PATCHOGUE — A former Patchogue Village Code Enforcement officer was arrested after allegedly falsely telling a woman he could arrest her for driving while intoxicated and then driving her to her home instead.
William Dymond, 33, of Medford, was charged with first-degree falsifying business records, first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, second-degree unlawful imprisonment, and official misconduct.
The incident occurred on Dec. 29 when Dymond followed a woman he believed was driving while intoxicated and pulled over her vehicle on North Ocean Avenue in Patchogue.
According to Suffolk County Police, Dymond performed field sobriety tests, placed the woman in handcuffs, and escorted her into his code enforcement vehicle.
Dymond then drove the woman to her Centereach home.
Police officials noted that code enforcement officers are not authorized to perform DWI arrests.
Dymond was terminated from employment last month following an investigation.
Suffolk County Police are asking anyone who believes they have been a victim of Dymond to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8541.
