Crime & Safety

Croton Man Charged with DWI

State police said he was driving erratically on Route 9.

New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks arrested Richard M. Panio, 63, Jan. 18 for Driving While Intoxicated, a Misdemeanor.

Police say they observed the vehicle Panio was driving on Route 9 traveling at a high rate of speed and crossing over hazard markings. Following a vehicle and traffic stop, Panio was found to be intoxicated.

The Croton-on-Hudson resident submitted to a breath test that revealed a Blood Alcohol Content of .11 percent and was issued traffic tickets directing him

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