EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island State Police and East Providence Police arrested a Massachusetts man for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs while traveling the wrong way on Route 195 West in city early Sunday morning, Oct. 4.

Troopers and EPPD officers arrested Marvin Hernandez, 24 of 52 Richmond St., New Bedford, Massachusetts for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs - 1st Offense BAC .15 or Greater.  Hernandez was arraigned at the Lincoln Barracks before a Justice of the Peace and released on $1,000 Personal Recognizance. He is scheduled to appear in Sixth Division District Court for re-arraignment on October 9.

At approximately 2:36 a.m. Sunday, State Troopers, EPPD and Seekonk Police Department officers responded to 911 calls reporting a wrong way driver traveling eastbound on Route 195 West. They came upon the suspect vehicle, stopped in the high speed breakdown lane of Route 195 West, facing eastbound, just prior to the Massachusetts state line.  Investigation revealed that a Medtech Ambulance traveling on 195 East was able to get Hernandez to stop his vehicle by activating their emergency lights.  Troopers observed that Rodriguez showed signs of intoxication, was arrested on scene and transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks.

A person convicted of Driving Under the Influence – First Offense BAC .15 or greater is subject to a fine of $500 and required to perform 20 to 60 hours of public community restitution and/or be imprisoned for up to one year.  The person's driving license will be suspended for a period of three  months to 18 months. The person must attend a special course on driving while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance and/or alcohol or drug treatment program.