New York Man Arrested After Driving to Sheriff's Office While Intoxicated
A 25-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after arriving at a sheriff's office to pick up a friend who had been released following a DWI arrest. The incident occurred in Montgomery County, New York.
nypost.comAntone Gilonna, 25, was arrested after he drove into a restricted area of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office parking lot while intoxicated, according to a sheriff's office news release. A deputy sheriff suspected Gilonna was under the influence during a brief interaction at the site. Officers administered two field sobriety tests, which Gilonna failed.
08% or higher, the legal limit in New York State. He also faces charges of aggravated unlicensed operation, regular unlicensed operator, and DWI. The sheriff's office stated that Gilonna previously had his New York State driver's license revoked following a prior DWI-related conviction and a chemical test refusal.
Gilonna was released the same day and ordered to appear in Glen Town Court at a later date.
The sheriff's office noted that Gilonna is not the first person arrested for DWI in unusual circumstances. On Halloween, an 18-year-old was arrested on a DUI charge while dressed as a prison inmate in Florida. Another Florida man was arrested in July 2025 for operating a lawnmower on a busy highway while intoxicated.
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Potential Impact
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Gilonna faces additional court proceedings in Glen Town Court.
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Gilonna's driver's license status may be further affected by the new charges.
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