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Drunk Driver Slams Into Guardrail On Hudson Valley Highway: Police Drunk Driver Slams Into Guardrail On Hudson Valley Highway: Police
Drunk Driver Slams Into Guardrail On Hudson Valley Highway: Police A man is facing charges after driving drunk and hitting a guardrail on a busy highway exit ramp in Westchester County, police said.  On Saturday, Jan. 28, around 12:20 a.m., police responded to a one-car crash in White Plains by Interstate 287 west on the Exit 6 ramp, according to state police.  After arriving at the scene, police determined that the driver, 46-year-old Tarrytown resident Eric Petrich, had been driving on the ramp in a Toyota Camry when he struck a guardrail and his car became disabled.  Petrich was not injured in the crash. After investigating, author…
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In Hudson Valley A 36-year-old man was charged after troopers reported that he drove in Westchester County while intoxicated at more than twice the legal limit. Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on I-287 in Rye at about 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, New York State Police reported. The driver, identified as Luis Perez Paredes, of New Fairfield, Connecticut, was found to be intoxicated and was arrested, authorities said.  Police said Perez Paredes was found to have a BAC of .20 percent. He was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and was turned over to a sober third pa…
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In Hudson Valley A 32-year-old man was charged after police said he drove in Westchester County while intoxicated at more than two times the legal limit. Troopers stopped a vehicle for vehicle and traffic violations on I-95 in Mamaroneck at about 1:50 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, New York State Police reported. The driver, identified as John Figueroa, of the Bronx, was found to be intoxicated and was arrested, authorities said.  Police said Figueroa's BAC tested as 0.18 percent. Figueroa was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, and he was released to a sober third party with an a…
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk In Hudson Valley With 3 Children In Car Man Accused Of Driving Drunk In Hudson Valley With 3 Children In Car
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk In Hudson Valley With 3 Children In Car A Connecticut man was charged after police said he drove drunk in the Hudson Valley with three children in the car. A state trooper in Orange County saw an eastbound 2003 Ford Taurus on I-84 in Newburgh that was in violation of vehicle and traffic laws at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, New York State Police reported. The trooper pulled the Ford over and spoke to the driver, identified as 36-year-old Litchfield County resident Segundo Chuquiloja, of Torrington, police said. Police found that Chuquiloja did not have a valid driver's license and believed he was impaired by alc…
50-Year-Old Drove Drunk At 3 Times Legal Limit In Hudson Valley, Police Say 50-Year-Old Drove Drunk At 3 Times Legal Limit In Hudson Valley, Police Say
50-Year-Old Drove Drunk At 3 Times Legal Limit In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 50-year-old man was charged after authorities said he drove on a highway in Westchester County while intoxicated at three times the legal limit. Police pulled a vehicle over for multiple vehicle and traffic violations on I-95 in New Rochelle at about 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, according to New York State Police. The driver, identified as Fairfield County resident Ismael Mercado-Palma, of Greenwich, was found to be intoxicated, police said. He was brought into custody and found to have a BAC of 0.24 percent, authorities reported. Police said Mercado-Palma was charged with aggravated…
NYSP Bust Driver With BAC Triple The Legal Limit In Area NYSP Bust Driver With BAC Triple The Legal Limit In Area
Nysp Bust Driver With BAC Triple The Legal Limit In Area A Fairfield County man driving with a blood alcohol concentration more than triple the legal limit was busted allegedly driving drunk during a midday ride on I-95 in Westchester, New York State Police investigators announced. State police troopers on patrol in New Rochelle stopped Greenwich resident Jesus M. Lopez Tapia at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25 for a vehicle and traffic violation while traveling on I-95 in New Rochelle. During the subsequent stop, police said that Lopez Tapia was found to be intoxicated, and he was taken into custody without incident. At New York State…
Man Drove Drunk On I-87 With BAC Twice Limit, Child In Vehicle, Police Say Man Drove Drunk On I-87 With BAC Twice Limit, Child In Vehicle, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk On I-87 With BAC Twice Limit, Child In Vehicle, Police Say A 45-year-old man is facing charges after police said he drove on I-87 with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit and two children in the car. Police found a car that had run out of gas in the Ulster County town of New Paltz at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1, New York State Police reported.  Troopers determined that the driver, identified as Eric Ramos, of New York City, was intoxicated and had a suspended license, State Police said.  Police said there were two 13-year-old children in the car. Ramos was arrested and found to have a BAC of .18 percent, po…
Man Charged With DWI Following Single-Vehicle Crash In Rockland County Man Charged With DWI Following Single-Vehicle Crash In Rockland County
Man Charged With DWI Following Single-Vehicle Crash In Rockland County A man is facing charges after police said he drove with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit and crashed his car. Troopers responded to the single-vehicle crash on I-87 in  Rockland County, in Ramapo, at about 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, according to New York State Police. The driver, identified as 58-year-old Robert Rykowski, of Sloatsburg, lost control of a 2012 Volvo S60 while traveling north, and struck the center barrier, authorities said. Police said Rykowski was not injured in the crash. Rykowski was found to be intoxicated, and his license was fo…
Rockland Man Had BAC More Than Twice Legal Limit After Crash, Police Say Rockland Man Had BAC More Than Twice Legal Limit After Crash, Police Say
Rockland Man Had BAC More Than Twice Legal Limit After Crash, Police Say A driver had a blood alcohol concentration more than double the legal limit when he was involved in a one-vehicle crash on I-287 in the Hudson Valley, state police announced. In Rockland County, New York State Police troopers responded to the reported crash on I-287 at approximately 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11 in Hillburn, where there was a Jeep disabled in the left lane. Police said that the investigation into the incident determined that Nyack resident Fredy Mazariego Martinez, age 37, was driving his 2021 Jeep Cherokee when he unexpectedly lost control, struck the guardrail and his …
Man Drove Drunk At Over Twice Legal Limit On I-287, Police Say Man Drove Drunk At Over Twice Legal Limit On I-287, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk At Over Twice Legal Limit On I-287, Police Say New York State Police troopers busted a man for allegedly driving with a blood alcohol concentration nearly triple the legal limit when he was busted on I-287 in Westchester, authorities announced. Troopers on patrol at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 in Harrison stopped New Rochelle resident Ernest Bolden, age 63, on I-287 in Harrison when he committed a traffic violation. Investigators said that during the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that Bolden was intoxicated, and at State Police Headquarters in Tarrytown, it was determined his BAC was .20, more than double …
Woman Busted With BAC Nearly Triple Legal Limit In Area Woman Busted With BAC Nearly Triple Legal Limit In Area
Woman Busted With BAC Nearly Triple Legal Limit In Area A late-night traffic stop by New York State Police troopers on patrol in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of a 32-year-old woman who was allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content nearly triple the legal limit. At approximately 3:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, troopers in Orange County stopped upstate New York resident Melody McNamara, of Fayetteville, on I-90 in the town of Florida for multiple traffic violations. During the subsequent traffic stop, police said that troopers determined McNamara was allegedly intoxicated and she was taken into custody without incident. At the State…
Driver Busted By State Police With BAC Twice Legal Limit On I-87 In Area, Police Say Driver Busted By State Police With BAC Twice Legal Limit On I-87 In Area, Police Say
Driver Busted By State Police With BAC Twice Legal Limit On I-87 In Area, Police Say A midday traffic stop in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of a man who was allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content nearly triple the legal limit. New York State Police troopers received a report of an erratic driver on I-87 in Ulster County at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24 in New Paltz. Troopers were able to track down the driver, Springfield, New Jersey resident Alexander Ostrobrod, age 34, and stopped him for multiple traffic violations on the Thruway. During the subsequent stop, police said that it was determined Ostrobrod was allegedly intoxicated and he was …
Man Accused Of Driving With BAC Twice Legal Limit On I-287 Man Accused Of Driving With BAC Twice Legal Limit On I-287
Man Accused Of Driving With BAC Twice Legal Limit On I-287 Police said a Connecticut man has been charged for driving in Westchester County with a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. On Friday, July 16, at about 11:15 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on I-287 in Elmsford for a vehicle and traffic violation, New York State Police said. Police said the driver, Wilfredo Perez, of Stamford, was taken into custody. Authorities said Perez's blood alcohol content was determined to be 0.19%. He was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, which is a misdemeanor charge. 
Man Nabbed With BAC Over Twice Legal Limit In I-87 Stop, State Police Say Man Nabbed With BAC Over Twice Legal Limit In I-87 Stop, State Police Say
Man Nabbed With BAC Over Twice Legal Limit In I-87 Stop, State Police Say A Memorial Day traffic stop on I-87 led to the arrest of a 36-year-old Hudson Valley man who was allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit, State Police said. Troopers on patrol at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Monday, May 31 in the town of Catskill stopped Orange County resident Eduar Hernandez Mejia, of Newburgh, when he was caught making a traffic violation in the area. During the stop, it was determined that Hernandez Mejia was allegedly intoxicated, and he was taken into custody by troopers. At New York State Police Headquarters in Kingston, it w…
Area Woman Drove Drunk With BAC More Than Three Times Legal Limit, Police Say Area Woman Drove Drunk With BAC More Than Three Times Legal Limit, Police Say
Area Woman Drove Drunk With BAC More Than Three Times Legal Limit, Police Say A woman from the Hudson Valley driving erratically was busted with a blood alcohol content more than triple the legal limit during a traffic stop, New York State Police announced. New York State Police received a report of an erratic driver who was traveling northbound on I-87 at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, Troop T Commander Jennifer Gottstine said. Troopers in Greene County were able to locate the driver, later identified as Putnam County resident Maggie Deperna, age 36, of Mahopac, and stopped her after she committed a traffic violation on I-87, according to police. Poli…
Man Arrested For Aggravated DWI After Crashing Into Tree In Area Man Arrested For Aggravated DWI After Crashing Into Tree In Area
Man Arrested For Aggravated DWI After Crashing Into Tree In Area A man was arrested for aggravated DWI after crashing his vehicle in a wooded area. Martin Cody, 62, of Palenville, in Greene County, was arrested in Ulster County on Friday, Nov. 20 by Saugerties Police following the crash on SR 32A, said Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra. Cody was arrested after Saugerties Police responded to a reported vehicle crash, said Sinagra. According to police, Cody failed to negotiate a bend in the roadway, proceeding east across the shoulder of the roadway and into a wooded area, striking a tree head on.  Cody, who was the sole occupant of t…
Man Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Limit In Rockland, Police Say Man Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Limit In Rockland, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Limit In Rockland, Police Say A man who committed multiple vehicle and traffic violations was driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.22 percent, nearly three times the legal limit, according to state police. Fairfield County resident Javier Gonzalez, of Danbury, 56, was pulled over in Rockland County at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, in Clarkstown, according to state police.  Gonzalez was charged with the misdemeanor of aggravated driving while intoxicated, along with several violations.  He was released to a sober third party, and will appear in the Town of Clarkstown court next month. 
Police: Erratic Driver Complaint Leads To DWI Charge For Rockland Man With BAC Triple Limit Police: Erratic Driver Complaint Leads To DWI Charge For Rockland Man With BAC Triple Limit
Police: Erratic Driver Complaint Leads To DWI Charge For Rockland Man With BAC Triple Limit A man who received a DWI in Rockland County in the past year was busted by police in Ramapo driving with a blood alcohol content more than triple the legal limit, police said. Officers from the Ramapo Police Department received a call at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, about an erratic driver who was driving on North Airmont Road. Police said that responding officers located the vehicle and contacted the driver - a 44-year-old man from Ramapo whose name has not been released - who was “highly intoxicated” during a subsequent traffic stop. The driver proceeded to fail multiple S…
Woman Driving Drunk In Rockland Had BAC Triple Legal Limit, Police Say Woman Driving Drunk In Rockland Had BAC Triple Legal Limit, Police Say
Woman Driving Drunk In Rockland Had BAC Triple Legal Limit, Police Say An Orange County woman was busted driving with a blood alcohol content nearly triple the legal limit during a traffic stop on I-87, State Police said. New York State Police troopers on patrol on I-87 in Clarkstown stopped Highland Falls resident Melissa O’Malley, 26, at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Friday, July 17 when she committed a traffic violation. Police said that during the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that O’Malley was intoxicated, and a breathalyzer at the State Police barrack in Tarrytown found her blood alcohol content to be .23 percent. O’Malley was arrested and cha…
Woman Driving Erratically On I-87 Had BAC Twice Limit, Police Say Woman Driving Erratically On I-87 Had BAC Twice Limit, Police Say
Woman Driving Erratically On I-87 Had BAC Twice Limit, Police Say A 24-year-old Hudson Valley woman with a previous DWI conviction was arrested for driving on the New York State Thruway with a blood alcohol content nearly triple the legal limit, State Police said. New York State Police troopers in Orange County received reports of an erratic driver at approximately 9 p.m. on Monday, May 25, on I-87 in the Town of Woodbury. Troopers intervened and located the reported vehicle, which was being driven by Central Valley resident Paige Drake, who was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the traffic stop. Drake was taken into custody, and at the State Police b…
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Man State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Man
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Man State Police in Westchester are asking for the community’s assistance as they attempt to track down a man who is wanted on a bench warrant for aggravated driving while intoxicated more than five years ago. Police are on the hunt for 45-year-old Manfid Duran, who was stopped by troopers on the New York State Thruway in 2015 for a traffic violation.  During the course of the subsequent investigation, it was determined that he was intoxicated. He later failed to appear in court to face the charges and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Duran has been described as a 5-foot, 8-inch Hispa…
Driver Charged In I-287 Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Driver Charged In I-287 Fatal Wrong-Way Crash
Driver Charged In I-287 Fatal Wrong-Way Crash The allegedly drunk driver involved in a wrong-way crash on I-287 that killed a father taking his teenage son and son’s friends to a basketball game in Westchester has been charged. Somers resident Jaime Paucar, 50, was arraigned for the wrong-way crash in January that caused the death of 57-year-old Jordan Wachtell and one of his passengers, 17-year-old Eric Goldberg on I-287 in Harrison. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced that Paucar was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and aggravated driving while intoxicated. He was arraigned before New Roche…
Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Woman Driving Drunk With Child In Car, Police Say Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Woman Driving Drunk With Child In Car, Police Say
Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Woman Driving Drunk With Child In Car, Police Say A strange series of events led to the arrest of a woman who was allegedly driving drunk with a child in the car, authorities announced. Members of the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office stopped the driver at approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 on Route 209 in Wawarsing for an expired vehicle inspection. During that traffic stop, it was determined that the driver “was not able to safely continue driving,” and she contacted a friend to pick her up at the scene to bring her home safely. According to police, when her friend - a 59-year-old woman from Kerhonkson whose name was not released - …
40-Year-Old Stopped In Rockland Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say 40-Year-Old Stopped In Rockland Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
40-Year-Old Stopped In Rockland Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A man with a previous DWI conviction is facing new charges after allegedly driving drunk with a blood-alcohol level nearly triple the legal limit on I-87, New York State Police said. Troopers in Clarkstown stopped Pedro Cruzgonzalez, 40, of Hillsborough, New Jersey, at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, when he committed a vehicle and traffic violation on I-87. According to police, during the subsequent stop, it was determined that Cruzgonzalez was allegedly intoxicated, and he was taken into custody.  At the New York State Police barracks in Tarrytown, Cruzgonzalez submitted…
Area Woman Stopped On I-87 Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Area Woman Stopped On I-87 Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Area Woman Stopped On I-87 Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A traffic stop on the New York Thruway led to the arrest of an area woman who was allegedly driving with a  blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit, state police said. Troopers in Orange County stopped Harriman resident Heather MacMahon, 50, at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, in New Windsor when she committed several vehicle and traffic violations. According to police, during the subsequent stop, troopers determined that MacMahon was allegedly intoxicated and after failing Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, a breathalyzer determined her blood alcohol content …
Area School Bus Driver Drove Drunk With Students Aboard, Police Say Area School Bus Driver Drove Drunk With Students Aboard, Police Say
Area School Bus Driver Drove Drunk With Students Aboard, Police Say Click here for an updated story: Somers School District Releases New Info After Bus Driver With Students Aboard Charged With DWI A school bus driver in Northern Westchester allegedly drove drunk three times the legal limit while students were on board, according to police. State Police from the Somers barrack said 61-year-old William J. Mendez was operating a school bus in Somers from Primose Elementary School and Somers Intermediate School and transporting students when he was stopped on Monday, Dec. 9. An investigation revealed that he was under the influence of alcohol with a blood…
Drunk New City Driver Crashes Into Guide Rail In Pearl River, Police Say Drunk New City Driver Crashes Into Guide Rail In Pearl River, Police Say
Drunk New City Driver Crashes Into Guide Rail In Pearl River, Police Say A New City man has been charged with DWI after police say he crashed into a guide rail in Pearl River while under the influence. Orangetown Police say they responded to a report of a single-vehicle accident on State Route 304 in the area of the Crooked Hill Road overpass in Pearl River on Saturday, Sept. 14 around 4:30 a.m. The on-scene investigation revealed that a 2011 Hyundai had become lodged against a center guide rail with extensive damage to the driver’s side, police say. The driver, identified as Eric Melter, 24, of New City, was determined to be intoxicated, according to police. …
Man Stopped On I-87 Had BAC More Than Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Man Stopped On I-87 Had BAC More Than Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Man Stopped On I-87 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…
Man Driving Drunk On Route 45 In Rockland Had Child In Vehicle, Rockland Sheriff Says Man Driving Drunk On Route 45 In Rockland Had Child In Vehicle, Rockland Sheriff Says
Man Driving Drunk On Route 45 In Rockland Had Child In Vehicle, Rockland Sheriff Says A Rockland County man is facing multiple charges after being busted driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit with a child in the car, Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco announced. A member of the Sheriff’s Office on patrol at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, stopped Spring Valley resident Ismael Roldan-Zuniga, 29, on Route 45 when he made a traffic violation in New Hempstead. According to Falco, during the traffic stop, the patrol officer determined that Roldan-Zuniga was intoxicated with a passenger under the age of 16 in the vehicle. Roldan-Zuniga…
Police: DWI Motorist Faces Felony Charges After Swerving Into Oncoming Traffic In Pearl River Police: DWI Motorist Faces Felony Charges After Swerving Into Oncoming Traffic In Pearl River
Police: DWI Motorist Faces Felony Charges After Swerving Into Oncoming Traffic In Pearl River A motorist is facing DWI charges after allegedly swerving into oncoming traffic in Pearl River, according to police. Orangetown Police say they observed a driver operating a vehicle westbound on Veterans Memorial Drive in the eastbound lanes on Saturday, April 13 around 3:30 p.m. Numerous vehicles traveling eastbound had to take evasive action to avoid getting into a head-on collision with the driver, according to police. Police say they initiated a traffic stop and determined that the driver, identified as 34-year-old Juan Agudo-Guaman of West New York, New Jersey, appeared to be intoxica…
Clarkstown Crash Results In DWI Charge For Suffern Man Driving Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Clarkstown Crash Results In DWI Charge For Suffern Man Driving Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Clarkstown Crash Results In DWI Charge For Suffern Man Driving Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A crash has resulted in DWI charges for a Suffern man who was allegedly driving at twice the legal limit. State Police responded to a report of a one-vehicle crash on I-87 in the town of Clarkstown on Sunday, Jan. 20 around 1:30 a.m. After investigating the scene, police discovered that a Toyota Corolla had run off the roadway. The driver, 30-year-old Juan C. Arteaga-Funes was uninjured but troopers determined he was intoxicated. Arteaga-Funes was arrested, transported and processed at SP Tarrytown, where his BAC was marked at .19 percent. Arteaga-Funes was charged with aggravated driving w…