Traffic & Transit
CT Man Accused Of Driving 3 Times Over Legal Alcohol Limit
Police said he was initially pulled over for vehicle and traffic violations.
NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A Connecticut man was accused of driving more than three times over the legal limit of alcohol.
The New York State Police said Olvin D. Discua-Elvir, 37, of Stamford, Connecticut, was stopped while driving on I-95 in New Rochelle for multiple vehicle and traffic violations.
He was found to be intoxicated, police said.
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Discua-Elvir was arrested and taken to the New Rochelle barracks where his blood alcohol content was determined to be 0.25 percent.
He was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and several vehicle and traffic violations.
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Discua-Elvir was turned over to a sober third party and released on appearance tickets. He is scheduled to return to the City of New Rochelle Court Dec. 1.
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