Crime & Safety

Police: Riverhead Man Charged With Felony DWI

The driver was stopped for speeding, police said.

A Riverhead man was slapped with a felony driving while intoxicated charge on Sunday.

According to New York State Police, Damon Sawyer, 47, was stopped for speeding on County Road 51 in Riverside at 6:30 p.m.

Police said Sawyer was found to be intoxicated and was arrested charged with DWI, a felony.

Sawyer was held pending a Monday arraignment at Southampton Town Justice Court.


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