Crime & Safety

Danbury Man Arrested for DUI in Newtown: Police

Police say the man nearly struck several cars on I-84.

NEWTOWN, CT — A Danbury man was arrested after police say he nearly struck several cars while under the influence on I-84. Claudio Roberto Rocha-DaSilva was arrested after police saw him driving erratically and failing to maintain his lane.

Police stopped Rocha-DaSilva near exit 9 on I-84 West at 11 a.m. on July 4.

Rocha-DaSilva was charged with making a restricted turn and driving under the influence. He was released on a $100 cash bond.

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