State Police Stepping Up DUI Enforcement Around Newtown Over Holiday Weekend

Editor's Note: This story was originally posted earlier this week. Here it is again in case you missed it.

NEWTOWN, CT — Connecticut State Troopers will be conducting D.U.I. enforcement over the July 4th holiday weekend.

Connecticut State Police Troop A wants to ensure a safe July 4th Holiday Weekend for all. Troopers will be concentrating their enforcement on intoxicated motorists, aggressive driving and distracted driving throughout the July 4th Holiday Weekend period.

Troop A will have additional troopers on duty for motor vehicle enforcement using unmarked traditional and non-traditional vehicles.

This enforcement campaign is part of the Connecticut State Police’s expanded D.U.I enforcement program funded through a grant from the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation D.U.I. Enforcement Program.

This enforcement campaign will occur in the following locations and on the listed dates:

Roving Enforcement: Greater Danbury and Waterbury area on Interstate 84, Routes 7 and 8 in the Troop A patrol area.

Date/Time: June 30, July 1, 2, 3 and 4, 2017 between 7pm to 3am

Story by Brian McCready