New York: DWI is no stranger to this General; newest felony DWI arrest sends Frederick General to slammer

From WIVB

BRANT, N.Y. (01/19/2016) — An Irving man is facing serious charges after New York State Police witnessed dangerous driving in the Town of Brant.

Officers say they spotted Frederick General, 36, driving 74 miles per hour in the 45 miles per hour zone, while using a turning lane to pass four other drivers. Police immediately pulled General over and questioned his sobriety.

General, who has prior DWI convictions, was charged with felony DWI, felony aggravated unlicensed operation, speeding and using a vehicle without an interlock device.

State Police Amity – Traffic Stop Leads to DWI Arrest

New York State Police Fillmore arrested JOHN P. SUFFOLETTA JR NYSP 011916

On Wednesday, January 6th, New York State Police Fillmore arrested JOHN P. SUFFOLETTA JR. ,  53, of  West Almond, NY for DWI subsequent to a traffic stop on State Route 243, Town of Caneadea.  SUFFOLETTA was stopped for vehicle and traffic violations and upon being interviewed an odor of alcoholic beverage was detected.  SUFFOLETTA was transported  to SP Amity for processing where he refused a breath test.  SUFFOLETTA was arraigned in Rushford Court and subsequently remanded to the Allegany County Jail in lieu of $2500 cash bail or $5000 bond.  SUFFOLETTA is due in T/Caneadea Court on 01/13/16 at 6 pm.

SP Jamestown – Ashville Woman Charged With DWI

Leah M. Clark

On January 9th approximately 1:30AM New York State Police arrested Leah M. Clark, age 44 of Ashville, NY after a traffic stop for failure to use turning signal.on E. 2nd Street in Jamestown.  Field sobriety tests were performed and Clark was placed under arrest for DWI.  She was transported to SP Jamestown for processing where a BAC of .14 was obtained.  Clark was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and is to appear in the City of Jamestown Court at a later date.

Heroin & DWI arrest

  
Charles M.Kennedy   Brandon E.Newby

On January 9th at about 4:30PM New York State Police arrested Charles M. Kennedy, age 32 of Corry, PA and Brandon E. Newby, age 28 of Mayville, NY after a traffic stop for failure to keep right on Mount Pleasant Rd in Sherman, NY.   A computer check of the driver Kennedy showed that he had a suspended license.  Assisted by K-9 Kubi, Troopers found heroin and fentanyl patches and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.  Kennedy and passenger Newby were placed under arrest and transported to SP Jamestown for processing.  Newby was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th and is to appear in the Town of Sherman court at a later date.  After examination by a drug recognition expert Kennedy was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th.  He was arraigned in the Town of Sherman Court and released under the supervision of probation, to appear in Sherman Court at a later date.

Party was over! Gerry Man Charged With DWI After Domestic Incident Investigation

New York State Police arrested Edwin Sanchez Jr., age 36 of Gerry, NY NYSP 011916

On January 10th about 6AM New York State Police arrested Edwin Sanchez Jr., age 36 of Gerry, NY after they responded to a report of a domestic incident at Sanchez’ residence.  Sanchez had just driven home from a party and after field sobriety tests was placed under arrest for DWI.

He was processed at SP Jamestown where a BAC of  .11 was obtained.  Sanchez was issued tickets for Driving While Intoxicated and is to appear in the Town of Gerry Court at a later date.  He was released to a third party.

Troopers Make DWI Refusal Arrest of Lynn M. Quarantello

(Niagara Falls, NY – January 9, 2016) Troopers stopped Lynn M. Quarantello, 59, of Grand Island, NY for several Vehicle and Traffic infractions on US Route 62 in the City of Niagara Falls.

Troopers detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from her.  Quarantello was administrated and failed the SFST’s. She was arrested and transported to SP Niagara for processing.

Quarantello refused the breath test and was issued tickets for Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Take the Breath Test, Right Way Violation, Failure to Keep to the Right, Moved from Lane Unsafely and Unsafe Turn. She is scheduled to appear in the City of Niagara Falls on January 25, 2016.

Buffalo Man Arrested for DWI

Reginald L. Williams II, 31, of Buffalo, NY for Driving While Intoxicated NYSP 011916

(Lockport, NY – January 10, 2016) Troopers arrested Reginald L. Williams II, 31, of Buffalo, NY for Driving While Intoxicated, Moved from Lane Unsafely and No Plate Lamp after he was stopped on South Transit Road.

Police report that their investigation revealed Williams was intoxicated after Troopers detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from him. He failed the SFST’s administered to him. Williams was transported to SP Lockport where he refused the breath test.

Williams was arraigned in the Town of Lockport Court and remanded to Niagara County Jail in lieu of $500.00 bail. He is scheduled to re-appear on January 14, 2016.

STEPHANIE HOGAN of Machias NY was arrested for Aggravated DWI subsequent to a motor vehicle accident investigation.  ROBERT HOGAN suspected STEPHANIE of damaging his vehicle on her way home.  During the interview of STEPHANIE, the odor of alcoholic beverage was detected.  STEPHANIE failed SFST’s, was arrested and transported to SP Machias.  A Breath test revealed a BAC of 0.21%.  She was issued tickets returnable to Town of Machias Court 01/20/16 at 7:00pm.

Richard H. Rolfe Charged With Burglary and Dwai Drugs

Richard H Rolfe DWI drugs NYSP 011916

On January 12th at approximately 11AM New York State Police arrested Richard H. Rolfe, age 23 of  Jamestown, NY after they responded to a report of a suspicious situation in Bemus Point where a witness saw a man use a hammer to break a neighbor’s porch window then drive off in a small black car. The driver of the car, later identified as Rolfe, passed one of the responding Troopers who turned around and located the car on

On January 12th at approximately 11AM New York State Police arrested Richard H. Rolfe, age 23 of  Jamestown, NY after they responded to a report of a suspicious situation in Bemus Point where a witness saw a man use a hammer to break a neighbor’s porch window then drive off in a small black car. The driver of the car, later identified as Rolfe, passed one of the responding Troopers who turned around and located the car on
S. Lakeside Ave. in Bemus Point.  Rolfe was then observed running from the Casino Restaurant toward the Hotel Lenhart. K9 units from Chautauqua County Sheriff‘s Department,  Lakewood-Busti Police Department, and Jamestown Police Department were training nearby and were called to the scene to assist along with other Deputies from the Sheriff’s Department.  Tracks in the snow showed entry was gained to the Hotel Lenhart through a window and a perimeter was set up.  At this point, Rolfe broke a window and attempted to exit the Hotel but was taken into custody without further incident.  Rolfe was transported to SP Jamestown and charged with two counts of Burglary 3rd degree, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Mischief 4th degree.  He was arraigned in the Town of Ellery Court and committed to Chautauqua County Jail, no bail.

Troopers arrest Ryan A. Worthington for DWI

On 01/09/16 SP Olean Troopers responded to a report of a vehicle off the roadway on the Barnum Road in the Town of Olean.  Upon arrival Troopers located Ryan A. Worthington age 32 of Eldred with the vehicle.  Further investigation revealed that Worthington was the operator of the vehicle.  Worthington was arrested and transported to SP Olean for processing.  Worthington had a BAC of .13%.  He was charged with DWI, issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Olean Court on 01/14/16 at 4PM and was turned over to a third party.

Meth Pills, Pipe, and Pot sideline Luke McComb

LUKE N. MCCOMB age 19 of Batavia NY, was stopped for a speeding violation Friday night by NYSP Machias Trooper.  The strong odor of marijuana was emanating from MCCOMB’s vehicle.  A small amount of marijuana was located along with a smoking pipe.  MCCOMB was also found to be in possession of a pink pill, which was discovered to be a Controlled Substance (Methylphenidate Hydrochloride).  MCCOMB was issued an Appearance Ticket for the Town of Yorkshire and is due in court on January 21, 2016 at 6:00pm.

Ohio Man Charged With Drug Possession

New York State Police arrested Gordon D. Cummings, age 26 of Warrensville, Ohio 011916

On January 14th New York State Police arrested Gordon D. Cummings, age 26 of Warrensville, Ohio after a traffic stop for a loud exhaust on I-86 at approximately 1PM in the Town of Sherman.  A computer check showed Cummings did not have a valid driver’s license.
Cummings was found to be in possession of Tramadol pills, a controlled substance, for which he did not have a prescription.  Cummings was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Controlled Substance not in Original Container, Unlicensed Operation and Inadequate Exhaust.  He was arraigned in the Town of Sherman Court and committed to Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of $1,500 bail.

Jamestown man arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs

Tomas Confer DWI arrest Pomfret New York State Police 011816

On January 17, 2016, Fredonia based State Police stopped a vehicle on State Route 60, in the Town of Pomfet, for crossing the fog line twice.

The driver, Tomas Confer, age 25, of Jamestown, NY, failed field sobriety tests. After further testing and evaluation he was subsequently arrested for DWAI-drugs.

Confer was issued traffic tickets for Operating a Motor Vehicle Impaired by Drugs 1st Offense and Moved from Lane Unsafely. He was then released to an associate.

Confer is to appear in the Town of Pomfret Court on February 9, 2016.

SP Niagara – Intoxicated Man Arrested for Hit and Run

(Town of Niagara – January 15, 2016) Troopers arrested James L. Russ, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY for numerous violations including Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Speeding, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident, and Improper Right Turn.

Troopers responded to a hit and run that occurred on Miller Road. The caller followed Russ to his residence. After testing and evaluation, he was subsequently arrested.

Russ was westbound on Lockport Road making a wide right turn, when he struck the other vehicle on the rear driver’s side. He was issued Uniform Traffic Tickets returnable to the Town of Niagara Court on January 25, 2016.

Rocket Scientist Arrested for DWI After Cops Find Him With Only Three Tires on His Vehicle

On January 14, 2016, troopers from the Northway Station arrested James M. Harrison, 22, for Driving While Intoxicated.
At approximately 11:30 p.m., troopers were directing traffic in the area of SR-9 and Old Post Rd. in the Town of Malta.  A vehicle approached the intersection and was observed to have only three tires on the car.  A traffic stop was conducted and troopers detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage from Harrison’s breath.  Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered and Harrison was placed under arrest for DWI.  He was transported back to the station where he provided a breath sample resulting in a .13% blood alcohol concentration.  Harrison was processed and released to a sober third party, to appear in court at a later date.

James M. Harrison, 22, for Driving While Intoxicated.

Driver arrested for DWI and possessing marihuana

State Police in Brunswick arrested 43-year-old Douglas D. Sanders of New York City for Driving While Intoxicated and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana early Sunday morning. Sanders was operating a vehicle on State Route 7 in the Town of Brunswick when he was stopped for a traffic offense. While interviewing Sanders, the Trooper detected alcohol and he subsequently failed sobriety tests. He was also in possession of a small amount of marihuana. Sanders was taken into custody and transported to the Brunswick barracks for processing where his blood alcohol content was found to be .11% . He was issued tickets and released to a third party. Sanders is scheduled to appear in the Town of Brunswick Court at a later date.

Douglas D. Sanders DWI arrest

Troopers in Latham Arrest a Troy man for DWI

Elmer J. Hernandez DWI in New York, NY State Police

January 18, 2016-SP Latham

On January 17, 2016 the New York State Police in Latham arrested Elmer J. Hernandez, 30, of Troy, NY for Driving While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor. Hernandez was traveling northbound on I-787 when he failed to maintain his lane causing his vehicle to travel off the roadway and strike a marked State Police unit on I-787 in the Village of Menands. Hernandez refused to submit to a chemical test to determine the Alcohol Content of his blood. Hernandez was processed without incident and is scheduled to appear in the Village of Menands Court on January 26, 2016 at 2:00 PM.

Troopers Arrest Guilderland Man for DWI

Gary Gataroska DWI arrest

On January 18, 2016, Troopers arrested Gary Gataroska of Guilderland for driving while intoxicated.  Gataroska was spotted traveling 64 mph on SR-146 at about 9:20 PM.  Gataroska failed roadside sobriety tests and was transported to SP New Scotland for processing.  Gataroska was released on an appearance ticket for the Guilderland Town Court on January 28, 2016 at 5:30 PM.

Troopers in Latham Arrest a Watervliet Man for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd