RI State Police Charge 9 With Drunken Driving On New Year's Eve

PROVIDENCE, RI — Nine people were accused of drunken driving the night of New Year's Eve, according to Rhode Island State Police.

"[New Year's Eve] night was a busy one for our Troopers and they arrested nine people for suspected impaired driving," Col. James Manni said. "For every impaired driver our troopers take off the road, a potential tragedy is averted, but we need motorists to make better choices. Drinking or using drugs and driving is always a bad decision."

The following drivers were arrested Thursday night or early Friday morning.

• Anthony Paiz Gonzalez, 19, of Woonsocket. Stopped on Route 37 in Cranston at 8:45 p.m. and charged with driving under the influence of liquor and/or drugs (blood results pending).
• Khevin Kheav, 36, of Attleboro, Massachusetts. Stopped on Interstate 95 in Pawtucket at 9 p.m. and charged with driving under the influence of liquor and/or drugs (B.A.C. unknown) and chemical test refusal.
• Edward Souza, 60, of Central Falls. Arrested at 10:30 p.m. following a crash on Interstate 95 in Pawtucket, and charged with driving under the influence of liquor and/or drugs (B.A.C. unknown) and chemical test refusal.
• Luis Lopez, 47, of Providence. Stopped on Interstate 95 in Providence around 11:15 p.m. and charged with driving under the influence of liquor and/or drugs (B.A.C. unknown) and chemical test refusal.
• Andrew Ginaitt, 28, of Warwick. Stopped on Route 10 in Cranston just before 1 a.m. and charged with driving under the influence of liquor and/or drugs (B.A.C. unknown), chemical test refusal, and driving with a suspended license.
• Daniel Ferreira, 42, of Dorchester, Massachusetts. Stopped on Service Road in Providence just before 1:30 a.m. and charged with driving under the influence of liquor and/or drugs (B.A.C. 0.093, 0.094).
• Wlemogar Brown, 30, of Johnston. Stopped on Interstate 95 in Providence at 2 a.m. and charged with driving under the influence of liquor and/or drugs (B.A.C. unknown) and chemical test refusal.
• Juan Vargas, 21, of Johnston. Pulled over on Hartford Avenue in Johnston at 2:05 a.m. and charged with driving under the influence of liquor and/or drugs (B.A.C. unknown) and chemical test refusal.
• Devon Acosta, 31, of Cranston. Pulled over on Twin River Road in Lincoln just after 2:30 a.m. and charged with driving under the influence of liquor and/or drugs (B.A.C unknown and chemical test refusal.