Police say a Massachusetts driver was under the influence when he backed into a police cruiser in the commuter parking lot near Wasserman Way and Interstate 84 Exit 11.
Newtown police say they got a tip about someone driving erratically Wednesday night, and Ofc. Michael McGowan headed to the scene, where he found the car parked in the commuter lot. According to reports, the driver — Timothy Schindler, 46, of Brockton, Mass. — then backed into the cruiser, causing minor damage.
After investigation, Schindler was taken into custody at about 9:10 p.m., charged with Driving Under the Influence and released on $500 bond.
Reports are based on information provided by the Newtown Police Department and are not an indication of guilt.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here
