Man Gives Cop Fake ID, is Charged with DUI in Wilton

Yesterday, April 23, police pulled over a car travelling between 25 and 35 mph while swerving on Rte. 7 at 2:45 a.m., according to police reports. Police said that when they asked the driver, identified as Shawn James, 30, of 3^rd Street in Ansonia, for his name and identification, the accused allegedly said his name was ‘James Ruffin’ and gave police a fake ID with that same name.

Police subsequently determined that James was had been drinking after the accused failed a sobriety test, according to police. Police charged James with third-degree forgery, DUI, and failure to drive in the proper lane; he was released on a $1,000 bond and given a promise to appear in court, according to police.

Crosby said that , Police are making a point to charge any person .