Crime & Safety

Troopers: Danbury Man Drove Drunk in Southeast

He was released pending a future appearance in Southeast Justice Court.

A 21-year-old Danbury, CT man is facing a drunken driving charge after a recent arrest in Southeast, police say.

State troopers from the East Fishkill barracks arrested Robert J. Bassett at about 3:20 a.m. Sunday on the ramp for Exit 21 of westbound Interstate 84.

Officials charged Bassett with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. He was released pending a future court appearance.

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Editor's note: State Police provided this information. It does not indicate a conviction.

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