Yorktown Officers Arrest Three Intoxicated Drivers During Stop DWI Enforcement Detail

Yorktown Police, recently participated in the statewide New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee "Stop DWI" campaign.  As a result of the department's participation in this targeted enforcement effort, the following arrests were made by Yorktown Police Department officers:

• A 52 year old Hamden, CT woman, who is charged with Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC over .08% and Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense, both Unclassified Misdemeanors, as well as Failure To Use Designated Lane, Failure To Use Signal Lights and Moving From Lane Unsafely, all Traffic Infractions.  On September 04, 2021 at approximately 10:02 pm, P.O. Uhl was assigned to the STOP-DWI Enforcement Detail.  While on patrol of Route 6, PO Uhl observed a vehicle allegedly failing to use its designated lane, failing to use signal lights, and moving from its lane unsafely.  PO Uhl conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as the defendant.  After completing an investigation at the scene, it is alleged that the defendant was driving while intoxicated. The defendant was placed under arrest and transported to Yorktown Police Headquarters for processing. Upon further investigation at headquarters, it is alleged that the defendant was operating a motor vehicle with a BAC over .08%.  Following processing on the charges, the defendant was issued uniform traffic tickets for the above listed charges and was released on her own recognizance to a responsible third party. The defendant is due to appear in Yorktown Justice Court on September 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm.

• ​A 45 year old Peekskill man, who is charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated BAC .18% or Higher with a previous conviction and Driving While Intoxicated with a previous conviction, both Class "E" Felonies, as well as Failure to Dim Headlights and Move from Lane Unsafely, both Traffic Infractions.  On September 05, 2021 at approximately 3:10 am, PO Curtis was assigned to the STOP-DWI Enforcement Detail.  While on patrol of Route 6, PO Curtis observed a vehicle allegedly fail to dim its headlights and move from its lane unsafely.  PO Curtis performed a traffic stop of the vehicle and identified the defendant as the operator.  After completing an investigation on scene, it is alleged that the defendant was driving while intoxicated.  The defendant was placed under arrest and transported to Yorktown Police Headquarters for processing.  Upon further investigation at police headquarters, it is alleged that the defendant was operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .18% or more and was previously convicted of DWI within the last 10 years.  Following processing on the charges, the defendant was issued an appearance ticket for the above listed charges and was released on his own recognizance to a responsible party. The defendant is due to appear in Yorktown Justice Court on September 14, 2021 at 6:00 pm.

• A 60 year old Yorktown Heights man, who is charged with Driving While Intoxicated, an Unclassified Misdemeanor, and Moved From Lane Unsafely (2 Counts), a Traffic Infraction.  According to Police, on September 5, 2021 at approximately 11:04 pm, Officer Lizarzaburu was assigned to the STOP-DWI Enforcement Detail.  While on patrol of Crompond Road, in the area of the Taconic State Parkway, Officer Lizarzaburu observed a vehicle allegedly move from its designated lane unsafely.  A traffic stop was initiated on Strang Blvd. and the operator was identified as the defendant.  After an investigation on scene, it is alleged that the defendant was Driving While Intoxicated.  The defendant was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing.  Following processing, the defendant was issued UTTs and released on his own recognizance to a responsible party.  The defendant is due to appear in Yorktown Justice Court on September 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm.