Crime & Safety

New Milford Youth Charged for DUI in Brookfield

Speeding leads to arrest and DUI charge for 22-year-old New Milford resident.

Brookfield police stopped New Milford resident Christopher Mcelroen, 22, for speeding on Federal Road on Friday around 1:07 a.m. During the traffic stop, Mcelroen failed field sobriety tests and was arrested for driving under the influence, as well as speeding.

Mcelroen was released on $100 cash bond pending a court date on October 23.

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