Crime & Safety

Ridgefield Man Facing DUI Charge in Wilton

Police say the man was also talking on his cellphone while driving.

A Ridgefield man is facing charges after police say he was driving drunk in Wilton.

According to police, Eric Maar, 35 was ”swerving from side to side” while traveling on Danbury Road in Wilton on Oct. 1. Police said Maar was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Maar reportedly told police he was swerving because he was on his cell phone. Police said they also found marijuana and a glass smoking pipe inside the vehicle.

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Maar was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, failure to drive right and possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana. He was released on a promise to appear in court Oct. 13. 

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