Thomas Dauria

A 53-year-old Town of Lockport man was charged with DWI early Friday morning after Niagara County Sheriff's deputies say they found him asleep at the wheel of his truck.

According to a report filed by NCSO, Thomas Dauria, 6773 Rapids Road, Lot 245, was seen sitting in the driver's seat of a pickup truck, which was in the grass in the 6900 block of Lincoln Avenue with its engine running, lights still on and keys in the ignition.

Patrol opened the door and turned the vehicle off and woke Dauria, who showed signs of intoxication and was uncooperative, according to the report. He refused a chemical test.

Dauria's vehicle was towed and he was charged with driving while intoxicated, and remanded to Niagara County Jail on $250 bail. He is scheduled to appear in Town of Lockport Court on Tuesday.

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