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Derby Woman Arrested for DUI; Assaulting Trooper on Route 8 in Bridgeport

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On Saturday, 01/25/25 at approximately 11:51 PM, Troop G- Bridgeport received a 911 call reporting erratic operation of a vehicle traveling south on Route 8 in Bridgeport. The 911 caller reported that the vehicle ran off the roadway into the center median and may have struck the concrete Jersey barrier.


A responding Trooper located a black Jeep Liberty in the center median of Route 8 southbound near exit 7. It was determined that the vehicle had not collided with the Jersey barrier and the Trooper made contact with the operator to ascertain why the vehicle was parked in the center median. The investigating Trooper made contact with the vehicle operator, who was positively identified as Jessica Reyes (DOB 04/08/96), of Derby. While speaking with Reyes, the Trooper observed multiple signs of impairment and requested Reyes step out of her vehicle so as to administer Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.


As soon as Reyes stepped out of the vehicle, it became apparent that she was unsteady on her feet. Upon moving to the rear of her vehicle, Reyes lost her balance and nearly fell over into the left lane of Route 8 southbound. For her own safety, the Trooper took hold of Reyes to prevent her from being struck by passing traffic. In response, Reyes subsequently struck the Trooper in the chin with a closed fist. Reyes was then escorted to the ground, where she was placed in handcuffs and advised she was under arrest. While doing so, Reyes spit in the Trooper's face. Reyes' vehicle was subsequently towed from Route 8. Reyes was transported to Troop G, where she was processed on the following charges:


CGS 14-227a; Illegal Operation of a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs


CGS 14-251(c); Improper Parking on Highway


CGS 53a-167a; Interfering With an Officer/Resisting


CGS 53a-167c; Assault on Public Safety Personnel (2 counts)


Reyes was later released from custody on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at Bridgeport Superior Court on 02/24/25. Please see the attached criminal information summary.




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