Crime & Safety
Brockton Woman Charged with Crashing into Sheriff's Van While Drunk
Police say Maria Nunes-Daveiga struck the van while on Route 24 North.

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Broctkon, MA - A Brockton woman was drunk when she crashed into a Bristol County Sheriff’s Office van working a detail on Route 24 North, police said.
Maria Nunes-Daveiga, 29, was arrested early Thursday morning and charged with operating under the influence of liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, according to the Massachusetts State Police.
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At about 3:10 a.m., a Bristol County Sheriff’s Office van working a detail on Route 24 North in Raynham, was allegedly struck by a 2007 Jeep Compass operated by Nunes-Daveiga. A preliminary investigation indicated that the vehicle struck the rear end of the Sheriff’s van. Neither the deputy sheriff nor the operator was injured from the crash, state police said.
Members of the Raynham Fire Department assisted State Police at the crash scene.
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Her defense attorney, Ken Fredette said during her arraignment that she was cut off while in the outside lane, forcing her to lose control of the car, according to WHDH.
Nunes-Daveiga was released on bail and arraigned at Taunton District Court.
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