Crime & Safety

Man Charged With Speeding While Intoxicated In Northampton: Police

He was seen speeding on County Road 51 while intoxicated, police say.

NORTHAMPTON, NY — A Mastic man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Northampton Wednesday, police said.

According to Southampton Town police, the incident took place at 6:01 p.m. when an officer saw Alex LopezPoncio, 22, speeding on County Road 51; he was determined to be intoxicated, police said.

LopezPoncio was arrested and charged with misdemeanor DWI and numerous traffic infractions; he was held at Southampton Police headquarters for morning arraignment, police said.

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