Four Drivers Arrested for DWI in Upstate New York

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In a series of separate incidents across upstate New York, four drivers were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) over the past week. The arrests occurred in the towns of Schenectady, Berne, Queensbury, and Fultonville, with the drivers ranging in age from 21 to 61 years old. All four were processed at local state police stations, with some having prior DWI convictions within the last 10 years.

Why it matters

Drunk driving remains a persistent public safety issue, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reporting over 10,000 alcohol-related fatalities in the U.S. each year. These arrests highlight the ongoing need for enforcement, education, and preventative measures to address impaired driving in local communities.

The details

In Schenectady, a 21-year-old man named David Singh led state police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash, leading to charges of unlawfully fleeing a police officer, reckless endangerment, and DWI. In Berne, a 61-year-old man named William R. Moons was pulled over and charged with DWI after recording a 0.23% blood alcohol content (BAC). In Queensbury, a 33-year-old woman named Faith S. Johnson was arrested for DWI after a 0.20% BAC, and in Fultonville, a 30-year-old man named Jacub M. Bramer was charged with DWI and had a prior conviction within the last 10 years.

• On March 28, 2026, the incidents occurred in Schenectady and Berne.
• On March 30, 2026, the incident occurred in Queensbury.
• On March 31, 2026, the incident occurred in Fultonville.