Crime & Safety

Attleboro Man Charged with 5th DUI

Robert Rowell was allegedly told police he drank 13 beers and a bottle of Southern Comfort.

An Attleboro man has been charged with his five DUI.

Robert Rowell, 50, was arrested Saturday, according to WHDH.

Police said he stole a sport utility vehicle and crashed into another vehicle on the North Main Street.

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Rowell told police he drank “12-13” beers and Southern Comfort, the Sun Chronicle reported. Officers said they found a 40-ounce beer and a bottle of Southern Comfort in the vehicle. His license was suspended from his previous DUI charges.

Rowell was charged with OUI, car theft, negligent driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving after suspension.

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In 2013, Rowell was also arrested for public intoxication.

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