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Cops: Jamesport woman lead police on chase, charged with felonies

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A 21-year-old woman is facing two felony charges for unlicensed and drunken driving after she led police on a short chase through Jamesport early Thursday, Southold Town Police said.

Alexandra Schwab, of Jamesport, had a shattered front windshield and was seen speeding on Route 25 at around 3:05 a.m., police said. She allegedly refused to pull over when police put their sirens on and lead the cop on a short pursuit through Riverhead Town until she reached her home on Eileen Circle.

Ms. Schwab was charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed driving, both felonies, as well as violations for speeding and open alcohol, police said.