Overview

• At his arraignment Thursday, Lawn pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor operating under the influence and leaving the scene of property damage charges.
• Boston Police say he was stopped early July 16 after a bystander flagged down officers following a collision near Beacon and Bowdoin streets.
• Police reported Lawn’s SUV sustained heavy damage and that pieces of its bumper were found on Hancock Street with Lawn exhibiting glassy eyes and slurred speech.
• In a public statement, Lawn described his actions as “completely unacceptable,” expressed deep regret and vowed to prevent a recurrence.
• Lawn has represented Newton, Waltham and Watertown since 2011 and has chaired the Legislature’s health care financing committee since 2021.