Police say driver charged with felony DWI after 3rd arrest, child in vehicle

Watervliet, NY (WRGB) — A Schenectady man is facing multiple charges, including a felony count under Leandra’s Law, after Watervliet police said he was driving while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle.

According to the Watervliet Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop around 1:00 a.m. near Broadway and 7th Street after observing violations of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

During the stop, officers reported noticing several signs of impairment from the driver. Following a roadside investigation, police took the operator into custody for suspected driving while intoxicated…

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