Crime & Safety
Alleged Drunk Driver Almost Drives into Tiverton Police Station
The following arrest information was supplied by the Tiverton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
arrested a Barrington man on drunk driving charges early Sunday after he reportedly almost drove into the police station at 20 Industrial Way.
Matthew A. Migliore, 26, of 51 Chachapacassett Road, Barrington, was arrested at 6:05 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 18. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and refusal to submit a chemical test.
At around 5:49 a.m. on Sunday, officers say they saw a gray Toyota 4-Runner completely mount the front curb of the police department parking lot, with the front bumper resting against the guy-wires, according to Lt. Patrick Jones. Police made contact with the driver, later identified as Migliore, who said he "made a mistake" and "wanted to go home."
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Jones said police noted that Migliore had been drinking and could detect an odor of alcohol coming from his breath. He failed a field sobriety test and was charged. Migiore later refused to submit to a chemical test, Jones added.
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