Boston police detective faces drunk driving charges after Brookline crash
boston.com — February 3, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC
A Boston police detective, Mark McKeown, has been charged with drunk driving after a crash on the VFW Parkway in Brookline on January 25. He allegedly crashed into another vehicle while appearing intoxicated. Witnesses reported McKeown's Jeep was speeding before the accident. He admitted to consuming five alcoholic drinks after attending a Boston Bruins game. McKeown was arrested after failing sobriety tests and is scheduled for arraignment on February 4. Following the incident, McKeown has been placed on administrative desk duty, and an internal investigation is ongoing. No injuries were reported from the crash.