Massachusetts candidate suspends campaign after arrest

Shawn Oliver, the Republican nominee for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, suspended his campaign on Sunday after New Bedford police arrested and charged him following a late-night crash involving five parked vehicles. Police said officers responded at about 11:40 p.m. Saturday to a report of an overturned vehicle that had struck multiple parked cars at 448 Dartmouth St. Oliver was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment. Two of the five parked vehicles sustained extensive damage, according to police. Police said Oliver was charged with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, a marked-lanes violation and speeding. The charges are allegations; the supplied accounts do not establish a court finding or provide Oliver’s explanation of the crash. Oliver announced the campaign suspension in a social-media statement Sunday. He said the election should not be overshadowed by personal matters and asked that his family’s privacy be respected. He also thanked supporters. Oliver was running on the Republican ticket with gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue, who is challenging Gov. Maura Healey. Minogue urged Oliver to suspend his campaign and...