Crime & Safety

Man Accused of Driving Drunk and High in Briarcliff

Briarcliff Manor Police reported the man was also caught with marijuana Sunday morning.

A Queens man received eight uniform traffic tickets in Briarcliff Manor after police reported he was driving erratically on Route 9.

The 32-year-old was stopped at approximately 7:28 a.m. on Sunday, April 14.

His charges include: attempting to flee a police officer and unlawful possession of marijuana; in addition to Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs.

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The man is due back in Briarcliff Manor Court on May 8.

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Note: Arrests do not indicate convictions.

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