Crime & Safety
Bridgeport Man Drove Under Influence of Alcohol and Drugs: Milford Police
Milford police say they responded to an accident early Thursday which led to multiple charges for the driver.
Milford, CT - A Bridgeport man who was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Milford is accused of being under the influence of both alcohol and drugs, police said.
Milford police said at 1:45 a.m. Thursday officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of Buckingham Avenue near Gulf Street.
Investigation led to the arrest of Percy Reed, 32, of Evergreen Street in Bridgeport, who is accused of driving his motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and drugs, police said.
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Further investigation showed that Reed was allegedly in possession of Suboxone and cocaine, police.
Reed refused to provide a sample for analysis, police said.
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He is charged with failure to drive right, DUI, possession of narcotics, and possession of a controlled substance.
He was held in lieu of a $5,500 bond.
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