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Drunk Driver Nabbed In New Canaan Speeding, Swerving: Police Drunk Driver Nabbed In New Canaan Speeding, Swerving: Police
Drunk Driver Nabbed In New Canaan Speeding, Swerving: Police A Fairfield County man was charged with alleged DUI and failure to drive right after he was seen swerving in the roadway at a high rate of speed. Dylan Herbert, age 32, of Wilton, was charged around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, in New Canaan during a selective enforcement in the area of Old Stamford Road and Jelliff Mill Road. According to Lt. Marc DeFelice of the New Canaan Police, Herbert was spotted by officers traveling at a high rate of speed on Old Stamford Road and swerving in the roadway. While speaking with Herbert, the officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Accused Of Drunk Driving In 2-Car Crash With Serious Injuries In CT Man Accused Of Drunk Driving In 2-Car Crash With Serious Injuries In CT
Man Accused Of Drunk Driving In 2-Car Crash With Serious Injuries In CT A 26-year-old man faces drunk driving charges following a two-vehicle crash in Connecticut that left two people with serious injuries, police announced.  Litchfield County resident Jacob Lowe of Roxbury was arrested on Sunday, July 7 following a crash on the same day that happened around 10:45 p.m. in the area of 247 South St. in Roxbury, Connecticut State Police announced on Monday, July 8.  According to State Police, two vehicles, including Lowe's Ford F-250 truck, had been traveling north on South Street. The two vehicles then tried passing another car at the same time and coll…

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by Ben Crnic
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Stamford Man Driving Without Tire Nabbed For Drunk Driving In Darien, Police Say Stamford Man Driving Without Tire Nabbed For Drunk Driving In Darien, Police Say
Stamford Man Driving Without Tire Nabbed For Drunk Driving In Darien, Police Say A Fairfield County man was nabbed for alleged drunk driving after he was stopped for driving without a tire, with his hazard lights on. Stamford resident Edvin Palma, age 48, was charged on Sunday, June 9, on Noroton Avenue in Darien. According to Sgt. Mauricio Vigil of the Darien Police patrol officers spotted Palma driving a Honda Pilot northbound on Noroton Avenue with hazard lights on and emitting a loud thumping noise. During a traffic stop, the Pilot was found with extensive damage, including a missing front tire and a heavily damaged front rim, Vigil said. Palma also had&n…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Norwalk Woman Hitting Curbs, Crossing Into Traffic, Nabbed For DUI In Darien, Police Say Norwalk Woman Hitting Curbs, Crossing Into Traffic, Nabbed For DUI In Darien, Police Say
Norwalk Woman Hitting Curbs, Crossing Into Traffic, Nabbed For DUI In Darien, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was busted for alleged DUI after she was seen by police sticking the roadside curbs and crossing over the double-yellow line. Norwalk resident Christina Alicea, age 29, was charged on Sunday, April 21, on Post Road in Darien. According to Darien Police Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, a Darien officer observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on Post Road that swerved to the right into the shoulder, striking the curb, and then was seen crossing over the double-yellow line. When stopped, the officer reported he could smell alcohol on Alicea's breath and she later failed field sobri…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Charged With DUI In Wilton After Hitting Mailbox, Police Say Woman Charged With DUI In Wilton After Hitting Mailbox, Police Say
Woman Charged With DUI In Wilton After Hitting Mailbox, Police Say A Fairfield County woman has been accused of driving drunk after she allegedly backed into a mailbox and failed field sobriety tests. Kiana Diaz, age 26, of Newtown, was busted in Wilton on Range Road at 12:08 a.m. on Monday, April 1. According to Lt. Anna Tornello, of the Wilton Police, police on the scene found that Diaz had backed a 2024 blue Kia Seltos in a mailbox.  During an investigation, it was determined that Diaz was exhibiting several signs of alcohol impairment and was asked to perform field sobriety tests which she failed, Tornello said. Diaz was charged w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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35-Year-Old Woman Charged With DUI After Driving Through Construction Zone In Meriden 35-Year-Old Woman Charged With DUI After Driving Through Construction Zone In Meriden
35-Year-Old Woman Charged With DUI After Driving Through Construction Zone In Meriden A 35-year-old Connecticut woman was arrested for driving under the influence after driving through a construction zone that was blocked.  The incident took place in New Haven County around 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 in Meriden on I-691. Natasha Cabrera, of Meriden, was arrested after she drove onto an off-ramp at Exit 7 on I-691 that was visibly blocked with cones, lights, and police officers, Connecticut State Police said. The arrest came after a state police sergeant working the construction detail spotted a blue station wagon traveling at a high rate of speed in the center lane …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Stop For Traffic Infractions Leads To DUI Charge For Fairfield County Man, Police Say Stop For Traffic Infractions Leads To DUI Charge For Fairfield County Man, Police Say
Stop For Traffic Infractions Leads To DUI Charge For Fairfield County Man, Police Say A 23-year-old man was charged after police said he drove in Fairfield County with a BAC more than two times the legal limit. An officer saw a vehicle drive past a stop sign without stopping at the intersection of Old Kings Highway South and Locust Road in Darien at about 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, according to the Darien Police Department.  Police then saw the vehicle make an improper turn onto Locust Hill Road, authorities said.  The officer stopped the vehicle on Settlers Trail and found that the driver, identified as Reid Blomquist, of Norwalk, exhibited signs of imp…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Fairfield County Woman Nabbed For DUI After Hitting Guardrail, Police Say Fairfield County Woman Nabbed For DUI After Hitting Guardrail, Police Say
Fairfield County Woman Nabbed For DUI After Hitting Guardrail, Police Say A Fairfield County woman has been charged with driving under the influence after she allegedly struck a guardrail and failed field sobriety tests. Fernanda Vinueza Ayala, age 37, of Stamford, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 31, after Darien Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle crash. According to police and witnesses, Ayala reportedly struck the guardrail in the area of West and Holmes avenues in Darien and then drove away. When officers stopped Ayala, they detected alcohol coming from her breath and administered the field tests which she failed to perform to standard, police sa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Canaan Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Embankment, Police Say New Canaan Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Embankment, Police Say
New Canaan Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Embankment, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was charged after police said she drove with a BAC nearly three times the legal limit. Police received two reports of a vehicle driving erratically at about 8:50 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, according to the Darien Police Department.  The second caller told police that the vehicle ran off the roadway and struck an embankment on Middlesex Road near Colony Road in Darien, authorities said.  Police said officers located the driver, identified as 44-year-old Laura Gallo-Swimm, of New Canaan, in the vehicle. Authorities said Gallo-Swimm smelled of an alcoho…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Woman Faces DUI Charge After New Canaan Crash Woman Faces DUI Charge After New Canaan Crash
Woman Faces DUI Charge After New Canaan Crash A woman involved in a two-car crash in Fairfield County had a blood alcohol content nearly five times the legal limit, police said. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department responded to the intersection of New Norwalk Road and East Avenue shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, where there was a report of a crash. According to police, while speaking with one of the drivers, Westport resident Anna Petite Lee, 59, officers detected signs of impairment. She proceeded to fail standardized field sobriety tests and a breathalyzer at New Canaan Police Headquarters found she had a bloo…

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by Zak Failla
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Stamford Woman Charged With DUI After Traffic Stop In Wilton Stamford Woman Charged With DUI After Traffic Stop In Wilton
Stamford Woman Charged With DUI After Traffic Stop In Wilton A woman from Stamford has been charged with DUI after a traffic stop in Wilton, police say. Wilton Police initiated a traffic stop on a 2009 Mazda after observing the driver run a red light on Thursday, Nov. 21 around 6:45 a.m. When speaking with the driver, identified as Samantha Bonkowski, 28, of Stamford, police say she showed signs of impairment. Bonkowski was subsequently asked to participate in a series of field sobriety tests, which police say she did not pass. Bonkowski was arrested and transported to headquarters, where her blood-alcohol level was tested at .1877. Bonkowski wa…

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by Valerie Musson
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Stamford Motorist Driving Without Headlights On Charged With DUI, Greenwich Police Say Stamford Motorist Driving Without Headlights On Charged With DUI, Greenwich Police Say
Stamford Motorist Driving Without Headlights On Charged With DUI, Greenwich Police Say A Stamford driver was charged with drunk driving in Greenwich after being pulled over or having no headlights on. He was traveling east on Delevan Avenue between Meade Avenue and TIngue Street Sunday, July 21 at 3:55 a.m. when police noticed the headlights were not on according to Greenwich Police. The vehicle reportedly was crossing over the double-yellow line into the westbound lane of travel, said police. A traffic stop revealed there was no registration and the driver had no operator's license, according to police. During the motor vehicle stop, allegedly an odor of alcohol …

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by Donna Christopher
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Stop For Failure To Stay In Lane Leads To DUI Charge For New Canaan Woman, Police Say Stop For Failure To Stay In Lane Leads To DUI Charge For New Canaan Woman, Police Say
Stop For Failure To Stay In Lane Leads To DUI Charge For New Canaan Woman, Police Say A New Canaan woman is facing DUI charges after police say she was pulled over for failing to stay in the proper lane. New Canaan Police say they observed a motorist fail to stay in the proper lane when traveling on Smith Ridge Road on Saturday, May 18 around 9 p.m. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver, identified as Afina Etergino, 51, of New Canaan, was displaying signs of impairment, according to police. Etergino was asked to participate in a series of field sobriety tests, which police say she did not pass. Etergino was arrested and transported to police headquarters for proces…

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by Valerie Musson
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Stopped Vehicle In Darien Roadway Leads To DUI Charge For Stamford Man, Police Say Stopped Vehicle In Darien Roadway Leads To DUI Charge For Stamford Man, Police Say
Stopped Vehicle In Darien Roadway Leads To DUI Charge For Stamford Man, Police Say A Stamford man is facing DUI charges after police say his vehicle was stopped on the roadway in Darien. Darien Police say they observed a dark-colored sedan stationary on Hecker Avenue at the intersection of Post Road on Saturday, May 4 around 12:30 a.m. Police say the vehicle’s signal was on flash and that it was not moving despite the lack of traffic. The vehicle started to move without using headlights as the officer approached it, eventually turning West onto Post Road without signaling, police say. Police also say the vehicle crossed over into the eastbound lanes multiple times, pro…

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by Valerie Musson
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Speeding Stop Leads To DUI Charge For New Canaan Man Speeding Stop Leads To DUI Charge For New Canaan Man
Speeding Stop Leads To DUI Charge For New Canaan Man A man from New Canaan is facing DUI charges after being stopped for speeding, police say. A New Canaan Police officer allegedly observed a vehicle traveling at about 51 mph in a 40 mph zone around 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6. The vehicle was traveling northbound on Old Stamford Road near Gower Road. Police stopped the vehicle, and when speaking with the driver, identified as 47-year-old Adam Dunn, officers allegedly detected signs of impairment. Dunn was asked to participate in a series of field sobriety tests, which police say he did not pass. Dunn was arrested, transported to p…

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by Valerie Musson
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Norwalk Woman Charged With DUI After Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Darien, Police Say Norwalk Woman Charged With DUI After Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Darien, Police Say
Norwalk Woman Charged With DUI After Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Darien, Police Say A woman from Norwalk was arrested and faces DUI charges after getting into an accident and fleeing the scene, Darien Police say. Officers responded to the intersection of Post Road and Brookside Road on Wednesday, Dec. 26 around 3 p.m. after hearing a report of a motor vehicle accident. The other party involved in the accident was able to provide a license number, and a Norwalk officer eventually located the vehicle on West Avenue near Maple Street. When asked whether she had been in an accident, the vehicle’s driver, 58-year-old Dephine Swierc of Norwalk, said she “may have been.” The offi…

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by Valerie Musson
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Erratic Driving Stop On Route 7 Leads To DWI Charge For Wilton Man Erratic Driving Stop On Route 7 Leads To DWI Charge For Wilton Man
Erratic Driving Stop On Route 7 Leads To DWI Charge For Wilton Man A Wilton man is facing multiple charges after police say he was driving erratically and was under the influence during a traffic stop. The stop occurred Friday, Nov. 30 after a motorist called 911 to alert authorities of a black Jeep that had been driving erratically on Danbury Road. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop near Cricket Lane. During the traffic stop, police noticed a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the vehicle’s driver, 55-year-old Rusty McClintock, who admitted to officers that he had “a couple of shots.” McClintock was asked to perform a series of …

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Crash In Pound Ridge Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Crash In Pound Ridge
Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Crash In Pound Ridge A 37-year-old man faces a felony DWI charge following a crash in which he was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road without a court-ordered ignition interlock device in Northern Westchester, police said. Carlos Venegas of Brewster was arrested after Pound Ridge Police received a report of a motor vehicle accident at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday on Autumn Ridge Road in Pound Ridge, said Chief David Ryan.  Upon arrival, police observed a vehicle about 70 feet down an embankment in the area of the Clarke Preserve. Police found Venegas at the scene. An investigation revealed that Venegas drove …

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Canaan PD: Woman Who Swerved Over Double Yellow Line Under Influence New Canaan PD: Woman Who Swerved Over Double Yellow Line Under Influence
New Canaan PD: Woman Who Swerved Over Double Yellow Line Under Influence A 33-year-old woman is facing a DWI charge after she was spotted by police in New Canaan swerving across the double yellow line on Main Street with her emergency hazard lights flashing on Thursday morning. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department were dispatched near the intersection of Main Street and Harrison Avenue at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, where there was a report of a motorist who was operating her vehicle erratically. Police were able to track down the driver - Stamford resident Maria Carmela Morales-Gramajo - on New Norwalk Road, and a traffic stop was in…

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by Zak Failla