PORT CHESTER, NY (October 14, 2026) — A Port Chester man was arrested early Tuesday morning on felony charges of driving while intoxicated and drug possession, according to the New York State Police.
Jose L. Menachaca, 34, of Port Chester, was taken into custody shortly before 3 a.m. in the Village of Port Chester, authorities said. He was charged with felony DWI, having a previous conviction of a designated offense within 10 years, and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Menachaca also faces a misdemeanor charge for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.
The arrest occurred after officers responded to an incident reported at 2:45 a.m. in the New Rochelle Thruway area. Menachaca was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
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