SCHODACK, NY — State Police stopped a vehicle on Columbia Turnpike for a traffic violation at approximately 9:14 p.m. Oct. 28.
The driver was identified as Joshua M. Getz, 37, of Castleton on Hudson.
Police said a child under the age of 16 and a controlled substance were located in the vehicle.
The child was turned over to a family member.
Getz was arrested and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child (Leandra’s Law), driving while ability impaired by drugs, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.
He was transported to State Police barracks in Schodack, where he refused to be evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert.
Samples were taken to determine the drug and alcohol content of his blood.
Getz was issued tickets returnable to Schodack Town Court on Dec. 3 and released to a sober party.
