Crime & Safety

Man Had BAC Nearly Three Times Legal Limit: Wilton PD

Police say the man didn't stop for the officer initially.

WILTON, CT — A Ridgefield man was arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content that was nearly three times the legal limit, according to police. Kevin Hitchcock, 47, was stopped after police received a complaint of erratic driving.

The arresting officer stated Hitchcock failed to stop for him initially, and that he believed Hitchcock was under the influence of something. He then failed field sobriety tests, according to police.

Police say Hitchcock later submitted to a breath test and blew a .235.

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He was charged with driving under the influence and failure to drive in the proper lane. He was given a bond of $250 and is due in court on Aug. 1.

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