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Man Charged With DWI, Possession of Stun Gun

Hugh Murray, 26, of Levittown was also charged with resisting arrest and driving without insurance, police said.

A Levittown man was arrested and charged with driving while in intoxicated, resisting arrest, and for being in possession of a stun gun shaped as a cell phone on Tuesday, police said.

According to authorities, Hugh Murray, 26, was seen operating a 2004 BMW in an erratic manner eastbound on Hempstead Turnpike, in the vicinity of Merrick Avenue in East Meadow around 2:45 a.m.


When officers stopped Murray they found that he was under the influence of alcohol. When he was placed into custody the stun gun was found in his back pocket, police said.

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Authorities said that when officers attempted to place Murray in the police vehicle, he used his body and legs to push away from the car and it required several officers to place him in it.

No injuries were reported, police said.

Murray was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, driving while intoxicated, obstructing governmental administration, moving from lanes unsafely and operating a motor vehicle without insurance.

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Sara Rietbroek May 15, 2013 at 10:18 pm
Not sure why that happened. May have been a technical error.
JACK COLLINS May 15, 2013 at 06:45 pm
Did I really need this anouncement 22 times?
Tyson Marion May 13, 2013 at 01:45 pm
If can get in and out without a problem I would not. I would rather ask them to move their carRead More back. It's not worth making a life long enemy.
paul May 11, 2013 at 11:20 pm
Yes my answer was serious.... I gave you different comments regarding your question. The pics youRead More provided is how I based my answer.... Point was did it create an issue for you and does it occur all the time. If it was a one time incident as small as it was you decide?
det2659 May 11, 2013 at 10:51 pm
Are you serious Paul? Look at the photos. A yes or no...period. If I were present I'd have saidRead More "You're blocking the driveway".