Police: Man Stopped For Erratic Driving On Route 9 In Rhinebeck Was Drunk

RHINEBECK, N.Y. - A Hudson man accused of driving with a blood alcohol content greater than twice the legal limit is facing a misdemeanor drunken driving charge, according to police.

New York State Police on Sunday arrested Marc W. Marrish on suspicion of drunken driving. Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

James O'Rourke

12/24/2016 2:30 p.m.

Marc W. Marrish was arrested Sunday after being pulled over by New York State Police for "erratic operation" on Route 9, according to authorities.

According to police, Marrish submitted to a breath test that measured his blood alcohol content at .21 percent, or more than twice the state's legal limit of .08 percent.

The 48-year-old was issued a ticket and later released without bail, according to police, who said that he is to appear in Rhinebeck Town Court on Jan. 12 to answer to a misdemeanor count of aggravated driving while intoxicated.

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