Man Charged With DWI In Hampton Bays: Police

HAMPTON BAYS, NY — A man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Hampton Bays Saturday night, police said.

According to Southampton Town Police, the incident took place at 10:11 p.m.; Jaime Tandazo Pintado, 28, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor DWI, police said.

Pintado seen by police failing to yield the right of way on Montauk Highway near West Tiana Road in Hampton Bays, authorities said. He was stopped on Montauk Highway near Ponquogue Avenue and, during the investigation, officers determined that he was driving while intoxicated, police said.

Pintado was arrested, transported to Southampton Town Police headquarters for processing, and released on an appearance ticket, police said.