Crime & Safety
Cops: First Selectman's Brother Charged with DUI
John Tetreau, 54, was arrested on Saturday.
[Editor's note: Arrest information is supplied by the Fairfield Police Department. It does not indicate convictions.]
John Tetreau -- brother of Fairfield First Selectman Michael Tetreau -- was charged Saturday with driving under the influence, police said.
John Tetreau, 54, of Rock Major Road in Fairfield, allegedly attempted to make a U-turn, drove up a curb, and struck the rear of another vehicle parked at a red light. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Burroughs Road and Black Rock Turnpike.
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Responding officers determined Tetreau appeared to be under the influence and administered field sobriety tests, which he reportedly failed. He was transported to police headquarters and charged with driving under the influence, following too close, operating an unregistered vehicle, and operating a vehicle without insurance.
He was released on a promise to appear in court on Aug. 6.
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