Crime & Safety

Portland Woman Arrested on DUI Charges

East Hampton Police said they observed a woman weaving across the center lines of a road.

On Thursday, March 26, at approximately 1 a.m., the East Hampton Police Dept. initiated a motor vehicle stop after the vehicle was observed weaving over the clearly marked double yellow center lines on Rte 66, (West High St.).

As the result of a brief investigation, Danette, Rivers, 48, of 1503 Portland-Cobalt Rd., Portland, was arrested for:

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  • Driving Under the Influence
  • Failure to Drive Right
  • Improper Display of License Plate

Rivers is scheduled to appear before the Middletown Superior Court on Wednesday, April 8, to answer to the aforementioned charges.


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