Stamford Man Arrested for Alleged DWI Following Accident

HARPERSFIELD — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of a Stamford, NY resident for driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle accident.

On Saturday Morning, May 17th, 2025, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 23 in the Town of Harpersfield. Deputies arrived on scene and observed that the vehicle had left the roadway and entered into the roadside ditch. Deputies interviewed the driver, identified as 42-year-old Ryan Darran, of Stamford.

Upon completion of the investigation, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged Darran with Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of 0.08% of 1% or more and Driving While Intoxicated, both Unclassified Misdemeanors. Darran was also issued Traffic Summonses for Moving from Lane Unsafely, Consumption of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle, and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Motor Vehicle Accident, all violations of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. 

Darran was released on appearance tickets, directing him to return to the Town of Harpersfield Court at a later date.