57°
Juan Colon, of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested around 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, after Clarkstown Police officers on patrol attempted to stop a black Ford F-350 that had been reported stolen, said Clarkstown Police Officer Norman Peters.
When officers tried to make the stop in the area of Shorn Drive and Western Highway, Colon allegedly attempted to flee by ramming two Clarkstown Police vehicles, which had boxed him in, Peters said.
The occupants of the vehicle then jumped and fled on foot, he added.
Colon was arrested shortly after and transported to police headquarters for arraignment in Clarkstown Justice Court.
He was charged with felony assault, criminal possession of stolen property, and criminal mischief.
A search for the second suspect was conducted by various units from Clarkstown, Orangetown, and the Rockland County Sherriff's Office.
Also assisting in the search was the Clarkstown Police drone unit.
No one was injured during the event, Peters reported.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Northwest Dutchess and receive free news updates.
