Crime & Safety

Man With Flat Tire Charged With DUI: Wilton Police

Police say the man was seen driving with a flat tire just after midnight.

WILTON, CT — A driver with a flat tire was charged with driving under the influence on June 9, according to Wilton Police. Jason Scheckner, 37, of Redding was seen traveling on Danbury Road at around 1 a.m. with a flat tire.

Police say he was stopped at Danbury Road and Catalpa Road, and failed the field sobriety tests. Police say he had a blood alcohol content of .1927, more than twice the legal limit.

Scheckner was charged with driving under the influence and failure to drive right. He was released on a $250 bond.

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