Crime & Safety

Firefighter Charged With DUI In Groton: Report

A New London firefighter was arrested Friday for driving under the influence in Groton.

GROTON, CT - A New London firefighter was arrested and charged with driving under the influence Friday afternoon in Groton, The Day reported. Rocco Basilica, 53, was charged for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and driving an unregistered motor vehicle.

Basilica is a lieutenant with the New London Fire Department and has been out of work for more than a year due to a work-related injury. Read the full story in The Day.

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