Somerville Man Charged With Drunk Driving

SOMERVILLE, MA – A Somerville man was arrested Friday and charged with drunk driving. Florencio Banos, 70, was behind the wheel of a blue pickup truck that was reportedly driving erratically. Police found the truck pulling out of a parking spot in the Washington Street area around 10:20 p.m.

Banos told police he was coming from a friend's house. He allegedly had slurred speech, glossy eyes and a smell of alcohol coming from his breath, according to the police report. Police asked him to get out of his car, and he allegedly was unsteady on his feet and used the truck to steady himself.

He told police he was drank "a few beers." Police found a can of beer sitting behind the cabin of the truck, and it was partially full and cool to the touch, leading them to believe it had recently been opened, the report stated.

Banos said he only lived a few blocks away and asked to be allowed to drive home. He agreed to participate in field sobriety tests and was arrested based on the results.

Banos was charged with operating under the influence of liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Police also found an empty Corona bottle in the front of the truck and a Corona bottle cap on the front seat, according to the report.

Editor's Note: This report was written using information provided by the Somerville Police Department. An arrest does not imply a conviction.

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