MONSON, Mass. (WWLP) – A Connecticut woman was arrested in Monson early Saturday morning after she allegedly drove under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
According to the Monson Police Department, at around 1 a.m. Saturday an officer saw a car speeding on Route 32 approaching the downtown area.
Police said the 31-year-old woman from Willington, Connecticut was ultimately arrested.
She is facing the following charges:
- subsequent offense of OUI liquor
- subsequent offense of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license
- OUI drugs
- negligent operation of a motor vehicle
- open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle
- speeding
- subsequent offense of possession of heroin
- possession of a class E drug
- resisting arrest
Monson police were assisted by Palmer police, who provided an officer specially trained in recognizing drug impairment. State police also assisted by sending a trooper to help in a search.
