Crime & Safety

Peekskill Man Charged with Felony DWI

State Police from the Cortlandt Barracks arrested John W. Heffernan, Jr., 59, for Driving While Intoxicated.

The Peekskill resident was charged with Felony Driving While Intoxicated due to a previous DWI conviction, police said.

Troopers stopped the car he was operating after he failed to utilize a turn signal.

Heffernan provided a positive breath sample that yielded a Blood Alcohol Content of .15 percent.

He was issued Uniform Traffic Tickets ordering him to appear before the City of Peekskill Court June 5.


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