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Speeding Motorist Nabbed After Leading Officers On Chase In Hudson Valley: Police Speeding Motorist Nabbed After Leading Officers On Chase In Hudson Valley: Police
Speeding Motorist Nabbed After Leading Officers On Chase In Hudson Valley: Police A 23-year-old man was arrested after leading police on a chase in the Hudson Valley until his motorcycle became disabled, authorities said. The incident began in Putnam County on Saturday, Feb. 10, when Carmel Police officers spotted a motorcyclist traveling at high speed on Route 6 in Mahopac. An officer tried pulling him over, but instead, the motorcyclist sped off, according to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo. Police then began pursuing the motorcycle and eventually caught up with it on Route 6 in the area of the Reed Memorial Library in Carmel. There, the driver tried making a U-tur…
Hit-Run: Man Strikes Victim In School Parking Lot, Leaves In Northern Westchester, Police Say Hit-Run: Man Strikes Victim In School Parking Lot, Leaves In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Hit-Run: Man Strikes Victim In School Parking Lot, Leaves In Northern Westchester, Police Say A 36-year-old Westchester man is facing charges after allegedly hitting a victim in a school parking lot and driving away from the scene, police said.  The incident happened on Sunday, Aug. 6 around 11:15 p.m., when authorities responded to the parking lot of the Shrub Oak International School in Mohegan Lake at 3151 Stony St., where a driver had struck a victim, according to Yorktown Police. Upon arriving at the scene, officers gave aid to the victim and began searching for the fleeing suspect, who was quickly found and pulled over on Stony Street.  An investigation then confirm…
Man Rams Car, Threatens Driver In Westchester, Police Say Man Rams Car, Threatens Driver In Westchester, Police Say
Man Rams Car, Threatens Driver In Westchester, Police Say A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly ramming the rear of a vehicle and threatening the driver with an edged weapon following a road rage incident. The incident took place in Westchester County around 2:25 p.m., Friday, July 21 on I-87 in the city of Yonkers. According to Trooper Tara McCormick, an investigation determined that Ruben D. Luciano, age 48, of the village of Florida, in Orange County, rear-ended a vehicle following a road rage incident, in which he reportedly exited his vehicle and threatened the other driver with an edged weapon. Responding troopers discovered L…
Drunk Driver From Westchester Nabbed After Crashing Into River: Police Drunk Driver From Westchester Nabbed After Crashing Into River: Police
Drunk Driver From Westchester Nabbed After Crashing Into River: Police A New York man faces drunk driving charges after crashing into a river in Connecticut and lying to officers about having passengers in his car, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened in Fairfield County on Monday, June 26 just before 4 a.m., when Darien Police responded to the area of Tokeneke Road and Raymond Street for a reported single-car crash, according to Sergeant Dan Skoumbros.  Once there, officers identified the driver as Westchester County resident Kevin Silva-Morocho, age 19, of Sleepy Hollow, who admitted that he had driven his …
Quality-Of-Life Detail: Over 50 Summonses Handed Out For Speeding Violations In Westchester Quality-Of-Life Detail: Over 50 Summonses Handed Out For Speeding Violations In Westchester
Quality-Of-Life Detail: Over 50 Summonses Handed Out For Speeding Violations In Westchester In an effort to respond to quality-of-life complaints from residents, a police department in Westchester handed out more than 50 summonses for various traffic violations over the course of a single day.  During a targeted enforcement detail on Friday, June 16, the Yonkers Police Department handed out the summonses for over 50 speeding and equipment violations, the department said.  One of the most egregious of the incidents was when one car was traveling 91 mph in a 40 mph zone, police added.  "Please respect other drivers and pedestrians by following the rules of the road, …
BMW Driver Leads Officers On 2-Hour Chase Throughout Westchester: Police BMW Driver Leads Officers On 2-Hour Chase Throughout Westchester: Police
BMW Driver Leads Officers On 2-Hour Chase Throughout Westchester: Police A 28-year-old man's decision to not pull over led to a more than two-hour chase throughout Westchester that finally ended with him in custody, police said.  The incident began on Tuesday, May 23 just before 2 p.m. when Westchester County Police received a report that a BMW wanted by the New York City Police Department for fleeing officers was traveling on Westchester Avenue in Harrison.  According to Westchester County PD, an officer found the BMW on the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway and tried to pull it over.  However, the driver pulled onto the shoulder, threw the ca…
Legislation To Allow Cameras On School Bus Stop Signs In Westchester Proposed By Officials Legislation To Allow Cameras On School Bus Stop Signs In Westchester Proposed By Officials
Legislation To Allow Cameras On School Bus Stop Signs In Westchester Proposed By Officials Officials in Westchester are proposing a bill that would authorize school districts to install cameras on school bus stop signs as a way to catch drivers who illegally pass them.  The authorization that would be set by the proposed bill is required under New York state law for any county, city, or town that maintains roads, according to Westchester County Executive George Latimer.  This state law, known as New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law §1174-a, also imposes monetary penalties for drivers who fail to stop when a school bus displays its stop sign and flashing lights.  …
Woman, Age 22, Accused Of Driving Drunk After Fiery Crash In North Salem Woman, Age 22, Accused Of Driving Drunk After Fiery Crash In North Salem
Woman, Age 22, Accused Of Driving Drunk After Fiery Crash In North Salem A woman has been accused of driving drunk after a fiery single-vehicle crash in Northern Westchester. It happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8 on Route 22 in the town of North Salem, according to New York State Police. When troopers arrived, a downed utility pole and wires were observed with a fire in the roadway and a car pulled over on the shoulder, state police said. A preliminary investigation determined that the driver and sole occupant, Amberlyn R. Leonard, was traveling at an unsafe speed when she exited the roadway and struck a utility pole and rock wall. Further invest…
Duo Caught With 'Ghost Gun' After Traffic Stop In Westchester County: Police Duo Caught With 'Ghost Gun' After Traffic Stop In Westchester County: Police
Duo Caught With 'Ghost Gun' After Traffic Stop In Westchester County: Police Two people have been charged with illegally possessing a weapon after a traffic stop in Westchester County, police said.  On Wednesday, Dec. 7, around 6:50 p.m., police in New Rochelle saw a Mercedes Benz commit multiple traffic violations on the 700 block of Main Street (Route 1), and pulled the vehicle over, according to New Rochelle Police.  Police then found that the registration for the vehicle was suspended, which meant the vehicle had to be towed. In the midst of the towing process, authorities then found a 9mm "ghost gun" equipped with a laser sight behind the car's passen…
4 Nabbed On Weapon Charge During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Police Say 4 Nabbed On Weapon Charge During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Police Say
4 Nabbed On Weapon Charge During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Police Say One adult and three juveniles from the Hudson Valley were charged with weapons charges after police found a handgun during a traffic stop. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5 in the city of Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the city of Poughkeepsie Police, officers stopped a vehicle in the area of Maple Street and Roosevelt Avenue with switched plates, suspended registration and no insurance.  During the stop, officers spotted a handgun protruding from under the front passenger seat, Clark said. And the four occupant…
2 Police Officers Injured After Driver Crashes Into Patrol Car In Westchester 2 Police Officers Injured After Driver Crashes Into Patrol Car In Westchester
2 Police Officers Injured After Driver Crashes Into Patrol Car In Westchester Two Westchester police officers were injured after an alleged drunk driver pulled over for traffic violations backed into their police cruiser. The incident took place in Yonkers around 3 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 on Bronx River Road. According to Det. Lt.  Dean Politopoulos, of the Yonkers Police, during the stop the driver backed his vehicle into the police car.  The officers received minor injuries, police said. The driver, who was not identified, was arrested and charged with DUI.
Hudson Valley Woman Hit With 31 Tickets After Fleeing Attempted Traffic Stop, Police Say Hudson Valley Woman Hit With 31 Tickets After Fleeing Attempted Traffic Stop, Police Say
Hudson Valley Woman Hit With 31 Tickets After Fleeing Attempted Traffic Stop, Police Say A Hudson Valley woman who allegedly refused to stop for state police was issued 31 traffic tickets including one for driving impaired. The incident took place in Orange County in the hamlet of Deerpark, around 11:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 31. According to state police, troopers spotted a 2020 Ford Mustang traveling on Peenpack Trail in Huguenot, in violation of several traffic laws, said Trooper Steven Nevel.  When troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver, later identified as Orange County resident Brittaney Brush, age 29, of Huguenot, failed to stop, Nevel said. She traveled…
Man Drove Drunk With Two Kids In Vehicle On Busy Northern Westchester Roadway, Police Say Man Drove Drunk With Two Kids In Vehicle On Busy Northern Westchester Roadway, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk With Two Kids In Vehicle On Busy Northern Westchester Roadway, Police Say A man from the region has been arrested for alleged aggravated DWI after his two children got out of the vehicle on a busy roadway because they were afraid of crashing, police say. The incident took place in Northern Westchester County in Yorktown on Saturday, July 23 on Route 6. Fairfield County resident Christopher Mangan, age 47, of Stamford, was arrested and charged after police received a welfare check request after she received a call from them, said the Yorktown Police. The children, a 14-year-old girl, and an 11-year-old boy called their mother saying they were scared because their…
Concrete Truck Destroys Bridge In Hudson Valley Concrete Truck Destroys Bridge In Hudson Valley
Concrete Truck Destroys Bridge In Hudson Valley A wooden bridge in the Hudson Valley is no more after it was shattered by a concrete truck. The crash happened in Ulster County Thursday, June 2, in Marbletown, according to the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said a concrete truck was driving east on County Route 6 at around noon when it struck a bridge near the Gate House at Mohonk Mountain. The impact caused the bridge to completely collapse onto the road below, police said. Nobody was injured in the crash. The roadway was closed for nearly two hours while crews worked to clear all the busted wood. The truck driver was…
Expect Delays: Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 In Both Directions Expect Delays: Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 In Both Directions
Expect Delays: Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 In Both Directions Motorists are being advised of a new round of roadwork scheduled on I-684. Two lanes are expected to close both northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (Route 172) in the Town of Bedford and Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) in the Town of North Salem, on Sunday, May 1, between 6:30 a.m. and noon to facilitate roadway maintenance, the New York State Department of Transportation said. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones, the DOT said, noting that "Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could res…
State Police Announce Results Of Targeted Speed Enforcement Detail In Westchester State Police Announce Results Of Targeted Speed Enforcement Detail In Westchester
State Police Announce Results Of Targeted Speed Enforcement Detail In Westchester New York State Police shared the results of a targeted speed enforcement detail in Westchester County. Troopers conducted the operation on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 14. During the enforcement period, 38 tickets were issued, including 25 for speed-related offenses, police said. Police said speeding is a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes in the state.
Man Issued 75 Tickets After Chase In Region, State Police Say Man Issued 75 Tickets After Chase In Region, State Police Say
Man Issued 75 Tickets After Chase In Region, State Police Say A man is behind bars after being issued 75 tickets at one time for allegedly fleeing from police during a routine traffic stop in New York State. Albany County resident Timothy Hall, age 41, of Slingerlands, was arrested around 1:45 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 12, following the incident which began in the town of Catskill in Greene County, said the New York State Police. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, troopers spotted a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander traveling west on West Main Street in the town of Catskill with several violations. Troopers stopped the vehicle on West Main Street near the intersect…
Westchester County Department Of Public Safety Cracks Down On 'Obnoxious Driving' Westchester County Department Of Public Safety Cracks Down On 'Obnoxious Driving'
Westchester County Department Of Public Safety Cracks Down On 'Obnoxious Driving' Westchester County Police have been cracking down on "obnoxious driving" across the area. The county's Department of Public Safety announced on Friday, Oct. 15, that about 350 summonses have been issued during the new initiative County officials cited an increase in loud/modified exhaust systems on vehicles, noting that officers have issued about 140 summonses to drivers with these systems since July. “Our residents are fed up with the loud noise from these illegal exhaust systems. It has become a significant quality-of-life issue and I applaud the County Police for addressing it,” County …
Speeding Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Northern Westchester Man Speeding Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Northern Westchester Man
Speeding Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Northern Westchester Man Police said a 26-year-old Northern Westchester man was charged with driving while intoxicated after he was pulled over for speeding.  The Yorktown Police Department reported that an officer pulled the man over at about 2:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18 because he was allegedly driving over the speed limit. After an investigation, the officer determined that the Yorktown man, whose name was not released, was driving the vehicle while intoxicated, and he was arrested.  At the Yorktown Police Headquarters, investigators determined that the man had been driving the vehicle with a blood…
Westchester County Man Charged With DUI Following Crash, State Police Say Westchester County Man Charged With DUI Following Crash, State Police Say
Westchester County Man Charged With DUI Following Crash, State Police Say A Northern Westchester man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after losing control of his vehicle and hitting an embankment. Christopher Sweeting, age unavailable, of Yorktown, was arrested around 11 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 15 in Cortlandt, following the crash on Bear Mountain Bridge Road, said. Trooper AJ Hicks. According to Hicks, Sweeting was traveling across the Bear Mountain Bridge Road when he crossed the center line and hit an embankment near Route 9. Sweeting, who was injured, was transported to Westchester Medical Center, he added. He was charged with DUI and issue…
Erratic DWI Driver Busted After 'Impeding Other Drivers' In Northern Westchester, Police Say Erratic DWI Driver Busted After 'Impeding Other Drivers' In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Erratic DWI Driver Busted After 'Impeding Other Drivers' In Northern Westchester, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was arrested for alleged drunk driving after police received several calls of an erratic driver. Marco Chacha, age 38, of Croton-on-Hudson, was arrested on Sunday, June 6, after Yorktown Police received a report of an erratic driver on Commerce Street heading westbound on Route 202. Chacha allegedly failed to maintain its lane multiple times and was being driven in a manner that was "impeding other vehicles," Yorktown Police said.  When police stopped Chacha he was found to be intoxicated and arrested, police said. A blood alcohol test taken following his a…
Westchester Man Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Westchester Man Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Westchester Man Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say An allegedly drunk driver was arrested by New York State Police with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit in Westchester. Troopers on patrol at 10:20 p.m. on Monday, May 10 on I-95 in Mamaroneck stopped village resident David E. Alfaro Guerra, 33, after he committed multiple traffic violations. During the subsequent traffic stop, police said that it was determined that Guerra was under the influence, and he was taken into custody.  At State Police Headquarters in New Rochelle, it was determined that Guerra’s blood alcohol content was .18 percent, and he was arreste…
Long Island Man Arrested For Fleeing State Police On I-95 In Westchester Long Island Man Arrested For Fleeing State Police On I-95 In Westchester
Long Island Man Arrested For Fleeing State Police On I-95 In Westchester A Long Island man took New York State Police troopers on a short chase on I-95 in Westchester in an attempt to flee from a traffic stop. New York State Police troopers on patrol on I-95 in Harrison attempted to stop Valley Stream resident Salim Rasberry, age 30, at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, March 26 for multiple vehicle and traffic violations. Police said that Rasberry refused to stop, and a pursuit was launched, though it was shortly terminated thereafter as the driver exited I-95 at exit 19 in Rye. The investigation led police to Rasberry, who turned himself in to State Police cus…
Man Nabbed After Taking Police On Chase, Crashing Vehicle in Lewisboro Man Nabbed After Taking Police On Chase, Crashing Vehicle in Lewisboro
Man Nabbed After Taking Police On Chase, Crashing Vehicle in Lewisboro New York State Police nabbed a man for fleeing from police following an attempted traffic stop on I-684 in Northern Westchester. Ady Casiano, 32, of Brooklyn, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 3, after troopers from the Somers barracks attempted to stop Casiano on I-684 in Lewisboro, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Instead of stopping, Casiano fled southbound getting off onto the Saw Mill River Parkway. State Police patrols, however, terminated the pursuit due to the reckless operation of the suspect, Hicks said. Approximately two miles further south troopers were alerted to a motor vehicle cras…
Driver Flees State Police During Traffic Stop, Crashes, Busted With Drugs Driver Flees State Police During Traffic Stop, Crashes, Busted With Drugs
Driver Flees State Police During Traffic Stop, Crashes, Busted With Drugs A driver who took police on a chase on I-87 following a traffic stop in Westchester ended up crashing the vehicle and was allegedly caught with drugs. The incident took place around 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 in the Village of Ardsley, when State Police attempted to stop a vehicle driven by  Cory L. Lee, 41, of Woodbridge, Virginia on I-87 for traffic violations said Trooper Tara L. McCormick. While troopers approached the vehicle, Lee fled the scene and a pursuit ensued. A short time later, the vehicle took Exit 7, and lost control on the ramp, striking the guardrails. The driver…
Fairfield County Man Drove Drunk At Three Times Legal Limit In Westchester, Police Say Fairfield County Man Drove Drunk At Three Times Legal Limit In Westchester, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Drove Drunk At Three Times Legal Limit In Westchester, Police Say A Fairfield County man was charged in Westchester County with an aggravated DWI after he was pulled over for multiple traffic violations and his blood-alcohol content was measured at 0.25 percent, said New York State Police.  Olvin D. Discua-Elvir, 37, of Stamford, was pulled over on I-95 in New Rochelle at approximately 9:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10.  Troopers said that after they determined Discua-Elvir was intoxicated, they brought him to their barracks in New Rochelle, where his blood alcohol content was measured.  He was released to a sober third party and will appear i…
Man Driving Drunk In Westchester Caught With 87 Grams Of Pot, State Police Say Man Driving Drunk In Westchester Caught With 87 Grams Of Pot, State Police Say
Man Driving Drunk In Westchester Caught With 87 Grams Of Pot, State Police Say A Westchester County man was arrested by state police after he was found to be drunk and in possession of over 86.7 grams, or just over three ounces, of marijuana during a traffic stop. According to police, 36-year-old Kareem M. McCoy, of Mount Vernon, was pulled over on I-95 in Rye at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 for multiple vehicle and traffic violations.  McCoy was charged with the misdemeanors of driving while intoxicated and fourth-degree possession of marijuana. He was also ticketed for multiple traffic violations.  McCoy was turned over to a sober third party…
Police Put Brakes On After-Midnight Drag Racing After Residents' Complaints In Westchester Police Put Brakes On After-Midnight Drag Racing After Residents' Complaints In Westchester
Police Put Brakes On After-Midnight Drag Racing After Residents' Complaints In Westchester Police hit the brakes on a drag racing ring that has become a cause of concern for some residents in Westchester. The Westchester County Police Department has received numerous complaints of noisy cars and motorcycles in recent months near the Saw Mill and Bronx River parkways, dating back to the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak. On Friday, Oct. 16, County Police arrested a New York City teen who was involved in a drag race on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Yonkers, and dished out another 17 summonses for other violations that included speeding, inadequate exhaust systems, and other equip…
Driver Busted With Eight Ounces Of Pot During Thruway Stop In Westchester Driver Busted With Eight Ounces Of Pot During Thruway Stop In Westchester
Driver Busted With Eight Ounces Of Pot During Thruway Stop In Westchester A late-night State Police stop on the New York State Thruway in Westchester led to the arrest of a wanted Long Island man who was allegedly in possession of more than eight ounces of marijuana. Troopers stopped Uniondale resident Matthew Millington, 20, shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14 after he committed multiple traffic violations on I-95 in Harrison. During the subsequent traffic stop, police said that the troopers were given cause to search Millington’s vehicle, and he was found to be in possession of 8.1 ounces of marijuana. Police noted that Millington’s driver’s license h…
Man Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Legal Limit In Westchester, Police Say Man Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Legal Limit In Westchester, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Legal Limit In Westchester, Police Say A Fairfield County man was driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit when he was stopped by New York State Police troopers on I-95 in Westchester. Troopers stopped Bridgeport resident Miguel Guzman-Barzallo, 36, at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14 on I-95 in Mamaroneck when he committed multiple traffic violations. Police said that while interviewing Guzman-Barzallo during the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that he was intoxicated. At the New York State Police barrack in New Rochelle, Guzman-Barzallo submitted to a breathalyzer and it was d…
Man Who Drove On Sidewalk In Northern Westchester Had Suspended License, Police Say Man Who Drove On Sidewalk In Northern Westchester Had Suspended License, Police Say
Man Who Drove On Sidewalk In Northern Westchester Had Suspended License, Police Say A 39-year-old man was busted on numerous traffic violations after he allegedly drove on a sidewalk. Abror Sharobiddinov, of Brooklyn, was arrested by Yorktown Police on Monday, Feb. 3, after he was stopped on Route 6 for having a suspended registration, said Yorktown Police. During a registration check, police found that Sharobiddinov's driver's license was also suspended for an insurance lapse and that he had been driving on a sidewalk, police said. He was charged with driving with a suspended license, driving with a suspended registration, and driving on a sidewalk. Sharobiddinov was re…