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Man Charged After Handgun Found During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Troopers Say Man Charged After Handgun Found During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Troopers Say
Man Charged After Handgun Found During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Troopers Say A 24-year-old man with an expired license was found in illegal possession of a handgun during a Hudson Valley traffic stop, police reported.  Fairfield County resident Bryon Bloomfield, of Norwalk, was arrested and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm on Friday, July 22, according to New York State Police. At about 11:30 a.m., troopers in Putnam County pulled over a 2014 Volkswagen on State Route 22 in Southeast for a vehicle and traffic law violation, police said.  Investigators found that Bloomfield was driving with a s…
Man Struck, Killed By SUV While Walking On Area Roadway Man Struck, Killed By SUV While Walking On Area Roadway
Man Struck, Killed By SUV While Walking On Area Roadway A New York State trooper making a traffic stop heard a crash right behind him that killed an area man The incident took place around 11:15 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, when the trooper from the Montgomery barracks was patrolling on 17K in Orange County, in the town of Newburgh, when he stopped a vehicle for a vehicle and traffic law violation, said Trooper Steven Nevel.  While exiting his vehicle, the trooper heard a vehicle accident behind him. While investigating, he found a white Nissan Rogue with front end damage on the opposite side of the road with a man lying on the pavement in front …
Four Injured In Long Island Crash Fleeing From Cops Had Loaded Weapon, Police Say Four Injured In Long Island Crash Fleeing From Cops Had Loaded Weapon, Police Say
Four Injured In Long Island Crash Fleeing From Cops Had Loaded Weapon, Police Say Three Long Island men and a juvenile who were injured during a crash after fleeing from an attempted traffic stop were arrested for allegedly having a loaded firearm. Nassau County Police said the incident took place around 2:26 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 in Lynbrook. According to detectives, a Nassau County Police Officer on patrol attempted to stop a speeding 2006 BMW traveling east on Sunrise Highway with four occupants without headlights. The police officer activated his emergency lights and attempted to conduct a stop but the vehicle fled the scene. The BMW lost control and struck a…
Man Walking Into Traffic Nabbed With Loaded Handgun On Long Island Man Walking Into Traffic Nabbed With Loaded Handgun On Long Island
Man Walking Into Traffic Nabbed With Loaded Handgun On Long Island A Long Island man was arrested for alleged possession of a loaded handgun after he was stopped for walking into oncoming traffic. Eury Pimentel-Torres, 23, of Freeport, was arrested by Nassau County Police around 1:12 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, in Roosevelt, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, plainclothes officers saw Pimentel-Torres cross Nassau Road at the intersection of Taylor Avenue causing oncoming traffic to abruptly stop.  As officers watched, they noticed he appeared to be in possession of a firearm in his pocket.  Officers approached Torres, and duri…
Auburn Police Cruiser Involved In Crash With Injuries Auburn Police Cruiser Involved In Crash With Injuries
Auburn Police Cruiser Involved In Crash With Injuries Two people were injured and the front end of an Auburn Police cruiser was badly damaged in a Monday, Aug. 3, accident in Auburn. The collision occurred at 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Southbridge and Auburn streets, police said. Ryan McColl, 23, of Lunenburg, allegedly ran a red light at the intersection, according to the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. McColl allegedly told police that solar glare prevented him from seeing that the light was red. He was cited for failing to stop at a red light. Det. Eric Dyson was driving the cruiser that was hit. Dyson and the lone passenger in McCo…
Nine Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nine Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Nine Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers removed nine area residents for alleged impaired driving. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Jan. 4, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Billy J. Batalla Fuentes, 26, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Jan. 5, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Daniel A. Jimenez, 38, of Tarrytown, for DWAI Drug…
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Several area residents were among 11 taken off the road for alleged impaired driving. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Friday, Feb. 15, State Police troopers from Brewster arrested Jose M. Lopez Gonzalez, 38, of Mount Kisco, for Aggravated DWI Leandra’s Law, a felony, and Endangering the welfare of a Child, a misdemeanor. He was traveling on I-684 in Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol with two unrestrained children, and he was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Feb. 15,…
Five Rockland County Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Stops Five Rockland County Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Stops
Five Rockland County Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted nearly two dozen motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the weekend The local residents charged were: Rockland County On Friday, Nov. 2, State Police in Haverstraw arrested James Furey, 51, of Nanuet, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 304 in Clarkstown when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Nov. 2, State Police in Haverstraw arrested Malcolm Anderson, 21, of Nyack, for DWI. He was traveling …
Four Dutchess Motorists Face DWI Charges In Weekend Stop Four Dutchess Motorists Face DWI Charges In Weekend Stop
Four Dutchess Motorists Face DWI Charges In Weekend Stop More than a dozen motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers recently as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Among the local motorists charged include: Dutchess County On Saturday, Sept. 29, State Police from Wappinger arrested Whitney M. Rivera, 29, of Poughkeepsie, for DWI, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, both misdemeanors. She was traveling on Route 9D in Wappinger, when she was involved in a two-car motor vehicle collision. Investigation revealed that she was impair…
Three From Orange County Charged With DWI Three From Orange County Charged With DWI
Three From Orange County Charged With DWI With law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among nearly a dozen who found themselves charged with DWI offenses. Local residents charged were: On Monday, Aug. 20,, State Police in Montgomery arrested Daniel Pagnotta, 32, of Newburgh for DWI. He was traveling on Route 980T in Newburgh when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  On Monday, Aug. 20,, State Police in Middletown arrested Cahil Hyacinth…
Man, 47, Drove Drunk With Boy, Girl In Car In Airmont, Police Say Man, 47, Drove Drunk With Boy, Girl In Car In Airmont, Police Say
Man, 47, Drove Drunk With Boy, Girl In Car In Airmont, Police Say A Memorial Day DWI crackdown to curtail impaired drivers in Rockland County led to the arrest of a 47-year-old man who was allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit with his children in the car. Officers participating in the Rockland County Stop-DWI “crackdown” detail that ran from May 25 through May 29 stopped a Clifton resident - whose name has not been released - in Airmont at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Monday night, for a vehicle and traffic law violation. During the subsequent traffic stop, officers reported that the driver was allegedly under the…
18 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges After Weekend Stops 18 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges After Weekend Stops
18 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges After Weekend Stops Nearly a dozen Hudson Valley motorists were among those busted by State and local law enforcement agencies have made a concerted effort to curtail impaired drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a drinking and driving crackdown throughout the state. New York State Police troopers conducted a special detail over the weekend looking for impaired drivers as they continue their STOP-DWI crackdown. In total, 30 motorists were busted during the detail. Among those arrested include: Friday, Feb. 23:   State police troopers from the Pine Bush barracks stopped New Windsor resident Frankli…