Crime & Safety

Man Charged With DWI After Crash: Cops

He was also unlicensed, police say.

MATTITUCK, NY — A drunk driver was arrested after a Mattituck crash, police said.

According to Southold Town Police, Yehinson Palaez, 24, was arrested on Friday at 9:24 p.m. on Route 25 and charged with driving while intoxicated, first offense; and driving without a license, police said.

He was transported to Southold Town Police headquarters, where he was processed and held for arraignment, police said.

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