Crime & Safety
Drivers Cited in Stamford Police DUI Checkpoint
The checkpoint was held on Washington Boulevard over the weekend.
The Stamford Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on northbound Washington Boulevard just north of Second Street late Friday night into Saturday morning.
Police say they were encouraged to see the number of designated drivers, taxis and Uber drivers that were out over the weekend.
Despite that, police still made several arrests. They also issued five infractions tickets for various moving violations and three tickets for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.
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Two drivers were arrested for Operating Under the Influence:
Stephen Terenzio, 2,1 of Stamford was arrested. He had a BAC of .1169 and .1094
Peter Amis, 46, of Stamford was also arrested. He had a BAC of .124 and .128
Both men were released on bonds and were issued court dates of May 1.
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