New York State Police conducted a Driving While Intoxicated safety checkpoint detail in the town of Southeast on Friday night.  During that time, 3 DWI arrests were made.  23 traffic tickets written, including two for speeding. 

One arrest was made for possession of a controlled substance. 

39-year old John Thorpe of Southeast was also charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and felony tampering with evidence.  He was pulled over on Danbury Road after troopers saw him throw an object from his vehicle window, which was later identified as 14 grams of heroin. 

Thorpe had seven suspensions on his license.  He is due in court on May 23rd.