Crime & Safety
Wainscott Woman Facing Felony Charge After Driving Drunk: Police
The woman's license was suspended due to a prior alcohol-related offense, police said.
EAST HAMPTON, NY — A Wainscott woman is facing a felony charge after being arrested on Springs Fireplace Road, police said.
According to East Hampton Town Police, Adele R. Filasky, 64, was arrested on Oct. 26 at 8:17 p.m. after she was seen driving a black 2009 Jeep SUV north on Springs Fireplace Road with a license that was suspended for pending prosecution in June due to a prior alcohol-related offense.
She was charged with first degree aggravated unlicensed operation, a felony, and second degree committing aggravated unlicensed operation/alcohol or drug, police said. She was also charged with driving while ability impaired by the consumption of alcohol, police said.
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Upon investigation, Filasky's breath smelled of an alcoholic beverage, her eyes were bloodshot and glassy, her speech was slurred and she was unsteady on her feet, police said.
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