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Standardized Field Sobriety Tests

Lewisboro

Police & Fire

South Salem Man Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line Accused Of Driving Drunk: Police

South Salem Man Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line Accused Of Driving Drunk: Police

South Salem Man Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line Accused Of Driving Drunk: Police A Northern Westchester man has been accused of driving drunk in Fairfield County after police say he crossed the double-yellow line several times. At about 9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, an officer on routine patrol in New Canaan observed the vehicle traveling north on New Norwalk Road. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and identified Manuel Allende, age 65, of South Salem, as the operator. While speaking with Allende, the officer noticed signs of impairment from alcohol consumption. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) were completed and Allende provided two breath…

by Joe Lombardi

04/08/2024

Brookfield

Police & Fire

Swerving Driver In Fairfield County Busted With BAC Double Legal Limit, Police Say

Swerving Driver In Fairfield County Busted With BAC Double Legal Limit, Police Say

Swerving Driver In Fairfield County Busted With BAC Double Legal Limit, Police Say A swerving driver in Connecticut was arrested after being busted with a blood alcohol concentration more than double the legal limit, police announced. In Fairfield County, officers on patrol from the Darien Police Department stopped Stamford resident Ross Nazaire, age 24, at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, when he was spotted repeatedly crossing the double yellow line in a vehicle that had an expired registration, authorities announced. According to police, during the subsequent stop, Nazaire had slurred speech and admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the night. He also al…

01/17/2022

Brookfield

Police & Fire

Man Nabbed For DUI After Vehicle Crosses Double-Yellow Line In Fairfield County, Police Say

Man Nabbed For DUI After Vehicle Crosses Double-Yellow Line In Fairfield County, Police Say

Man Nabbed For DUI After Vehicle Crosses Double-Yellow Line In Fairfield County, Police Say A swerving driver was busted in Fairfield County with a blood alcohol concentration more than triple the legal limit after being caught by an officer crossing over a double-yellow line into the opposite lane of traffic, police said. A Darien police officer on patrol shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7 on Post Road reported that he spotted a vehicle traveling westbound crossing over into the double-yellow line into the eastbound lane, prompting a traffic stop. During the subsequent stop, the officer said that the driver, Stamford resident Edgar Lima-Barrera, age 43, had the smell of alcoh…

11/12/2021

Armonk

Police & Fire

Driver With Flat Tire Busted With BAC More Than Double Legal Limit In Westchester

Driver With Flat Tire Busted With BAC More Than Double Legal Limit In Westchester

Driver With Flat Tire Busted With BAC More Than Double Legal Limit In Westchester A 27-year-old man in Westchester was allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit when he crashed into a rock and disabled his car. An officer from the Scarsdale Police Department on patrol at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18 was driving east on Mamaroneck Road when he spotted a Honda going in the opposite direction with a flat tire and its hazard lights activated. The officer proceeded to turn around to stop the driver, who was out of his Honda at that point to observe the damage to his vehicle. Police noted that the officer found the driver …

09/25/2021

Mount Vernon

Sports

Acting Mets GM Accused Of Driving Drunk In Westchester, Reports Say

Acting Mets GM Accused Of Driving Drunk In Westchester, Reports Say

Acting Mets GM Accused Of Driving Drunk In Westchester, Reports Say The New York Mets took another blow in what's been a difficult season after their acting general manager was arrested for alleged drunk driving in Westchester following a visit to the Fairfield County home of team owner Steve Cohen, according to reports. Acting GM Zack Scott reportedly Mets up and was busted for allegedly driving while intoxicated when he was busted at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31 in White Plains, The New York Post first reported. It is alleged that at the time he was approached by officers on South Lexington Avenue in White Plains, Scott was asleep at the wh…

09/01/2021

Brookfield

Police & Fire

Report Of Erratic Driver Leads To DUI Charge For Man In Fairfield County

Report Of Erratic Driver Leads To DUI Charge For Man In Fairfield County

Report Of Erratic Driver Leads To DUI Charge For Man In Fairfield County An erratic driver who nearly struck a tree and hopped a curb in Fairfield County was allegedly under the influence when he was stopped by police in Darien, investigators said. Officers from the Darien Police Department responded to the intersection of Tokeneke Road and Post Road shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, where there was a report of a blue Toyota Camry that was making poor turns and driving erratically. Police said that a patrol officer located the vehicle traveling West on Post Road before turning onto Center Street, doing so in a wide manner and nearly mounting the sid…

02/25/2021

New Canaan

Police & Fire

23-Year-Old Driving Under Influence Repeatedly Crashes Into New Canaan House, Police Say

23-Year-Old Driving Under Influence Repeatedly Crashes Into New Canaan House, Police Say

23-Year-Old Driving Under Influence Repeatedly Crashes Into New Canaan House, Police Say A 23-year-old man was allegedly under the influence when he repeatedly drove into a home before attempting to flee in Fairfield County, police said. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department received a report shortly before 4 a.m. when a driver - later identified as New Canaan resident Ryan Rothfuss -repeatedly crashed his vehicle into a Hoyt Street home. Police said that after striking the residence multiple times, Rothfuss attempted to flee before he was stopped in his vehicle on Main Street near the intersection of Morse Court. The investigation into the incident led officers to be…

08/31/2020

New Canaan

Police & Fire

Erratic Driving Stop Leads To DUI Charge For New Canaan Woman

Erratic Driving Stop Leads To DUI Charge For New Canaan Woman

Erratic Driving Stop Leads To DUI Charge For New Canaan Woman An erratic driver near a busy Fairfield County intersection was allegedly intoxicated when she was stopped by officers, police said. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department received reports of an erratic driver on Main Street at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Friday, June 19, prompting intervention. The officers were able to track down the driver, Kerry McCarthy O’Dea, near the intersection of Oak Street and she was stopped. During the subsequent stop, police said that while speaking with O’Dea, she showed signs of impairment. O’Dea proceeded to fail multiple Standardized Field Sobriety…

06/23/2020

North Rockland

Police & Fire

Area Woman Stopped On I-87 Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say

Area Woman Stopped On I-87 Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say

Area Woman Stopped On I-87 Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A traffic stop on the New York Thruway led to the arrest of an area woman who was allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit, state police said. Troopers in Orange County stopped Harriman resident Heather MacMahon, 50, at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, in New Windsor when she committed several vehicle and traffic violations. According to police, during the subsequent stop, troopers determined that MacMahon was allegedly intoxicated and after failing Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, a breathalyzer determined her blood alcohol content …

01/08/2020

Armonk

Police & Fire

Westchester Man Busted For Alleged DWI After Being Spotted Driving Erratically

Westchester Man Busted For Alleged DWI After Being Spotted Driving Erratically

Westchester Man Busted For Alleged DWI After Being Spotted Driving Erratically A 30-year-old man from Westchester is facing charges after being found allegedly driving erratically while he was drunk, police said. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department were dispatched to canvas the area of Mamaroneck Road and Post Road shortly after 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, where there were multiple reports of an erratic driver. Upon arrival, officers found a 2004 Nissan Sentra with front end damage unable to stay in its lane on Post Road near the intersection of Gotham Road, prompting a traffic stop. Police said the driver, Ulises Godinez, of Mamaroneck, was ordered to exit…

09/14/2019

Armonk

Police & Fire

Driver On Probation Busted For Fourth DWI During Stop In Westchester

Driver On Probation Busted For Fourth DWI During Stop In Westchester

Driver On Probation Busted For Fourth DWI During Stop In Westchester A Westchester County man on probation with three previous DWI convictions is facing a host of charges after being busted allegedly drinking and driving without a license in Scarsdale. An officer on patrol at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Weaver Street on Monday, Feb. 4 was alerted by a License Plate Reader that a 2013 Chevy Traverse that drove by had a “suspended or revoked” registration. It was determined that the car’s registration had been suspended due to an insurance lapse in October last year. During the subsequent traffic stop, the officer spoke to the driver, New Rochelle resident Dav…

02/17/2019

Armonk

Police & Fire

Driver Being Booked For DWI Throws Up Outside Window During Westchester Stop, Police Say

Driver Being Booked For DWI Throws Up Outside Window During Westchester Stop, Police Say

Driver Being Booked For DWI Throws Up Outside Window During Westchester Stop, Police Say A motorist from Connecticut who was allegedly drinking and driving in Westchester over the weekend is facing a DWI charge after he threw up outside his car window during a traffic stop in Scarsdale, police said. While on patrol on Post Road shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, an officer spotted a car speeding through the village with no headlights, swerving repeatedly over the double yellow lines near Scarsdale Police Headquarters. Officers were eventually able to get the driver, Ridgefield resident, Robinson Rueda, to stop near Mamaroneck Road. During the subsequent stop, Rueda, 39, …

10/08/2018

Tarrytown-SleepyHollow

Police & Fire

Swerving, Speeding Motorist Busted For DWI In Westchester, Police Say

Swerving, Speeding Motorist Busted For DWI In Westchester, Police Say

Swerving, Speeding Motorist Busted For DWI In Westchester, Police Say A Westchester County motorist was busted with a blood alcohol content nearly double the legal limit after being spotting speeding and repeatedly swerving over pavement markings in Scarsdale during an early morning drive. An officer conducting traffic enforcement at approximately 4 a.m. on Friday morning on Weaver Street stopped New Rochelle resident Emannuel Gonzalez, 25, after he was caught speeding and swerving. Police said that Gonzalez told the officer that he had just dropped a friend off in White Plains. The officer stated that Gonzalez had alcohol on his breath and “glassy, bloodsho…

08/16/2018

Armonk

Police & Fire

Wanted Westchester Man Busted For DWI With Infant, Child In Car, Police Say

Wanted Westchester Man Busted For DWI With Infant, Child In Car, Police Say

Wanted Westchester Man Busted For DWI With Infant, Child In Car, Police Say A wanted Westchester man driving with a blood alcohol content nearly double the legal limit with a 6-year-old and 9-month old child asleep in the car without safety belts is facing a series of charges after being busted in Scarsdale during an early morning speeding stop. While on patrol shortly before 4 a.m. on Monday morning, a Scarsdale police officer stopped White Plains resident Javier Galeno Morales, 31, for speeding on Post Road after he drove through a red light at the intersection of Olmsted Road. During the stop, the officer reported that Morales stated he had several beers in Whit…

06/12/2018

Armonk

Police & Fire

Police: Westchester Woman Busted Driving With BAC Double The Legal Limit

Police: Westchester Woman Busted Driving With BAC Double The Legal Limit

Police: Westchester Woman Busted Driving With BAC Double The Legal Limit A Westchester woman was busted by police in Scarsdale driving with an alleged blood alcohol content double the legal limit. A Scarsdale police officer conducting DWI patrol on Post Road at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, spotted a grey Nissan Sentra swerving repeatedly over the double yellow line, leading to a traffic stop on Farley Road after making several hazardous turns. During the stop, the officer reported that the driver, White Plains resident Thastrenky Perez Rigo, 27, had “glassy and bloodshot eyes.” Perez Rigo stated she had several mixed drinks at a bar in White Plai…

06/12/2018

New Canaan

Police & Fire

Police: Ridgefield Man Following Too Closely In New Canaan Under Influence

Police: Ridgefield Man Following Too Closely In New Canaan Under Influence

Police: Ridgefield Man Following Too Closely In New Canaan Under Influence A traffic stop in New Canaan led to the arrest of a Ridgefield man who allegedly admitted to police that he had smoked cannabis five minutes before getting behind the wheel. An officer from the New Canaan Police Department on patrol at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2 stopped 27-year-old Glenn Rabinowitz on Smith Ridge Road when he was spotted allegedly following too closely to another vehicle. During the subsequent stop, officers said that they detected signs of impairment associated with an operator under the influence of drugs, which led Rabinowitz to admit that he had smoked …

05/08/2018

Scarsdale

Police & Fire

White Plains Man Busted With BAC Nearly Triple Legal Limit In Scarsdale

White Plains Man Busted With BAC Nearly Triple Legal Limit In Scarsdale

White Plains Man Busted With BAC Nearly Triple Legal Limit In Scarsdale A White Plains man is facing charges in Scarsdale after being busted driving with a blood alcohol content nearly triple the legal limit while driving nearly double the posted speeding limit. Officers on patrol near the intersection of Post Road and Huntington Avenue stopped Dennis Nelson, 47, shortly before 10:15 p.m. on Saturday night, when he was spotted driving 62 mph in the area and swerving between the lanes. During the subsequent traffic stop, the officer reported that there was the smell of alcohol on his breath, while his eyes were glassy and bloodshot. He also unable to answer many…

04/10/2018

Westport

Police & Fire

Police: Westport Man Found Asleep In Car Early In Afternoon Under Influence

Police: Westport Man Found Asleep In Car Early In Afternoon Under Influence

Police: Westport Man Found Asleep In Car Early In Afternoon Under Influence A man was busted allegedly drinking and driving by officers after being found asleep behind the wheel in the middle of the afternoon, according to police in Westport. Officers from the Westport Police Department were dispatched at approximately 1:15 p.m. on March 27, where there was a report of a man asleep at the wheel with his car idling outside an Easton Road home. Police said the officers were able to identify the vehicle on the eastbound side of the roadway, and after several attempts, were able to get the attention of the driver, later identified as Westport resident Justin Arcune. W…

03/31/2018

Scarsdale

Police & Fire

Driver With No Headlights Busted For DWI In Scarsdale, Police Say

Driver With No Headlights Busted For DWI In Scarsdale, Police Say

Driver With No Headlights Busted For DWI In Scarsdale, Police Say Police on patrol in Scarsdale busted a man driving with no headlights and a blood alcohol content nearly double the legal limit during a late-night traffic stop in the heart of the village. Shortly before 5 a.m. on Sunday morning, an officer driving on Post Road spotted a Bronx resident Gerardo Robles, 35, operating his Toyota with no headlights on before making a righthand turn onto Fenimore Road and narrowly avoiding crashing into a street sign, prompting the traffic stop. During the stop, the officer reported that Robles had the smell of alcohol on his breath and admitted to drinking fou…

03/12/2018