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East Hampton DWI Arrests for the Week of October 3

authorStaff Writer on Oct 3, 2024
Matthew William Scott, 40, of East Quogue was arrested by East Hampton Village Police on misdemeanor DWI charges Saturday night. Police said Scott was driving a 2024 Nissan Rogue, moving... more

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