3-time drunken driver is charged with slamming into house steps

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WEBSTER — A three-time convicted drunk driver allegedly drove into the front steps of a house while intoxicated and wearing a T-shirt that says, “I have a drinking problem.”

James J. Johnson, 50, of 519 Quaddick Town Farm Road in Thompson, was ordered held yesterday on $2,500 bail on charges of drunken driving (fourth offense), negligent driving and malicious destruction of property less than $250. Mr. Johnson was also cited for a marked lanes violation.

Dudley District Court Judge Neil G. Snider ordered Mr. Johnson to remain alcohol free with random testing, and a pretrial hearing was set for Oct. 28.

A prosecutor requested $10,000 bail, in part because the state could not impose a condition that Mr. Johnson wear an electronic monitor with a “Sobrietor” device that ensures he doesn't drink alcohol. That's because he resides in Connecticut.

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http://www.telegram.com/article/20101001/NEWS/10010508/0/local

LOL at the pic on the site...

[monmouth]

1. I believe he loses his license for life at this point. Good thing....n/t

[Taverner]

2. Being drunk on a city bus will be a good thing

[Ikonoklast]

3. Won't stop him.

He'll still drive drunk, and will only stop until he kills someone...

[Mimosa]

4. I don't understand the Sobrietor technology

It seems to me if somebody drinks in their own home and doesn't get into a car and drive, they're not endangering anybody

[stray cat]

5. He is a victim of society -isn't that the pat answer?

[depakid]

6. It's certainly the answer a Republican trying to smear liberals would give

Indeed, I see things like that all the time from right wingers in newspaper comment sections.