46-year-old Daniel Harshman was seen recklessly driving on Interstate 24 on May 8th. Officers observed Harshman swerving and fluctuating speed from 55mph to 75mph. They also observed dirt and plant matter hanging under the vehicle, which appeared to be from the edge of the highway. A traffic stop was conducted just before Exit 1.
Officers made contact and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached Harshman. Harshman told officers that he had three alcoholic beverages several hours before he started driving. When Harshman got out of his car, officers observed what appeared to be vomit on the floor of his vehicle. Harshman agreed to sobriety tests but performed poorly and was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.
Daniel Asa Harshman of East Union Street in Ashland, MA, was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on May 8th, charged with driving under the influence. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $2,500.
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