HOLYOKE — Austin Renaud, one of six students facing charges following the death of South Hadley High School student Phoebe Prince, was arrested Sunday morning for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
Renaud, 18, of Springfield, who earlier this month pleaded innocent in Hampshire Superior Court to a charge of statutory rape, is expected to be arraigned on the latest charge today in Holyoke District Court, according to published reports.
Holyoke police reportedly found Renaud parked by the side of the road at 3 a.m. Sunday with his hazard lights on. After telling the officer he had a flat tire, Renaud was taken to the Holyoke Police Station where he reportedly failed a breathalyzer test and was released on $40 bail, according to published reports.
Prince, 15, hanged herself at her South Hadley home on Jan. 14 following several months of bullying authorities say was motivated by alleged dating relationships she had with Renaud and another high school boy.
— OWEN BOSS
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