sponsor
Homepage > Boston News
E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters
Related To Story

Man Faces 15th DUI Charge

Police: Scheller Still Had Valid License

POSTED: 6:20 pm EDT September 13, 2006
UPDATED: 7:46 pm EDT September 13, 2006

A man who has been charged with drunken driving 14 times was arrested and charged again with drunken driving in Marshfield on Tuesday.

NewsCenter 5's David Boeri reported that Robert Scheller, 56, was ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing next week.

Scheller was arrested near the Daniel Webster Elementary School as children were walking on the sidewalk.

"He came in the morning and I did serve him," said storeowner Keith Whitaker.

Whitaker said Scheller returned to his store later that day.

"Around 3 o'clock or so, I felt without question that he had been drinking. The way he was walking and slurring his words, there as no way I was going to serve him. So I refused him and he said he'd go somewhere else," he said.

Whitaker then alerted police.

Police said Scheller was driving on the wrong side of the road, crossing lanes and speeding.

"And the fact that he was driving through a school zone, an elementary school zone, at the time school was getting out just makes it that much more disturbing," said Marshfield police Lt. Phil Tavaras.

When he was arrested, police said Scheller could not stand straight or tell them where he lived.

"They found him to be extremely intoxicated and he was placed under arrest. And then we conducted an investigation to find out what number offense it was and we were shocked at the results," said Tavaras.

Scheller was convicted of drunken driving in 1977, twice in 1983, twice in 1989 and once in 2000 in Massachusetts. He also has convictions in Colorado, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida.

"He had a valid driver's license. That question I cannot answer," said Tavaras.

"It is amazing that he is still driving," said Whitaker.

The Registry of Motor Vehicles did not return NewsCenter 5's requests for a comment on the case.

Under Melanie's Law, Scheller could go to jail and lose his license forever.

Links We Like
Sponsored Content
There is no absolute number of drinks per day that defines alcoholism. Learn the behavior and body reactions that constitute alcoholism. More

If you’re starting to feel like your home needs a little warmth, try these helpful hints to make your living space just a little more cozy. More

If you’re feeling like you’re not doing what you’re supposed to, take this quiz and take control of your working destiny. More

With the holiday season fast approaching, most of us plan to repeat the new-age tradition of online shopping. Check out the best sites and find that perfect gift for less. More

Don’t be left out. Make the switch to Digital TV.
Laptop Computer
Retailers say they hope to entice consumers with online discounts after a weekend of spending that wasn't quite as dismal as some had predicted. More


PhotoVote
Check out this week's PhotoVote contest, "Santa's Lap."
Plus, navigate through our archives.
Favorites: Cute Kittens | Odd Couples | Oops
Sponsored Links

Get Your Degree

Education is essential when you are entering the job market and is going to have a tremendous affect on the salary that you will earn while on the job. More