WESTBOROUGH — A Westborough police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave as he faces charges stemming from a traffic stop last Friday in Northborough.
Northborough police arrested William Kearney, 36, at 10:48 p.m. after a traffic stop on Southwest Cutoff.
Kearney is charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor; carrying a firearm while intoxicated; and driving to endanger. Police also cited him for a marked-lanes violation.
Westborough Police Chief Todd Minardi said the department is aware of Kearney’s arrest but could not comment on the allegation because it is a personnel matter.
“Officer Kearney is placed on leave upon the completion of the criminal case and an internal investigation,” Minardi said, adding that Kearney joined the Westborough Police Department in 2018.
Northborough Police Chief Brian Griffin could not be reached for comment.
Kearney was scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Westborough District Court.
This story will be updated with additional information.
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This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Westborough police officer charged with operating under the influence