WATERTOWN — A local man was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in an active construction zone Friday morning.
Rachata Willett, 32, of Watertown, was stopped by Officer Chris Peterson in the area of Arsenal Street where Peterson was working a traffic detail.
During the investigation, Willett was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol.
Police discovered what they believe to be a Class B controlled substance in Willett’s possession during the booking process at the Watertown Police Department.
Willett is scheduled to be arraigned at Waltham District Court later today.