Lewis County resident arrested on DWI, unlicensed operation charges in Watertown

WATERTOWN- A local resident from Lewis County is faced with DWI and unlicensed operation accusations in the North Country.

Shortly after 3:00 a.m. Thursday, the New York State Police (Watertown) arrested and charged Clarence A. Merry, 46, of Copenhagen, NY for one count each of DWI, operating a motor vehicle (w/a .08 of 1% BAC or greater) and operating without an ignition interlock device.

Merry was also charged with a felony count of aggravated unlicensed operation in the first-degree.

Troopers say these charges were all filed in the wake of a traffic stop shortly before 3:00 a.m. Thursday in the city of Watertown, NY.

At press time, police said that Merry was issued with an appearance ticket.

There were no further details provided.

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