HANOVER — Police officer Thomas Hayes was indicted May 28 for three charges stemming from allegations that he struck and killed a pedestrian with his car while under the influence of alcohol in February.
Brockton police allege that Hayes drove in a reckless and aggressive manner with a blood-alcohol content over the legal limit and struck 23-year-old Brockton resident Alfredo Alves February 15, then drove home without reporting the crash. Alves was found dead in the morning of February 16.
Hayes was off-duty at the time of the crash. A state commission suspended his law enforcement certification February 19, so he cannot be employed as a police officer.
Hayes is charged with leaving the scene of an accident after causing personal injury resulting in death, motor vehicle homicide under the influence of alcohol, and motor vehicle homicide.
If convicted on all charges, Hayes would receive a prison sentence from three years and seven months to 28 years, and he could owe up to $13,000 in fines.
His arraignment is scheduled for July 14 in Plymouth Superior Court. He is represented by Kevin Reddington.
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