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Connecticut Man Arrested For DWI In Cortlandt

Joe Jenkins
State Police arrested Ruchir D. Patel of Connecticut on charges of driving while intoxicated.
State Police arrested Ruchir D. Patel of Connecticut on charges of driving while intoxicated. Photo Credit: New York State Police

CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- New York State Police arrested a Connecticut man on Sunday, Dec. 8 after allegedly driving while he was intoxicated, according to police officials. 

Ruchir D. Patel, 30, of East Haven, Conn. was pulled over by troopers for allegedly speeding, State Police said.

Patel provided a positive breath sample which yielded a Blood Alcohol Content of .09 percent. He is ordered to appear in Town of Cortlandt Court on Monday, Dec. 16, according to State Police. 

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