On Wednesday, March 1st, around 8pm, a traffic stop was conducted by an officer from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office for lane violations in the area of Route 90 and Sweeney Rd in the Town of Homer.
During the investigation conducted by the officer, it was determined that 51 year old Lyle T. Pierce of Bridgeport, was driving the vehicle while impaired on drugs. Pierce was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance.
He was charged with Driving while ability impaired by drugs, Driving to the left of pavement markings, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th. Pierce was issued appearance tickets and later released on his own recognizance and is due back in Town of Homer Court later this month.