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Police To Increase Patrols, Sobriety Checks In NY For St. Patrick's Day Weekend: Hochul Police To Increase Patrols, Sobriety Checks In NY For St. Patrick's Day Weekend: Hochul
Police To Increase Patrols, Sobriety Checks In NY For St. Patrick's Day Weekend: Hochul Ahead of celebrations for St. Patrick's Day weekend, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that authorities will be cracking down on drunk and drug-impaired driving. As part of the effort to catch those who choose to drive while impaired, New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols and sobriety checkpoints across the state beginning on Friday, March 15, and continuing into Sunday, March 17, Hochul announced. In addition, law enforcement agencies will also be targeting distracted drivers using cell phones, as well as checking retail establishments to mak…
'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Launches Across NY State 'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Launches Across NY State
'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Launches Across NY State ‘Tis the season for cracking down on drunk driving. Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 13, and lasting through Monday, Jan. 1, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Police would join in on the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. During the campaign, additional patrols will be out on the road, and DWI checkpoints will be set up to ensure any person driving under the influence is taken off the road. Hochul said troopers would also be on the lookout for distracted driving, people who are not properly buckled, and those who violate the “Move Over Law” requiring driving…
Drunk Driving: Police In NY To Crack Down On Enforcement Through Thanksgiving Weekend Drunk Driving: Police In NY To Crack Down On Enforcement Through Thanksgiving Weekend
Drunk Driving: Police In NY To Crack Down On Enforcement Through Thanksgiving Weekend In order to protect New York residents during the week of Thanksgiving, authorities have announced that they will be cracking down on drunk and drugged drivers throughout the state.  The enforcement initiative was announced by both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York State Police on Tuesday, Nov. 21, and will run between Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 26.  During this time, state police troopers will supplement regular patrols across the state, implement fixed sobriety checkpoints, and also use Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement patrol vehicles to watch out f…
Distracted Driver Runs Over Store Worker's Foot In Ellenville, Police Say Distracted Driver Runs Over Store Worker's Foot In Ellenville, Police Say
Distracted Driver Runs Over Store Worker's Foot In Ellenville, Police Say A maintenance worker was injured at a convenience shop after a distracted driver ran over his ankle and foot. The incident took place in Ulster County in Ellenville on Monday, June 6, at Stewart's Shop on Main Street. The man was maintaining gas tanks at the 99 S. Main St. station at about 2 p.m. when Nancy Crosby, age 66, of Kerhonkson, ran over his foot and ankle, causing scrapes, bruises, and facial cuts, village Police Chief Philip Mattracion said. The man was treated and released from an area hospital, the chief said. The victim was identified by police. Crosby was using her cell ph…
State Police Start St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Crackdown State Police Start St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Crackdown
State Police Start St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Crackdown New York State Police are beefing up patrols and sobriety checkpoints to help curtail impaired driving during the St. Patrick's Day celebration.  There will be an increased state police presence on New York roadways beginning on Wednesday, March 16 with the special traffic enforcement detail running through Sunday, March 20. Police said that drivers can also expect to encounter additional DWI patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period. State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers who are using handheld electronic devices and will conduct underage drinkin…
Nearly 200 Nabbed By NYSP Troopers For Impaired Driving During Thanksgiving Weekend, Nearly 200 Nabbed By NYSP Troopers For Impaired Driving During Thanksgiving Weekend,
Nearly 200 Nabbed By Nysp Troopers For Impaired Driving During Thanksgiving Weekend, The final tally is in, and New York State Police troopers dished out more than 12,000 tickets and arrested nearly 150 motorists for alleged impaired driving, authorities announced. Between Wednesday, Nov. 24, and Sunday, Nov. 28, New York State Police issued 12,975 tickets during their annual Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement period, down slightly from the previous year’s campaign. Over the holiday, state police utilized sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and ticketed distracted drivers who used handheld electronic devices. In total, 183 people were busted for driving whi…
Police Dish Out 87 Tickets In Operation Hardhat Detail In Area Police Dish Out 87 Tickets In Operation Hardhat Detail In Area
Police Dish Out 87 Tickets In Operation Hardhat Detail In Area Not so fast. New York State Police troopers going undercover as construction workers in work zones dished out dozens of tickets for various violations during a special “Operation Hardhat” detail. On Tuesday, April 27, State Police teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation to crack down on work zone violations and encourage safer driving in Orange County on I-84 in Montgomery, with a second detail scheduled for Route 17 near exit 12 on Wednesday, April 28. In total, troopers handed out 87 tickets between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday: 43 cellphone violations; 26 seat…
Man Sentenced For Distracted Driving Crash That Injured State Trooper Man Sentenced For Distracted Driving Crash That Injured State Trooper
Man Sentenced For Distracted Driving Crash That Injured State Trooper A Long Island man will avoid prison, but still spend time behind bars after admitting to distracted driving during a crash that left a New York State Police trooper “severely disabled” in a case that was prosecuted by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. West Islip resident Jesse Cohen, 24, was sentenced to 30 days in jail, in addition to three years' probation and 1,000 hours of community service after he pleaded guilty to third-degree assault in Suffolk County Court in Riverhead. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office recused themselves from the case due to a conflict…
State Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Patrols State Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Patrols
State Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Patrols New York State Police troopers went deep undercover, posing as construction workers, handing out nearly 50 tickets to motorists during “Operation Hardhat” in Westchester and Putnam counties. This week,  troopers teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation for the special detail, dishing out a total of 49 tickets to speedsters and distracted drivers on I-684, the Taconic and Sprain Brook Parkways. During the two-day detail, troopers patrolled highway work zones for violations that include speeding, failing to adhere to the "Move Over" law use of a cell phone while d…
Man Pleads Guilty For Distracted Driving Crash That Injured State Trooper Man Pleads Guilty For Distracted Driving Crash That Injured State Trooper
Man Pleads Guilty For Distracted Driving Crash That Injured State Trooper A Long Island man will avoid prison time after admitting to distracted driving during a crash that left a New York State Police trooper “severely disabled” in a case that was prosecuted by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. West Islip resident Jesse Cohen, 24, pleaded guilty to third-degree assault in Suffolk County Court in Riverhead. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office recused themselves from the case due to a conflict. Under the plea agreement, Cohen will serve 30 days in jail, in addition to three years probation and 1,000 hours of community service. He w…
Summer Months Can Be Deadly For Teen Drivers, AAA Warns Summer Months Can Be Deadly For Teen Drivers, AAA Warns
Summer Months Can Be Deadly For Teen Drivers, AAA Warns As the summer driving season unofficially kicks off, officials with AAA are cautioning New York parents and teenagers that distracted driving can be fateful as the “100 Deadliest Days” begin. AAA said that June is the "deadliest" month for teen drivers in New York, with the most cases of crashes in any month between 2015 and 2019, according to the University of Connecticut's Crash Data Repository. Nationally, more than 8,300 people died in teen-related summertime crashes between 2008 and 2018, representing more than seven people a day each summer, research from the AAA Foundation for Traff…
Here's When State Police Will Target Aggressive Drivers In 'Speed Week' Detail Here's When State Police Will Target Aggressive Drivers In 'Speed Week' Detail
Here's When State Police Will Target Aggressive Drivers In 'Speed Week' Detail “Speed Week” is back, as New York State Police troopers plan a weeklong crackdown on speeding, distracted and aggressive drivers in New York. The week-long enforcement will begin on Thursday, June 11, running through Wednesday, June 17, with New York State Police troopers patrolling highways, including work zones to target drivers violating "Move Over" laws. According to state police, speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes in New York State.  More than 42,000 people die as the result of traffic crashes each year nationally, and hundreds of…
Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Hudson Valley State Police Memorial Day Crackdown Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Hudson Valley State Police Memorial Day Crackdown
Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Hudson Valley State Police Memorial Day Crackdown New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley dished out hundreds of tickets during Memorial Day Weekend to everyone from impaired motorists to speeding drivers. During the special enforcement campaign, which was held from Friday, May 22 through 3 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, troopers issued more than 8,900 tickets, including 203 for alleged DWI. Troopers investigated 457 crashes during the detail, which resulted in injuries to 11 New Yorkers. There were also two fatal crashes during the holiday weekend. During the detail, New York State Police troopers issued tickets for: Speeding: 3,…
Statewide, Near Week-Long St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown Starts Statewide, Near Week-Long St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown Starts
Statewide, Near Week-Long St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown Starts The New York State Police are increasing patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway this weekend.  The special traffic enforcement begins on Friday, March 13, and runs through Wednesday, March 18. Drivers can expect to encounter additional DWI patrols and a number of sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period.  State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers who are using handheld electronic devices and will also conduct underage drinking and unlawful sales to minors details during the campaign. During la…
Crashes Linked To Cell Phone Use, Texting Nearly Double Over Last Decade Crashes Linked To Cell Phone Use, Texting Nearly Double Over Last Decade
Crashes Linked To Cell Phone Use, Texting Nearly Double Over Last Decade More and more drivers find themselves involved in crashes due to cell phone use, according to a new report. Accidents related to cell phone use has risen 86 percent in the past decade, according to a recently released report from TrafficTickets.com, which took a county-by-county look at crashes tied to drivers using cell phones while behind the wheel. In 2009, there were 650 accidents where the driver was using a cell phone or texting while driving. In 2018 there were 1,212 accidents caused by cell phone use, according to the website. It was also noted that last year was the first that tex…
'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway 'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway
'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway State Police have just launched a traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.  The special traffic enforcement period runs from Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 1. “During this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I encourage all New Yorkers to make safety their top priority," Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said. "If your celebrations include alcohol, plan ahead to ensure you have a safe ride home.  "There’s simply no excuse to get behind the wheel if you’re impaired, and state troopers will have zero to…