Newport resident charged with DWI, DWAI and criminally possessing controlled substance in Utica

UTICA- A local resident from Herkimer County is facing charges related to DWI and possessing a controlled substance in the Mohawk Valley.

William L. Maxwell, 58, of Newport, NY was arrested and charged on Saturday evening by the New York State Police (Herkimer) for one count each of DWAI (combined influence of drugs and/or alcohol); operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs; DWI and criminally possessing a controlled substance in the seventh-degree.

Troopers said these charges were filed Saturday evening in the city of Utica, NY.

At press time, authorities said that Maxwell was issued with an appearance ticket.

There were no further details provided.

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