Crime & Safety

Felony Charge For Driver Police Say Was Asleep At Traffic Light

She faces a felony charge because of a previous conviction for DWAI.

STONY POINT, NY — A Theills resident is accused of driving while impaired by drugs again.

Stony Point police were sent to East Main Street and North Liberty Drive at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday after someone reported a person stopped at a traffic light, sleeping behind the wheel.

After an investigation, Ariana Frelauto, 31, was placed under arrest, processed and released on an appearance ticket as per criminal justice reform guidelines.

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She faces a felony charge of driving while ability impaired by drugs due to a previous conviction. She was also charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.

She is due back in Stony Point Justice Court April 6.

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