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« Sox-Yankees argument leads to murder charge in N.H. | Today | Recycling: It's good business too, DEM says » May 5, 2008Judge scolds driver in crash that seriously hurt teenSOUTH KINGSTOWN — A Superior Court judge today ordered the woman police say was driving drunk when she hit a teenager changing a tire to surrender her license after her urine tested positive for amphetamines. Judge Stephen P. Nugent also demanded Heidi Harrall submit to a urine screening immediately after learning she missed two tests in the last few weeks. “This isn’t acceptable,” Nugent said, adding “Frankly, I’m this close to locking her up.” The police say Harrall’s 1994 Audi was traveling 90 mph. when it crossed Route 1 and struck Sylvia M. Bogusz, then 17, as she waited on the side of the road for her mother to help her with a flat tire last June 23. Bogusz suffered broken bones in her pelvis, vertebrae and right arm and leg, as well as a head injury. Bogusz, now 18, was hospitalized for months and continues to undergo rehabilitation. Extra: Read about Sylvia's recovery -- Journal staff writer Katie Mulvaney A Washington County grand jury indicted Harrall, 45, of West Side Road, in March of driving under the influence and driving to endanger. Harrall pleaded not guilty to the charges. Robert Mann said after today’s court appearance that Harrall, his client, had a prescription for the amphetamines, but would not be more specific. Harrall surrendered her license to the court. Nugent denied a request that she be allowed to drive home, saying he was troubled that her urine showed drugs one week after she attended her first group session for substance abuse. “No driving,” Nugent said. Harrall is due to return to court for a review May 12. She remains free on $10,000 cash bail. Posted by Brandie Jefferson CommentsBill | May 5, 2008 10:05 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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This state's judiciary is a joke. Prescription or not she missed two previous tests. She should be violated. We have way too many repeat offenders here and there is no truth in sentencing. Life is 20 years but with "good behavior" that ends up being like 12 at best.