after it was suspending following a previous OUI charge in Virginia. He also had a warrant out of Woburn District Court for another OUI.

Villeneuve on Sunday was charged with driving to endanger, failure to stop for a police officer, and a lane violation.