Crime & Safety
Valhalla Woman Arrested in Port Chester After 1-Car Crash
Police said the 23-year-old was intoxicated.
PORT CHESTER, NY — A Valhalla woman was arrested Tuesday after losing control of her car and crashing into the center median on I-287.
State police said they responded to a one-vehicle accident around 10:09 p.m. between exits 11 and 12 in Port Chester.
Jennifer L. Puchir, 23, the driver of the Nissan Altima, was found to be intoxicated, police said.
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She was taken to the Tarrytown barracks for processing, where her blood alcohol content was determined to be 0.18 percent.
Puchir was charged with misdemeanor aggravated driving while intoxicated.
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She was turned over to a sober third party and released on appearance tickets.
Her next court appearance is scheduled for August 8, 2016.
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