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Bedford Hills Man Arrested On DWI Charge In North Salem

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- A 35-year-old Bedford Hills man was recently arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, according to state police. 

William A. Vasquez Cortez

William A. Vasquez Cortez

Photo Credit: Courtesy New York State Police

State Police in Somers said William A. Vasquez Cortez was found to be intoxicated subsequent to a welfare check that was conducted when police observed the vehicle he was operating stopped partially in a travel lane on Interstate 684, according to a report.

"When troopers approached the car, Vasquez Cortez was found sleeping, with the vehicle still in gear," state police said. 

A breath test revealed he has a blood alcohol content of .10 percent, state police said in the report. The legal limit is .08 percent.

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