LOCKPORT – A Town of Tonawanda man, whose auto rear-ended another on the bridge from Tonawanda Island in North Tonawanda after the July 4 fireworks, was sentenced Friday to four months of weekends in jail, five years’ probation and fines and fees totaling $5,570.
Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas imposed the penalties on Matthew M. Halas, 39, of Raintree Island, who had pleaded guilty to felony driving while intoxicated – his third alcohol-related offense. His blood alcohol content was measured at three times the legal limit.
The occupants of the other car, including some children, suffered minor injuries.
Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas imposed the penalties on Matthew M. Halas, 39, of Raintree Island, who had pleaded guilty to felony driving while intoxicated – his third alcohol-related offense. His blood alcohol content was measured at three times the legal limit.
The occupants of the other car, including some children, suffered minor injuries.