Troopers issue tickets in distracted driving, DWI details

WESTCHESTER – Two days of traffic enforcement details in Westchester County resulted in a number of arrests and tickets being issued.
On April 11, State Police conducted a six-hour distracted driving enforcement initiative focusing on State Route 6 in the Town of Cortlandt and issued 26 tickets. The majority were for texting while driving.
The day before, a DWI saturation detail resulted in three arrests – two men and one woman, for driving while intoxicated.
In addition, 27 traffic tickets were issued for nine speeding violations and 18 other traffic offenses.

Hank Gross

Hank Gross is the founder of Mid-Hudson News and a veteran journalist with over five decades of experience covering the Hudson Valley. A graduate of SUNY Oneonta, where he began his career in broadcasting, Hank has worked across radio, TV, and print media since 1970. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including an Associated Press “Best Newscast” award and recognition as a “Pillar of the Community” by the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center. He lives in Middletown with his wife, Virginia.