TOWN OF OSWEGATCHIE, New York (WWNY) – A report of a property damage incident turned into a Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) arrest.<\/p>\n
New York State Police say it happened around 5:15 p.m. on November 3 when troopers responded to Canton Street in the Town of Oswegatchie for a property damage incident. <\/p>\n
Troopers observed a 2019 gray Jeep Renegade resting near a telephone pole. It was determined that the driver was lying next to it after being administered three doses of Narcan.<\/p>\n
The driver was identified as Matthew Bogardus, 39, of Brier Hill.<\/p>\n
According to State Police, Bogardus became conscious and combative toward Ogdensburg Rescue EMTs, was placed in restraints, and transported to Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center for evaluation.<\/p>\n
Upon release from the hospital, Bogardus was taken to the State Police in Ogdensburg for further investigation, where he failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.<\/p>\n
A Drug Recognition Expert evaluation indicated Bogardus was impaired, and a blood sample was secured to determine drug content.<\/p>\n
Bogardus was found to be in possession of narcotics during the search.<\/p>\n
Bogardus was charged with:<\/p>\n
Operating a Motor Vehicle Impaired by DrugsDWAI Combined Influence of Drugs or Alcohol and Drugs7th-degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance<\/p>\n
He was also issued multiple vehicle and traffic law tickets.<\/p>\n
Bogardus was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Oswegatchie Court at a later date in November.<\/p>\n
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