Man arrested for OUI after allegedly driving on sidewalk near Wareham Chili’s

On Friday, May 17 at 1:45 a.m., 29-year old Robert Stanton of Onset was arrested and charged with operating under the influence, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and marked lanes violation.

Wareham police officer Stephen Harrison noticed a vehicle traveling half on the sidewalk near Chili’s restaurant. After making further observations and stopping the car, Mr. Stanton was placed in custody. Officer Garrett Smith assisted in the arrest.

Earlier that morning at 12:15 a.m., another man was arrested for OUI. While on patrol Officer Robert McLain noticed a motorcycle and a male on the ground on Onset Avenue at Back Street. After a brief investigation the male was placed under arrest. Andrew McDermott, 56, of Wareham, is charged with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and marked lanes violation. Officer Ryan Turner assisted at the scene.