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Orchard Park man arrested for DWI, allegedly harassed visitors at Chestnut Ridge Park

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Erie County Sheriff's Office says an Orchard Park man was arrested for DWI after allegedly harassing visitors at Chestnut Ridge Park.

Deputies responded just after 2 p.m. Friday to Chestnut Ridge Park for complaints of a man driving through the park harassing guests. A traffic stop was initiated upon locating the vehicle.

The sheriff's office says while speaking to 60-year-old Jeffrey Courteau, deputies observed signs of impairment and a strong odor of alcohol.

Courteau failed field sobriety tests and was arrested, according to the sheriff's office.

He was later released with tickets and faces the following charges: DWI – previous conviction within 10-years, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a traffic infraction.