READING – Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department arrested and charged a Boxford woman with operating under the influence. 

SARAH LADD, AGE 45 of BOXFORD, was arrested and charged with the following: 

• Operating Under the Influence (Liquor)
• Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle

On Saturday, May 25, at approximately 12:31 a.m., Reading Police responded to the area of Cross Street for reports of a motor vehicle crash.  

Upon arrival, officers discovered a black Mercedes with significant front-end damage facing eastbound on Cross Street and a black Volvo that was parked on the side of the road facing westbound.

There were no reported injuries.

A preliminary investigation determined that the Mercedes crashed into the Volvo head-on and then spun out. The Volvo was unoccupied.

Officers conducted a field sobriety test on the driver of the Mercedes, determined to be LADD.  

LADD was placed under arrest without incident. She was arraigned in Woburn District Court on Tuesday. 

 All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.