Jessica Reyes, a 28-year-old Derby woman, was charged with DUI after parking in the center median of Route 8 in Bridgeport. Reyes was driving on Route 8 southbound when she ran off the roadway into the median. When officers asked her to step out of her vehicle, she was unsteady on her feet and almost fell into the highway. Reyes allegedly struck a trooper in the chin with a closed fist and spit in his face. She was charged with DUI, improper parking on a highway, interfering with an officer, and two counts of assault on public safety personnel. Reyes was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 24. The incident involving Reyes being stopped on Route 8 highlights the dangers of drunk driving and the importance of obeying traffic laws to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
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