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Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police
Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, New York State Police announce they will increase patrol to combat drunk and impaired driving. The STOP-DWI enforcement effort will take place statewide beginning on Friday, May 22, and runs through Tuesday, May 26, the department said. State police will work with local law enforcement to remove impaired and reckless drivers on the highways, the department said.  “Driving impaired is a choice that often has serious and even deadly consequences, State Police Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said. "State Troopers will be highly visible this we…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Thousands Of Tickets Expected To Be Issued In Super Bowl Weekend DWI, Reckless Driving Detail Thousands Of Tickets Expected To Be Issued In Super Bowl Weekend DWI, Reckless Driving Detail
Thousands Of Tickets Expected To Be Issued In Super Bowl Weekend DWI, Reckless Driving Detail Those who drink big during the big game could find themselves in big trouble if they drink and drive, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned. The governor announced that New York State Police is teaming with local law enforcement agencies during Super Bowl weekend to crack down on impaired and reckless drivers. They are expected to hand out thousands of tickets, similar to last year. The STOP-DWI campaign is expected to include underage drinking enforcement, increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to “deter, identify, and arrest impaired drivers.” The emphasis enforcement initiative will ru…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Impaired Driving Repeat Offender Measure Introduced By Lowey, Latimer Impaired Driving Repeat Offender Measure Introduced By Lowey, Latimer
Impaired Driving Repeat Offender Measure Introduced By Lowey, Latimer With the Memorial Day weekend here, elected officials are warning drivers not to drink and drive while introducing new proposed legislation to curtail impaired driving. Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined Congresswoman Nita Lowey on Friday afternoon, May 24 in front of the Westchester County Stop DWI Simulator to urge responsible and safe driving over the holiday week and throughout the summer. In addition to the warning to “drive sober or get pulled over,” Lowey also announced the Impaired Driving Repeat Offender Prevention Act. This bill would require states to mandate the …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
State Police Ramp Up DWI Details Over Memorial Day Weekend State Police Ramp Up DWI Details Over Memorial Day Weekend
State Police Ramp Up DWI Details Over Memorial Day Weekend New York State Police are increasing patrols in an effort to reduce the number of drunk, impaired and reckless drivers on the roads throughout this Memorial Day weekend. The STOP-DWI enforcement period runs through Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. During this time, police will be out in force to remove impaired and reckless drivers from the highways. Drivers can also expect to see various sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols by State Police as well as other local law enforcement agencies. Troopers will use both marked State Police Vehicles and unmarked Concealed Identity Traffic Enforc…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Mahopac Man Charged With DWI In St. Patrick's Day Weekend Detail Mahopac Man Charged With DWI In St. Patrick's Day Weekend Detail
Mahopac Man Charged With DWI In St. Patrick's Day Weekend Detail A total of 31 people have been charged following the St. Patrick’s Day weekend detail conducted by state and local law enforcement groups between Friday, March 15 and Monday, March 18. The 31 arrests include the following individuals: Jose Garcia-Moreno, 45, of Norwalk, Connecticut was charged with DWI and having a BAC .08% or more, both misdemeanors. Charles Premuto, 34, of Mahopac was charged with DWI, a misdemeanor.   Michael George, 44, of Germantown was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, as well as seventh-degree criminal po…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Putnam To Participate in Statewide STOP-DWI Super Bowl Weekend Crackdown Putnam To Participate in Statewide STOP-DWI Super Bowl Weekend Crackdown
Putnam To Participate in Statewide Stop-dwiCrackdown Putnam County officials are preparing for the state-wide “STOP-DWI” enforcement campaign occurring over Super Bowl weekend. In an effort to crack down on impaired drivers, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office will be increasing enforcement efforts through sobriety checkpoints starting Friday, Feb. 1 through 4 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 4. Officials encourage those attending Super Bowl events to choose a designated driver or make plans to ensure a safe ride home. The campaign also has its own app, called “Have a Plan.” For more information, click here.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Parent Charged After Police Crash Underage Drinking Party In Westchester Parent Charged After Police Crash Underage Drinking Party In Westchester
Parent Charged After Police Crash Underage Drinking Party In Westchester Police crashed an underage drinking party in Northern Westchester over the weekend, busting more than two dozen teenagers while a parent was home. Westchester County police officers were dispatched to a Victoria Drive home in Mount Kisco on Saturday night, Jan. 26 when there were neighbor complaints of a “large, underage drinking party in progress.”  Upon arrival at the home, officers found several open cases of beer, empty cans of beer and an open bottle of vodka inside the residence. Police said that 27 minors and an 18-year-old were found at the party. Officers contacted each …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Putnam Sheriff, Carmel, Kent Police Launch STOP-DWI Holiday Crackdown Putnam Sheriff, Carmel, Kent Police Launch STOP-DWI Holiday Crackdown
Putnam Sheriff, Carmel, Kent Police Launch Stop-dwi Holiday Crackdown With a record number of travelers expected to hit the road this holiday season, county and local law enforcement agencies in Putnam are cautioning area residents to mind the rules of the road take it easy on the eggnog if they’re going to get behind the wheel. Coming off one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons, Americans getting ready to go on the move for the Christmas and New Year holidays. AAA estimates that a record-breaking 112.5 million travelers - more than a third of all Americans - are expected to visit family and friends for the holiday. AAA estimates that an estimated 102 …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Increased DWI Patrols Under Way In Westchester Through Holidays Increased DWI Patrols Under Way In Westchester Through Holidays
Increased DWI Patrols Under Way In Westchester Through Holidays The holidays are here, and so too are increased police patrols. The Westchester Department of Public Safety and other police agencies are participating in a ‘STOP-DWI’ enforcement campaign that started earlier this month. This initiative includes roving patrols as well as sobriety checkpoints that will be conducted by the County police in local communities and on parkways. County Police will also join forces with municipal police departments and New York State Police to increase enforcement efforts in certain targeted areas. “In Westchester, we have seen first-hand the devastating consequ…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Nine Westchester Residents Charged With Driving While Impaired Nine Westchester Residents Charged With Driving While Impaired
Nine Westchester Residents Charged With Driving While Impaired With local and state police agencies cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among nearly two dozen in the area who found themselves on the wrong side of the law. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Police said that during the enforcement, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Troopers will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic de…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Three Northern Westchester Residents Nabbed For DWI In Weekend Stops Three Northern Westchester Residents Nabbed For DWI In Weekend Stops
Three Northern Westchester Residents Nabbed For DWI In Weekend Stops With local and state police agencies cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among nearly two dozen in the area who found themselves on the wrong side of the law over the weekend. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Police said that during the enforcement, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Troopers will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and ot…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Carmel Man Faces DWI Charge In Route 9W Stop Carmel Man Faces DWI Charge In Route 9W Stop
Carmel Man Faces DWI Charge In Route 9W Stop A trio of Hudson Valley residents were among those busted for DWI overnight as State and local law enforcement agencies continue their concerted efforts to curtail intoxicated drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a national crackdown. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, New York State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated on Monday night and Tuesday morning as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Monday, April 23: State police troopers from the Middletown barracks stopped New Windsor resident Christopher Arpine, 58, on I-…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Local, State Police Increase DWI Enforcement For Super Bowl Local, State Police Increase DWI Enforcement For Super Bowl
Local, State Police Increase DWI Enforcement For Super Bowl New York State Police will join local law enforcement agencies across the state in an effort to crack down on impaired driving on Super Bowl Sunday. The STOP-DWI campaign will include underage drinker enforcement, increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify and arrest impaired drivers. The campaign runs until 3 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 5. Super Bowl LII between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots kicks off at 6:30 p.m. While STOP-DWI efforts across New York have led to significant reductions in the number of drinking and driving fatalities, too many lives continu…

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