Two charged with OUI on Easter Sunday in New Bedford

New Bedford police arrested two people for OUI on Easter Sunday.

At 03:28 am, New Bedford police officers responded to a disturbance/argument on Purchase Street. Officers observed one of the individuals driving away in a vehicle and quickly stopped it. Officers determined the operator, 29-year old Malta Huertas of New Bedford, was driving under the influence of alcohol and placed under arrest. The driver is also being charged with possession of an open container in a motor vehicle.

At 10:55 pm, New Bedford police officers responded to a motor vehicle accident at 357 Nash Road. Officers determined that one of the operators, 25-year old Cade Maciel of New Bedford, was driving under the influence of alcohol and placed under arrest. The driver is also being charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle. No injuries were reported by police.