02-06-2025
Norwood male arrested for alleged tampering with evidence and DWI
NORWOOD, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 44-year-old Norwood man is facing multiple charges after an alleged incident early Monday morning.
Just before 1:30 a.m. Monday, state troopers observed a gray 2008 Toyota Tundra traveling on State Route 56 operated by Thomas French. A search of the vehicle's registration revealed it had been suspended.
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State police initiated a traffic stop on Ridge Street in the village of Norwood. During the interview with French, the driver, the authorities noticed signs of impairment. They administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, which French failed.
While interacting with French, a plastic bag fell from him, and he attempted to cover it with his foot and press it into the ground. The Troopers retrieved the bag and later tested the substance inside, which was determined to be cocaine.
French was charged with driving while intoxicated, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence.
He was arrested and transported to the station police station in Massena for processing. French provided a positive breath sample of .10% BAC. He was subsequently released on appearance tickets, which are returnable to the Town of Potsdam Court for a later date in June.
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