Driver crashes into bar in Otsego County, arrested for DWI

At approximately 2:50 p.m., New York State Police and Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched by Otsego County 911 to a report of a vehicle that struck Mandy’s Bar.  An investigation revealed that Robert E. Ahlqvist, age 67 of Mount Vision, NY was operating a vehicle while intoxicated and struck Mandy’s Bar.  Ahlqvist was evaluated by EMS at the scene and was not transported.  Troopers observed characteristics commonly associated with impairment.  At approximately 3:05 p.m.,  he was arrested for the misdemeanor of Driving While Intoxicated.  His reportable B.A.C was .13%.  Ahlqvist was processed and released on appearance tickets to the town of Laurens court on October 29, 2020 then turned over to a sober third party.