WESTPORT - A Westport man has been arrested and charged with DUI after a crash into a tree last month.
Police said Jason Ritzzo, 32, of Pebble Beach Lane, crashed into a tree on Ferry Lane around 11:30 p.m. on March 8.
“In speaking with Ritzzo, officers smelled a strong odor of alcoholic beverage on his breath. Initially, Ritzzo declined medical treatment and requested the opportunity to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Ritzzo was unable to perform the tests to standard and was later transported to Norwalk Hospital for evaluation,” police said in a release.
Officer Michael Morrin later submitted a search warrant applicant for Ritzzo’s medical records, which was approved. Ritzzo’s blood alcohol content was found to have been over the legal limit.
Police later submitted an arrest warrant application for Ritzzo, which was approved.
Last Friday, Ritzzo turned himself in on the outstanding warrant.
He was charged with operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, insurance coverage fails minimum requirements, failure to carry license and failure to drive in proper lane. Ritzzo was released after posting $2,500 court set bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Court on May 7.
from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Crash-into-tree-leads-to-Westport-man-s-DUI-13806109.php
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