Man Found Asleep At Wheel Of Running Jeep In Darien Charged With DUI, Police Say

A Connecticut man was charged with alleged DUI after he was found asleep behind the wheel of a running Jeep at a car dealership, police said.

The area where the man was allegedly found asleep behind the wheel of a running Jeep in Darien.
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Kathy Reakes

08/15/2024 6:30 a.m.

The incident occurred in Fairfield County at H&L Chevrolet at around 3:30 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, in Darien.

According to Sgt. Mauricio Vigil of the Darien Police, Justin Holliday, age 40, of New Haven County in Waterbury, was located by police asleep in a running 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Holliday, who exhibited signs of intoxication, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol after failing field sobriety tests and refusing further testing, Vigil said.

He posted a $175 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, Aug. 30.

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