"Preston's eyes were closed, and the car was running and in drive. Police said an officer knocked on the window to rouse Preston, who appeared confused."
"Preston stumbled while getting out of the car and had slurred speech, glossy eyes, and the odor of alcohol emitting from [his] breath."
"The officer attempted to conduct a field sobriety test multiple times, to which [Preston] did not reply. When the officer finally administered the field sobriety test, Preston allegedly struggled."
"Preston pleaded not guilty Monday to one count of operating under the influence and an open container violation. He was released on personal recognizance."
Donovan Preston, a 31-year-old Massachusetts State Police trooper, was arrested for operating under the influence after being discovered in his running car with an open container. Police found him confused and struggling to park the vehicle. He exhibited signs of intoxication, including slurred speech and glossy eyes. Despite denying alcohol consumption, he was uncooperative during the field sobriety test. Preston was charged and released on personal recognizance after pleading not guilty to the charges.
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