On January 1, 2024, Troopers out of SP Machias arrested Alexis N. Ellis, 27 of Ashford, NY for Driving While Intoxicated- BAC > 0.08 and other vehicle and traffic infractions.

On December 31, 2023, at 11:55 P.M., Troopers stopped Ellis on Ashford Hollow Road in the town of Ashford for traffic infractions. While interviewing Ellis, an odor of alcoholic beverage was present. Ellis had multiple open containers of alcohol in the vehicle. Ellis was placed under arrest after failing multiple SFSTs and transported to SP Machias for processing.  Ellis recorded a .13% BAC.

Ellis was issued traffic tickets returnable to the town of Ashford Court for a later date in January 2024.