Press Release

Incident: DUI
Date: 07-02-2024
Location: US RT 5 Barton
Investigating Deputy: David Garces

Accused: George Howard
Age: 53
City & State of Residence: Syossett, NY

Charges: DUI

Description: On 07-02-2024 at approximately 1932 hours, Deputy Garces responded to the area of RT 5 in Barton for a 911 report of an erratic operator that was swerving all over the roadway. The operator, who was later identified as George Howard, continued to drive south on Route 5 and into the town of Sutton. Due to public safety concerns, Deputy Garces continued into the town of Sutton to find the vehicle. Shortly after crossing the town line, he found the vehicle crashed off the roadway on RT 5. The vehicle was also occupied by a dog and a baby pig, and they were unharmed from the crash. After Howard was evaluated and released by medical professionals, he was taken into custody and processed for DUI.

Court Date: 07-23-24 at 0800 hours
Person is innocent until proven guilty

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