Accused wrong-way driver charged with OUI in Farmington
FARMINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — State police say a Hartford man was arrested for OUI Sunday, after allegedly driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 East.Troopers were dispatched to a wrong-way…
New Jersey man driving 128 mph arrested for OUI, reckless driving in West Haven
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A New Jersey man is facing several charges after allegedly driving 128 mph while under the influence on Interstate 95 northbound in West Haven, state…
Naugatuck man accused of DUI with infant in car
NAUGATUCK, Conn. (WTNH) — A Naugatuck man has been charged after allegedly driving under the influence with an 11-month-old child in the vehicle, according to Naugatuck police.Dakota Harding, 32, was…
19-year-old charged with DUI after police found marijuana, alcohol in her car during traffic stop in Montville
MONTVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — A 19-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday in Montville for driving under the influence of marijuana with alcohol in her car, according to state police. Police…
Suffolk County police officer out of coma after being gravely injured trying to stop a speeding car
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. - There's hopeful news after a police officer was gravely injured earlier this month while trying to pull over a speeding car on the Long Island Expressway.Suffolk County police officer Brendon…
New York DMV quietly puts in place a more severe point system for bad driving
NEW YORK -- Bad driving will now lead to steeper penalties in New York state. The Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are…
Police officer fighting for his life after LIE pursuit and crash
Police Officer Brendan Gallagher is in the ICU on a ventilator. Suffolk County Acting Police Commissioner Robert Waring says a police officer suffered critical injuries in a pursuit and crash…
Deadly consequences of drunk driving: AAA shares sobering statistics for New Year’s Eve
New Year's Day is one of the deadliest days for alcohol-related fatalities on the road, according to AAA. As people make their New Year's Eve plans, it's essential to prioritize…
Zero fatal car crashes during Christmas in Connecticut: state police
New preliminary statistics from Connecticut State Police were released on Thursday. According to troopers, they responded to zero fatal crashes during their patrols on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The…
CSP: 509 traffic stops made on Thanksgiving weekend
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — State police have released their Thanksgiving weekend statistics and hundreds of traffic stops with over a dozen DUIs were reported. The weekend statistics account for midnight Wednesday…