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On Friday at about 1:40 pm Wareham police officers were dispatched to the area of Main Street in the center area for a hit and run motor vehicle accident. It was reported that one car struck another and continued on toward Gibbs Avenue.
Moments later Sgt. Walter Correia found the suspect vehicle against the curb in the opposite lane near 532 Main Street. After investigation the operator, Douglas Alves, 64, of Onset, was transported to Tobey Hospital for evaluation, and is being summoned for operating under the influence of drugs, 4th offense, operating to endanger, and marked lanes violation.
