Crime & Safety
Drunk Driver Stopped With Children In Car: Wilton Police
Police say there were two children under the age of 10 years old in the car when the accused was pulled over.
WILTON, CT — Police say a Stamford man was caught driving under the influence of alcohol with two young children in the car on Aug. 20. Jean Saintilus, 37, was stopped after a 911 caller reported they saw a white Hyundai Santa Fe driving erratically on Rte. 7 near Sunset Pass Road.
Police stopped Saintilus and smelt alcohol coming from his person. He had a three and five year old child in the car, as long with his adult cousin.
He did not perform field sobriety tests to standard and refused a BAC test, according to police.
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He was charged with two counts driving under the influence with children in the car, driving under the influence and failure to drive in the proper lane. He was held on a $5,000 bond and is due in court on Aug. 31.
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