Crime & Safety
Man Charged With DWI In Greenport: Police
He left a Front Street tavern and drove off, police say.
GREENPORT, NY — A Greenport man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated Friday night, police said.
According to Southold police, the incident took place at 9:53 p.m. on Third Street in Greenport. Michael Fortino, 43, reportedly left a tavern on Front Street in what appeared to be an intoxicated condition and drove off in a 2007 black Ford Ranger, police said.
An officer located and stopped the vehicle for traffic violations; Fortino was found to be intoxicated was arrested and charged with DWI, first offense, as well as traffic violations, police said.
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Fortino was transported to Southold police headquarters for processing and was held to await morning arraignment, police said.
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