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Cops: Mattituck man caught driving drunk

A 24-year-old man was arrested on a drunk driving charge late Monday, according to Southold Town police.

Police said Justin Urick of Mattituck was seen speeding on Cox Neck Road in Mattituck about 11 p.m. while driving a vehicle with a modified exhaust. He was pulled over and cops found he had slurred speech and “bloodshot, watery eyes,” was unsteady on his feet and had breath that smelled like an alcoholic beverage, according to a news release.

Mr. Urick failed sobriety tests and was arrested. He was charged with misdemeanor DWI and held for arraignment.