Former NY assemblyman charged with DWI in Rockland County

January 31, 2008

Former state Assemblyman Ryan Karben of Rockland County has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated.

Ramapo police said Thursday that Karben, 33, told officers that he hit a utility pole after swerving to avoid a deer. They said he was arrested at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday after refusing to take a blood-alcohol test.

Karben, who is now deputy village attorney in Spring Valley, could not be reached for comment on Thursday.

Source: AP

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