Crime & Safety

Found in a Parking Area, Charged with DWI

A Cortlandt man is due in Peekskill court.

New York State Police arrested Kevin W. Thompson, 31, of Cortlandt, for Driving While Intoxicated, a Misdemeanor.

Troopers conducted a welfare check on Thompson April 26 after observing his vehicle stopped in a parking area. Thompson was found to be intoxicated at the time of the interview.

Thompson supplied police with a breath sample that revealed a .17 percent Blood Alcohol Content and was issued traffic tickets directing him to appear in Peekskill city court on May 7.

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