Esperance woman found to be more than three times legal limit after fleeing police

On March 4, 2022, the New York State Police in Cobleskill arrested 34-year-old Monica Valentino of Esperance for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and Fleeing an Officer in a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree, both are class A misdemeanors.

Troopers attempted to stop Valentino shortly after 11:00 p.m. on March 4th, after observing her traveling south in the northbound lane of State Route 30 in Schoharie. When Troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop Valentino failed to comply, and a vehicle pursuit was initiated. Valentino stopped a short time later and was taken into custody after failing roadside sobriety tests.

Valentino was transported to SP Cobleskill where she provided a breath sample of .26% B.A.C. She was released to a third party and is due to appear in Schoharie Town Court on March 28, 2022.