Prepared by: Sgt. Sherekhan T. Parker #46 April 4, 2026
Details: (ST26013271)
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 1:40 a.m., a vehicle was observed traveling west on East Montauk Highway near Bittersweet Avenue South, Hampton Bays, New York, failing to maintain its lane of travel and committing other traffic infractions. A Southampton Town Police Officer stopped the vehicle, and upon further investigation, the driver, identified as Jefferson Antonio Macas-Cosios, age 30, of Hampton Bays, New York, was found to be operating the motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Mr. Macas-Cosios was arrested and transported to Southampton Town Police Headquarters for processing. He was charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (misdemeanor), and other vehicle and traffic law violations.
Mr. Macas-Cosios was held overnight and is scheduled to appear in Southampton Town Justice Court for morning arraignment.
For further information, please contact Lt. Todd Spencer at tspencer@southamptontownny.gov
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Southampton Town Police DepartmentPolice Headquarters: 110 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946Phone: 631-728-5000 | Fax: 631-728-5440 | www.southamptontownnypolice.gov [https://www.southamptontownnypolice.gov/] Emergency: 911