On June 2 around 9:00pm Greenwich Police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, well above the posted speed limit, in the area of Mason Street and Putnam Avenue.
While behind the vehicle police observed it weaving within the lane of travel and tailgating other cars.
Greenwich Police officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop but the vehicle continued westbound, disregarding the officer’s signal. Police eventually stopped the car and made contact with the driver, identified as John Charles Whiteside, 63, of Greenwich.
During their investigation police said Mr. Whiteside was determined to be showing signs of alcohol impairment. They said he was unable to complete field sobriety tests to standard and was placed under arrest.
He was charged with:
Traveling Unreasonably Fast
Disobeying Signal of Officer
DUI
Failure to Drive in Proper Lane
Following Too Close
He was released after posting 7% ($21.00) of his $300 bond and has a date in Stamford Superior Court on June 17, 2024.