Marshfield Official Arrested for Alleged OUI Incident

Marshfield Select Board member Stephen R. Darcy was arrested on charges of operating under the influence by Duxbury Police on Thursday, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. He was arraigned today in Plymouth District Court.

"Stephen R. Darcy was arrested on April 3 by Duxbury Police. He was arraigned today in Plymouth District Court on one count each of OUI-Liquor and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle," said Beth Stone of the  Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office in an emailed statement.

According to Duxbury Police, officers responded to a report of a man slumped over the wheel at an intersection with the vehicle running.

Darcy pleaded not guilty to the charges, and was released on personal recognizance with no conditions. He is next scheduled to appear in court on April 25.

Darcy did not return calls for comment.

Marshfield Select Board Chair and candidate for re-election Lynne Fidler posted the following on her campaign website:

“I was just informed that my colleague on the select board, Steve Darcy, was arrested last evening in Duxbury and has been charged with operating under the influence. I do not know any of the details of the alleged incident and I am disappointed to hear this unfortunate news. I know Mr. Darcy will be treated the same as any other person charged with such an offense and I am confident that the matter will be handled respectfully and professionally by all involved.”