Crime & Safety
Woman Charged With DUI After South Kingstown Crash
South Kingstown police say Sarah Weinreich, 46, of Charlestown, drunkenly crossed the center line and crashed her car into another vehicle.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — A Charlestown woman was arrested Wednesday in South Kingstown after police said she drunkenly caused a crash.
Sarah Weinreich, 46, was charged with driving under the influence of liquor and or drugs (first offense), refusal to submit to a chemical test, leaving the lane of travel, and driving with an expired registration.
Police said the crash happened around 3:10 p.m. on Succotash Road. Police said Weinreich was driving south when she crossed the center line and struck a car driving in the opposite direction.
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According to police, Weinreich admitted to drinking alcohol and showed signs of impairment.
"We continue to see two frightening trends: drivers who are impaired during the day and those
who are far over the legal BAC limit," Police Chief Matthew Moynihan said. "We urge people to make better choices so that they do not hurt themselves or others. Designate a driver, stay over, or call a ride-share, but do not get behind the wheel of a car if you have been drinking or using drugs."
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Weinreich is scheduled to appear in Washington County District Court in Wakefield on Dec 7.
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