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Cops: Jamesport man arrested for DWI in Mattituck

A Jamesport man was arrested Sunday on a drunk driving charge in Mattituck, Southold Town police said.

Christopher Eckie, 44, was driving a red Chevy westbound on Route 25 at around 5 p.m. and crossed over the solid white line into the shoulder several times, police said.

Mr. Eckie was charged with driving while intoxicated after he failed sobriety tests, officials said.

He was transported to police headquarters and held for arraignment, police said.