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CSP: Bristol man drove 120 mph on Route 2

By Braley Dodson,

2024-08-26

BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — A Bristol man was driving almost double the speed limit on Route 2 when he was arrested Saturday afternoon, according to state police.

Mohamed Safran Mohamed-Shakur, 22, was charged with operating a motor vehicle to endanger occupants of such motor vehicle, and with reckless driving. He has been released on a $5,000 bond.

Mohamed-Shakur was driving a Mercedes Benz G-Class 123 mph in a 65 mph zone in Marlborough, according to state police. There were two adult passengers in the Mercedes at the time.

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Diane Casy

08-27

Some people have $$ but not brains.

Guest

08-27

Should have kept him locked up!!

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