(WNY News Now) – A late-night traffic stop in Cold Spring led to a DWI arrest after deputies reported observing multiple vehicle and traffic violations, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office.

A 53-year-old Cold Spring man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated early Monday, October 26, following a traffic stop on Central Street, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Eric A. Butler reported that deputies assigned to the Seneca Nation Allegany Territory took Mortimer W. John into custody at approximately 1:48 a.m.

Deputies initiated the traffic stop after observing multiple alleged vehicle and traffic violations. Following further investigation, John was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Aggravated DWI.

Additional charges include operating an unregistered, uninsured and uninspected motor vehicle, moving from a lane unsafely and failing to keep right.

John was processed at the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office and released on an appearance ticket, according to the department.

He is scheduled to return to Cold Spring Town Court at a later date for further proceedings. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.