Connecticut state trooper arrested for DUI in his cruiser

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     WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) — A state trooper faces a driving under the influence charge after being found asleep behind the wheel of his cruiser that was parked on a highway.

Shaquile Ajene Williams was arrested early Monday morning.

A 911 call reported that a trooper was asleep and unresponsive behind the wheel of a cruiser that was parked in the right hand shoulder of Interstate 84 in Waterbury.

It was just before 1 a.m.

The cruiser had its hazard lights on.

Troopers and a supervisor responded to the scene.

Williams agrees to perform a field sobriety test, which troopers said he failed.

Williams was taken into custody without incident.

After being charged with DUI, he was released on a $500 non-surety bond and given a court date of April 21 in Waterbury.

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