Crime & Safety

Lake Peekskill Man Facing Drugged Driving Charge

A 39-year-old Lake Peekskill is accused of drugged driving on the Taconic State Parkway, according to police.

State troopers from the Hawthorne barracks arrested the man in New Castle at about 9:20 p.m. Friday. He's facing misdemeanor charges of driving while ability impaired by drugs and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. The latter indicates a suspended license.

The defendant also received a violation for unlawful possession of marijuana. He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.