Connecticut man crashes twice while using heroin

Southeast, New York – On May 8, 2018, the New York State Police from the Brewster barracks arrested Nuno V. Xavier, age 44, of Monroe, CT, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7^th degree, a class A misdemeanor, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, an unclassified misdemeanor, and multiple vehicle and traffic law infractions.

On May 8, 2018, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Troopers were dispatched by Putnam County 911 to Route 312 near the Interstate 84 off ramp in the town of Southeast for a report of a car off the roadway.  Investigation found the vehicle and hit both another vehicle on Interstate 84, and later a section of guide rail.  The operator, Nuno Xavier, fled from both accidents before going off the road.  Further investigation determined Xavier was under the influence of heroin, and in possession of approximately 3.61 grams of heroin.

Xavier was issued the appropriate Uniform Traffic Tickets and Appearance Tickets returnable to the town of Southeast Court on May 29, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.