11/10/10
From The Union Leader (New Hampshire)
Motorist charged with DWI blames
Easter Bunny for crash
| RAYMOND – Police officers responding to a reported car crash
early Tuesday morning heard an unlikely story from the alleged drunk
driver behind the wheel. John Fowler, 50, of 5 Margaret Ave. in Raymond, claimed a man had come to his house with information about the location of the Easter Bunny, and Fowler said he attempted to follow him. When he lost the Easter Bunny informant, he tried to return home but crashed his car, Fowler reportedly told police. Fowler did not sustain any injuries in the minor crash in the area of 105 Main St. around 1:30 a.m., but faces numerous charges, including driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, driving after suspension and misuse or failure to display plates. He was also arrested on two outstanding warrants from the court, police said. Fowler was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in Candia District Court on Dec. 13 for arraignment.
Fowler's attorney is attempting to subpoena the Easter Bunny to appear in court as a defense witness to vouch for the validity of Fowler's description of the events.
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