Crime & Safety
Man Charged With DWI After Southampton Crash: Police
He was also found to be in possession of cocaine, police say.
SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A Southampton man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash Saturday afternoon, police said.
According to Southampton Town police, the two-car crash took place at 12:38 p.m. on Hills Station Road and Montauk Highway.
No injuries were reported, police said.
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Anthony J. Grimaldi, 28, was driving a gray 2018 BMW while intoxicated; he was also found in possession of cocaine, police said.
He was arrested at the scene, transported to Southampton Town police headquarters for processing, and charged with misdemeanor DWI and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor, police said.
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He was held overnight for morning arraignment at Southampton Town Justice Court, police said.
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