Rochester Man Charged With DWI in Ontario County

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A traffic stop Tuesday morning in Ontario County resulted in the arrest of a Rochester man.

Richard Ward, Junior, was spotted by the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, speeding on Valentown Road in the town of Victor. A roadside investigation determined Ward was driving while under the influence of drugs. The 34-year-old was charged with Driving While Impaired by Drugs, and speeding.

Ward was processed and released to a sober-third party and will appear in Victor Town Court to answer the charge.

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