Andes Resident Arrested for DWI - 16 March 2024

WALTON — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of a Andes resident for driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop.

On Thursday night, March 7th, 2024, Sheriff’s Deputies were patrolling in the Town of Andes and observed a vehicle cross over the solid yellow line into the Sheriff’s Deputies lane of travel before swerving back into their proper lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted, and Sheriff’s Deputies made contact with the driver, 79- year-old Laurence Daniels of Andes NY. 

Upon completion of the investigation, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged Daniels with driving while ability impaired by alcohol, a violation, as well as Failure to Keep right, Moved from lane unsafely, Open container in the Motor vehicle and Obstructed View, all violations in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Upon completion of arrest processing, Daniels was released on tickets returnable to the Town of Andes Court at a later date.