FARMINGTON, CT — In the wee hours of July 24, while most residents were arguing with their alarm clocks, Farmington Police quietly logged a textbook case of “hold my coffee and watch this.”
According to the department’s freshly typed arrest log, officers pulled over Drita Kimberly Bulica, 54, of New Britain, at 1:26 a.m. on Farmington Avenue. The charges read like the state statute’s greatest‑hits album:
- Speeding: Allegedly punching past 60 mph in a 45 mph zone (C.G.S. § 14‑219(c)(2)).
- Operating Under the Influence: Classic 14‑227a “Ill‑Ope‑N‑MV‑Under‑Infl‑Alc/Drug” special, non‑surety bond set at $1,500.
- Drinking While Driving: 53a‑213, for those keeping score at home.
Officer Michael J. Smith penned the ticket; Ms. Bulica reportedly posted bond and was released faster than you can say “designated driver.” The court has penciled her in for July 29, 2025—plenty of time to memorize the DMV manual.
Legal Fine Print: All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Even those who believe speed limits are merely polite suggestions.
Why It Matters
Because nothing unites a town like one spectacularly timed traffic stop. Plus, The Farmington Mercury tagline isn’t “Always last to breaking news” for nothing—we waited a solid six hours to bring you every glorious detail.
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What Happens Next
Ms. Bulica’s July 29 court date promises all the thrills of a weekday docket. Will the bond hold? Will Farmington Avenue forgive and forget? Stay tuned—slow journalism means we’ll cover it once the dust settles and the lawyer jokes write themselves.
About the Author
Jack Beckett survives on dark roast from Farmington’s lone 24‑hour gas station—until someone convinces Einstein Bros. to stay open past 3 p.m. Catch his musings on municipal minutiae at The Farmington Mercury, where the coffee is cheap and the sarcasm is free.
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by Jack Beckett, The Farmington Mercury (CC BY‑ND 4.0)
