Gary Parr, 27, of Mulberry Road, Woodbridge, was arrested last week after turning himself in on a warrant charging him with driving while under the influence. New Canaan police said the arrest stemmed from May 13 that began in Darien, where police unsuccessfully tried to stop Parr's vehicle as he traveled north on Route 106 at about 9:02 p.m. Police said Parr was traveling slowly and weaving within the lane. New Canaan police stopped Parr on Old Stamford Road near Park Lane.
Parr was taken to a hospital because he was believed to have consumed alcohol and prescription drugs. Parr turned himself in at 10:40 p.m. Sept. 7. He was released on $10,000 bond. Parr is scheduled to appear Sept. 21 in Norwalk Superior Court.
Also from the police blotter:
? Tom C. Campbell, 49, of Park Street, is charged with driving under the influence and failure to drive right. Campbell's vehicle crossed the yellow center line on Church Street on Sept. 12 while a police cruiser was traveling in the opposite direction, Campbell was released on $250 bond and is scheduled to appear Sept. 23 in Norwalk Superior Court.
? Town police were investigating a burglary at a Stoneleigh Road home where about $30,000 in jewelry was taken. Police said someone entered the home's bedroom during a tag sale Sept. 11. Missing are an 18-karat gold bracelet worth $5,000, a 14-karat white gold necklace and bracelet set worth $20,000 and a 14-karat white gold necklace with diamonds worth $5,000.
? Police were investigating a burglary reported last Tuesday at a home on Bickford Lane. Police said someone forced their way into the home through a rear door. Two jewelry boxes with costume jewelry were taken.
? Irma Restrepo, 52, of Parade Hill Road, was charged with disorderly conduct after a family dispute Sept. 11. Police said Restrepo and her daughter were involved in a verbal argument that escalated into pushing.
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