Boonville man accused of aggravated DWI in Old Forge: TOWPD

OLD FORGE- A man from Northern Oneida County is accused of aggravated DWI in the Western Adirondacks, authorities say.

James B. Fitch, 49, of Boonville, NY was arrested by the Town of Webb Police shortly before 6:30 p.m. Sunday. He is officially charged with counts of aggravated DWI, DWI, having a BAC greater than .18%, refusing to take a breath test and insecure safety chain on load.

It was shortly before 5:45 p.m. when Herkimer County 9-1-1 Dispatch received complaints of an erratic truck on State Route 28, near Subway.

The complaints suggested the driver was towing a trailer, according to Chief of Police Ron Johnston.

Police managed to stop the truck in Thendara, which was allegedly operated by Fitch. While interviewing, officers determined that he was intoxicated.

Fitch was taken to the police station and processed, where he registered a BAC over .18%.

He was released with an appearance ticket.

All charges are returnable to the Town of Webb Court at a later date.