Cement spill on Route 6 that caused traffic issues leads to arrest

DARTMOUTH, MA – On Thursday, at approximately 10:46 a.m., Dartmouth Police responded to the area of State Road at Arcadia Avenue after receiving reports of a substantial amount of wet cement in the roadway.

Upon arrival, it was learned that the vehicle responsible for the spill had left the scene, and continued on to UMass Dartmouth, where it was ultimately located, and the operator was identified as Joseph Ruiz, 33, of Cranston, RI.

As Ruiz had two outstanding warrants associated with motor vehicle infractions, he was placed under arrest.

As a result of the spill, traffic on State Road was detoured for approximately two hours until cleanup could be completed.

Arresting officer was Max Szteliga.