Tamara Starr

Barnstable Police Sergeant Facing Drunk Driving Charges

A Barnstable Police sergeant is facing drunk driving charges after crashing his car into a utility pole.

Police say 46-year-old Christopher Challies was driving down Route 6A in Sandwich when he veered off the road, slamming right into a pole.

He was rushed to the hospital with possible internal injuries.

According to officials, Challies was already on paid leave for leaving his service weapon at a restaurant.

In addition to the drunk driving charges, he also faces several traffic citations.

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