Accident in Morristown leads to DWI arrest

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On September 19, 2024, State Police members arrested Tyrone C. Perry, age 29, of North Springfield, VT, for an "E" felony of Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Less Than 16 as Passenger (Leandra's Law).

On September 19, 2024, at approximately 12:07 a.m., State Police members responded to County Route 6 in the town of Morristown for an accident. An investigation determined a 2016 blue Subaru Impreza operated by Perry was traveling east on County Route 6 when he lost control of the vehicle going through the intersection of County Route 6 and State Highway 58, striking a parked car. The Subaru continues straight, striking a road sign, rolling over, striking two parked boats, and coming to rest between a shed and a garage. Passengers in the vehicle were a 2-year-old child and Shelby L. Poore, age 31, of Ogdensburg, NY. All occupants were medically evaluated at the scene and signed off on further medical treatment.

As Troopers were interviewing Perry regarding the accident, Perry was showing signs of impairment. Troopers administered SFSTs, which Perry failed. He was arrested and transported to SP Ogdensburg for processing. He was arraigned in the Town of Hammond Court, where he was released on his own recognizance.