Weston Officer Drunkenly Crashes At Police Station: DA

WESTON, MA – A Weston police officer was allegedly drunk when he crashed into a parked car behind the police station Sunday night, the Middlesex District Attorney's office said. Leo Richards, 54, of Weston, is charged with operating under the influence and improper storage of a firearm.

Authorities said a dispatcher reported hearing a crash in the rear parking lot of the police station around 10:30 p.m. Sunday night. Richards, who was off-duty, was allegedly seen driving away from the lot. He was then asked to return to the police station to resolve the situation, which had damaged a parked car.

Richards was believed to be under the influence of alcohol when he returned to the station. He allegedly failed a subsequent sobriety test, according to the DA's office.

Richards also allegedly had his service weapon in the trunk of his car without it being properly locked up, the DA's office said.

He has been placed on administrative leave from the Weston Police Department. Per the conditions of his leave, he turned in his weapon and license to carry.

Richards was arraigned in Waltham District Court Monday and released on personal recognizance. He has been ordered not to possess any firearms unless validly licensed.

The next scheduled court date is April 4.

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