Sandwich police officer arrested for OUI after crash, police say

A Sandwich police officer was positioned on depart following his arrest for allegedly working below the affect whereas off-duty.

Round 9:30 p.m. Friday, police acquired a report of a motorized vehicle crash on Grand Oak Street, Sandwich police mentioned. The caller mentioned a car drove by her bushes and struck her parked automobile.

Upon arrival on the scene, Sandwich police recognized the operator as Officer Matthew Cotter, who was unhurt, police mentioned. Officers suspected Cotter was impaired and arrested him on OUI-related expenses. Officers requested help from State Police.

A relative of Cotter’s arrived on the scene, police mentioned. An unbiased information videographer instructed police that relative grew to become verbally and bodily abusive to Cotter, in line with the police assertion. Sandwich police are investigating the assault, they mentioned.

Legal professional info for Cotter was not publicly out there Sunday evening.