Falcon-Benitez, 41, of Central Falls, subsequently failed all field sobriety tests administered on scene and he was taken to state police headquarters where he refused to provide a breath sample, police said.
He was held overnight and arraigned Sunday for driving under the influence of liquor/refusal (first offense), driving to endanger, and operating on a suspended license.
Falcon-Benitez was held on surety bail and taken to the adult correctional institutions pending a bail review hearing this week.
State police said they were thankful to have avoided a tragedy but wanted to remind all drivers not to drink and drive. They also reminded drivers it s the law to slow down and move over when you approach emergency vehicles.
Sunday, December 20, 2020
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Rhode Island State Police have arrested Alfredo Falcon-Benitez, age 41, of 57 Lincoln Avenue in Central Falls after the vehicle he was operating struck a marked State Police Cruiser on Route 95 South in the City of Warwick.
Falcon-Benitez subsequently failed all field sobriety tests administered on scene and was transported to State Police Headquarters where he refused to provide a breath sample.
1. Driving Under the Influence of Liquor/Refusal(First Offense), 2. Driving to Endanger, 3. Operating on a Suspended License. He was held on surety bail and transported to the ACI pending a bail review hearing this week.
State Police Colonel James Manni said, I am thankful that the Trooper and other motorist involved were not seriously injured. This is yet another reminder, especially at this time of the year, of the potential tragedy that can occur by deciding to drink and drive. The State Police remain focused on removing impaired operators