Crime & Safety

Woman Charged with DUI, Backing Into Neighbor's Gas Meter: Norwich Police

Police said the suspect was intoxicated at the time of the incident and did not report it.

NORWICH, CT - Police said a Norwich woman has been charged with DUI after backing into a neighbor’s gas meter, the New London Day reported.

Stephanie Hart, 45, allegedly clipped the gas meter at 135 Hickory Street early Friday morning, according to the New London Day. Police said the suspect was intoxicated at the time of the incident and did not report it.

Responding firefighters knew to shut the gas off immediately before police officers arrived, the New London Day reported. Hart was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and evading responsibility.

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