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Drunk Driver Flees Traffic Stop, Caught Over Twice Legal Limit In Yorktown: Police Drunk Driver Flees Traffic Stop, Caught Over Twice Legal Limit In Yorktown: Police
Drunk Driver Flees Traffic Stop, Caught Over Twice Legal Limit In Yorktown: Police A Westchester man accused of driving drunk with more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system is facing numerous charges after allegedly leading police on a chase, authorities said. The incident began just before 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, when an erratic driver was seen traveling westbound on Route 202 in Yorktown, the town's police department announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3.  Responding officers quickly located the vehicle and observed it failing to stay in its lane, police said.  When police tried to pull the car over, the driver allegedly refused to stop and fled w…

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Update: Suspect In Multi-County Chase Hit Cars, Fled Into Yorktown's FDR State Park, Police Say Update: Suspect In Multi-County Chase Hit Cars, Fled Into Yorktown's FDR State Park, Police Say
Update: Suspect In Multi-County Chase Hit Cars, Fled Into Yorktown's FDR State Park, Police Say Police have released more details about a Hudson Valley chase that spanned multiple counties, including that the suspect rammed police vehicles, drove through a state park, and narrowly missed pedestrians before being apprehended.  The incident unfolded in Putnam County on Wednesday, Nov. 27, beginning with a reported domestic assault on Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel, according to the Carmel Police Department. Earlier Report - Carmel Assault Suspect Leads Cross-County Pursuit In U-Haul Van, Police Say The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Noel Mendez Jr., of Fairview, New Jersey, …

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by Ben Crnic
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Carmel Assault Suspect Nabbed After Chase Through Westchester Involving U-Haul Van Carmel Assault Suspect Nabbed After Chase Through Westchester Involving U-Haul Van
Carmel Assault Suspect Nabbed After Chase Through Westchester Involving U-Haul Van A suspect is in custody following a chase through multiple counties in the Hudson Valley that involved several collisions with police vehicles and was prompted by an assault, authorities said. New, updated report - Update: Suspect Nabbed In Putnam Valley After Chase Hit Cars, Fled Into State Park, Police Say The incident began in Putnam County at around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, when a domestic assault was reported on Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel, according to Carmel Police. Responding officers, along with units from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, saw the suspect…

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Woman Shot, Killed In Yorktown, Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound After Chase: Police Woman Shot, Killed In Yorktown, Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound After Chase: Police
Woman Shot, Killed In Yorktown, Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound After Chase: Police A woman was found shot and killed outside a residence in the region and her suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase, according to authorities. The chain of events in Northern Westchester began just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 in Yorktown. Multiple 911 calls were received reporting shots fired in the hamlet of Jefferson Valley in the area of the Coach N Four Apartments on East Main Street, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Responding officers located Geraldine Krecmer, age 63, lying on the walkway in front of one of the units with a gun…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Drunk Driver From Carmel Leads Officers On Short Chase In Kent: Police Drunk Driver From Carmel Leads Officers On Short Chase In Kent: Police
Drunk Driver From Carmel Leads Officers On Short Chase In Kent: Police A 40-year-old drunk driver was apprehended after fleeing a traffic stop in the region, police said. The incident leading to the man's arrest began in Putnam County just before 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, when a Kent Police officer saw a vehicle driving erratically on Route 311, according to the department. The officer soon tried stopping the vehicle on Terry Hill Road. However, the car ignored the officer's emergency lights and sirens and kept going, authorities said. The vehicle was later stopped with help from the Carmel Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff's Office, and New Yor…

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by Ben Crnic
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Driver Nabbed In Stolen Vehicle After Chase In Westchester: Police Driver Nabbed In Stolen Vehicle After Chase In Westchester: Police
Driver Nabbed In Stolen Vehicle After Chase In Westchester: Police The driver of a stolen car was taken into custody after leading officers on a pursuit throughout a city in Westchester, police said. The events leading up to the arrest began on Thursday, Sept. 5 around 3:20 a.m., when officers tried pulling over a vehicle on Palisade Avenue in Yonkers that had been reported stolen from New York City and had committed several traffic infractions, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.  However, the car did not stop and instead led officers on a short chase in the city before police caught up with it and detained those inside, Spink said, adding…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo From Westchester Nabbed After Fleeing Traffic Stop: Police Duo From Westchester Nabbed After Fleeing Traffic Stop: Police
Duo From Westchester Nabbed After Fleeing Traffic Stop: Police Two men from Westchester County face charges after fleeing a traffic stop and leading authorities on a pursuit through multiple counties in the region, police said.  Yonkers resident Martin Gjurashaj, age 45, and Tuckahoe resident Daniel Curanovic, age 27, were both arrested on Friday, Aug. 16 in connection with an incident in Sullivan and Orange counties on the same day, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 20. According to authorities, at around noon on Friday, state troopers received a report of a grey convertible sedan driving at a slow speed and failing …

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Accused Of Robbing Victim With Machete, Running From Officers In Westchester Man Accused Of Robbing Victim With Machete, Running From Officers In Westchester
Man Accused Of Robbing Victim With Machete, Running From Officers In Westchester A 51-year-old man faces charges after robbing a victim with a machete in Westchester before leading police on a short chase, authorities said.  The events leading to the man's arrest began on Wednesday, July 3, when 51-year-old Tyrone McGhee of New Rochelle allegedly robbed a victim at 111 Lockwood Ave., according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne.  McGhee allegedly used a machete to threaten the victim during the robbery, Coyne said.  Two weeks later, on Wednesday, July 17, McGhee was seen by officers while walking on Lockwood Avenue. When …

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by Ben Crnic
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24-Year-Old Man Nabbed For Mail Theft After Leading Officers On Chase In Westchester: Police 24-Year-Old Man Nabbed For Mail Theft After Leading Officers On Chase In Westchester: Police
24-Year-Old Man Nabbed For Mail Theft After Leading Officers On Chase In Westchester: Police A 24-year-old man who was apprehended following a police chase is being accused of stealing mail in Westchester, including a $14,000 check, authorities announced.  The events leading up to the man's arrest began on Wednesday, July 10 around 5:15 a.m., when a witness reported seeing three suspicious men trying to steal mail from the Mamaroneck Post Office's mailbox at 309 Mt. Pleasant Ave., according to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department.  The witness gave officers a description of the suspects and their vehicle that matched one of a similar car that fled police after tryi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Maserati Stolen From Westchester Neighborhood Used In Multi-State Burglary Spree Maserati Stolen From Westchester Neighborhood Used In Multi-State Burglary Spree
Maserati Stolen From Westchester Neighborhood Used In Multi-State Burglary Spree Authorities are urging residents to lock their cars after a Maserati was stolen from a New York neighborhood and used in a commercial burglary spree that took place in Connecticut and Massachusetts.  The theft happened in Westchester County during the early morning hours on Thursday, July 4, when a Maserati was stolen from the Greenhaven area of Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Monday, July 8.  A Rye officer saw the theft while it was happening and tried to stop the suspects, leading to a police chase that ended soon after the stolen car crossed the Connect…

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by Ben Crnic
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4 Teens Caught Following Ridgefield Crash After Allegedly Abducting Girl In Wilton 4 Teens Caught Following Ridgefield Crash After Allegedly Abducting Girl In Wilton
4 Teens Caught Following Ridgefield Crash After Allegedly Abducting Girl In Wilton Four teens were apprehended after police say they allegedly abducted a girl in a quiet Connecticut town near the New York border. Click here for a new, updated story: New Info Released After 2 Boys, 2 Girls Pursued From Wilton Caught After Crash In Ridgefield At about 5:15 p.m. Friday, May 24, police officers in Fairfield County from the Ridgefield and Wilton police departments responded to Route 33 after a report of a possible abducted female juvenile in Wilton. The girl was able to exit the vehicle in the area of Tanglewood Court off Route 33 in Ridgefield, at which time the vehic…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Northern Westchester CVS Incident Involving Woman Leads To Chase, 3 Arrests Northern Westchester CVS Incident Involving Woman Leads To Chase, 3 Arrests
Northern Westchester CVS Incident Involving Woman Leads To Chase, 3 Arrests Three Connecticut men were apprehended after an incident involving a woman in a CVS parking lot in New York led to a police chase and separate crashes. The chain of events began around 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 17 in Northern Westchester County. The North Castle Police Department received a call from a person reporting a concerning incident that had just occurred in the CVS parking lot at 450 Main St. in Armonk, according to Lt. Thomas McCormack. The caller reported that an unfamiliar vehicle pulled up next to her while sitting in her car in the parking lot.  The man then exited his…

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by Joe Lombardi
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16-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Crashing In Yorktown 16-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Crashing In Yorktown
16-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Crashing In Yorktown A 16-year-old boy faces charges after trying to escape a traffic stop in Northern Westchester, police announced.  The arrest stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, March 27 just before 1:30 a.m., when an officer saw a vehicle speeding on Route 202 in Yorktown, according to the town's police department.  The vehicle then tried speeding away from the officer after he activated his cruiser's emergency lights and crossed over the double yellow line before crashing shortly after, police said.  The officer then found that the teenage driver had been operating without a license and…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Nabbed At Westchester Bar After Nearly Running Over Officer, Evading Arrest: Police Man Nabbed At Westchester Bar After Nearly Running Over Officer, Evading Arrest: Police
Man Nabbed At Westchester Bar After Nearly Running Over Officer, Evading Arrest: Police A 28-year-old man faces criminal charges in two Westchester municipalities after fleeing from police multiple times and nearly running an officer over in the process, authorities announced. The events leading to the man’s arrest began during the early morning of Thursday, Feb. 1, when detectives in New Rochelle tried pulling over a suspicious vehicle. According to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne, this car instead drove away at a fast speed, avoiding officers. Police still continued an investigation into the vehicle, though. Later in the day around 10 a.m., the same car was s…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Tries Entering Locked Vehicles In Westchester, Then Leads Police On Pursuit Man Tries Entering Locked Vehicles In Westchester, Then Leads Police On Pursuit
Man Tries Entering Locked Vehicles In Westchester, Then Leads Police On Pursuit Authorities are warning residents to keep their cars locked after a man was caught trying to enter parked vehicles in Westchester before leading police on a chase into Connecticut.  The incident began on Friday, Jan. 26 around 2 a.m., when an alert resident in Rye in the area of Martin Road noticed an unknown man in her driveway and called the police. According to the Rye Police Department, the resident was able to give authorities an "excellent" description of the suspect and their vehicle, and arriving officers soon found a white SUV fleeing from the area.  Police then followed…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo In Stolen Car Leads Troopers On Chase, Crashes Into Cruiser In Putnam Valley: Police Duo In Stolen Car Leads Troopers On Chase, Crashes Into Cruiser In Putnam Valley: Police
Duo In Stolen Car Leads Troopers On Chase, Crashes Into Cruiser In Putnam Valley: Police Two people face a long list of charges after leading troopers on a chase in a stolen car on a busy parkway in the Hudson Valley and crashing into a police vehicle in the process, authorities said. Brooklyn resident Justin Bumpers, age 28, and Dutchess County resident Jada Joseph of Poughkeepsie, age 23, were arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30 in connection with an incident that happened in Putnam County earlier on the same day, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 3.  The events leading up to the arrests began around 12:15 a.m. when troopers patrolling the Taconic State Parkwa…

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by Ben Crnic
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Officers Save Fleeing Suspect From Burning Car After Chase In Northern Westchester Officers Save Fleeing Suspect From Burning Car After Chase In Northern Westchester
Officers Save Fleeing Suspect From Burning Car After Chase In Northern Westchester Two police officers are being awarded for their quick actions that saved a fleeing suspect who had become trapped in his burning car following a chase on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester.  Westchester County Police Officers Niall Nerney and Christopher Duffy are being nominated for a lifesaving award for pulling a fleeing 51-year-old suspect out of his burning car after he crashed on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua, the department announced on Monday, Dec. 18.  The events leading up to the crash began on Friday, Dec. 1 around 9:30 p.m., when a Chevrolet Malibu d…

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by Ben Crnic
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3 Burglary Suspects Caught After Extensive Late-Night Chase In Northern Westchester 3 Burglary Suspects Caught After Extensive Late-Night Chase In Northern Westchester
3 Burglary Suspects Caught After Extensive Late-Night Chase In Northern Westchester Three men who were interrupted by authorities while burglarizing a Northern Westchester home were successfully apprehended following an extensive chase that utilized the help of K9 units and a helicopter.  The incident began on Friday, Nov. 17 just before 1:45 a.m., when a burglar alarm went off at a Mount Kisco residence on Carlton Drive, prompting a quick police response, according to the Westchester County Police Department. The first officers who arrived at the home soon saw two men run in separate directions from the house into a wooded area. In order to catch them, police establi…

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by Ben Crnic
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4 Teens Caught With Help From K9 In Chase Near Westchester Airport: Police 4 Teens Caught With Help From K9 In Chase Near Westchester Airport: Police
4 Teens Caught With Help From K9 In Chase Near Westchester Airport: Police Four teenagers were apprehended following a pursuit that happened near Westchester County Airport, police said.  The incident began on Saturday, Oct. 21, when a police officer attempted to pull over a vehicle near Westchester County Airport and the driver refused to stop, according to the county's police department.  Soon after this, the car crashed on the entrance ramp to I-684 northbound in Harrison near the airport. The four occupants then got out of the car and ran into the woods in an attempt to flee police, authorities said. Officers from several different agencies soon arr…

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by Ben Crnic
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Latest Update: Suspect Caught By Mansion After Cortlandt Burglary, Police Say Latest Update: Suspect Caught By Mansion After Cortlandt Burglary, Police Say
Latest Update: Suspect Caught By Mansion After Cortlandt Burglary, Police Say A burglary suspect is in custody following a chase across multiple municipalities in Westchester that ended near a mansion and caused several nearby schools to be placed in lockout, police said. The chase was prompted by an investigation into a burglary in Cortlandt on Sunday, Oct. 15 at the Sinclair gas station located at 2058 East Main St. (Route 6), according to State Police Trooper Aaron Hicks.  Earlier Report - New Update: Irvington Schools Put In Lockout After Teens Burglarize Area By Lyndhurst The next day, Monday, Oct. 16, officers from the Ossining Police Department saw …

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by Ben Crnic
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Fleeing Truck Thief Caught In Neighborhood With Help Of K9 Officer In Westchester: Police Fleeing Truck Thief Caught In Neighborhood With Help Of K9 Officer In Westchester: Police
Fleeing Truck Thief Caught In Neighborhood With Help Of K9 Officer In Westchester: Police After leading authorities on a chase that ended in a crash, a pickup truck thief wearing a bright yellow jumpsuit was caught in a Westchester neighborhood with the help of a K9 officer's nose, police said.  The incident began on Thursday, Sept. 14 around 6:15 p.m., when authorities were notified that a stolen Ford F350 pickup truck was traveling on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison.  According to Westchester County Police, an officer soon found the truck and tried pulling it over near the interchange with Interstate 287. However, the vehicle kept going and sped away.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
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Larceny Suspect Drives Wrong Way After Chase In Westchester, Crashes: Police Larceny Suspect Drives Wrong Way After Chase In Westchester, Crashes: Police
Larceny Suspect Drives Wrong Way After Chase In Westchester, Crashes: Police Authorities are searching for a man who was allegedly involved in a larceny in Westchester and escaped detection after driving the wrong way on Interstate 87 and crashing into another car, police said.  The incident happened on Wednesday night, Sept. 13, and started when Yonkers Police began investigating a larceny in a neighboring jurisdiction and found the male suspect in the Cross County Shopping Center, according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank DiDomizio.  The suspect then drove away from the shopping center and began leading officers on a short pursuit before …

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by Ben Crnic
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Officers Injured: Chase Ends In Crash With Civilian Car While Suspect Escapes In Westchester Officers Injured: Chase Ends In Crash With Civilian Car While Suspect Escapes In Westchester
Officers Injured: Chase Ends In Crash With Civilian Car While Suspect Escapes In Westchester Four people, including two officers, were hospitalized following a police chase that ended in a crash and resulted in the suspect vehicle escaping in Westchester.  The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 23, when Yonkers Police units were engaged in a chase with a vehicle wanted for fleeing from numerous traffic stops in the past, according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank M. DiDomizio.  During the pursuit, a cruiser occupied by two Yonkers Police officers crashed into an uninvolved vehicle that contained two civilians. The collision caused injuries to al…

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by Ben Crnic
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Shirtless, Shoeless Man Leads Officers On Lengthy Chase In Northern Westchester, Police Say Shirtless, Shoeless Man Leads Officers On Lengthy Chase In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Shirtless, Shoeless Man Leads Officers On Lengthy Chase In Northern Westchester, Police Say A 19-year-old man faces charges after leading officers on an extensive chase through woods, streams, and neighborhoods in Northern Westchester following his theft of a car, police said.  The incident began on Friday, July 28 just before 11:30 a.m., when authorities identified a stolen Ford traveling in Lewisboro, according to Westchester County Police.  Just after this, a Patrol sergeant found the car on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Bedford and tried pulling it over. However, the driver would not stop and kept driving south before officers were able to catch up with it just …

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by Ben Crnic
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Student Leaves School With Loaded Gun, Leads Officers On Chase In Westchester Student Leaves School With Loaded Gun, Leads Officers On Chase In Westchester
Student Leaves School With Loaded Gun, Leads Officers On Chase In Westchester A 16-year-old student faces charges after possessing a loaded gun at a Westchester high school and leading officers on a pursuit outside the building, officials said. The arrest followed an incident on Thursday, July 27 around 10:30 a.m., when Mount Vernon High School officials told the city's police department that they had found a student in possession of a loaded handgun and that the juvenile had left school grounds, according to Mount Vernon city officials.  Officers then responded to the area of the high school and began searching for the student, ultimately locating them walking …

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by Ben Crnic
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2 Robbery Suspects Remain At Large After Pursuit In Westchester: Police 2 Robbery Suspects Remain At Large After Pursuit In Westchester: Police
2 Robbery Suspects Remain At Large After Pursuit In Westchester: Police Two suspects who were part of a crew involved in several robberies were able to escape authorities after a chase in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Sunday morning, July 2 around 1:30 a.m., when the New York City Police Department followed an alleged robbery crew from Queens on Interstate 95 North.  The vehicle containing the suspects eventually entered Port Chester, where the occupants then stopped and tried running away from officers on foot, according to the Port Chester Police Department.  Two of the suspects were immediately caught and placed into cus…

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by Ben Crnic
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Speed Demon: Man Issued 106 Tickets After Police Chase Into Westchester From Rockland Speed Demon: Man Issued 106 Tickets After Police Chase Into Westchester From Rockland
Speed Demon: Man Issued 106 Tickets After Police Chase Into Westchester From Rockland A speeding driver from New York has been charged with fleeing a police officer and other charges and issued 106 tickets after failing to stop for a traffic infraction. Joseph S. Salazar, age 26, of the Bronx, was arrested on Wednesday, June 28, for the incident which took place in Rockland County in the town of Stony Point on Sunday, May 28. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, Salazar was driving a 2016 Dodge Charger when he fled a traffic stop in Harriman State Park in the town of Stony Point.  While fleeing the traffic stop, he struck a New York Sta…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Car Thief Caught In Hudson River After Pursuit In Westchester: Police Car Thief Caught In Hudson River After Pursuit In Westchester: Police
Car Thief Caught In Hudson River After Pursuit In Westchester: Police An alleged car thief faces numerous charges after leading authorities on a pursuit in Westchester that ended with him being apprehended in the Hudson River, police said.  The incident happened on Wednesday, June 21 just before 4 p.m., when a patrol officer in Hastings-on-Hudson tried to pull over a vehicle with stolen license plates near the intersection of Broadway and Main Street, according to Hastings-on-Hudson Police Chief David Dosin.  The car then refused to stop for the officer and pulled over into the driveway of a residence on Main Street before continuing down the drivew…

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by Ben Crnic
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Pursuit Ends In Suspect Being Caught With Illegal Gun In Westchester Pursuit Ends In Suspect Being Caught With Illegal Gun In Westchester
Pursuit Ends In Suspect Being Caught With Illegal Gun In Westchester A brief police chase in Westchester resulted in the arrest of a suspect who was carrying an illegally-possessed gun, police said.  The incident happened on Friday, June 16, when a cooperative law enforcement detail between Mount Vernon Police and New York State Police resulted in an attempted traffic stop of a vehicle within Mount Vernon.  According to Mount Vernon Police, one of the vehicle's passengers then ran away from authorities as the car itself sped away from the scene.  After a brief chase on foot, the passenger was caught and found to be in possession of an illegal…

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by Ben Crnic
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BMW Driver Leads Officers On 2-Hour Chase Throughout Westchester: Police BMW Driver Leads Officers On 2-Hour Chase Throughout Westchester: Police
BMW Driver Leads Officers On 2-Hour Chase Throughout Westchester: Police A 28-year-old man's decision to not pull over led to a more than two-hour chase throughout Westchester that finally ended with him in custody, police said.  The incident began on Tuesday, May 23 just before 2 p.m. when Westchester County Police received a report that a BMW wanted by the New York City Police Department for fleeing officers was traveling on Westchester Avenue in Harrison.  According to Westchester County PD, an officer found the BMW on the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway and tried to pull it over.  However, the driver pulled onto the shoulder, threw the ca…

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by Ben Crnic
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Stolen Construction Vehicle Rams Police Cruisers In Westchester: Stopped By Quick-Thinking Cop Stolen Construction Vehicle Rams Police Cruisers In Westchester: Stopped By Quick-Thinking Cop
Stolen Construction Vehicle Rams Police Cruisers In Westchester: Stopped By Quick-Thinking Cop A rampaging stolen construction vehicle that rammed multiple police cruisers during an early-morning chase in Westchester was stopped when a quick-thinking officer pushed it off the road with a public works loader.  The incident began on Thursday, May 13 around 12:30 a.m., when North Castle Police reported that a stolen skid steer with a forklift attachment was refusing to stop and had entered Harrison in the area of Park Lane, according to Harrison PD.  The driver of the skid steer then rammed into a North Castle and Harrison patrol vehicle, causing extensive damage to both.…

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