Motor vehicle crash in Watson results in DWI and other various charges against Lewis County woman

Published on May 30, 2025

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WATSON- A local woman is accused of intoxicated driving and other offenses after police investigated a motor vehicle crash this week in Lewis County.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Melissa E. Lyndaker, 45, of Lowville, NY was arrested and charged last Sunday with one count each of DWI, driving a motor vehicle (w/a .08 of 1% BAC or greater), speeds not reasonable or prudent and failing to keep right.

Emergency responders were called out last Saturday to reports of a motor vehicle crash on the Number Four Road, town of Watson.

While on scene, police allege that Lyndaker showed signs of impairment and subsequently failed field sobriety tests.

During processing at the Public Safety Building, deputies said that Lyndaker registered a .14% BAC.

She was released on appearance tickets, which are returnable to Watson Town Court at a later date.

Lewis County Search & Rescue, Lowville Fire Department, National Grid and Kafline’s Towing all assisted.

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