SENTENCE IN MIDDLETOWN TOWN COURT DWI CASE

DELHI — Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced that William George, 63, of Margaretville appeared before the Honorable Judge John R. Fairbairn in Middletown Town Court and pleaded guilty to one count of Driving While Intoxicated, a Misdemeanor and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree, a Misdemeanor. As a result of the conviction, the Honorable John R. Fairbairn sentenced the defendant to a one-year conditional discharge as well as paying fines to the court.  

The Court also revoked the defendant’s license for one year and it was ordered that if he obtains a license, he will need to install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle he owns or operates. If the defendant violates any conditions of the conditional discharge, he is subject to being resentenced to up to one year in jail.  

On May 29, 2025, New York State Trooper Timothy Murray conducted a routine traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by William George.  Trooper Murray detected signs of impairment and after further investigation, it was determined that George was intoxicated.  

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith commended Trooper Murray of the New York State Police for his detailed investigation.  “As a result of Trooper Murray’s work, another drunk and dangerous driver was removed from our roadways.”

Shawn J. Smith

District Attorney

Delaware County