LOWVILLE, NY — The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement at 11:17 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31:
“The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 33-year-old man following a property damage accident in the Walmart parking lot on Saturday morning. Joshua L. Mellnitz, 33, homeless, was arrested after failing Standardized Field Sobriety tests at the scene. He was transported to the Lewis County Public Safety Building where he registered a .47% B.A.C. Mellnitz was issued appearance tickets for Felony Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated as well as other UTTs. Mellnitz was then transported to Lewis County General Hospital for further evaluation. Deputies were assisted at the scene by Turcks Towing.”