Crime & Safety

Man Crashes Into Building In Hampton Bays, Charged With Felony DWI: Police

The crash took place Monday night, police say.

HAMPTON BAYS, NY — A Riverhead man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing into a building in Hampton Bays, police said.

According to Southampton Twon police, the crash took place Monday at about 7:29 p.m. at North Road and Montauk Highway.

One of the vehicles collided with a building, causing damage, police said.

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Manuel Santos Cua, 34, was found to have operated his motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition; he was arrested and transported to Southampton Town Police headquarters for processing where he was held for morning arraignment, police said.

Santos Cua was charged with aggravated DWI — prior within 10 years, a felony, and numerous traffic infractions, police said.

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