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Montville police make arrests at sobriety checkpoint

September 07, 2013 4:00 pm • Last Updated: September 07, 2013 11:38 pm

Montville — Montville police and state police made two drunken driving arrests Friday during a sobriety checkpoint.

Arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs were: Nicholas V. Polizzi, 67, of 12 Burlake Road, Quaker Hill; and Liza Sitterly, 44, of 463 Old Colchester Road, Uncasville.

Police also arrested four people for possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana and one person for possession of drug paraphernalia, and issued infractions for such a range of motor vehicle violations, including failure to wear a seat belt and driving with a suspended license. Names of those charged with the lesser crimes were not provided.

Montville police were assisted by members of the Southeastern Connecticut Regional Traffic Enforcement Team.

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