Man Arrested on Open Container Charge

A local man is facing another alcohol charge after being arrested by police last month.

Carey J. Spear, 41, of Concord, was arrested at 5:25 p.m. on June 8, on a possession of alcoholic beverages on public property.

An officer was flagged down in the parking lot of Market Basket on Storrs Street and noticed that Spear appeared to be “extremely intoxicated.” While talking to Spear, the officer alleged that there was a 24-ounce can of Natural Ice beer on a light post. While other officers arrived, Spears allegedly reached for the beer and finished drinking it. He was arrested and charged. 

While in custody, Spears allegedly became “extremely uncooperative," taunting officers, calling one a “moron” and another a “piece of ---- rookie.”

Spear refused bail and was arraigned on June 10.

Spear is no stranger to run-ins with the police. 

On May 6, he was arrested on a warrant at the Vegas Block Apartments on north Main Street after witnesses say he was lying on the sidewalk, possibly unconscious. 

Back in April, an officer allegedly saw Spear in Bicentennial Square and appeared to have fallen against a building. He allegedly had an open container and was charged.

In December 2012, Spear was charged with simple assault after allegedly getting into a fight about his drinking with his wife.