STATE POLICE/DWI Sobriety Checkpoint Conducted in the Village of Alexander

PRESS RELEASE

On September 22, 2019, the New York State Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint on State Route 20 in the village of Alexander.  The purpose of the checkpoint is to deter drunk driving.  The following subjects were arrested and released to appear in the Alexander Town Court at a later date:

John E. Manser, 56, of Canandaigua, Driving While Intoxicated

Brian J. Swimline, 50, of Pembroke, Driving While Intoxicated

Approximately 210 vehicles traveled through the checkpoint.  In addition to the 2 DWI arrests, 8 traffic tickets were issued for various violations of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

We would like to thank all the designated drivers and those that chose to use hired transportation for keeping the roadway safe on this date.