4X LEGAL LIMIT DUI: A #Waterford man was arrested for DUI yesterday in #Groton; he reportedly had a blood-alcohol level that was four times the legal limit. Police found Avi Patel, 25, passed out inside a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV with the engine running, blocking the exit 88 off-ramp to I-95 northbound. The vehicle led to traffic congestion that blocked the length of the exit as police worked to awake the driver and ultimately move the vehicle. Extricating Patel from the Hyundai almost led to a collision with a police vehicle, positioned to block Patel from leaving the scene. Police say Patel "nearly fell over" when leaving the vehicle through the passenger door. Once at @Ct_State_Police Troop E in #Montville, Patel was given a field sobriety test which he failed. Patel was arrested and charged with: 
- Illegal Operation of a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs (2nd Offense) 
- Improper Parking 
Patel was released on $1,000 bond and is due to be arraigned next month in New London.