North Country resident who allegedly failed to stop at stop sign charged with felony DWI, felony unlicensed operation

CROGHAN- A traffic stop this week in Lewis County resulted in a felony arrest.

During the late hours on Wednesday, Sheriff’s Deputies said they observed the driver of a 2021 GMC Acadia fail to stop at a stop sign in the town of Croghan.

A traffic stop was initiated and police soon identified the driver as Kyle S. Sipos, 37, of Carthage, NY.

Deputies said that Sipos appeared to be intoxicated and failed subsequent field sobriety tests.

After being taken to the Public Safety Building, Sipos reportedly refused chemical testing and was charged with felony DWI, due to prior convictions.

Sipos was also charged with felony aggravated unlicensed operation and other unspecified traffic infractions.

Following an arraignment Lowville Town CAP Court, Sipos was released on his own recognizance.

All charges are returnable to Croghan Town Court at a later date.

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