Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on September 11th, 2019, deputies arrested Steven E. Wheeler, age 54, of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, following a traffic stop on County Route 115 in the Town of Lindley, New York. It is alleged that Mr. Wheeler operated a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition. Mr. Wheeler was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, .18% or more alcohol in the blood, failure to keep right, and consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Mr. Wheeler released on traffic summons to appear in Lindley Town Court on a later date.
On September 9, 2019 deputies arrested Brandon L. Rawleigh, age 22, of State Route 63, Wayland, New York. Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash on State Route 63 in the Town of Wayland, New York. It is alleged that Mr. Rawleigh operated a motor vehicle while his ability was impaired by drugs prior to the reported motor vehicle crash. Mr Rawleigh was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, consuming an alcoholic beverage while in the vehicle and moving from lane unsafely. Mr. Rawleigh was released on traffic summons to appear in the Town of Wayland Court at a later date.