SHREWSBURY, MASS. (WHDH) - A man accused of intentionally driving his car into the Shrewsbury police department in January was arraigned Tuesday, and pleaded not guilty to several charges including attempted murder.
Robert McCluskey, 58, of Shrewsbury, is facing multiple charges including attempted murder, assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon, malicious destruction, operating to endanger, and operating under the influence (OUI).
On January 19, Shrewsbury police said a black SUV came barrelling through the building and became wedged inside. Police said as the driver, later identified as McCluskey, was removed from the car, he repeatedly said, “I am sorry, I am sorry, help me, I am sorry.”
According to a police report, when officers asked McCluskey if his actions were intentional, he told them they were.
McCluskey was the only person inside the car at the time and was taken to the hospital. No one else was hurt.
He is due back in court on April 8 for a dangerousness hearing.
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