30-05-2025
Man charged with multiple DWIs after crashing car in Town of Fenton with kids inside
TOWN OF FENTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A Pennsylvania man is facing multiple felony DWI charges after crashing his car with two small kids inside in the Town of Fenton, the Broome County Sheriff's Office announced Friday.
42-year-old Jason M. Delong, of Susquehanna, Pa, is accused of displaying signs of impairment, including glossy eyes, poor coordination and balance, and a failed field sobriety test after crashing his car with a three-year-old and four-year-old inside in the area of 792 NY Route 369 in Fenton. Officials say the car was traveling north on Rt. 369 when it left the road, struck a guardrail and crossed two lanes of traffic before stopping on Gould Road. Police say there were no child safety seats in the car either.
Members of Broome Ambulance and Port Crane Fire responded with BCSO Road Patrol and evaluated the kids for any injuries. The children were cleared without injury.
The two children involved remained at the nearby residence with a community member and members of the Broome County Sheriff's Office until a family member arrived to take them home.
Delong was processed and arraigned at the Central Arraignment Part before being remanded tothe Broome County Correctional Facility. He was officially charged with:
Two (2) Counts of Aggravated DWI (with Child Passenger under 16, First Offense),Class E Felonies
Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (Prior Conviction), a Class E Felony
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the 1st Degree, a Class E Felony
Two (2) Counts of Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd Degree, Class A Misdemeanors
BCSO was assisted at the scene by Broome Ambulance Services and Port Crane FireDepartment.
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