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Richard Rutherford, 58, of West Greenwich was arrested and charged with his third driving under the influence charge.

Rutherford was arrested after someone called 911 and reported him driving dangerously.  There were four children inside his truck when he was pulled over, and he was also cited for child restraint violations.  The children were released to a family friend, and Rutherford was taken to the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston.

This was the third time Rutherford was arrested for driving under the influence after he was cited in Iowas and Texas.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence, contact Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer James Powderly by calling 401-662-9006 today.

Pauline L. Allard, 72, founder of Rhode Island’s Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) office, has passed away.

Allard found the Rhode Island MADD office on May 6, 1983 after her 16 year old daughter was killed after being struck by a drunk driver in Woonsocket.

“When Pauline took on that challenge, immediately following the loss of her cherished child, and only daughter, Denise, it was testimony to the love and care she had for family, friends, and her community. Pauline Allard was a remarkable woman of great strength and fortitude. Victims of drunk driving crashes in RI have all benefited from her unselfish work to keep all families safe,” states Gabrielle Abbate, former director of MADD.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Pauline’s family.

Even after police increased the number of patrols, twenty eight Rhode Islanders were arrested over the New Year’s holiday weekend under suspicion of driving under the influence.

17 arrests were made by municipal police departments, and 11 arrests were handled by state police.  Chief Edward Mello of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association expressed his disappointment in the number of citizens driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence, it’s important to have experienced representation on your side to discuss your legal options.  Contact Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer James Powderly by calling 401-662-9006 today.

Nine drivers were arrested for driving under the influence on New Years Eve, according to the Rhode Island State police.

The police had extra patrols out on Saturday for the holiday, and it was reported that 6 drivers were handled by the Lincoln Barracks, 1 in Wickford Barracks, 1 from Hope Valley, and 1 from Scituate.

Barrington and South Kingstown police departments along with 10 other departments invited family of drunk driving victims to ride with them while on patrol.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence, it is important to have legal representation on your side.  Contact Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer James Powderly at 401-662-9006.

Rhode Island police announced that a large number of patrols will be out during New Year’s looking for drunk drivers.

According to Michael Lewis, director of Department of Transportation, people should plan a designated driver before going to their parties for the holiday.

37 percent of traffic fatalities are alcohol related during the holidays, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Police also advise the public to be aware of the new state seatbelt laws in which police are allowed to detain and cite drivers who don’t buckle up.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence, contact Rhode Island DUI lawyer James Powderly by calling 401-662-9006.