State Police arrest a Horseheads resident for DWI.

On January 13, 2023, at approximately 2:11p.m., State Police out of Horseheads conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple vehicle and traffic law violations. While interviewing the driver, Brandon R. Elia, age 44, from Horseheads, the Trooper detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from Elia. Elia subsequently failed Standardized Field Sobriety testing and was transported back to SP Horseheads where he provided a positive BAC breath sample.

Elia was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3^rd Degree.  Elia was given an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Van Etten Court on February 8, 2023, at 6:00p.m.