Somers, Yorktown Residents Charged During Holiday DWI Crackdown

New York State Police in Troop K said they removed 27 impaired drivers from public roads over the 2019 Memorial Day weekend. A Somers resident and three Yorktown residents are among the accused.

On May 25, State Police from SP Somers arrested Johnny K. Bravo, 55, of Somers, NY, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 684 in the town of Lewisboro, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, police said.

On May 25, State Police from SP Dover Plains arrested Perminderji S. Dhanoa, 40, of Shrub Oak, NY, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 55 in the town of Pawling, when he was found relieving himself on the shoulder of the roadway. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, police said.

On May 27, State Police from SP Cortlandt arrested Darwin A. Betancourth, 28, of Yorktown, NY, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on Red Mill Road in the town of Cortlandt, when his vehicle became disabled due to a flat tire. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, police alleged.

On May 27, State Police from SP Somers arrested Michelle B. Legoues, 54, of Yorktown, NY, for DWI. She was traveling on State Route 35 in the town of Somers, and was involved in a two-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol, police said.