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Bridgeport Man Tased After Refusing To Leave Vehicle During Traffic Stop, Police Say
A traffic stop by Bridgeport Police working to reduce speeding led to the use of a taser on a man who allegedly resisted arrest and was in possession of an illegal firearm.
The incident took place around 6:24 p.m., Monday, June 24, when officers made a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Huntington Turnpike and Evers Street that resulted in the arrest of Michael Atkins, 35 of Bridgeport, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police.
During the stop, officers requested that the Atkins step out of the vehicle, but he refused, said Jones.
The officer on the scene wa…
Ridgefield Woman Charged With DWI In Putnam County Stop
Nearly two dozen motorists were removed from the roadway by New York State Police troopers recently for alleged impaired drivers.
Local residents charged:
Dutchess County
On Friday, April 12, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Sharon Y. Eady, 52, of Poughkeepsie, for Aggravated DWI, a misdemeanor, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, a felony. She was traveling on Church Street in Poughkeepsie, when she was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested.
On Friday, April 12, State …
Three Fairfield County Under Influence Over Super Bowl Weekend In NY
While the New England Patriots took home the trophy on Saturday night, 31 drivers in the area did not enjoy the Super Bowl weekend, and were taken off the road for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley.
Among the local residents charged include:
Westchester County
On Saturday, Feb. 2, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Clement C. McCann, 55, of Cortlandt, for DWI with a prior conviction within 10 years, a felony, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, a misdemeanor, and operating without an interlock device, a misdemeanor. He was traveling on Route 9A in Cortlandt, when he was st…
Woman Caught Trying To Steal $3.9K Chanel Handbag At Saks, Greenwich Police Say
A 20-year-old was arrested for allegedly attempting to purchase a $3,900 Chanel handbag by using another person's identity.
Weining Su, of Flushing, was arrested on Wednesday by Greenwich Police after police were called to Saks Fifth Avenue on Greenwich Avenue for suspected fraudulent activity, Greenwich Police said.
According to police, Su attempted to purchase a Chanel handbag for $3,9000 by using personal information from another person who had an account with Saks, police said.
She was arrested and charged with larceny defined, larceny, and resisting arrest.
She was being h…
