(Long Island, NY) The Suffolk County Police Highway Patrol Bureau arrested 11 people and seized one vehicle during an overnight sobriety checkpoint in the Smithtown area on Friday, August 28.
Police officers from the Suffolk County Highway Patrol Bureau conducted a sobriety checkpoint at 575 Smithtown Bypass (Route 347) Smithtown. The operation was conducted for the prevention of injuries and fatalities associated with driving while ability impaired by alcohol and drugs, particularly as a prelude to the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend.
Suffolk County Police arrested 11 people and seized one vehicle during an overnight sobriety checkpoint in the Smithtown area on Friday, August 28. Photo Credit: Chris Boyle.
A total of 988 vehicles went through the checkpoint.
The following people were charged with Driving While Intoxicated:
- Rachel Hartman, 23, of 13 Dixie Lane, Centereach
- Jorge Reina, 54, of 144-30 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing
- Brian McMahon, 32, of 36 Cambon Place, Nesconset
- Patrick Kotowicz, 25, of 134 Lawrence Ave., Hauppauge
- Russell Figueroa, 58, of 14 Cedar Hill Terrace, Miller Place
- Orrie Wolfer, 21, of 10 Greenwich Road, Smithtown
- Odys Kurek, 45, of 8 Quenzer St., Nesconset
- Nakia Brantley, 22, of 30 Burchell Blvd., Bay Shore
- Peter Evans, 22, of 10 Saxon Court, Smithtown
- Dennis Sposato, 39, of 42 Marie St., Lindenhurst
The following person was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs:
- Frederick Panciroli, 18, of 53 Clifford Blvd., Hauppauge
The above individuals were arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on August 29.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Defendants are entitled to a fair trial with the burden on the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
