Crime & Safety

Southbury Man Charged with DUI: Report

Police say they found open and empty beer cans in the vehicle.

Jason Saxton, 39, of Reservoir Road in Southbury was charged with DUI after he was allegedly driving erratically on Route 188 and later Old Waterbury Road, the Republican-American reports.

Police say they found open and empty beer bottles in the car and Saxton’s blood alcohol content level was more than twice the legal limit.

Police say the car wasn’t staying in its lane and Saxton allegedly didn’t stop for police until he was in his driveway. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning.

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