DUI Arrests Rise 32%, Monroe Police Say

MONROE, CT — Motor vehicle crashes declined in Monroe last year even as arrests for drunken driving increased, according to the town's 2025 annual report.

Police reported 297 crashes in 2025, down from 389 incidents the previous year, a nearly 24% decrease, according to data cited in the report.

At the same time, DUI arrests increased by 32%, which officials attributed in part to increased traffic enforcement.

Police said the department used speed-monitoring signs and crash data to target areas where speeding and traffic violations were most common

"We've really focused on trying to address traffic complaints, especially on side roads in town," said Lieutenant Kevin McKellick with the Monroe Police Department. "It's of the utmost importance when it comes to safety; drunk driving is a reckless act, and crashes typically involve innocent people."

The Monroe Police Department also maintained nearly full staffing levels while adjusting minimum manpower requirements to improve response coverage, according to the report.