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Drunk Woman, 27, Crashes Into Utility Pole In Area, Police Say
New York State Police arrested a 27-year-old woman for alleged DWI after he allegedly crashed into a utility pole.
Victoria R. Wheaton, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was arrested around 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, after troopers responded to a crash in the town of Stanford, said Trooper AJ Hicks.
When troopers responded to Route 82 they found a vehicle had crashed into a utility pole. An investigation determined that Wheaton failed to maintain her lane and struck the pole while allegedly driving drunk.
Wheaton suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mid-Hu…
Drunk Driver Nabbed With Mushrooms, Pot, Police Say
A 28-year-old man ended up in handcuffs for DWI after police saw him allegedly run a stop sign, and during a traffic stop found mushrooms and marijuana.
Dillon A. Gilbert, of Acra, in Greene County, was arrested around 5:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, after officers saw him run a stop sign on Route 32 in Saugerties, Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra said.
During the stop, officers determined that Gilbert was allegedly driving under the influence and during a search of his vehicle found two plastic baggies, one containing Psilocybin mushrooms and the other a quantity of marijuana…
Nine Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
New York State Police troopers removed nine area residents for alleged impaired driving.
Local residents charged include:
Westchester County
On Saturday, Jan. 4, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Billy J. Batalla Fuentes, 26, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested.
On Sunday, Jan. 5, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Daniel A. Jimenez, 38, of Tarrytown, for DWAI Drug…
Bus Driver DWI Charge Prompts Somers School District Review Of Transportation Policies
The drunk driving charge against a school bus driver in Northern Westchester has led to the Somers Central School District reviewing its transportation policies amid a cacophony of angry cry from concerned members of the community.
William Mendez, 61, of Somers, is under investigation for allegedly having inappropriate contact with students before his DWI arrest in Somers, when police say he had a blood-alcohol concentration of .22, nearly triple the legal limit, in an incident last month.
Police said that on Monday, Dec. 9, Mendez, while employed by the Royal Coach Line, drove his bus wi…
23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Nearly three dozen area residents were arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley.
Local residents charged include:
Westchester County
On Friday, Dec. 20, State Police from Brewster arrested Michael A. Verella, 44, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested.
On Saturday, Dec. 21, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Maribel D. Polanco, 35, of Bedford, for Aggrav…
