(WNY News Now) – A 34-year-old Great Valley man faces a felony driving while intoxicated charge after Cattaraugus County sheriff’s deputies investigated a welfare check on Halsaver Road on October 21.

GREAT VALLEY, N.Y. — Robert J. Blakely, 34, of Great Valley, was taken into custody at approximately 6:15 p.m. on October 21 following an investigation by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies assigned to the Seneca Nation Allegany Territory responded to a welfare check on Halsaver Road in the Town of Great Valley.

Following an investigation, deputies determined that Blakely was allegedly driving while intoxicated, authorities said.

Blakely was transported to the Sheriff’s Office for processing and refused to submit to a chemical test, according to the arrest report.

He was charged with felony driving while intoxicated, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a stop/stand/park violation and having an open container in a motor vehicle.

Blakely was released on an appearance ticket and multiple uniform traffic tickets. He is expected to appear in Great Valley Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.

As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.