Driver who nearly caused collision with police cruiser in Lowville arrested for alleged impairment

LOWVILLE- The driver of a vehicle that nearly caused a collision with a Lowville Police cruiser has been arrested for alleged impairment.

Edmund Libby, 51, of Rome, NY was formally charged on Sunday for DWAI (drugs) and failure to yield.    

According to officials, Libby is accused of almost causing a collision after pulling out in front of a patrol cruiser. 

It is reported that Libby failed field sobriety tests on-scene. 

Libby was issued with an appearance ticket, returnable to Lowville Town Court at a later date. 

There were no further details provided.

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