Sandy Hook DUI

Police said they observed motorist Reid Ferris, 21, of 38 Old Farm Road stopped at a stop sign on Oakview Road at its intersection with Mile Hill Road about 3:15 am on July 24. Police said they saw Ferris asleep in the vehicle.

Police report that they approached the vehicle, after which Ferris pulled away. Police then stopped Ferris, investigated and gave him sobriety tests, which he failed, according to their report.

Police charged Ferris with driving under the influence. After processing, police released him for an August 10 appearance in Danbury Superior Court to answer the charge.

Criminal Mischief

Police said they received a report on the afternoon of July 21 concerning vandalism on South Main Street.

Police said a red Ford Mustang, which had been traveling northbound on South Main Street near the northerly intersection of South Main Street and Pecks Lane, crossed into the southbound lane and rode along the southbound road shoulder, struck two mailboxes and then left the area.

DUI Rearrest Warrant

Newtown police said they received information on the evening of July 24 that Danbury police had apprehended Jeffery Schmeltz, 48, of Unit #9, 55 Sugar Street, for whom Newtown police held a rearrest warrant.

Newtown police transported Schmeltz to Newtown where they charged him on a rearrest warrant with second-degree failure to appear in court, driving under the influence, and evading responsibility. The motor vehicle charges stem from a June 26 incident in Newtown.

Police said they held Schmeltz overnight for a July 25 court appearance.