Two arrested in alleged drunk snowmobiling incident
TOWN OF PREBLE, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Two men are being accused of operating snowmobiles white intoxicated in the Town of Preble.
On February 4, at approximately 6:26 p.m., deputies from the Cortland County Sheriff's Office responded to a personal injury crash injury involving snowmobiles.
Officers determined that Norman Eaton, 69, of Syracuse and Gregory McDowell, 67, of Fabius were allegedly operating their snowmobiles on a public trail while under the influence.
Eaton was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
Both men were charged with Operating While Intoxicated and Required Insurance for Operation.
Eaton was released with Uniform Traffic Tickets at the hospital. McDowell was taken into custody and transported to the Cortland County Sheriff's Office for Snowmobiling While Intoxicated (SWI) processing. He was later released with Uniform Traffic Tickets.
Eaton and McDowell are scheduled to appear in the Town of Preble Court on February 25 to answer to their charges.
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