Crime & Safety
Driver without Interlock Device Faces Charges in Somers
Police allege the Mahopac man, who had a revoked driver's license, was impaired.
New York State Police arrested Patrick T. McDougal of Mahopac, New York, for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, a Class D Felony, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 1st Degree, a Class E Felony, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, Resisting Arrest, and Circumvention of Interlock, all Class A Misdemeanors.
Somers cops asked state police for help with a motorist changing a flat tire on Route 139 on March 29. The driver of the vehicle exhibited signs of impairment, police said.
The police investigation concluded that McDougal was impaired by drugs and in possession of a controlled substance.
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The 32-year-old was charged with Felony DWAI when a criminal history revealed two prior DWI related convictions from within the previous 10 years. Additionally, he was found to be operating the 2010 Subaru with a revoked driver’s license and without a court ordered Interlock Device.
McDougal was issued appearance tickets directing him to appear before the Town of Somers Justice Court on April 4.
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