A Somerset woman driving a van with school bus plates was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly driving under the influence with four children and a young adult in the vehicle.
In court, a prosecutor said Shing’s passengers ranged in age from 1 to 18, and a breathalyzer test showed she had a BAC of 0.15, nearly twice the legal limit.
Her attorney revealed that Shing lost her job as a result of the arrest and her license was suspended.
Shing’s bail was set at $1,000 with conditions that she remain alcohol-free with SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring) and she’s not allowed to drive.
Massachusetts State Police said they pulled over 34-year-old Rebecca Shing around 2:30 p.m. after a 911 caller reported seeing the van being driven erratically on Route 140 South in New Bedford.
Shing was arraigned Wednesday morning on charges of OUI alcohol and four counts of child endangerment while OUI. A not-guilty plea was entered on her behalf.
From wpri.com.


