Driver Resists DWI Arrest, Troopers And Taser Provide Backup: Sheriff

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — An early morning traffic stop turned into a fraught situation requiring backup from New York State Police and the use of a Taser, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Department.

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office says that on Sunday, around 4 a.m., a deputy saw a vehicle driving south on I-684, near exit 10. The driver was unable to maintain their lane of traffic, according to cops. The deputy was concerned about the erratic driving and stopped the car. The driver, 36-year-old Dimas Minero Argueta, of Norwalk, was found to be intoxicated, according to police.

When the deputy attempted to arrest Argueta for driving while intoxicated, he began to violently resist, the sheriff's office said. When the situation escalated, the help of a New York State Police trooper was required, along with the use of a Taser to subdue the suspect.

In addition to the DWI charge, Argueta was charged with misdemeanor resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental administration. He also received tickets for several other offenses, including driving on the shoulder, moving from lane unsafely, consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle, and refusal to take a breath test.

After being processed at the Putnam County Correctional Facility, Argueta was issued an appearance ticket and released. He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Southeast Court.