Perry, NY – Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of Hunter J. Backus, 21, of Perry, NY, for Driving While Intoxicated.
On March 7th, 2026, The Perry Police Department had received a traffic complaint involving a vehicle that had been speeding and driving erratically southbound on Rt. 39 towards the Village of Perry. An Officer observed a vehicle matching the description provided in the complaint and conducted a traffic stop on South Federal Street.
Upon stopping the vehicle, it was found that Backus was operating the motor vehicle. The Officer suspected Backus to allegedly be under the influence of alcohol, and asked Backus to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.
Backus performed the tests poorly and was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated. Backus submitted to a chemical test and was found to have a BAC of .09%.
Backus was arrested and processed at the Perry Police Department on the above charges and was arraigned at the Perry Village Court by Judge Wolcott. Backus was released on his own recognizance and turned over to a sober third party.
Backus was scheduled to appear at the Perry Village Court on March 10, 2026, at 1:00p.m.