Crime & Safety

Police: Greenwich Man, 40, Tries to Eat Printed Breathalyzer Results Following Port Chester DWI Arrest

Kenneth Desormes had a BAC of 0.13 percent, which is above the legal limit, according to New York State Police.

Greenwich resident Kenneth Desormes, 40, was arrested on driving while intoxicated and related charges early Monday by New York State Police in Port Chester, and he allegedly tried to eat the breathalyzer print out during his booking.

Below is the department’s press release about the arrest:

On Sunday, November 2, 2014 at approximately 5:30 a.m. State Police stopped a vehicle being driven by Kenneth Desormes, 40, of Greenwich, CT for speeding on Interstate 95. Troopers determined that Desormes was intoxicated and transported him to SP Tarrytown for processing. Desormes was found to have a BAC of 0.13%. When the breathalyzer was printing the results, Desormes grabbed the paperwork and attempted to eat it. He was charged with the following:

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  • Driving While Intoxicated, a Misdemeanor
  • Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree, a class A Misdemeanor
  • Criminal Tampering 3rd degree, a class B Misdemeanor

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