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Driving while ability impaired by drugs

Orangeburg Resident Mowing Lawn Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Impaired Man, Police Say Orangeburg Resident Mowing Lawn Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Impaired Man, Police Say
Orangeburg Resident Mowing Lawn Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Impaired Man, Police Say A 53-year-old Rockland man mowing his lawn was killed after being struck by a car being driven by an impaired driver, police said. It happened on Wednesday, July 15 at about 5:45 p.m. in Orangeburg. A 2010 Toyota Corolla, operated by Jared S. DeVera, 29, of Englewood, was traveling southbound on Lester Drive, when the vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a man later identified as Giovanni Boiano, of Orangeburg, Orangetown Police said.  Boiano, who was mowing his lawn at the time, died of injuries sustained in the crash, police said. DeVera appeared to be oper…
Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Car Stolen From NYPD In Clarkstown Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Car Stolen From NYPD In Clarkstown
Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Car Stolen From Nypd In Clarkstown A man driving a vehicle stolen from the NYPD on I-87 attempted to flee on foot after being involved in a one-car crash in Rockland County, New York State Police said. New York State Police troopers responded to a stretch of I-87 in Clarkstown, where there was a report of a rollover crash involving a stolen 1997 Toyota Avalon that had been taken by the NYPD. A witness observed the driver, police said, who appeared to be injured, and provided his identifying information to State Police troopers at the scene. A second witness followed the driver on foot, who was found in a ditch off the I-87 r…
Duo Accused Of Unlawfully Selling Fireworks After Foot Chase On I-87 Duo Accused Of Unlawfully Selling Fireworks After Foot Chase On I-87
Duo Accused Of Unlawfully Selling Fireworks After Foot Chase On I-87 A 24-year-old man speeding on I-87 in Westchester attempted to take New York State Police on a brief chase after being busted with illegal fireworks during a traffic stop on I-87. New York State Police troopers stopped Long Island resident Jonathan Mata, of Great Neck, at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, when he was clocked driving 93 mph in a posted 45 mph zone on I-87 in Tarrytown. During the stop, troopers said that they found a large amount of fireworks in the back seat of the vehicle. Mata was also allegedly intoxicated at the time he was stopped by State Police. While sea…
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Man State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Man
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Man Seen him? New York State Police investigators in Tarrytown have issued an alert as they try to locate a wanted man who was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of drugs. Aidan Kelly, 38, is wanted on a bench warrant following his arrest in August 2006 for driving while ability impaired by drugs on the New York State Thruway when he was involved in a crash. While investigating the crash, Kelly was determined to be intoxicated by New York State Police troopers, and he was arrested. He later failed to appear for court proceedings and the bench warrant was issued for his ar…
Impaired Man Found With Assault Rifle After Driving On Residents' Lawns, State Police Say Impaired Man Found With Assault Rifle After Driving On Residents' Lawns, State Police Say
Impaired Man Found With Assault Rifle After Driving On Residents' Lawns, State Police Say An allegedly intoxicated driver was found in possession of Ketamine and an assault rifle after driving on residents'lawns, according to New York State Police. On Saturday, June 6, New York State Police troopers in Dutchess County were dispatched to East Fishkill, where there was a report of a driver who had been trenching lawns and driving on property. Troopers canvassed the area, and tracked down the driver, Fishkill resident Daniel Mayorga, 37, on Fourth Road in East Fishkill, at which point they pulled him over and conducted a traffic stop. Police said that during the subsequent st…
State Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted In Area State Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted In Area
State Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted In Area Seen him? New York State Police investigators in Tarrytown have issued an alert as they try to locate a wanted man who was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of drugs. Aidan Kelly, 38, is wanted on a bench warrant following his arrest in August 2006 for driving while ability impaired by drugs on the New York State Thruway when he was involved in a crash. While investigating the crash, Kelly was determined to be intoxicated by New York State Police troopers, and he was arrested. He later failed to appear for court proceedings and the bench warrant was issued for his ar…
Woman Busted For DWAI After Backing Up In Traffic In Area, Police Say Woman Busted For DWAI After Backing Up In Traffic In Area, Police Say
Woman Busted For Dwai After Backing Up In Traffic In Area, Police Say A 28-year-old woman was busted for allegedly driving while high on drugs after backing up in traffic. Ulster County resident Shonta M. Drake, of Highland, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 11, after an Ulster County Sheriff's deputy, watched as she backed up in the northbound lane of Route 9W in the Town of Esopus, said Lt. Abram Markiewicz. When stopped, the officer felt Drake may have been under the influence of drugs and a drug recognition expert from the New York State Police was called to the scene. Drake was arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs and a traffi…
Wrong-Way Driver Charged With Leaving Scene Of Hutchinson Parkway Crash, Police Say Wrong-Way Driver Charged With Leaving Scene Of Hutchinson Parkway Crash, Police Say
Wrong-Way Driver Charged With Leaving Scene Of Hutchinson Parkway Crash, Police Say A 26-year-old man has been arrested for leaving the scene of a crash after driving the wrong way on the Hutchinson River Parkway and crashing into two vehicles. Da-Ved Morgan, of the Bronx, was arrested in connection with the crash that took place around 9:54 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, after driving his vehicle northbound in the southbound lanes of travel collided and smashed into two cars in the vicinity of Weaver Street at the Scarsdale/New Rochelle border, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. "It is not fully clear where the wrong-way vehicle entered the pa…
Alert Issued For Suspect Wanted On Forgery, DWAI Charges Alert Issued For Suspect Wanted On Forgery, DWAI Charges
Alert Issued For Suspect Wanted On Forgery, Dwai Charges Have you seen him? 
New York State Police investigators in Somers have issued an alert for 25-year-old MarcAnthony Diaz, who is wanted on charges that include possession of a forged instrument and driving while ability impaired by drugs. He is also wanted by the Town of Bedford Court for possessing a forged Texas registration document and for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs. Police described Diaz as 5-foot-9 weighing approximately 130 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address was in the Bronx. Anyone with information on Diaz, or who knows of his wher…
Driver Asleep Behind Wheel In Nyack Impaired By Drugs, Police Say Driver Asleep Behind Wheel In Nyack Impaired By Drugs, Police Say
Driver Asleep Behind Wheel In Nyack Impaired By Drugs, Police Say A man is facing charges after police say he fell asleep behind the wheel in Nyack while impaired by drugs. Orangetown Police say they observed a vehicle on Artopee Way in Nyack on Thursday, April 25 around 1:30 a.m. Officers say the vehicle was stopped with the driver appearing to be asleep behind the wheel. Officers were able to wake up the driver, identified as 35-year-old Chris Yaniga of Creskill, New Jersey, and determined that he was under the influence of drugs, police say. Yaniga was also found to be in possession of a quantity of what appeared to be crack cocaine as well as heroin,…
Wanted: Stolen Car/ID Theft Suspect On The Run Wanted: Stolen Car/ID Theft Suspect On The Run
Wanted: Stolen Car/ID Theft Suspect On The Run Seen him? New York State Police investigators in Brewster are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a man wanted in Putnam County who was busted with stolen credit cards while allegedly driving while impaired in a stolen vehicle. Investigators released an alert regarding 27-year-old Earl Allen, who is wanted by New York State Police and the Town of Southeast Court on charges of criminal possession of stolen property, identity theft, possession of forged instruments, obstruction, resisting arrest, DWAI by drugs and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. …
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Driving Under Influence In Hudson Valley On Loose Seen Him? Man Wanted For Driving Under Influence In Hudson Valley On Loose
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Driving Under Influence In Hudson Valley On Loose Have you seen him? 
New York State Police investigators in Somers have issued an alert for 25-year-old MarcAnthony Diaz, who is wanted on charges that include possession of a forged instrument and driving while ability impaired by drugs. He is also wanted by the Town of Bedford Court for possessing a forged Texas registration document and for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs. Police described Diaz as 5-foot-9 weighing approximately 130 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address was in the Bronx. Anyone with information on Diaz, or who knows of his wher…
Combative Wrong-Way Driver Charged With DWAI, Fighting Police In Rockland Combative Wrong-Way Driver Charged With DWAI, Fighting Police In Rockland
Combative Wrong-Way Driver Charged With Dwai, Fighting Police In Rockland A 31-year-old man got combative with New York State Police troopers in Rockland County who were attempting to arrest him for driving the wrong way while impaired by drugs. New York State Police troopers from Haverstraw received a report on Sunday, Jan. 20 of a vehicle that was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Stony Point.  Upon arrival at the scene, police said that troopers found the vehicle - driven by East Rutherford, New Jersey resident Jason Bates, II - in the center median, facing southbound near the Visitor’s Center. Acco…
Area Man Faces Felony DWAI Charge Area Man Faces Felony DWAI Charge
Area Man Faces Felony Dwai Charge A 21-year-old Wallkill man was arrested following a traffic stop for DWAI and driving without a license. Nicholas J. Sebesta was charged Saturday by Town of Lloyd Police with driving while ability impaired by drugs, aggravated unlicensed operation, and unlawful possession of marijuana, said Town of Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso. Sebesta was arraigned in town court and released on a $1,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 18.
Overturned Vehicle Crash On Route 9W Results In DWAI Charge For Valley Cottage Woman Overturned Vehicle Crash On Route 9W Results In DWAI Charge For Valley Cottage Woman
Overturned Vehicle Crash On Route 9W Results In Dwai Charge For Valley Cottage Woman A woman who overturned her car on Route 9W was allegedly on drugs before the crash in Rockland County, police said. Members of the Orangetown Police Department were dispatched to a reported crash shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3 on Route 9W in Upper Grandview. Upon arrival, they found a vehicle that had been overturned in the lane of travel. Police said that the driver, Valley Cottage resident Lori Bello, was able to exit the vehicle on her own, but while speaking with officers, it was determined that “she was operating the vehicle while in an intoxicated condition.” Bello, 58, wa…
Impaired Motorist Slams Into Telephone Pole In Rockland, Police Say Impaired Motorist Slams Into Telephone Pole In Rockland, Police Say
Impaired Motorist Slams Into Telephone Pole In Rockland, Police Say A 25-year-old man from Monsey was arrested over the weekend after losing control of his car and smashing into a telephone pole in Ramapo, police said. Members of the Ramapo Police Department received a report shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 on Old Nyack Turnpike. Police said that the report stated that a single car had crossed over the oncoming lane and struck the utility pole. According to police, officers on scene were quick to determine that the driver, a whose name has not been released, was under the influence of drugs, and he was taken into custody. The driver was arrest…
Couple Caught With Heroin, Cocaine In Clarkstown Stop, Police Say Couple Caught With Heroin, Cocaine In Clarkstown Stop, Police Say
Couple Caught With Heroin, Cocaine In Clarkstown Stop, Police Say A Northern Westchester couple is behind bars after state police say they were caught with drugs during a traffic stop in Rockland County. The two were arrested for possession of heroin and cocaine after a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Clarkstown, police said. Christopher Moura, 28, and Cynthia Moura, 34, both of Yorktown Heights, were each charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Christopher Moura was additionally charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs. Both were remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail.
Rockland Teen Arrested Three Times In One Day Rockland Teen Arrested Three Times In One Day
Rockland Teen Arrested Three Times In One Day A Rockland County teenager couldn’t keep out of trouble, finding himself in police custody three times in one day for various offenses in Ramapo. The 18-year-old man from Hillcrest - whose name has not been released by police - is now facing several misdemeanor charges following a wild Wednesday that saw him arrested on drug, DWAI and robbery charges. The teenager was first ticketed for marijuana possession shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 following a car crash on Rockland Lane in Hillcrest. Police said that the teen was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in the crash,…
Chase Ends When Suspect Crashes Stolen Car Into Middletown Police Cruiser Chase Ends When Suspect Crashes Stolen Car Into Middletown Police Cruiser
Chase Ends When Suspect Crashes Stolen Car Into Middletown Police Cruiser The hunt for a stolen vehicle from Allentown, Pa., ended with a chase and a crash into a Middletown Police vehicle. The series of events unfolded earlier in the week when police learned that a 2017 Nissan Altima, stolen from a Dunkin' Donuts in Allentown, might be in the Middletown area, said New York State Trooper Steven Nevel. On Thursday, state police patrolling Route 17 in the Town of Wallkill observed the vehicle. Upon trying to stop the vehicle, it fled, Nevel said. Troopers pursued the vehicle into the city of Middletown where it struck a City of Middletown marked police car, he add…