Norwich man charged with DUI after driving over 130 mph on I-395
Logan Mirmozaffari, 28, of Norwich was charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs and reckless driving.
Man charged with OUI after allegedly driving the wrong way on I-395 in Norwich
His charges stem from Jan. 16, when a trooper was doing proactive speed enforcement near Exit 11 on I-395 southbound around 12:48 a.m.
The trooper reported seeing a Kia sedan traveling 'at an extremely high rate of speed' and clocked it going over 130 mph.
The driver subsequently pulled over for the trooper and explained he was driving fast so he could get home to see his cat.
The trooper reported seeing multiple signs of impairment, including the odor of alcohol, glossy eyes, and slurred speech. He also failed to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Testing to standard.
Mirmozaffari was released on a $500 bond and is scheduled to appear at Norwich Superior Court on Feb. 6.
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