Andre Dixon was arrested early this morning for following too close and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

According to the arrest report, a UConn police officer was traveling on North Eagleville Rd. at 1:43 a.m. Tuesday morning when a vehicle operated by Dixon began to follow to close behind the officer's vehicle. Dixon was pulled over. Upon further investigation, the officer suspected Dixon may be intoxicated. Dixon was subjected to a series of standardized field sobriety tests, which he failed. He was subsequently arrested.

Dixon was released on a $500 bond and is due in court on Dec. 15.