Man arrested for OUI in Rehoboth

By Stephanie Vargas
Rehoboth Police arrest a man for OUI after they witness him almost strike a van on Friday.
63 year old Domingo M. Fernandes of Shrewsbury was arrested for OUI after police witnessed him allegedly driving recklessly after receiving a call at 3 p.m. on July 10th about a hit and run motor vehicle accident on Anawan Street.
They say the vehicle hit a curb as it was pulling into an Exxon gas station at the intersection of Routes 44 and 118 then nearly hit a van.
Fernandes is being charged with OUI, fourth offense, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Leaving the Scene of Property Damage and Marked Lanes Violations.
Fernandes was held on $20,000 cash bail and taken to the New Bedford House of Correction. He is scheduled for arraignment on July 13th in the Taunton District Court.
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