Richard Fontanez Jr., 48, arrested on DWI and leaving-scene charges
Police say Fontanez, 48, was arrested July 7, 2026 in Poughkeepsie on a DWI charge stemming from a prior conviction within 10 years and for leaving the scene of a property-damage accident.
Richard Fontanez Jr., 48, was arrested on July 7, 2026 at 4:09 a.m. in Poughkeepsie and faces DWI charges noting a previous conviction of a designated offense within ten years. He is also charged with operator leaves scene of property damage accident. The arrest was processed through the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office at South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.