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‘Wipe That Smile Off Your Face’: Bodycam Shows Cop Lay Down Law In Olympian's 104 MPH Stop ‘Wipe That Smile Off Your Face’: Bodycam Shows Cop Lay Down Law In Olympian's 104 MPH Stop
‘Wipe That Smile Off Your Face’: Bodycam Shows Cop Lay Down Law In Olympian's 104 MPH Stop Newly released body camera footage shows Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson trying to weasel her way out of an arrest after being pulled over for going more than 100 miles per hour on a Florida highway last month. The 25-year-old sprinter was pulled over by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office after deputies said she was traveling 104 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone on Thursday, Jan. 29, according to bodycam footage shared by the New York Post. As he approached the vehicle, Sgt. McDaniels said: “I would wipe that smile off your face,” the footage shows. McDaniels identifies …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Long Island ICU Nurse Caught Drunk, Speeding In CT: Cops Long Island ICU Nurse Caught Drunk, Speeding In CT: Cops
Long Island ICU Nurse Caught Drunk, Speeding In CT: Cops A 32-year-old Long Island man was arrested on DUI and speeding charges following a late-night traffic stop in Fairfield County, CT, authorities said. Christopher Paul Campbell of Huntington, NY, was stopped by police in Wilton after police saw him speeding in a gray Tesla on Danbury Road at approximately 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, local police said in a press release. Campbell, whose LinkedIn shows he works as an ICU nurse, appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs and failed to perform standardized field sobriety tests to standard, police said. Campbell was placed under ar…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Drunk Driver Hits Pole, Flips Car Outside Malta Dunkin’, Police Say Drunk Driver Hits Pole, Flips Car Outside Malta Dunkin’, Police Say
Alyssa Joly Charged In DWI Crash Near Malta Dunkin' A Saratoga Springs woman was arrested after allegedly driving drunk and causing a rollover crash in Malta late Monday night, Aug. 25. The crash happened around 9:45 p.m. on state Route 67 west of Route 9, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators determined that Alyssa Joly, 25, was driving while intoxicated when she left the roadway, struck a light pole, and overturned in the westbound lane, police said. Her vehicle came to rest in front of a Dunkin’ restaurant. Joly was also speeding and failed to stay in her lane before the crash, according to police. She was cha…

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by Michael Mashburn
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WATCH: Bryan Kohberger Pulled Over In Traffic Stop Before Idaho Student Murders WATCH: Bryan Kohberger Pulled Over In Traffic Stop Before Idaho Student Murders
Watch: Bryan Kohberger Pulled Over In Traffic Stop Before Idaho Student Murders The Latah County Sheriff’s Office has released video showing Bryan Kohberger being stopped in his now-infamous white Hyundai Elantra just three months before the savage stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. A Routine Stop, With Chilling Context Deputy Darren Duke pulled over Kohberger around 11:38 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, after clocking him driving 42 mph in a 35 mph zone. The bodycam shows Kohberger, then a Washington State University criminology student, calmly handing over his license and insurance. “You realize this is 35?” the deputy asks. Kohberger replies matter…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Teen Admits Being High During Rollover Crash That Killed Girl, 15, In Waterford Teen Admits Being High During Rollover Crash That Killed Girl, 15, In Waterford
Teen Admits Being High During Rollover Crash That Killed Girl, 15, In Waterford A New York teen admitted he was high on marijuana and speeding when he flipped his car, killing a 15-year-old girl and seriously injuring her brother. Everett Hatlee, 18, of Troy, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in Saratoga County Court on Friday, June 13, in the death of 15-year-old Kiera Ebert. Hatlee admitted he was traveling at an “incredibly high rate of speed” on the evening of June 29, 2024, while impaired by cannabis when he lost control of his vehicle on Fonda Road in Waterford, according to the district attorney’s office. His Dodge Charger left the road, became a…

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by Michael Mashburn
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‘No Empty Chair’: NY Launches Weeklong Crackdown On Teen Driving Dangers ‘No Empty Chair’: NY Launches Weeklong Crackdown On Teen Driving Dangers
‘No Empty Chair’: NY Launches Weeklong Crackdown On Teen Driving Dangers With graduation season approaching, New York State Police are ramping up enforcement efforts to help ensure that every student makes it safely to the ceremony. The annual “No Empty Chair” campaign kicked off across New York on Monday, April 21. The weeklong traffic safety initiative is aimed at preventing tragedies involving teen drivers, with daily crackdowns on the most common and dangerous violations. Launched in 2014 by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the campaign is both a public awareness effort and an active enforcement strategy. It serves as a solemn reminder of young lives…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel
NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide surge in law enforcement patrols and safety measures to protect travelers during Thanksgiving week, one of the busiest and riskiest times for road travel. The detail will run through Sunday, Dec. 1 after launching Saturday, Nov. 23. “Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest travel season of the year, and we want everyone to reach their friends and loved ones safely,” Hochul said. “I urge drivers to stay alert, stay sober, and move over when you see vehicles stopped on the side of the road.” In response, New York State officials are rampin…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Town In Region Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Town In Region
Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Town In Region As aggressive drivers flood the roadways, a town in the region will increase traffic enforcement to address the issue. The patrols will occur in Dutchess County in the town of Poughkeepsie in the coming weeks. According to the town of Poughkeepsie Police, officers will actively monitor for violations such as speeding, unsafe lane changes, passing red lights, and other dangerous driving behaviors.  "Our goal is to enhance road safety and ensure a secure driving environment for everyone," the department said. The enforcement will take place throughout the town limits.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Memorial Weekend Busts: Hundreds Arrested In NY For DWI; Here's Breakdown By Region Memorial Weekend Busts: Hundreds Arrested In NY For DWI; Here's Breakdown By Region
Memorial Weekend Busts: Hundreds Arrested In NY For DWI; Here's Breakdown By Region New data from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office unveiled that state police arrested hundreds of people for drunk driving over Memorial Day weekend - and issued tens of thousands of tickets. Hochul released the data on Tuesday, June 4, just over a week after Memorial Day weekend, which saw extra state police enforcement and sobriety checkpoints in anticipation of drunk and distracted driving. “New York State has zero tolerance for drunk and impaired driving, and we are doing everything in our power to prevent the senseless tragedies that result from it,” Hochul said in a statement, adding that he…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Police To Target Speeding, Aggressive Drivers During NY Enforcement Crackdown Police To Target Speeding, Aggressive Drivers During NY Enforcement Crackdown
Police To Target Speeding, Aggressive Drivers During NY Enforcement Crackdown Speeding drivers, watch out — police in New York are set to crack down on aggressive motorists during a weeklong enforcement crackdown.  The "Speed Week" enforcement initiative, which will begin on Monday, June 3, and continue through Sunday, June 9, will target speeding and aggressive drivers throughout New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. During the initiative, State Police will conduct additional patrols and actively monitor highway work zones to watch for drivers who violate New York's "Move Over" law.  Troopers will use both marked and Concealed Identity Traffic Enfor…

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by Ben Crnic