Fastrack · Report: GOP Lt. Governor Nominee Shawn Oliver Arrested on OUI

Shawn Oliver, the Republican nominee for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, was arrested on an OUI charge after a crash late Saturday in New Bedford.

5 vehicles were involved; Oliver's car overturned on Dartmouth Street.
4 charges: OUI, negligent operation, speeding and a marked lanes violation.
Oliver was hospitalized, booked at Ash Street Jail, then released Sunday.
Oliver, 42, is a New Bedford city councilor and corrections officer.

Why it matters: The arrest comes 17 days before Oliver and Minogue face Democratic Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. Oliver remains on the ballot.

Oliver joined Minogue's ticket as the only remaining GOP lieutenant governor candidate.
Minogue had earlier called an Oliver ballot challenge against a rival "shameful."

The story so far

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Oct 1810:53 AMReport: GOP Lt. Governor Nominee Shawn Oliver Arrested on OUIYou are here
Oct 184:23 PMMassachusetts GOP Lt. Governor Candidate Suspends Campaign After Arrest8 sourcesLatest

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Where they split: Coverage differs on Minogue's response: the Globe and Raw Story carry his initial statement that he was still learning the facts, while the Herald reports he later asked Oliver to suspend his campaign.

Left coverage, 3 sources: The left frames this as a developing legal story about a Republican nominee, noting the uneasy history between Oliver and Minogue.

The Boston Globe9hShawn Oliver, GOP nominee for lieutenant governor, charged with OUI Raw Story8hGOP candidate arrested on driving under the influence charge after rollover crash: report Political Wire6hMassachusetts GOP Lt. Governor Candidate Arrested

Right coverage, 4 sources: The right focuses on Minogue's call for Oliver to step aside and on what the arrest means for a campaign it portrays as gaining ground.

Boston Herald8hRepublican Lt. Gov. candidate Shawn Oliver arrested on OUI charges Daily Mail6hGOP candidate arrested after alleged drunken crash flips his car… as his own running mate demands he quit campaign Just the News1dMassachusetts GOP candidate for lieutenant governor Shawn Oliver arrested for drunk driving Washington Examiner6hMassachusetts Lt. Gov. candidate Shawn Oliver arrested on drunk driving charge

What’s next: Minogue told the Herald he will formally seek Oliver's resignation if the ticket wins. "There is no excuse for driving under the influence," he said.

State GOP Chair Amy Carnevale said the party is awaiting more information.
Will Oliver suspend his campaign, and what would that mean for the ballot?
What will the New Bedford police report show about the crash?