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Hudson Valley Street Racer Seriously Injures Woman In High-Speed NJ Wreck: Cops Hudson Valley Street Racer Seriously Injures Woman In High-Speed NJ Wreck: Cops
Hudson Valley Street Racer Seriously Injures Woman In High-Speed NJ Wreck: Cops A 20-year-old New York man was charged after prosecutors said he was racing another vehicle on Route 17 in Paramus, NJ when he lost control and crashed into a Jeep, seriously injuring its driver. Aiden C. Perez, 20, of Washingtonville, NY, was driving a 2015 Audi at a high rate of speed when he lost control while attempting to change lanes, causing the Audi to collide with a 2019 Jeep, at around 9:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Paramus police responded to the two-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of Route 17 near the Ridgewood Avenue exit, wh…
‘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 …
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…
Car Rolls Over On Taconic Parkway In NY Car Rolls Over On Taconic Parkway In NY
Car Rolls Over On Taconic Parkway In NY A rollover crash left a vehicle damaged on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam County.  The incident happened Sunday, Sept. 21, around 8:10 p.m., when the Kent Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on the parkway.  Fire crews provided emergency assistance at the scene, the department said. No details on injuries were immediately released. In a statement, firefighters reminded drivers to slow down and obey posted speed limits, especially on parkways and high-traffic roads. "Speeding puts lives at risk and can lead to serious or even fatal collisions," the dep…
Drunk Man Caught Nearly Twice Legal Limit With Child In Car On I-87 In NY, Police Say Drunk Man Caught Nearly Twice Legal Limit With Child In Car On I-87 In NY, Police Say
Drunk Man Caught Nearly Twice Legal Limit With Child In Car On I-87 In NY, Police Say A New Jersey man is accused of driving drunk with a child in his vehicle after being stopped for speeding on Interstate 87 in Westchester County, NY, police said.  The arrest happened after an incident at around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, when troopers saw a 2025 Mazda CX-9 speeding northbound on I-87 and pulled it over in Ardsley, according to New York State Police. Troopers said the driver, Jose Vargas, 39, showed signs of impairment, including slurred speech, diminished reflexes, and the odor of alcohol. A child was also found in the back seat, police added. Vargas was arrested …
Drunk Driver Hits Pole, Flips Car Outside Dunkin’ In Region, Police Say Drunk Driver Hits Pole, Flips Car Outside Dunkin’ In Region, Police Say
Drunk Driver Hits Pole, Flips Car Outside Dunkin’ In Region, Police Say 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…
Over 75 Drivers Ticketed In 4 Hours In Parkway Work Zone Crackdown In NY Over 75 Drivers Ticketed In 4 Hours In Parkway Work Zone Crackdown In NY
Over 75 Drivers Ticketed In 4 Hours In Parkway Work Zone Crackdown In NY A work zone safety enforcement effort along the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County ended up in dozens of traffic tickets in just four hours, police announced.  The detail, conducted in Yorktown on Wednesday, Aug. 13, by New York State Police in partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation, was part of “Operation Hard Hat,” which targets reckless and distracted driving in highway work zones, according to State Police.  Among the citations issued were 32 for speeding, eight for cell phone use, and two for violating New York’s Move Over law. Addition…
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…
Teen Admits Being High During Rollover Crash That Killed 15-Year-Old NY Girl Teen Admits Being High During Rollover Crash That Killed 15-Year-Old NY Girl
Teen Admits Being High During Rollover Crash That Killed 15-Year-Old NY Girl 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…
‘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…
Dover Teen Killed In Two-Car Crash After Losing Control On Damp Dutchess County Road Dover Teen Killed In Two-Car Crash After Losing Control On Damp Dutchess County Road
Dover Teen Killed In Two-Car Crash After Losing Control On Damp Dutchess County Road A two-car crash in Dutchess County claimed the life of an 18-year-old woman, authorities announced.  The crash happened on Clove Road in the town of Union Vale around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.  Investigators say Sarah McAllister, 18, of Dover, was driving a white 2004 Nissan sedan northbound when she lost control on a sharp curve near the West Clove Mountain Road intersection. Her vehicle then crossed into the southbound lane, where it was hit by a black Ford Ranger traveling in the opposite direction. Emergency crews extri…
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…
SUV Crashes Into Hudson Valley Home SUV Crashes Into Hudson Valley Home
SUV Crashes Into Hudson Valley Home An SUV plowed into the front of a Hudson Valley home after being in a crash with a school bus.  The incident occurred in Rockland County on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Laurel Road and Glenside Drive in New City. According to the Clarkstown Police, the SUV struck a Clarkstown Central School District bus while turning left onto Laurel Road.  A preliminary report indicated the SUV was traveling above the speed limit, causing it to veer off the roadway and strike a nearby house, police said. Police said everyone on the school bus, including students, was unharmed.  The driver of the…
Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Dutchess County Town Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Dutchess County Town
Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Dutchess County Town 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.
22-Year-Old Goes Over 100 MPH During Street Race In Hudson Valley: Police 22-Year-Old Goes Over 100 MPH During Street Race In Hudson Valley: Police
22-Year-Old Goes Over 100 MPH During Street Race In Hudson Valley: Police A 22-year-old faces criminal charges after they were caught traveling at high speed during an alleged street race on a busy Hudson Valley road, police said.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Sunday, Aug. 18, when a Carmel Police officer saw an apparent street race occurring at the intersection of Route 6 and Croton Falls Road, the department said on Tuesday, Aug. 20.  One of the vehicles was seen going faster than 100 miles per hour, the department added.  This car was immediately stopped and the 22-year-old driver, a Mahopac resident whose name has not been release…
HS Student Killed In Crash At Westchester Shopping Center Was Beloved Baseball Player HS Student Killed In Crash At Westchester Shopping Center Was Beloved Baseball Player
HS Student Killed In Crash At Westchester Shopping Center Was Beloved Baseball Player A 16-year-old high school student from Westchester who was killed in a crash is being remembered for his love of baseball and his role as a mentor to young summer campers.  New Rochelle resident Aidan Galeano, age 16, was killed in a crash that happened just after midnight on Saturday, July 13, in New Rochelle at the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center at 1062 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said on Wednesday, July 17. Earlier Report - ID Released For HS Student Killed In Crash At Shopping Center In New Rochelle Born in 2008, Galeano spent hi…
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…
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…