Cops: Man Charged with DUI in Southport

[Editor's note: Arrest information is supplied by the Fairfield Police Department. It does not indicate convictions.]

A Southport man turned himself in at police headquarters Friday in connection to an alleged DUI incident in early June.

Jonathan Dean, 43, of Flintlock Road was reportedly driving on Old Post Road on June 1 when he lost control of his vehicle and it struck a utility pole at the intersection of Old Post Road and Jelliff Lane, according to police.

The force of the impact caused the car to spin 180 degrees, witnesses at the scene told police. Two occupants -- including Dean, who was allegedly driving the vehicle -- exited the car. Dean admitted to drinking prior to driving, department spokesperson Sgt. Sue Lussier said. He also told police his vehicle had a steering problem. 

Dean and the passenger were transported to Bridgeport Hospital for evaluation.

He turned himself in Friday on charges of driving under the influence and failure to grant the right of way from a stop sign, Lussier said. Dean was released on a promise to appear in court on Aug. 7.