A Massachusetts State Police trooper accused of drunk driving in a bad crash in North Andover Saturday has been suspended without pay.
Dale Jenkins was drunk when he crashed on Route 114 early Saturday, severely injuring a passenger, police said.
The Eagle-Tribune identified the passenger as Gerard Letendre, 53, of 7 Olde Farm Lane, North Reading. The Eagle-Tribune also reported Jenkins was driving his 1965 Chevrolet Corvette during the crash.
Jenkins was charged with OUI and carrying a gun while drunk. Police he had his own handgun inside the vehicle.
Jenkins, a member of the gang unit, has been with State Police for 14 years.
State Police said they will continue to monitor his case and "re-assess his duty status when appropriate to do so."
"State Police condemn all instances of impaired operation," Col. Timothy Allen said in a statement.
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