Crime & Safety
Mashantucket Woman Dropped Off Student While Intoxicated: Police
School staff said that the woman was 'behaving erratically while she dropped off her child,' according to police.
LEDYARD, CT — A Mashantucket woman is accused of dropping off her child at school while intoxicated. The woman was charged with driving under the influence and risk of injury to a minor, according to police.
Police responded to a report of an intoxicated person at Ledyard Middle School at 11:49 a.m. Monday. The woman reportedly had pulled into the parent drop-off area and appeared to be intoxicated.
School staff said that the woman was "behaving erratically while she dropped off her child."
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The woman failed field sobriety tests and was transported to the Ledyard Police Department.
She was held on $7,500 surety bond.
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