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Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In Thanksgiving Details Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In Thanksgiving Details
Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In Thanksgiving Details New York State Police troopers busted more than two dozen motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the Thanksgiving holiday in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Wednesday, Nov. 21, State Police troopers from Somers arrested James G. Donofrio, 51, of North Castle, for DWI. He was traveling on I-684 in North Castle, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Nov. 23, State Police troopers from Stormville arrested Marki…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
DWI Motorist Charged After Crash Kills Bicyclist DWI Motorist Charged After Crash Kills Bicyclist
DWI Motorist Charged After Crash Kills Bicyclist A man driving while intoxicated has been arrested and faces multiple charges after allegedly hitting and killing a bicyclist. Silvio Tenesaca, 49, of Kent was driving in the area of Route 52 and Palmer Trail in Kent around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27 when he allegedly hit and killed the victim, 53-year-old George T. Rosalino of Lake Carmel, who was riding a bicycle. Tenesaca faces multiple charges, including: Vehicular manslaughter, a class D felony Leaving the scene of an accident, a class D felony Driving while intoxicated and other traffic violations Tenesaca was arraigned in th…

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by Valerie Musson
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One Charged In Thanksgiving Eve DWI Detail In Dutchess One Charged In Thanksgiving Eve DWI Detail In Dutchess
One Charged In Thanksgiving Eve DWI Detail In Dutchess One person was arrested and charged in a Thanksgiving Eve DUI detail conducted by New York State Police Wednesday, Nov. 21. The Driving While Intoxicated Sobriety Detail was carried out through Dutchess County.  In addition to the one DUI arrest, the effort resulted in one penal law arrest and the issuance of 37 uniform traffic tickets.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
74 Tickets Dished Out In I-684 Distracted Driving Detail In Northern Westchester 74 Tickets Dished Out In I-684 Distracted Driving Detail In Northern Westchester
74 Tickets Dished Out In I-684 Distracted Driving Detail In Northern Westchester Dozens of tickets were doled out by New York State Police troopers during a special distracted driving enforcement operation in Westchester County along the I-684 corridor. During the detail, which was “conducted in furtherance of (New York State Police’s) mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway,” on Friday, Oct. 16 in Somers, troopers issued a total of 74 tickets for speeding, distracted driving and other vehicle and traffic violations on the interstate.  Of those, 34 were issued for violating the "Move Over" law, and an arrest was made for a motorist driving whi…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Weaving On Northern Westchester Roadway Charged With DWI, Police Say Woman Weaving On Northern Westchester Roadway Charged With DWI, Police Say
Woman Weaving On Northern Westchester Roadway Charged With DWI, Police Say A female motorist who was allegedly slowly weaving in and out of the shoulder of a Yorktown roadway was busted driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit, police said. An officer from the Yorktown Police Department on routine patrol shortly after 2:15 a.m. on Thursday morning stopped Putnam Valley resident Kayla Muniz on Foothill Street, when she was spotted swerving on the road. During the subsequent traffic stop, police said that it was determined that Muniz, 24, was allegedly intoxicated and there was an open container of alcohol inside her vehicle. It is furth…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
11 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 11 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
11 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted more than 30 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the last week-plus. The local residents charged with DWI were: Westchester County: On Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Christopher Christiansen, 32, of Cortlandt, for DWI. He was traveling on Furnace Dock Road in Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, State Police from Dover Plains arreste…

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by Zak Failla
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Mahopac Man Faces DWI Charge In Bryant Pond Road Stop Mahopac Man Faces DWI Charge In Bryant Pond Road Stop
Mahopac Man Faces DWI Charge In Bryant Pond Road Stop An early morning traffic stop on a busy Putnam County road led to the arrest of a Mahopac man who was allegedly drinking and driving. Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Neary was on patrol shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 11, when he was stopped for committing a vehicle and traffic law violation on Bryant Pond Road in Putnam Valley. During the subsequent stop, Neary reported that the driver, 47-year-old Eddie Miranda was found to be allegedly intoxicated. He was taken into custody and transported to the Putnam County Correctional Facility. Miranda was charged with driving while i…

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by Zak Failla
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Female Passenger Strikes Officer After Driver Charged With DWI In Route 22 Stop, Police Say Female Passenger Strikes Officer After Driver Charged With DWI In Route 22 Stop, Police Say
Female Passenger Strikes Officer After Driver Charged With DWI In Route 22 Stop, Police Say A woman from Danbury became combative during a traffic stop on Route 22, allegedly striking a Putnam County Sheriff’s Sergeant attempting to take her into custody. A Sheriff’s Deputy stopped Danbury resident Ronald Rodas-Loor, 22, shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 on Route 22 in Southeast, when he was spotted committing a violation. During the stop, while speaking with Rodas-Loor, it was determined that he was allegedly intoxicated and he was arrested. Rodas-Loor was charged with driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content greater than .08 …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Putnam Man Charged With DWI, Cocaine Possession Putnam Man Charged With DWI, Cocaine Possession
Putnam Man Charged With DWI, Cocaine Possession A Putnam County man was busted with cocaine during a traffic stop near the intersection of Secor Road and Bryant Road Park in Putnam Valley. Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Osika stopped Putnam Valley resident Jason Rohrig at approximately 3:50 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, near the intersection, when he was spotted committing multiple traffic violations in the area. Osika conducted a traffic stop, during which it was determined that Rohrig, 32, was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Further investigation found that he was also in possession of cocaine during the stop, and …

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by Zak Failla
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Eight Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Labor Day Weekend Stops Eight Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Labor Day Weekend Stops
Eight Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Labor Day Weekend Stops Dozens of area residents were nabbed for driving while intoxicated by state police during the three-day Labor Day weekend.  They include:  Westchester Adam J. Heyd, 37, of Somers. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Putnam Valley when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation.  Michele A. Ridlon, 47, of Dobbs Ferry. She was traveling on Route 9 in the town of Cortlandt when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation.  Richard B. Clampitt, 55, of Lewisboro. Aggravated DWI. He was found sleeping in his vehicle on I-684 in the town of Bedfor…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Admits To Stealing Vehicles From Westchester Dealerships Using Fake ID Man Admits To Stealing Vehicles From Westchester Dealerships Using Fake ID
Man Admits To Stealing Vehicles From Westchester Dealerships Using Fake ID A 27-year-old man had admitted to taking elaborate steps to use a 10-year-old child’s identity to steal cars from a Westchester dealership and will soon face jail time. Nanuet resident Andre Mendez has pleaded guilty in Westchester County Court to identity theft and falsifying business records, both felonies. He also pleaded guilty to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of driving while intoxicated following incidents dating back to last year. Mendez created a synthetic identity using his actual name and date of birth along with the Social Security number of an…

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by Zak Failla
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Speeding Drunk Driver Crashes BMW Into Parked Cars, House Off Route 9, Police Say Speeding Drunk Driver Crashes BMW Into Parked Cars, House Off Route 9, Police Say
Speeding Drunk Driver Crashes BMW Into Parked Cars, House Off Route 9, Police Say A speeding motorist who was driving drunk is facing multiple charges after crashing a BMW into several parked cars and then a house in the area, state police said. Troopers observed a white 2002 BMW northbound on Route 9 in the town of Poughkeepsie traveling in excess of the posted speed limit on Friday, Aug. 31, state police said. Troopers observed the operator lose control of his vehicle, and strike several parked cars before crashing into a house on East Cedar Street, according to state police. The driver of the BMW, identified as 26-year-old Benjamin Cruz of Poughkeepsie, was found to …

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by Joe Lombardi