RHODE ISLAND
WPRI
Updated: Monday, 06 May 2013
By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) – Roman Catholic Bishop of Worcester Robert McManus was arrested in Rhode Island on Saturday evening on suspicion of drunken driving, WPRI.com has confirmed.
Narragansett Police Capt. Sean Corrigan confirmed McManus, 61, was charged with driving under the influence and refusing to take a chemical test. McManus is scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday in Washington County District Court.
McManus acknowledged his arrest in a statement issued Monday by the Diocese of Worcester.
“On Saturday evening, May 4, I made a terrible error in judgment by driving after having consumed alcohol with dinner,” the bishop said. “There is no excuse for the mistake I made, only a commitment to make amends and accept the consequences of my action.”
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