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Hudson Valley Resident Mowing Lawn Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Impaired Man, Police Say Hudson Valley Resident Mowing Lawn Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Impaired Man, Police Say
Hudson Valley Resident Mowing Lawn Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Impaired Man, Police Say A 53-year-old Hudson Valley man mowing his lawn was killed after being struck by a car being driven by an impaired driver, police said. It happened in Rockland County on Wednesday, July 15 at about 5:45 p.m. in Orangeburg. A 2010 Toyota Corolla, operated by Jared S. DeVera, 29, of Englewood, New Jersey, 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 sa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Duo Accused Of Unlawfully Selling Fireworks After Foot Chase On NYS Thruway Duo Accused Of Unlawfully Selling Fireworks After Foot Chase On NYS Thruway
Duo Accused Of Unlawfully Selling Fireworks After Foot Chase On NYS Thruway 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…

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by Zak Failla
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State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Hudson Valley Man State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Hudson Valley Man
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Hudson Valley 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…

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by Zak Failla
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Police: Man Found With Assault Rifle After Driving On Lawns In Fishkill Police: Man Found With Assault Rifle After Driving On Lawns In Fishkill
Police: Man Found With Assault Rifle After Driving On Lawns In Fishkill 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…

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by Zak Failla
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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Mahopac Man Found Unconscious In Car Impaired By Drugs, Police Say Mahopac Man Found Unconscious In Car Impaired By Drugs, Police Say
Mahopac Man Found Unconscious In Car Impaired By Drugs, Police Say A 30-year-old man has been charged after police say he was found unconscious and impaired by drugs in his vehicle in Northern Westchester. Yorktown Police say an officer observed an unconscious man in the driver seat of his running vehicle in a parking lot on Route 202 (Crompond Road) on Saturday, Sept. 21 around 7 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the man, identified as Mitchel Golden, of Mahopac, of was driving while impaired by drugs, according to police. Golden was arrested and transported to the Yorktown Police Department, where he was charged with driving while ability impaire…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Faces Drugged Driving Charge After Domestic Dispute In Patterson Man Faces Drugged Driving Charge After Domestic Dispute In Patterson
Man Faces Drugged Driving Charge After Domestic Dispute In Patterson An area man is facing drugged driving charges after a domestic dispute, according to police. Putnam County Sheriff’s Department officers say they responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a residence in the Town of Patterson on Saturday, June 1 around 4 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the male suspect involved in the dispute had fled the scene in a vehicle and an auto accident occurred, according to police. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and confirm that it was involved in a one-car accident, police say. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Marcus Rohim, 30, of…

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by Valerie Musson
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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…

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by Zak Failla
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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. …

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by Zak Failla
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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…

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by Zak Failla
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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.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley 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 o…

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by Zak Failla
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Couple Caught With Heroin, Cocaine In Area Stop, Police Say Couple Caught With Heroin, Cocaine In Area Stop, Police Say
Couple Caught With Heroin, Cocaine In Area 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.

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by Daily Voice
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Hudson Valley Teen Arrested Three Times In One Day Hudson Valley Teen Arrested Three Times In One Day
Hudson Valley 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,…

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by Zak Failla
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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…

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by Kathy Reakes