Amherst Man Arrested on OUI, Drug Charges Dismissed

(Editor's note: the drug-related charges have been dropped.)

MERRIMACK, NH - A local man was arrested during the weekend on drug and driving charges after allegedly speeding on the Daniel Webster Highway, according to police.

Romulo Dominic Valdez, 30, of Washington Drive in Amherst, was arrested on April 23, 2016, and charged with operating under the influence of liquor-second offense, possession of a narcotic drug, transportation of drugs, and speeding.

Editor’s note: This post was derived from information supplied by the Merrimack Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Click this link which explains New Hampshire Patch's police log name removal policy.

At just after 1 a.m., an officer reportedly observed a vehicle on the Daniel Webster Highway driving at a high rate of speed, according to Sgt. Kenneth MacLeod of the Merrimack Police Department.

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“The vehicle was subsequently stopped in the area of a local condominium complex where the officer made contact with the operator of the vehicle who was identified as Romulo Dominic Valdez,” MacLeod noted. “While speaking the Valdez, the officer observed signs of impairment due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.”

Valdez was later arrested. The charge was elevated to second offense after the officer found out about a previous conviction. After Valdez was arrested, police allegedly found him to be in possession of a narcotic drug and those charges were added.

Valdez was processed and released on personal recognizance bail. He’s due in court on April 28.