(WNY News Now) – A 35-year-old Jamestown man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after Cattaraugus County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on Route 417 in Allegany.

ALLEGANY, N.Y. — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robson K. Knappenberger, 35, of Jamestown, following a reported vehicle incident on Route 417 in the Town of Allegany on Oct. 10.

According to Sheriff Eric A. Butler, deputies responded to the scene at approximately 10:40 p.m. after receiving a report of a vehicle in a ditch.

Deputies reported that Knappenberger displayed significant signs of intoxication while they spoke with him. A driving while intoxicated (DWI) investigation followed, resulting in his arrest.

Knappenberger was charged with two DWI-related violations under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, along with additional traffic offenses.

The charges listed by the Sheriff’s Office include operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, aggravated DWI, speeding, and other alleged traffic violations.

Knappenberger was processed and released with an appearance ticket directing him to appear in Allegany Town Court.

The charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.