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Wrong-Way Crash: Bar Receipts, Social Media Lead To Arrest After Woman, 25, Killed In Danbury
A months-long investigation aided by bar receipts and social media posts led to the arrest of a man in connection with a wrong-way alleged drunk driving Connecticut crash that took the life of a young Fairfield County woman.
The crash happened on Route 7 in Danbury around 2 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 in the southbound lane just north of Exit 7.
The victim, Danielle Dempsey, age 25, of Danbury, was driving a gray 2005 Honda Accord when a black 2018 Dodge Challenger driving in the wrong direction struck her vehicle head-on, Connecticut State Police said.
The operator of the Dodge Challenger,…
Driver Busted Going Over 100 MPH On Westchester Highway Had Loaded Guns In Car, Police Say
Four men are facing weapons charges after State Police allegedly busted a speeding driver on a Westchester County highway.
Troopers first spotted the suspect’s vehicle at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, as it drove through Yonkers on the Sprain Brook Parkway.
The BMW 440 was traveling in excess of 100 mph, according to police.
Troopers followed the vehicle to Tuckahoe Road and initiated a traffic stop, where they found two loaded handguns in the car, a .380 Ruger LCP and a 9mm Smith & Wesson SD9 VE, police said.
The 19-year-old driver, Jalen Irwin, of Valley Stream, was arrested fo…
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…
Driver In Westchester Busted With BAC More Than Double Legal Limit, Police Say
A speeding driver in Westchester is facing charges after being busted by police with a blood alcohol concentration more than double the legal limit, authorities announced.
An officer from the Scarsdale Police Department on stationary speeding patrol at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 stopped a driver who was caught speeding southbound on Post Road, prompting a traffic stop.
During the subsequent stop, the officer said that the driver, Yonkers resident Ulysses Fernandez, age 29, showed signs of impairment, leading to further investigation.
According to police, Fernandez proceed…
Man Nabbed For DWI, Nine Tickets, After Driving Over 100 MPH On Palisades Parkway, Police Say
A local man was issued nine tickets and charged with DWI after attempting to elude state police who were trying to pull him over for allegedly driving at speeds more than 100 mph.
Rockland County resident Baruch Ungar, age 26, of Monsey, was arrested around 11:50 p.m., Sunday, March 14 in Clarkstown, following a pursuit on Palisades Parkway, said Trooper Steven Nevel.
According to Nevel, troopers from the Haverstraw barracks spotted a 2020 Honda Civic traveling on the Palisades Parkway in the town of Orangetown in excess of 100 mph.
When troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, Ungar…
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…
Police In Westchester Issue Hundreds Of Summonses Over Memorial Day Weekend
Local, county, and state police agencies teamed up to dish out nearly 250 summonses to motorists in Westchester over the Memorial Day Weekend holiday.
On Thursday, May 21, Friday, May 22, and Sunday, May 24, the Yonkers Police Department partnered with the Westchester County Department of Public Safety and New York State Police to issue a total of 249 summons to violators for multiple offenses.
According to police, the offenses included speeding, loud exhaust, unlicensed operation or unregistered motor vehicles, failing to signal, lane violations, no insurance, and other equipment violation…
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,…
Police Issue 110 Tickets During Crackdown On Drag Racers, Speeders In Westchester
A team of law enforcement departments issued more than 110 tickets in a group effort after receiving numerous complaints from residents about speeders, drag racing, and excessive noise.
The group, including the Yonkers Police Department, the Westchester County Police, and the New York State Police, teamed up on Saturday, May 16, to patrol local roadways, parkways, and highways to address the problem, Det. Lt. Dean Politopoulos of the Yonkers Police Department said.
Politopoulos said the team issued a total of 112 summons to violators for a range of offenses including everything from sp…
