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Vehicle and traffic violations

Duo Accused Of Stealing Mail From Hudson Valley Residences Duo Accused Of Stealing Mail From Hudson Valley Residences
Duo Accused Of Stealing Mail From Philipstown Residences Two 22-year-olds face a long list of charges after allegedly stealing mail from residences in the Hudson Valley, including several checks, authorities announced.  Bronx residents Devonte Hamilton and Kadon Jackson were both arrested on Wednesday, July 10 around 12:30 p.m. in connection with mail thefts at several household mailboxes in the Putnam County town of Philipstown, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, July 11.  According to the Sheriff's Office, on the day of the duo's arrests, a resident told deputies that they saw an unknown subject take mail f…
Woman Nabbed Driving Drunk On I-84 With Two Kids In Vehicle, Police Say Woman Nabbed Driving Drunk On I-84 With Two Kids In Vehicle, Police Say
Woman Nabbed Driving Drunk On I-84 With Two Kids In Vehicle, Police Say A 30-year-old woman from the Hudson Valley was busted for allegedly drinking and driving the wrong way on I-84 with children in the car, state police said. Shortly after 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, New York State Police troopers from the Greenville barracks in Orange County were dispatched to a stretch of I-84 near exit 1 in Wawayanda, where there was a report of a wrong-way driver. According to police, the driver - later identified as Newburgh resident Rosalinda Lucero, age 30 - had multiple near-misses with several vehicles on the roadway before she could be tracked down by troopers.…
Police Dish Out 177 Tickets In I-684 Detail Police Dish Out 177 Tickets In I-684 Detail
Police Dish Out 177 Tickets In I-684 Detail New York State Police announced the results of a speed enforcement detail on I-684 in Westchester. Troopers issued a total of 177 tickets during the detail on Friday, June 12 in an ongoing effort to “ensure highway safety for all users of the interstate.” Of the tickets, 151 were issued for speeding, 15 for drivers failing to wear a seatbelt, and 11 others for vehicle and traffic violations. 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 cras…
32-Year-Old Drove Drunk At More Than Twice Limit In Westchester, Police Say 32-Year-Old Drove Drunk At More Than Twice Limit In Westchester, Police Say
32-Year-Old Drove Drunk At More Than Twice Limit In Westchester, Police Say A Fairfield County man was busted driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit in Westchester, police said. New York State troopers stopped Danbury resident Kevin Edmond Jr., 32, at on I-287 at approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 14 in Harrison, when he committed vehicle and traffic violations. According to police, during the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that Edmond was allegedly intoxicated, and he was taken into custody by troopers without incident.  At the State Police barrack in New Rochelle, investigators determined that Edmond’s blood …
Police Dish Out 93 Tickets In Separate I-684 Details Police Dish Out 93 Tickets In Separate I-684 Details
Police Dish Out 93 Tickets In Separate I-684 Details New York State Police troopers were busy over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, dishing out nearly 100 tickets during a pair of details on I-684 in Westchester. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, troopers conducted a “move over” enforcement detail along the I-684 corridor in Westchester, which was “conducted in furtherance of our mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway.” During that detail, troopers issued 38 tickets total, including 11 for drivers that failed to change lanes for law enforcement. Two days later, on Friday, Nov. 29, troopers were again out in force, this tim…
Man, 23, In Stolen Vehicle Caught After 12-Mile I-684 Chase, Police Say Man, 23, In Stolen Vehicle Caught After 12-Mile I-684 Chase, Police Say
Man, 23, In Stolen Vehicle Caught After 12-Mile I-684 Chase, Police Say A 23-year-old man driving a stolen vehicle is behind bars after taking state troopers on a 12-mile chase on I-684. It started at around 1:50 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5.  At approximately 1:50 a.m., troopers patrolling I-684 in the town of Bedford initiated a traffic stop on a northbound taxi for an infraction of the vehicle and traffic law.  The operator of the 2019 Toyota Camry, identified as Begnauth Renseroop, of Queens, failed to comply, and led troopers on the chase, state police said. During the pursuit, the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department broadcast a report of…
47-Mile Chase Ends With DWAI Motorist Crashing Into Ditch With Three Kids In Car, Police Say 47-Mile Chase Ends With DWAI Motorist Crashing Into Ditch With Three Kids In Car, Police Say
47-Mile Chase Ends With Dwai Motorist Crashing Into Ditch With Three Kids In Car, Police Say A 44-year-old man is behind bars following a 47-mile chase that ended when he crashed into a ditch with three children in the car. The incident took place around 4:52 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, when New York State Police attempted to stop a vehicle on I-87 in the town of Plattekill for a vehicle and traffic violation, said Trooper Tara McCormick. The driver, later identified as Luis Rosa, 44, of the Bronx, failed to comply and a chase ensued, covering approximately 47 miles, she added. The vehicle exited the Thruway for a short time at Exit 16 and drove into a ditch while traveling westbound…
Woman, Man Caught With Heroin, Stolen Jewelry In I-87 Stop Woman, Man Caught With Heroin, Stolen Jewelry In I-87 Stop
Woman, Man Caught With Heroin, Stolen Jewelry In I-87 Stop A woman and man are facing charges after they were allegedly caught with heroin and stolen jewelry during an I-87 traffic stop, police say. New York State Police stopped a vehicle on I-87 in the Town of Cornwall for a traffic violation on Sunday, March 10 around 6:30 p.m. During the interview with the driver, identified as 30-year-old Kristin Otto of Walkill, officers were given probable cause to search the vehicle. Otto and the vehicle’s passenger, 30-year-old Michael Leone of Monroe, were found to be in possession of a hypodermic needle cap containing cotton balls that tested positive fo…
Man Caught With Pound Of Pot In I-87 Stop Man Caught With Pound Of Pot In I-87 Stop
Man Caught With Pound Of Pot In I-87 Stop A 19-year-old man was allegedly found with a pound of marijuana and several grams of concentrated marijuana and arrested during a traffic stop on I-87 in the Town of Newburgh. State Police stopped the vehicle on Monday, Jan. 21 around 8:30 a.m. for a traffic violation. Police’s interview with the driver, Yousef O. Kashef, 19, of Forest Hill, established probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle. Police then discovered approximately one pound of marijuana and 15.3 grams of concentrated marijuana. Kashef was taken into custody, transported and processed at SP Newburgh. He faces the fo…
Newburgh Man, 29, With Felony Warrants Caught After Fleeing On Foot In I-87 Stop Newburgh Man, 29, With Felony Warrants Caught After Fleeing On Foot In I-87 Stop
Newburgh Man, 29, With Felony Warrants Caught After Fleeing On Foot In I-87 Stop A man from Newburgh with multiple felony warrants was arrested after fleeing I-87 on foot during a traffic stop, police say. State Police allegedly conducted a traffic stop on I-87 in the Town of Cornwall on Monday, Dec. 31 around 7:30 a.m. The vehicle’s driver, 29-year-old Michael A. Thoma, initially provided officers with the name and date of birth of a different individual, police said. Thoma proceeded to exit his vehicle and run into the woods as police were attempting to confirm the information he had provided. He was located a short time later and placed under arrest. Thoma was trans…
Duo, Including Westchester Man, Caught With 30 Pounds Of Pot In Traffic Stop, Police Say Duo, Including Westchester Man, Caught With 30 Pounds Of Pot In Traffic Stop, Police Say
Duo, Including Westchester Man, Caught With 30 Pounds Of Pot In Traffic Stop, Police Say Two men, one from Westchester County, were arrested and face multiple charges after police allegedly discovered approximately 30 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in Orange County. Marlon D. Moore, 38, of the Bronx, was driving with passenger Carey R. Nelson, 39, of Mount Vernon when State Police conducted a traffic stop on I-87 in the town of Woodbury around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19. During the interview with Moore, police established probable cause to conduct a search. Police then discovered approximately 30 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle and took both men into custody. M…
Man Caught With 5 Pounds Of Pot, Concentrated Cannabis In I-87 Stop, Police Say Man Caught With 5 Pounds Of Pot, Concentrated Cannabis In I-87 Stop, Police Say
Man Caught With 5 Pounds Of Pot, Concentrated Cannabis In I-87 Stop, Police Say A 23-year-old man was arrested and faces multiple charges after State Police allegedly found a large amount of marijuana in his vehicle during a traffic stop. State Police stopped a vehicle on I-87 in Plattekill around 8:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Upon interviewing the driver, Brooklyn resident Umberto A. Lagalante, police were given probable cause to search the vehicle. In doing so, they allegedly found about 5.4 pounds of marijuana and marijuana cigarettes with approximately 101 grams of concentrated cannabis. Lagalante was taken into police custody and faces multiple charges, incl…
Teen Caught Driving Stolen Vehicle In I-87 Stop, Police Say Teen Caught Driving Stolen Vehicle In I-87 Stop, Police Say
Teen Caught Driving Stolen Vehicle In I-87 Stop, Police Say A teenager was busted by New York State Police troopers driving an allegedly stolen car on I-87 in Orange County. Troopers stopped a vehicle driven by Winston Salem, North Carolina resident Jacob Hawks, 19, at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 for a traffic violation in Woodbury. During the stop for the violations, police said it was determined the vehicle had been reported stolen to the Davies County Sheriff’s Office last week, on Oct. 15. Hawks was subsequently taken into police custody and charged with a felony count of criminal possession of stolen property. He was also cite…