Loaded Handgun, Stolen Car Recovered By Police After Chase In Westchester Loaded Handgun, Stolen Car Recovered By Police After Chase In Westchester
Loaded Handgun, Stolen Car Recovered By Police After Chase In Westchester Two suspects from Long Island took police in Westchester on a wild chase through the Hudson Valley and Connecticut before crashing and being busted with an illegal, loaded handgun, authorities announced. At approximately noon on Wednesday, Dec. 22, the Westchester County Police Headquarters broadcast an alert regarding a stolen vehicle was traveling north on Interstate 684. New York State Police troopers were able to locate the vehicle and attempted to stop it, however, the driver failed to comply. A Westchester County Police Aviation Unit helicopter and a county police officer joined the…
Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops
Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen drivers were allegedly impaired in the Hudson Valley over the weekend when they were busted for driving while intoxicated. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Friday, June 5, State Police from Cortlandt­­ arrested Andrew C. Pesavento, 32, of Cortlandt, NY, for DWAI Drugs. He was traveling on Oregon Road in the town of Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of drugs, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, June 7, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Mark A. M…
Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Westchester 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…
Eight Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Eight Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Eight Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly three dozen area residents were arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Dec. 20, State Police from Brewster arrested Michael A. Verella, 44, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast, 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 Saturday, Dec. 21, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Maribel D. Polanco, 35, of Bedford, for Aggrav…
10 Charged With DWI In Westchester Stops 10 Charged With DWI In Westchester Stops
10 Charged With DWI In Westchester Stops Despite being warned of emphasis patrols and special details during the holiday weekend, 29 area residents were among 36 arrested by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving over Thanksgiving. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Thursday, Nov. 28, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Dante J. Garcia, 49, of White Plains, for DWI. He was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in the city of Yonkers, 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 arr…
10 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 10 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
10 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers arrested 20 drivers in the area for allegedly driving while impaired. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 11, State Police from Somers arrested Joseph Salerno, 51, of Lewisboro, for DWI. He was traveling on Old Pond Road in the town of Lewisboro, when he was interviewed during a welfare check. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 12, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Shannon R. Bishop, 27, of Cortlandt, for DWI. She was traveling on State Rou…
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers removed 22 allegedly impaired drivers from Hudson Valley roadways during the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 5. Among the area residents charged: Westchester County On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Stormville arrested Connor L. Scally, 25, of Irvington, for DWI. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was interviewed after running out of gasoline. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Brewster arrested Adriana Saire, 29,…
Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice
Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the various upcoming single- and double-lane closures on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester. The Department says that various single- and double-lane closures are scheduled for I-684 northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 6 (NY Route 35) in the Westchester County town of Bedford. The closures start from Monday, Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. to Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 5 a.m. and will continue overnight except on Fridays and Saturdays until further notice while crews perform construction activities, weather per…
Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers were busy over Memorial Day Weekend, removing more than two dozen motorists for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. The 27 area residents charged over the weekend include: Westchester County On Saturday, May 25, State Police from Brewster arrested Lawrence C. Marquez, 27, of South Salem, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. The investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, May 25, State Police f…
I-287/I-684 Split Scheduled For Closure I-287/I-684 Split Scheduled For Closure
I-287/I-684 Split Scheduled For Closure Motorists are advised that the split on southbound Interstate 684 to I-287 is scheduled for closure. The closure of Exit 1 will be on Tuesday, May 28, between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., and Wednesday, May 29, between 11 a.m. and noon, while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should follow the posted detour and anticipate possible delays. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including signs and flaggers. Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a…
New Round Of Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 New Round Of Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684
New Round Of Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 Motorists are advised that a new round of double-lane closures are scheduled on Interstate 684. The closures will be northbound and southbound, between Exit 3 (Route 22) in Armonk and Exit 6 (Route 35) in Katonah, beginning Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including signs and flaggers. Motorists ar…
Man Charged After Sideswiping Vehicle, Causing Crash While Racing On I-684, Police Say Man Charged After Sideswiping Vehicle, Causing Crash While Racing On I-684, Police Say
Man Charged After Sideswiping Vehicle, Causing Crash While Racing On I-684, Police Say A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sideswiping a vehicle on Interstate 684 in an incident in which one person was injured when an SUV overturned on the highway, closing Route 22 in both directions on Tuesday, April 16. The incident took place northbound around 2:20 p.m. in Purdys, when the vehicle rolled over the side of I-684 just south of Exit 7, jumped the guardrail and landed on its roof on Route 22, said state police. Police at Somers barracks arrested Quintin Rodriguez of Rockaway Beach after the incident and charged him with second-degree reckless endangerment, a …