Shawn Oliver, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, arrested after alleged drunk driving crash: news

Shawn Oliver, Republican Candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Arrested After Alleged Drunk Driving Crash

Shawn Oliver, the Republican candidate for Massachusetts lieutenant governor and current New Bedford Ward 3 City Councilor, was arrested and charged following a multi-vehicle crash in New Bedford.

According to local authorities and law enforcement reports, Oliver was involved in a collision on Dartmouth Street that damaged multiple vehicles, resulting in his vehicle overturning. Oliver was booked into the Ash Street Jail and subsequently released on bail. He faces several motor vehicle charges, including:

• Operating under the influence of liquor (OUI / DUI)

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• Negligent operation of a motor vehicle

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• Speeding

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• Marked lanes violation

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Following the arrest, Oliver’s running mate, Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue, released a public statement expressing deep disappointment and formally calling on Oliver to suspend his campaign immediately. Massachusetts Republican Party leadership also acknowledged the incident, stating they are monitoring the situation as additional details emerge.