Crime & Safety

Cortlandt Troopers Make DWI Arrest on Route 9

A 55-year-old Hopewell Junction man who was traveling on Route 9 this weekend is facing a misdemeanor charge of drunken driving, according to police.

State troopers from the Cortlandt barracks arrested the man at about 6 p.m. Saturday.

In addition to the DWI charge, police also charged the defendant with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, a misdemeanor, and two infractions: moving from a lane unsafely and a seat belt violation.

Authorities released the man pending a future appearance in court.

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