Tag: Operating under the influence
Lisbon Grandmother Killed When Intoxicated Driver Plowed Onto Sidewalk, Hit Post Office: Cops
A Connecticut man who drove onto the sidewalk and crashed into and killed a grandmother has been charged nearly a year later, authorities announced.
Ean King, 37, of Norwich, turned himself over to police on Monday, July 21, and was charged with reckless driving, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, manslaughter, assault, and multiple traffic infractions, Connecticut State Police said.
Investigators say King was driving a white 2017 BMW X5 north on Main Street in Griswold when he crossed into the other lane and jumped the curb onto the sidewalk on Aug. 29, 2024. Th…
Thompson Man High, Driving Recklessly Before Crash That Nearly Killed Friend: Police
A 21-year-old Connecticut man with a history of reckless driving has been charged after allegedly causing a violent crash that seriously injured his passenger, state police said.
Wes McRoy, of Thompson, was arrested Friday, June 6, and charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment, operating under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and with a motor vehicle, according to Connecticut State Police.
Authorities said McRoy crashed his Chevrolet Camaro Z28 on May 26, 2024, along a straight stretch of Buckley Road in Thompson. Troopers discovered a 377-foot burnout mark starting at a nearb…
North Stonington School Social Worker Charged With DWI, Cops Say — District Won't Address It
A Connecticut woman who was arrested after police said she was driving intoxicated down the wrong side of I-395 at high speeds, nearly crashing into multiple vehicles, reportedly worked as a school social worker, Daily Voice has learned.
Cailin Sorder, 34, of Griswold, was charged on Saturday, March 22, with operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving the wrong way on a limited-access highway, engaging police in a pursuit, interfering with an officer, and first-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said.
Original Report: Intoxicated Wrong-Way…
Intoxicated Wrong-Way Driver In Montville Nearly Causes Head-On Crash, Flees From Police: Cops
A Connecticut woman is facing serious charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated and speeding the wrong way on Interstate 395, nearly hitting oncoming cars head-on, according to police said. Troopers had to crash into her SUV to bring the dangerous pursuit to an end, authorities said.
Cailin Sorder, 34, of Griswold, is charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving the wrong way on a limited-access highway, engaging police in a pursuit, interfering with an officer, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said.
Troopers began receiving multiple 911 …
Drunk Driver Busted Going Wrong Way On I-395 In Norwich: Police
A Rhode Island man was arrested after allegedly driving the wrong way on I-395 while under the influence, state police said.
John Turo, 22, of Westerly, was taken into custody early Saturday, Jan. 25, near Exit 11 southbound in Norwich, Connecticut State Police said.
Related: Alleged Drunk Norwich Driver Clocked At 130 MPH Because He Was In Hurry To See Cat, Police Say
Troopers responded to a 911 call around 2 a.m. about a driver heading north in the southbound lanes. When they arrived, they found a vehicle stopped on the shoulder, facing the wrong direction.
Turo was behind the wheel a…
Intoxicated Derby Driver Punches, Spits On Cop In Bridgeport: Police
A 28-year-old New Haven County woman who was driving erratically over the weekend attacked troopers who were trying to help her, Connecticut State Police said.
Jessica Reyes, of Derby, was arrested late Saturday, Jan. 25, and charged with operating under the influence, improper parking on a highway, interfering with an officer, and two counts of assault on public safety personnel, authorities said.
Troopers received a 911 call around 11:50 p.m. reporting a Jeep had driven into the median on southbound Route 8 near Exit 7 in Bridgeport.
When officers arrived, they found an SUV parked in the…
Felon on Probation Rams Cop Cars During Chase, Tries To Push Car Off Road In Windham: Police
A convicted felon on probation faces a long list of charges after a chaotic police chase across multiple Connecticut towns ended with a dramatic arrest late last week, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Julian Ramos, 24, of Hartford, is accused of ramming two police cruisers, trying to run a civilian off the road, and endangering countless lives during the high-speed pursuit, authorities said.
The chase began when Willimantic Police alerted State Troopers about a Honda Civic linked to multiple recent traffic stops. Ramos, the driver, was spotted at a gas station on Boston Pos…
Driver Found Asleep on I-95 With Fentanyl In Car In North Stonington Attacks Nurse: Police
A Rhode Island man faces multiple charges after a series of events that began on I-95 and ended with an alleged attack on a nurse at a Connecticut hospital, police said.
Joshua West, 34, of Warwick, Rhode Island, is charged with operating under the influence, illegal possession of a weapon, interfering with an officer, carrying a firearm while under the influence, possession of a controlled substance, breach of peace, and carrying a pistol without a permit, according to Connecticut State Police.
The incident began when troopers responded to reports of a disabled vehicle near Exit 92 on I-95…
Drunk Driver Clocked At 127 MPH In Wallingford, Racing Another Car On I-91: Police
A Connecticut driver faces a long list of charges after police say he was caught racing another car at more than 125 miles per hour on I-91 while intoxicated.
Derrick R. Hannon, 43, of Cheshire, is charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment, operating under the influence (OUI), and several traffic violations, Connecticut State Police said following his arrest on Friday, Dec. 13.
Police were monitoring traffic on I-91 northbound close to exit 11 near North Haven when two vehicles — a red Toyota 4Runner and a white sedan — sped past, weaving through cars in what appeared to be an il…
Officer Injured After Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Them On I-95 In Westbrook: Police
A Connecticut State Trooper is recovering after a man crashed into his cruiser during a traffic stop in Middlesex County, authorities said.
Alvaro Portillo, age 32, of New London, is charged with operating under the influence, driving without a license, and other traffic violations from the Wednesday, Nov. 6, crash, State Police said.
A trooper with their lights and sirens on was in the process of pulling a car over on I-95 in Westbrook just after 8 p.m. when Portillo crashed into the back of their patrol cruiser, authorities said.
The trooper was taken to Middl…
