Branchport Man Charged with Felony DWI After Potter Crash
Eric W. Mausteller, 34, faces charges stemming from a crash in Potter, according to the Yates County Sheriff's Office. The case remains pending.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 28, 2026, 6:22 a.m. ET
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Aug 28, 2026, 6:23 a.m. ET
Branchport Man Charged with Felony DWI After Crash in Potter
Eric W. Mausteller, 34, of Branchport, has been charged with felony DWI in connection with a crash in Potter, according to the Yates County Sheriff's Office. The charges are pending, and no trial has been held. Mausteller is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The charges stem from an incident in which the government alleged Mausteller was driving a vehicle involved in a crash, showed signs of intoxication, refused to identify himself, did not comply with a lawful order, and physically resisted arrest. The Yates County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police investigated the case.
Further details, including the specific counts and any court dates, have not been released.
Aug 28, 2026, 6:22 a.m. ETFirst report
Branchport Man Charged with Felony DWI After Crash in Potter
A Branchport man has been charged with felony DWI after a crash in Potter, according to the Yates County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police. The charges were reported by fingerlakes1.com.
Eric W. Mausteller, 34, is accused of driving a vehicle involved in a crash and showing signs of intoxication, refusing to identify himself, not complying with a lawful order, and physically resisting arrest, as reported by fingerlakes1.com.
The investigation is ongoing, and the charges are allegations. Mausteller is presumed innocent until proven guilty. As this matter is only at the charging stage, it remains undecided and has not been resolved in court.
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