Crime & Safety

Peekskill Woman Faces DWI Charge

A 26-year-old Peekskill woman is facing a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, following a traffic stop on North Division Street, according to authorities.

Peekskill Police Officer C. Woodland "was on routine patrol when he spotted a vehicle pass a steady red light at the intersection of Union Avenue and South Street," officials said in a statement.

When Woodland pulled over the woman and requested documents, she "appeared confused." She is accused of failing several field sobriety tests.

The defendant was held for arraignment pending a future court appearance.

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