(WNY News Now) – A motor vehicle accident on Forsythe Rd in the Town of Ripley led to the arrest of  a 66-year-old female from Erie, PA, on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI).

Ripley, N.Y. – Deputies from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene at approximately 7:39 pm on 12/3/2023. Denise Deforce-Morgan was identified as the operator of the vehicle involved in the accident. Subsequent investigation revealed that she was allegedly driving under the influence.

The charges against her include DWI, and she was subsequently released with tickets to appear in the Town of Ripley Court at a later date and time.