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Cops: Drunk driver caught on Route 25 in Mattituck

Southold police say a broken taillight led to the arrest of a drunken driver in Mattituck early Thursday.

According to a news release, 64-year-old Paul Matthews III was pulled over while driving east on Route 25 about 1:30 a.m. Police said Mr. Matthews was found to be drunk and arrested at the scene.

He was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and taken to police headquarters, according to the news release.

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