76th Precinct
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill–Red Hook
Busted
Police say they arrested a 27-year-old man for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol on Van Brunt Street on June 6.
An officer said he saw the suspect stagger to a 1999 Ford Contour near Wolcott Street at 2:35 pm, get in, and start the engine.
Police say the wobbly driver smelled of alcohol, was slurring his words, and his eyes were watering.
Grand theft auto
A 21-year-old woman was arrested for stealing a car back on Feb. 2 from a dealership on W. Ninth Street.
An employee at the dealership between Hamilton Avenue and Court Street said the suspect made the downpayment on a 2006 BMW at noon and had proof of a loan to pay for the rest of the car.
A week later, the loan was canceled and the employee told the suspect to return the car multiple times, which she did not, according to police.
The suspect faces grand larceny and possession of stolen property charges, police say.
— Kelly Haight
