Huntington Station, NY - July 2, 2016 - Suffolk County Police today arrested 7 people at a sobriety checkpoint in Huntington Station.

Police officers from the Highway Patrol Bureau, assisted by the New York State Police, conducted a sobriety checkpoint on southbound Rt. 110 at Church St., Huntington Station. The operation was conducted for the prevention of injuries and fatalities associated with driving while ability impaired by alcohol and drugs, particularly during the July 4th holiday weekend. A total of 265 vehicles went through the checkpoint.

The following people were charged with Driving While Intoxicated:

• Katy Jewett, 36, of, Austin, Texas
• Brian Quirke, 29, of Greenlawn
• Joseph Smookler, 41, of Huntington Station
• Costas Cortez, 24, of Holbrook
• Evan Desiderio, 22, of Huntington Station
• Michael Consiglio, 29, of Bay Shore
• Mallory Braun, 23, of Huntington Station

The above individuals are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on July 2.

A criminal charge is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.