What Happened
New York State Police arrested Precious Adeiran, 45, of Brooklyn on a DWI charge Saturday after troopers observed him driving erratically on Interstate 87 in Cornwall, Orange County, according to News 12 Long Island.
Troopers pulled Adeiran over on I-87, and a chemical test showed his blood alcohol content at more than three times the legal limit of 0.08 — above 0.24 under New York VTL § 1192.2. At that level, Adeiran’s BAC also exceeds the 0.18 threshold that triggers an Aggravated DWI charge under VTL § 1192.2-a, though the specific count filed was not detailed in the initial report from News 12.
State Police took Adeiran, 45, to jail following the stop. He is scheduled to return to court in September 2026. No injuries to other motorists were reported.
Location & Road Context
Interstate 87 through Cornwall runs in the Hudson Valley in Orange County, roughly 60 miles northwest of Brooklyn. The stretch is a major artery connecting New York City to Albany and carries significant weekend traffic, particularly on summer Saturdays. Cornwall is not within Nassau or Suffolk County, but Adeiran’s Brooklyn address ties the case to the New York metro region tracked by Long Island Traffic.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
New York State Police filed the DWI charge and transported Adeiran to jail following the I-87 stop, per News 12 Long Island. He is due back in court in September; a specific date and the name of the arraigning court were not released in the initial report. The case will proceed through Orange County court.
What This DWI Charge Means
New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192 lays out three tiers of alcohol-related driving offenses. A BAC at or above 0.05 but below 0.07 is Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) under § 1192.1, a traffic infraction. A BAC of 0.08 or higher is DWI under § 1192.2, a misdemeanor on a first offense. A BAC of 0.18 or higher is Aggravated DWI under § 1192.2-a, also charged as a misdemeanor on a first offense but carrying heavier penalties. Adeiran’s BAC, reported at more than three times the 0.08 limit, puts him above the 0.24 mark and squarely within Aggravated DWI territory.
On a first Aggravated DWI conviction in New York, a defendant faces a fine of $1,000 to $2,500, up to one year in jail, and a mandatory minimum one-year license revocation. A mandatory ignition interlock device is required on any vehicle the convicted person owns or operates. A plain DWI first offense carries a fine of $500 to $1,000, up to one year in jail, and a minimum six-month license revocation. Both require participation in the New York Drinking Driver Program.
A driver who refuses a chemical test at the roadside faces an automatic one-year license revocation and a $500 civil penalty under New York’s implied-consent law, separate from and in addition to any criminal penalties. Refusal can also be introduced as evidence at trial.
Case Status & Updates
An arrest and charge are accusations. Precious Adeiran is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The case is expected to proceed through Orange County criminal court, with a return date set for September 2026.
Long Island Traffic monitors DWI arrests involving Long Island and New York City residents and updates each report as arraignment outcomes, pleas, and sentencing become part of the public record. Check back here for case developments as they are filed.