A Monroe man is facing a DUI charge after he was reportedly seen operating in an erratic manner on Route 25 on Monday.
An officer on patrol on Route 25 observed a grey Honda Civic driven by Glen Altpfart, 59 traveling north that made an unsafe left turn on Route 59, nearly striking a vehicle while doing so, police said.
According to police, the officer followed the Honda onto Hattertown Road and observed erratic operation, stopping the vehicle.
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Altpfart failed standard field sobriety tests, police said. During booking, he submitted to a breath tests which revealed his BAC to be .245.
He was charged with driving under the influence and failure to drive in the proper lane. He was given a $500 bond and a court date of June 1.
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