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Man, 46, Stopped In Westchester Had BAC More Than Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Man, 46, Stopped In Westchester Had BAC More Than Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Man, 46, Stopped In Westchester Had BAC More Than Twice Legal Limit, Police Say An early morning traffic stop on I-87 in Westchester led to the arrest of a 46-year-old driver who was busted with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit, police said. A New York State Police trooper on patrol shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday, June 9 stopped Brooklyn resident Sergey Priporin, 46, in Tarrytown, for several vehicle and traffic violations. During the traffic stop, troopers determined that Priporin was intoxicated and he was taken into custody. At the New York State Police barracks in Tarrytown, it was determined that Priporin had a blood alcohol content of .18…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Cite 74 Motorists In I-684 "Speed Week" Detail Police Cite 74 Motorists In I-684 "Speed Week" Detail
Police Cite 74 Motorists In I-684 "Speed Week" Detail "Speed Week" came to Westchester County and dozens of tickets were dished out by New York State Police troopers during a special speed enforcement operation along the I-684 corridor. According to police, the goal of the Speed Week campaign and enforcement year round is to "reduce speed-related crashes and improve safe travel for drivers and passengers on New York’s roads.  Speeding by all vehicle types, as well as other traffic violations, will be heavily enforced throughout the week in addition to normal year-round enforcement."  During the detail on Thursday, June 6, troopers d…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Dish Out 13 Tickets In Safety Detail On Route 6 Near Putnam/Fairfield County Border Police Dish Out 13 Tickets In Safety Detail On Route 6 Near Putnam/Fairfield County Border
Police Dish Out 13 Tickets In Safety Detail On Route 6 Near Putnam/Fairfield County Border New York State Police troopers teamed with Connecticut State Police and the Danbury Police Department to dish out more than a dozen tickets during an “occupant safety checkpoint” detail in Putnam County near the Connecticut State line. A total of 13 tickets were handed out by police during the detail, which was conducted on Route 6 and Danbury Road in Southeast, near the state line, two of which were seatbelt or passenger restraint-related violations. According to police, “the operation was conducted in furtherance of our mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway.” …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
White Plains Man With Suspended License Faces Felony DWI Charge After Westchester Avenue Stop White Plains Man With Suspended License Faces Felony DWI Charge After Westchester Avenue Stop
White Plains Man With Suspended License Faces Felony DWI Charge After Westchester Avenue Stop A Westchester Avenue traffic stop led to felony DWI charges for a White Plains man allegedly driving with a suspended license, according to police. New York State Police say they stopped a vehicle on Westchester Avenue in the town of Harrison on Saturday, April 6 around 10:30 p.m. The driver, identified as 35-year-old Edwin Funeszelaya, was found to be intoxicated, police say. Funeszelaya also allegedly had a suspended license. Funeszelaya was arrested and transported to SP Tarrytown, where his BAC was determined to be .13, according to police. Funeszelaya also allegedly has a prior DWI co…

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by Valerie Musson
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Driver With Multiple License Suspensions, Open Warrant, Busted By Police In Westchester Driver With Multiple License Suspensions, Open Warrant, Busted By Police In Westchester
Driver With Multiple License Suspensions, Open Warrant, Busted By Police In Westchester A 48-year-old man who had his license suspended four times for various offenses was arrested in Westchester over the weekend. An officer from the Scarsdale Police Department on patrol near the intersection of Heathcote Road and Palmer Avenue stopped Bronx resident John Adorno at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Friday, March 29, when an alarm sounded that his vehicle had a suspended or revoked registration. During the stop, it was determined that Adorno’s vehicle had its registration suspended on Nov. 2 last year due to “insurance not in effect.” Further investigation into Adorno determined that …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
State Police Dish Out 51 Tickets In I-684 Speed Detail State Police Dish Out 51 Tickets In I-684 Speed Detail
State Police Dish Out 51 Tickets In I-684 Speed Detail Dozens of tickets were dished out by New York State Police troopers during a special speed enforcement operation in Westchester County along the I-684 corridor. During the detail in Somers, which was “conducted in furtherance of (New York State Police’s) mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway." On Tuesday, March 8, troopers issued a total of 51 tickets for speeding, distracted driving, and other vehicle and traffic violations on the interstate. Of the tickets handed out, 45 were for speeding violations, police officials noted. The latest enforcement period comes afte…

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by Zak Failla
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Three Charged In Northern Westchester DWI Checkpoint Three Charged In Northern Westchester DWI Checkpoint
Three Charged In Northern Westchester DWI Checkpoint A New York State Police DWI safety checkpoint in Westchester led to the arrest of three area residents for alleged impaired driving and an expensive ticket for a driver caught going more than 100 mph. New York State Police troopers conducted the checkpoint in the area of Route 9 in Cortlandt on Saturday, Feb. 2, making one felony and two misdemeanor DWI arrests. Additionally, 28 tickets were doled out to drivers for various vehicle and traffic violations, including one for a driver clocked doing 104 mph in the 55 mph zone. Cortlandt resident Clement McCann, 55, is facing a felony after he w…

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by Zak Failla
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Police in Westchester Seize BMW With Improper Plates, No Registration Police in Westchester Seize BMW With Improper Plates, No Registration
Police in Westchester Seize BMW With Improper Plates, No Registration Police took possession of a BMW when they say its driver had illegal license plates and no registration or insurance. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department were dispatched to Hutchinson Avenue shortly before 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, where there was a report of a disabled motorist near the intersection of Meadow Road at the Hutchinson River Parkway exit. According to police, upon arrival, the officers found the BMW with “a large amount of fluid underneath the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, Bronx resident Jeremy Otero, who was able to provide his driver’s license…

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by Zak Failla
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Route 6 Crash Leads To Multiple Charges For Man, 33 Route 6 Crash Leads To Multiple Charges For Man, 33
Route 6 Crash Leads To Multiple Charges For Man, 33 A 33-year-old man was busted for DWAI and numerous other charges following a traffic crash on Route 6 in Yorktown. Steven, Cilento, of Peekskill, was arrested Friday around 6:13 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, after Yorktown Police responded to a traffic crash on Route 6 in Yorktown, said the Yorktown Police. When officers arrived on the scene they found that Client was allegedly operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, police said. A further investigation revealed that he was allegedly in possession of a number of drugs and marijuana. A check of his driver’s license revealed that his lic…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Nab 26 Speeders In New Route 9 Detail In Northern Westchester Police Nab 26 Speeders In New Route 9 Detail In Northern Westchester
Police Nab 26 Speeders In New Route 9 Detail In Northern Westchester For the second time in a week, New York State Police troopers were busy dishing out tickets during a special speed enforcement detail in Westchester. Troopers were out in force on Thursday, Oct. 25, handing out 32 tickets for various vehicle and traffic violations on Route 9 in Cortlandt. Of those 32 tickets, 26 were for speeding violations. The latest speed detail comes on the heels of a second, when troopers gave out 56 tickets for various violations on Route 9. The details are “conducted in furtherance of (New York State Police’s) mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roa…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Dish Out More Than Four Dozen Tickets In Route 9 Detail Police Dish Out More Than Four Dozen Tickets In Route 9 Detail
Police Dish Out More Than Four Dozen Tickets In Route 9 Detail Dozens of tickets were handed out by New York State Police troopers during a special speed enforcement operation in Westchester County along the Route 9 corridor. During the detail, which was “conducted in furtherance of (New York State Police’s) mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway,” on Tuesday, Oct. 23, troopers issued 56 tickets for speeding, distracted driving and other vehicle and traffic violations on the busy roadway. The latest enforcement period comes on the heels of several others in recent months. Last month, more than 50 tickets were issued during a simi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Dish Out 52 Tickets In New Detail Along I-684 Corridor Police Dish Out 52 Tickets In New Detail Along I-684 Corridor
Police Dish Out 52 Tickets In New Detail Along I-684 Corridor Dozens of tickets were doled out by New York State Police troopers during a special speed enforcement operation in Westchester County along the I-684 corridor. During the detail, which was “conducted in furtherance of (New York State Police’s) mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway,” on Tuesday, Sept. 18, troopers issued a total of 52 tickets for speeding, distracted driving and other vehicle and traffic violations on the interstate. The latest enforcement period comes on the heels of several others in recent months. Last month, a motorist who was busted driving nearl…

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by Zak Failla