Westchester Woman Accused Of Drunk Driving After Almost Hitting Oncoming Cars

A Northern Westchester woman was been accused of driving intoxicated after allegedly swerving and almost hitting oncoming traffic in Fairfield County.

Cynthia Gleason
Photo Credit: *Wilton Police Department*

Kathy Reakes

05/29/2023 10:00 a.m.

The incident took place in Wilton on Friday, May 19 on Ridgefield Road.

Wilton police conducted a traffic stop after receiving a report of a vehicle swerving over the double-yellow line and almost hitting oncoming traffic, said Wilton Police Capt. Gregg Phillipson.

The driver, Northern Westchester resident Cynthia Gleason, age 61, of North Salem, was given a field sobriety test which she failed, Phillipson said.

Gleason was arrested and charged with:

Driving under the influence,
Failure to drive in the proper lane.

She was released after posting 10 percent of her $250 bond.

She is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, May 31 in Stamford.

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