Two Dutchess County Men Charged with Felony DWI
Two Dutchess County men are facing felony DWI and other charges in two unrelated traffic stops.
According to the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, Monday afternoon a vehicle was spotted driving erratically in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
The driver, 38-year-old Jaison D. Cook, of Pleasant Valley was found to be intoxicated, police say. Cook was given a felony DWI when it was discovered he has a previous DWI conviction within the past 10 years.
Cook was also allegedly in possession of a dagger and concentrated marijuana at the time of his arrested. He was additionally charged with 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and 4th-degree criminal possession of a weapon, misdemeanors.
Cook was released on an appearance ticket and is due to appear before the Town of Poughkeepsie Court on June 6.
Around 7:45 p.m. Monday, a Deputy on patrol observed a vehicle traveling erratically and failing to keep right on Old Hopewell Road in the Town of East Fishkill.
After an interview, 43-year-old Benjamin M. Murello, of Wappinger was taken into custody for DWI. During processing it was discovered that Murello’s license was suspended and that he has a previous DWI conviction within the last 10 years.
Murello was charged with DWI, 1st-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, felonies, failing to keep right and refusing to submit to a breath test, traffic infractions.
Murello was released after posting $750 bail, and is due to appear before the Town of East Fishkill Court at a later date.