Drivers accused of operating under the influence and two people facing theft charges were among those arrested by Canandaigua police during a series of incidents last month.
Between November 15 and 24, officers arrested several individuals for Driving While Intoxicated, shoplifting, and open container violations across the city.
Eight DWI arrests in just over a week
The DWI arrests followed late-night and early-morning traffic stops. In each case, officers reported signs of intoxication before making an arrest. Among those charged:
- Rachel Rodas, 23, was stopped on Chapin Street around 1:30 a.m. on November 15 for driving without headlights.
- Celia Bednarski, 41, was arrested at 2:16 a.m. on November 16 after a traffic stop on South Main Street.
- Kenneth Muscato, 59, was pulled over just before midnight on November 19 on North Main Street for running a red light.
- Christopher Lutz, 37, was stopped on Lafayette Avenue late on November 20.
- Robert Boylan, 57, was arrested the following night on Niagara Street after a traffic violation.
- Michael J. Halfen, 33, was stopped on Lakeshore Drive in the early hours of November 23 for failing to stop at a sign.
Two others, including one Victor resident, were also arrested on DWI charges.
Each person was either released on an appearance ticket or taken to the Ontario County Jail for arraignment.
Two theft cases and an open container arrest
Police also charged Lawrence Bullock, 61, with petit larceny after he allegedly stole $570.92 worth of merchandise from a store on Eastern Boulevard on November 9. He was arrested six days later.
On November 20, Melissa Feldman, 56, was charged after allegedly stealing a single can of an alcoholic beverage from a West Avenue business.
That same week, police arrested Michael R. French, 27, after he was seen walking on South Main Street while drinking an alcoholic beverage.
All were issued appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in Canandaigua City Court.
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