Two Truxton Men Arrested And Charged With Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs

During the evening hours on Wednesday, February 19th, officers with the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Blodgett Mills Road in Cortlandville for an investigation. During their investigation, officers observed two vehicles violating traffic infractions. Officers then conducted traffic stops on both vehicles.

The driver of the first vehicle, identified as 56 year old James L. Plaches of Truxton, was driving without a valid drivers license. Further investigation also determined Plaches was driving while his ability was impaired by drugs.

The second vehicle pulled over also found that driver, identified as 55 year old Vincent P. Edwards of Truxton, was driving while his driving privileges were revoked. Officers also determined Edwards was also driving while his ability was impaired by drugs.

Officers arrested both Plaches and Edwards. Plaches was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, a Misdemeanor, and several infractions. Edwards was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 1st, a Felony, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, a Misdemeanor, and several infractions.

Both men were transported to the Sheriff’s Office for processing. Plaches was later released on an appearance ticket and is due in Cortlandville Town Court next month. Edwards was arraigned via the Centralized Arraignment Process and released on his own recognizance.