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Weston Man Faces Drunken Driving, Drug Charges

WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport police have arrested a 22-year-old resident of Weston on drug- and alcohol-related charges following a traffic stop.

Ryan Gussen of Weston was arrested Thursday.

Ryan Gussen of Weston was arrested Thursday.

Photo Credit: Westport Police Department

The suspect, identified as Ryan Gussen, was stopped by police for almost crashing into the guardrails on the Sherwood Island Connector and waiting at green lights at about 1 a.m. Thursday, police report.

Gussen was slurring his speech and was moving slowly, according to officials.

Officers performed the standard field sobriety tests; when it was determined he was under the influence of narcotics and alcohol, Gussen was taken into custody, police said.

Officers found two Adderall pills and 2.5 Xanax pills in a container not meant for such pills, according to officials.

During processing, Gussen refused to submit to a urine test, police said.

Charges against the defendant include operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, possession of marijuana, possession of narcotics, cell phone violation and failure to drive right, according to officials.

Gussen’s bond was set at $750 with a court date in Norwalk set for Tuesday, May 31, police report.

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