NYPD Officer Arrested For Drunk Driving On Brooklyn Street: Officials

"Kenny Cortes, 28, was charged with driving while ability impaired, officials said. An NYPD spokesperson said the off-duty officer was pulled over at around 6 a.m. within the confines of the 72nd Precinct."

"Officials said New York's "driving while ability impaired by alcohol" (DWAI) offense-defined as having a blood alcohol content above 0.05 percent but below 0.07 percent, or showing other signs of impairment-can result in a $300 to $500 fine, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day license suspension."

"According to NYPD records, Cortes has been on the force since 2023 and has made 48 total arrests."

Kenny Cortes, a 28-year-old off-duty NYPD officer, was arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired (DWAI) after being pulled over around 6 a.m. in the 72nd Precinct in Brooklyn. NYPD officials did not provide details about the initial reason for the traffic stop or the specific level of intoxication detected. New York's DWAI offense applies when blood alcohol content exceeds 0.05 percent but remains below 0.07 percent, or when other signs of impairment are present. Penalties for DWAI include fines ranging from $300 to $500, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day license suspension. Cortes has been employed by the NYPD since 2023 and has made 48 arrests during his tenure.

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