Motorist In Taconic Parkway Chase Arrested At His Home, State Police Say

A man was arrested at his home after initially eluding state troopers in a chase on the Taconic State Parkway.

A 2006 Dodge Charger
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

05/23/2020 11:30 a.m.

The chase happened on Friday, May 22 in East Fishkill.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. troopers attempted to conduct a stop on a 2006 Dodge Charger for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law on the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill.

The operator of the vehicle failed to comply, and led the state police on a pursuit that ended at his home in Orange County in Rock Tavern.

The driver, Robert DiGregrio, 29, a Rock Tavern resident, was charged him with:

unlawful fleeing a police officer,
reckless driving,
aggravated unlicensed operation,
various vehicle and traffic violations.

DiGregrio was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of East Fishkill on Wednesday, July 15.

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