City Employed Lawyer Arrested for DWI, Hit and Run

by Adam Devine
Handcuffs used during police arrest.

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Philip Simonelli, a 29-year-old Assistant Corporation Counsel, was arrested on Tuesday, at 2:20 am.

The New York City Police Department charged him with driving while ability impaired by alcohol.

He was also charged with refusal to take a breath test, reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and failing to obey a traffic signal.

Simonelli was also charged with leaving the scene of an incident without reporting.

The arrest and charges are part of an ongoing investigation.

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Adam Devine
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.

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