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Police: Driver Who Fell Asleep Along Route 66 Was Drunk
Police arrested Brian J. Wheeler, 20, of Middletown, earlier this month after finding him asleep behind the wheel at a traffic light along the highway in Middlefield.

Police arrested Brian J. Wheeler, 20, of Middletown, earlier this month after finding him asleep behind the wheel at a traffic light along the highway in Middlefield.

The information provided by the Meriden Police Department represents charges filed and arrests made, not convictions.
The event features ice carving demonstrations, husky dog sled rides, snowboarding and tubing and lots of food.
Members of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team In Training hope to honor the life of Durham's Brenna Zettergren, who passed away in December at the age of 5 after a courageous fight with leukemia.
Five things to know for Wednesday, February 20, 2013.
Fiona Stewart was selected to represent the Irish community at this year's parade in New Haven.
Earlier this month, the town's Conservation Commission approved a request from the CATO Rocket Club to use the White Farm open space property every third Saturday of the month for the group's rocket launches.
Police say a man whose body was discovered Monday night on Pleasant Street likely died of exposure, according to the Record Journal.
Five things to know for Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
The Middletown-based foundation will begin taking applications for its "major" grant program this fall and hopes to award one or two grants totaling up to $25,000.
Coginchaug junior scores 22 points in 51-43 quarterfinal win over Howling Wolves. The Blue Devils will play top-seed Cromwell on Thursday.
The Blue Devils close out the regular season with match-ups against Enfield and Valley.
The Meriden Humane Society is seeking volunteers to help care for Bells, a dog that was recently found emaciated and without a home.
The Blue Devils begin the playoffs having lost their last three games against the conference's top teams.
The new owners of the ski area are hoping to double the pond's capacity to provide water for snowmaking.
Government offices, schools and some banks are closed for the Presidents' Day holiday.
50-year-old Anthony Sego was last seen Friday morning at his home on N. Colony Street.
Passengers reported five days of toxic conditions after a cruise ship lost power. Would this impact your decision to go on a cruise vacation?