William Evans, a Gloucester resident, was arrested for allegedly hitting a Department of Public Works (DPW) worker with his vehicle while attempting to drop off recycling. The incident occurred before the official drop-off hours due to an ongoing strike involving waste contractor Republic Services. Police were alerted about an 'unwelcome individual' at the DPW facility. Evans reportedly refused to move his vehicle, resulting in the collision with the worker. He was arrested on charges including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
William Evans, 71, of Gloucester, allegedly hit a DPW worker with his car while dropping off recycling amid the Republic Services workers' strike.
Police received a report of an 'unwelcome individual' on the DPW property and later learned a worker had been struck by the vehicle.
Due to an ongoing strike with Republic Services, Gloucester residents can drop off recycling directly at the facility from 12-6 p.m.
Evans was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
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