NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE FOUR ARRESTS AND ISSUE NUMEROUS CITATIONS DURING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS

(5/26/2009) NEW HAVEN- On Saturday, May 23rd, the New Haven Police conducted Memorial Day sobriety checkpoints at Whalley Avenue and Jewel Street, and at State Street and James Street. Four drivers were arrested for driving under the influence:

Cynthia Chegwidden

80 Clark St.

New Haven, CT

Darren Moger

29 Masters Ln.

Milford, CT

Stanley Pitter

479 Winthrop Ave.

New Haven, CT

Michael Tierney

572 Main St.

Cromwell, CT

Eight drivers were cited for driving without a license, and fifteen other drivers were cited for various traffic violations.

The Salvation Army's "Canteen One" provided hot food and beverages for the officers working at the checkpoint. Funding for this enhanced DUI enforcement was obtained through an ongoing grant from the Transportation Safety Division of the CT Department of Transportation.

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Contact Name: Jessica Mayorga

Contact Email: jmayorga@newhavenct.net

Contact Phone: 203-946-7660