Nashua Woman Arrested Over $50 Cab Fare: Police

MANCHESTER, NH — A Nashua woman who became "confrontational" over a $50 cab fare was arrested in Manchester Saturday, police said. Shannon Drouin, 28, was charged with theft of services and disorderly conduct. She was released on $500 bail.

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Police said the incident happened when Drouin requested a cab from Club Manchvegas.

"Drouin allegedly told the cab driver she was not going to pay him when he told (her) that it was a $50.00 fare," Manchester police said in a statement. "The cab driver ... told Drouin he would drop her off at police headquarters if she refused to pay. She continued to yell at the cabbie, so he dropped her off at police headquarters."

Drouin was "confrontational" with police officers.

"Drouin, who appeared intoxicated, was guided to the ATM machine located inside of the front lobby," police said. "She withdrew enough money to pay her fare to the waiting cab driver. Drouin continued to yell at the officers as they directed her out of the lobby toward the cab. Drouin refused to leave the lobby and began yelling at (an officer) again.

"Drouin was ultimately placed into custody and charged with theft of services for refusing to pay the cab driver for the ride from Manch Vegas to police headquarters. She was also charged with disorderly conduct."

Drouin is due in Manchester District Court June 16.

Photo: Shannon Drouin. (Credit: Manchester Police Department)