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'Must Be Changed': Drugged Driving Loophole Target Of NY Bill Amid Rising Fatalities 'Must Be Changed': Drugged Driving Loophole Target Of NY Bill Amid Rising Fatalities
'Must Be Changed': Drugged Driving Loophole Target Of NY Bill Amid Rising Fatalities New York state lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at expanding the definition of drugged driving amid a rise in fatal crashes. A bill sponsored by Democratic Sen. John Mannion and co-sponsored by two Republicans would change the definition of “drug” in the vehicle and traffic law to include any substance or combination of substances that impairs one’s ability to drive. Under current state law, drivers who are obviously impaired by a drug can only be arrested and prosecuted if the substance they are on is listed in a specific section of the Public Health Law. The problem, proponent…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than two dozen motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers this past week as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Local motorists charged: Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 5, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Joanne P. Holmes, 40, of White Plains, for DWI. She was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh, when she was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 6, State P…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Two Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Two Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than two 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:  Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 15, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Luis V. Barreto Angamarca, 26, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on Furnace Dock Road in Cortlandt, when he was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Sept.…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Westchester Woman, 25, Faces DWI Charge After Upstate Crash Westchester Woman, 25, Faces DWI Charge After Upstate Crash
Westchester Woman, 25, Faces DWI Charge After Upstate Crash Several area residents were among seven busted for impaired driving New York State Police troopers over the Fourth of July holiday as law enforcement agencies continue cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. As part of the STOP-DWI Independence Day week-long crackdown, State Police troopers busted the motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. State Police increased patrols from June 30 through July 5, including additional sobriety checkpoints and units targeting reckless or aggressive driving statewide “i…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Ramp Up Drunk, Drugged Driver Details For July 4th Week Police Ramp Up Drunk, Drugged Driver Details For July 4th Week
Police Ramp Up Drunk, Drugged Driver Details For July 4th Week Local and state police will be cracking down on drunk or drugged drivers during the Fourth of July holiday, as they continue their attempts to curtail intoxicated driving statewide. New York State Police will increase patrols for several days, beginning on Saturday, June 30 and continuing through Thursday, July 5, including additional sobriety checkpoints and units targeting reckless or aggressive driving statewide “in an effort to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays for travel.” Police said that during the enforcement, drivers can expect a number of sobrie…

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by Zak Failla