Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Candidate Shawn Oliver Arrested After Crash, Suspends Campaign

Right-leaning outlets report that Shawn Oliver, the Republican candidate for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence on Saturday night, citing police. They say New Bedford police responded around 11:40 p.m. to 448 Dartmouth St. after a vehicle overturned, and that five parked vehicles were struck. Other outlets agree that Oliver was arrested and then suspended his campaign. CBS describes the arrest as early Sunday morning and identifies him as a New Bedford City Council member.

The Hill identifies Oliver as the running mate of Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue. It reports that he faces one count of OUI among other charges, and that he said he suspended his run after careful reflection. TMZ says he allegedly drove drunk and flipped his SUV into several parked cars. The excerpts differ mainly in emphasis. The right-leaning source gives police timing and location details, the left-leaning source gives his council role and the suspension, and the alternative sources add the charge count and a vivid description of the crash. The articles do not say what happens next for the campaign or the case.