One Arrested for Friday Night DUI After Striking Vehicle, then a Stone Wall on Cross Highway

Westport Police Department Release

On June 18, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to the area of 153 Compo Road North on a report that a vehicle struck a stone wall.  No injuries were reported.  The operator of the car was identified as Dakota Saddler.  In speaking with witnesses, they stated that Mr. Saddler allegedly struck a vehicle while making a right-hand turn onto Cross Highway from North Avenue and evaded the scene.  He purportedly continued traveling westbound on Cross Highway and his car became disabled after striking the stone wall.

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When the investigating officer approached Mr. Saddler, he reportedly could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Mr. Saddler’s breath.  Additionally, Mr. Saddler purportedly had glassy/watery eyes, slurred speech, and was swaying back and forth while trying to stand.  Based on these indicators of possible intoxication, he was given a standardized field sobriety test which indicated signs of impairment.

Mr. Saddler was placed under arrest and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Drugs/Alcohol, Evading Responsibility, and Failure to Drive in the Proper Lane.  He was released after posting a $1,000.00 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned at Stamford Superior Court the morning of Friday, July 2, 2021.