Following Crash, Greenwich Man Faces DUI Charge

A 63-year-old town resident is facing a driving under the influence charge after he allegedly struck two cars parked on Hamilton Avenue.

The driver is accused of having a strong odor of alcoholic beverage, red, glassy eyes, mumbled speech and was unsteady on his feet following the accident that occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on Oct. 10, according to a Greenwich Police report.

The mirrors of two parked cars were damaged in the incident, according to the report.

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Jose B. Decarvalho, of 67 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob, could not perform field sobriety tests and also refused to take a breathe test, according to the report.

In addition to the DUI char gem, Decarvalho also was cited for improper passing. He was released on $500 bond and scheduled to appear Oct. 19 in state Superior Court in Stamford.