Drunk Driver Sideswipes Vehicle, Leaves Scene: Cops

GREENPORT, NY — A drunk driver was arrested after he sideswiped another vehicle and left the scene, police said.

According to Southold Town Police, Robert Becker, 65, of Greenport, was arrested on Saturday at 3:12 p.m. on First Street in Greenport and charged with driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor.

Becker was driving his Mercedes sedan south on First Street when he sideswiped a vehicle, heading north, driven by Jennifer Defio, 43, of Greenport, police said.

Becker continued south on First Street and was found by responding police in the parking lot near the Mitchell Park Marina office, police said.

Becker was found to be intoxicated and was arrested, transported to Southold Police headquarters, processed and held for arraignment, police said.

No one was injured, police said.

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