Cortland Man Charged With DWI, Failing to Stop After Crashing into Randall School

Just before 2 in the morning on Saturday, August 3rd, Cortland Police responded to Randall School in the City of Cortland for a single-vehicle crash. During the investigation, officers learned the driver of the vehicle, identified as 64 year old Richard R. Adams of Cortland, was traveling south on Greenbush.

Cortland Police say Adams ended up driving through Randall Street and left the roadway. His vehicle finally came to rest after hitting the side of the school. The crash caused damage to the building, Cortland Police said.

Further investigation found Adams was impaired. He was arrested and charged with DWI, Operating vehicle with more than .08 BAC, both Misdemeanors, and Failing to Stop at Stop Sign, a Violation. He was taken for processing and later released.

Adams is due in Cortland City Court later this month.