Ryan McMorrow, 47, of Hudson, was arrested on Aug. 26 for alleged drunk driving. Courtesy photo/Hudson Police Department

HUDSON – Ryan McMorrow, 47, of Hudson, was taken into custody on Aug. 26 for alleged drunk driving.

According to the Hudson Police Department, at approximately 9 p.m., McMorrow was observed driving at more than 80 miles per hour on Derry Road. He began driving faster when the officer attempted to pull him over.

Police reportedly chased McMorrow into Litchfield where the pursuit ended in a residential area.

During the investigation, officers determined that McMorrow was intoxicated.

He has been charged with two counts of aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated and disobeying a police officer.

McMorrow was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in Nashua District Court on Sept. 8.

Under state law, if convicted, McMorrow could face up to one year in prison, up to $2,700 in fines, having his driver’s license suspended for up to six years and mandatory participation in an Impaired Driver Care Management Program.