Crime & Safety

Hingham Man Faces OUI Charge In Scituate

A Hingham man faces charges after driving in an erratic manner while drunk.

SCITUATE, MA — A Hingham man faces charges after allegedly driving while drunk in Scituate.

Edward Riley, 72, was arrested Sept. 9 and charged with operating under the influence of liquor, according to the Scituate Mariner.

At about 11 p.m., police were notified of a Jaguar convertible on Route 3A North being operated in an erratic manner. Police say the vehicle was all over the road and crossed the center line.

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During a traffic stop, police say Riley allegedly had bloodshot eyes and the smell of alcohol on his breath. He was taken into custody basked on the officer's observations.

On Monday, Riley was arraigned in Hingham District Court.

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