Crime & Safety

Man Charged With Felony DWI In Southampton: Police

He was speeding before his arrest, police say.

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A Moriches man was nabbed for driving while intoxicated in Southampton, police said.

According to New York State Police, Geoffrey G. Holthaus, 30, was charged with felony driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop for speeding on County Route 39.

Holthaus was transported to New York State Police barracks Riverside, where he provided a breath sample of .11% BAC; Holthaus was held for arraignment, police said.

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