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Driver Who Swerved On Fairfield County Roadway Under Influence, Police Say

A 29-year-old Westchester County man was arrested in Fairfield County after police said he drove while under the influence.

Old Stamford Road and Orchard Drive in New Canaan

Old Stamford Road and Orchard Drive in New Canaan

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New Canaan Police Department said officers responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated driver in the area of Old Stamford Road and Orchard Drive at about 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16.

Officers saw the vehicle swerve in the travel lane and cross the double yellow line, police said.

While speaking with the driver, identified as Clemente Najera, of Port Chester, officers noticed signs of impairment, police said.

He was arrested on a charge of illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, authorities said.

Police said Najera gave a BAC sample of .123.

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