Man accused of intoxicated driving in New Bremen, Troopers say

NEW BREMEN- A Mohawk Valley man is faced with DWI charges in Lewis County, authorities say.

Derek J. Byer, 36, of Rome, NY was arrested Thursday by the New York State Police (Lowville). He is officially charged with one count each of DWI (first-offense) and operating a motor vehicle (w/a .08 of 1% BAC).

Troopers said these charges were issued during a traffic stop that night in the town of New Bremen.

At press time, police said Byer was released to a third-party.

There were no additional details available.