New york city police department dispatched to crime scene.
New York City Police Department dispatched to crime scene.

NYC corrections officer arrested for DWI after fleeing crash

NEW YORK, NY – Police in New York City have arrested a city employee for driving while under the influence.

On Sunday, June 11 at 2:20 am, an off-duty New York City Department of Corrections officer was arrested and charged by officers from the 84th Precinct in Brooklyn.

The suspect was identified as Alex Lance, a 29-year-old male.

The charges against him include operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 of 1%, driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI, leaving the scene with property damage, and driving while ability impaired due to alcohol.

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.