Seven Troop G DWI Arrests Include BAC Levels as High as 0.20%
State Police reported seven notable impaired-driving arrests across the Capital Region between Aug. 14 and Aug. 18.
New York State Police reported seven notable Troop G DWI arrests during a five-day period in the Capital Region, including several cases involving prior DWI convictions and three drivers whose reported blood alcohol concentrations reached or exceeded New York’s threshold for aggravated DWI.
The arrests occurred between Aug. 14 and Aug. 18 in Schoharie, Schodack, Albany, Clifton Park, Nassau, Troy and Moreau, according to a State Police release issued Aug. 21.
The cases ranged from a rollover crash and an allegedly intoxicated ATV operator to a driver police said was found slumped over the steering wheel of a running vehicle.
All charges are accusations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Three Drivers Recorded BACs of 0.18% or Higher
New York considers a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher evidence of intoxication. A BAC of 0.18% or higher is evidence of aggravated driving while intoxicated, according to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Three of the drivers identified by State Police had reported BAC readings of at least 0.18%:
- George C. Diaz, 35, of Albany: 0.18%
- Jennifer L. Dowen, 39, of Troy: 0.20%
- Carter E. Oleary, 23, of Granville: 0.19%
Those readings ranged from more than twice the 0.08% threshold to 2.5 times that level.
Under DMV guidelines, a first aggravated-DWI conviction involving a BAC of 0.18% or higher can result in fines of $1,000 to $2,500, up to one year in jail and a minimum one-year license revocation. Penalties can increase when a driver has a previous qualifying conviction.
Rollover Crash Leads to DWI Arrest in Cobleskill
The first arrest was reported at about 2:38 a.m. Aug. 14.
State Police in Cobleskill responded to a one-car rollover crash off Mineral Springs Road. Troopers said they found the driver walking nearby and identified him as Jordan D. Bradshaw, 33, of Schoharie.
Bradshaw was arrested on a DWI charge and other traffic violations.
Police said Bradshaw refused to provide a sample to determine his blood alcohol content. Investigators also determined that he had a previous DWI conviction within the past 10 years.
Bradshaw was arraigned in Schoharie County Centralized Arraignment Part Court and released on his own recognizance.
East Greenbush Driver Records 0.12% BAC
Later that day, at about 5:50 p.m., State Police in Schodack stopped a vehicle on State Route 150 for an alleged traffic violation.
Police identified the driver as Daniel J. Sherman, 46, of East Greenbush.
Sherman was arrested for DWI and other traffic violations. State Police said a chemical test recorded his BAC at 0.12%.
Investigators also reported that Sherman had a previous DWI conviction within the past 10 years.
He was issued an appearance ticket for Schodack Town Court on Sept. 2 and released to a sober third party.
Albany Traffic Stop Leads to 0.18% BAC
At about 2:17 a.m. Aug. 15, troopers assigned to the Latham Interstate Patrol stopped a vehicle on North Pearl Street in Albany.
The driver, George C. Diaz, 35, of Albany, was arrested for DWI and other traffic violations.
Police said Diaz recorded a 0.18% BAC during processing at the State Police barracks in Latham.
He was issued tickets returnable to Albany City Court on Aug. 31 and released.
Driver Found Slumped Over Wheel in Clifton Park
One of the more unusual cases began at about 7:50 p.m. Aug. 15 when State Police received a report of an unresponsive driver inside a running vehicle near Tallow Wood Drive in Clifton Park.
Troopers said they found the vehicle running, in drive, with the driver slumped over the steering wheel.
Police identified him as Philip M. Horowitz, 38, of Clifton Park.
Horowitz was arrested for driving while ability impaired by drugs and other traffic violations.
State Police also alleged that Horowitz possessed a controlled substance and a glass smoking device containing drug residue. He was additionally charged with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
A Drug Recognition Expert evaluated Horowitz, and police said a blood sample was collected for testing.
Investigators also reported that Horowitz had a previous DWI conviction within the past 10 years.
He was arraigned in Clifton Park Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.
ATV Operator Charged With DWI in Nassau
Also on Aug. 15, State Police responded shortly after 7 p.m. to reports of all-terrain vehicles being operated illegally on State Route 43 in Nassau.
Troopers said they observed an ATV traveling east on the roadway and stopped it.
The operator was identified as Evan J. Hendricks, 33, of East Greenbush.
Hendricks was arrested for DWI, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and another traffic violation.
Police said he recorded a 0.15% BAC.
Investigators reported that Hendricks also had a previous DWI conviction within the past 10 years.
He was ordered to appear in Nassau Town Court on Sept. 16 and was released to a sober third party.
Troy Driver Records Highest BAC Reported
The highest BAC listed in the State Police roundup was reported Aug. 18.
At approximately 10:58 p.m., troopers assigned to the Latham Interstate Patrol responded to a report of a dispute involving people inside a vehicle on Interstate 787 northbound.
Police located a vehicle matching the description near Red Rock Road in Troy.
The driver and sole occupant was identified as Jennifer L. Dowen, 39, of Troy.
Dowen was arrested for DWI, and State Police said she recorded a 0.20% BAC during processing.
Police also reported that Dowen had a previous DWI conviction within the past 10 years.
She was given an appearance ticket for Troy City Court on Sept. 4 and released to a sober third party.
State Police said the other person reportedly involved in the original dispute was later found in good health and that no charges resulted from that portion of the investigation.
Granville Driver Records 0.19% BAC on I-87
Less than an hour later, at about 11:43 p.m., State Police in Queensbury stopped a vehicle traveling north on Interstate 87 in Moreau.
The driver was identified as Carter E. Oleary, 23, of Granville.
Oleary was arrested for DWI and other traffic violations.
Police said he recorded a 0.19% BAC.
He was issued tickets returnable to Moreau Town Court on Sept. 2 and released to a sober third party.
What New York Law Says About DWI
For most adult drivers in New York, a BAC of 0.08% or higher can support a DWI charge. The DMV defines 0.18% or higher as the threshold for aggravated DWI.
The DMV also makes clear that a chemical test is not always necessary for a DWI prosecution. Police observations about a driver’s operation of a vehicle, appearance and behavior can also be used as evidence.
A prior alcohol- or drug-related driving conviction can significantly increase potential penalties. For example, the DMV lists a second DWI within 10 years as a Class E felony, with potential penalties including up to four years in prison and increased license sanctions.
That distinction is important in this roundup because State Police specifically reported previous DWI convictions within 10 years for Bradshaw, Sherman, Horowitz, Hendricks and Dowen.
Impaired Driving Remains a Public-Safety Issue
The seven cases also show that impaired-driving investigations do not begin only with routine traffic stops.
In this group, police intervention followed:
- A rollover crash.
- Routine traffic violations.
- A report of an unresponsive driver.
- Complaints about an ATV operating on a public road.
- A reported dispute inside a moving vehicle.
The circumstances differed, but the public-safety concern was the same: preventing potentially impaired drivers from remaining on New York roads.
Drivers who have been drinking or using impairing drugs should arrange for a sober driver, use public transportation or a ride service, or remain where they are until they can travel safely.
The safest BAC for anyone planning to drive remains zero.
Sources
- New York State Police, “State Police in Troop G make notable DWI arrests 8/14-8/19,” Aug. 21, 2026.
- New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs, including BAC thresholds and DWI penalties.
