New Fairfield Driver Faces DWI Charge In New York

NEW FAIRFIELD, NY — New York State police from Troop K charged 24 drivers with DWI and other crimes over the weekend of Sept. 15. Among them were two drivers from Connecticut.

On Sept. 14, State Police from SP Brewster arrested Joseph E. Brown, 25, of West Haven, CT, for Aggravated DWI with a child in the vehicle, a class E felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree, a class C felony, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, a violation. He was traveling on Interstate 84 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and further investigation found he was in possession of a loaded Smith and Wesson handgun and about 7.5 grams of marijuana, police alleged.

On Sept. 16, State Police arrested Joseph J. Ortiz, 57, of New Fairfield, CT, for DWI, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle in the 3rd degree, both misdemeanors. He was traveling on State Route 22 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, police alleged.