Late Night Drive Leads to DWI Arrest in Scipio

At around 1:40 AM this past Sunday, April 13th, A Cayuga County Sheriff’s deputy spotted a vehicle with a blown left rear tire and damage to the drivers side mirror driving over the yellow center line on Route 34B near Ridge Road.

After a traffic stop and further investigation by the Deputy the driver of the vehicle, Samuel Gerbig, was placed under custody for a DWI. After being transported to the Sheriff’s Office for processing Gerbig was found to have a Blood Alcohol Content of .17% through a breath sample. 

Gerbig was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator 1st degree (Felony), DWI 1st Offense (A Misdemeanor), and other Vehicle and Traffic Violations. Taken to Cayuga County jail and later arraigned at CAP Court, Gerbig was released on his own recognizance and is to appear in the Town of Scipio Court on April 21st.