Crime & Safety
Police: East Hampton Man Arrested on DWI Charge in Westhampton
State Police arrested the man on ST-27 in Westhampton last Tuesday.

State Police arrested an East Hampton man on a DWI charge in Westhampton on last Tuesday.
James J. Lawler, 67, was arrested after a traffic stop on ST-27 at exit 63, in Westhampton and investigation revealed Lawler to be intoxicated, according to police.
Lawler was issued traffic tickets returnable to the Southampton Town Court on Monday, Dec. 22.
Find out what's happening in East Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
More on Patch:
- Police: 2 Children, Cop Hurt in Deer Park Crash
- 1 Hurt, 1 Arrested After Fight at Holiday Party at Watermill Caterers
- Smithtown, A History: A Song is Born
- Man Hospitalized After Attempted Robbery in Malverne
- Two Hurt in Head-On Crash in Commack
- Good News: Giving Thanks, Holiday Spirit, Local Champs
- Police: Three Men Arrested After Threatening Southampton Restaurant Employees
- Woman Walking to Her Car Robbed at Gunpoint in Patchogue
Find out what's happening in East Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.