GROTON, CT — A police officer arrested a driver Thursday afternoon after observing him traveling at speeds approaching 100 mph on Interstate 95.
Officer Shawn Lisee was traveling northbound on I-95 in New London on Jan. 29 at approximately 1:30 p.m. when a vehicle passed him at an estimated speed of 100 mph.
As the vehicle entered Groton near the crest of the bridge, Lisee continued to observe it traveling between 90 and 95 mph while weaving through three lanes of traffic.
The violations occurred in a posted 55 mph zone surrounding the Gold Star Memorial Bridge, an area that regularly experiences heavy traffic.
Lisee conducted a traffic stop near Exit 87 and identified the driver as Amare Bush, 20, of New Haven.
A review of Department of Motor Vehicles records showed that Bush did not possess a valid driver’s license.
Bush was taken into custody and charged with reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without a license.
He was released after posting a $2,500 cash or surety bond and is scheduled to appear Feb. 15 at GA 10 in New London.
