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Driving High: Newly Released Statistics May Surprise You Driving High: Newly Released Statistics May Surprise You
Driving High: Newly Released Statistics May Surprise You New statistics released about driving while high on marijuana show that Americans may perceive it as less of a concern than other dangerous driving habits. In a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey, seven percent of Americans reported they “approved” of driving after using marijuana. This percentage is higher than the approval rating for other dangerous behaviors like alcohol-impaired driving (1.6 percent), drowsy driving (1.7 percent), and prescription drug-impaired driving (3 percent). This perceived approval is also reflected in the 70 percent of Americans who, according to the s…

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by Valerie Musson
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Drunk Driver Of Porsche Cayenne Who Hit 128 MPH In Chase Sentenced For Fatal Crash Drunk Driver Of Porsche Cayenne Who Hit 128 MPH In Chase Sentenced For Fatal Crash
Drunk Driver Of Porsche Cayenne Who Hit 128 MPH In Chase Sentenced For Fatal Crash The drunk driver of a Porsche Cayenne who killed a woman while attempting to evade police during a high-speed chase may spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced for murder. Ryan Williams, 29, of Poughkeepsie, has been sentenced to a term of between 25 years to life in prison after he was found guilty earlier this year of murder, several counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and aggravated operation of a motor vehicle. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on July 1 last year, Williams attempted to evade police on Route 299 in the Town of Lloyd when they attempted to stop him for …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
July 4th Police DWI Crackdown Includes Checkpoints, Concealed Vehicles July 4th Police DWI Crackdown Includes Checkpoints, Concealed Vehicles
July 4th Police DWI Crackdown Includes Checkpoints, Concealed Vehicles New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies have started increasing patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions during the 4th of July holiday. The enhancement enforcement started Saturday, June 29 and runs through Friday, July 5.  Police will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide in an effort to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays for travel. Troopers will be using both marked State Police vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement (CITE) vehicles a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Drove Drunk With Two Toddlers In Car On I-87, Police Say Man Drove Drunk With Two Toddlers In Car On I-87, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk With Two Toddlers In Car On I-87, Police Say A man is facing charges after police say he drove on I-87 while intoxicated with two toddlers in the vehicle. New York State Police say they located a vehicle that had run out of gas on I-87 in the village of Sloatsburg on Sunday, June 9 around 1:50 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as 44-year-old Vladimir Savichev of Brooklyn, was determined to be intoxicated and had been traveling with his children, ages four and two, inside the vehicle, according to police. Savichev was arrested, and the children were turned over to a sober family member. He was taken into …

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Convicted Of Murder After Porsche Slams Into SUV During High-Speed Chase Man Convicted Of Murder After Porsche Slams Into SUV During High-Speed Chase
Man Convicted Of Murder After Porsche Slams Into SUV During High-Speed Chase A 29-year-old man was convicted of the murder of an area woman after slamming into her vehicle driving more than 100 miles per hour and while allegedly driving drunk. Ryan Williams of Poughkeepsie was convicted on Tuesday, April 30, by an Ulster County jury of murder, four counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, unlawful fleeing from police, assault, and aggravated operation of a motor vehicle, said the Ulster County District Attorney's Ofice. The crash took place on July 1, 2018, on Route 299 in the Town of Lloyd when Williams, struck and killed Danielle Pecoraro of Lloyd while she was dr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
State Police To Ramp Up DWI Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend State Police To Ramp Up DWI Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend
State Police To Ramp Up DWI Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend The New York State Police Department is working alongside local departments across the state to increase DWI enforcement over Super Bowl weekend. The “STOP-DWI” campaign includes underage drinking enforcement, increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints in an effort to deter and identify impaired drivers. Funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the campaign runs from Saturday, Feb. 2 until 2 4 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 4. Last year’s campaign resulted in a total of 120 DWI arrests and 7,733 tickets. In addition to using marked State Police vehicles, officers will also be using Co…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Three Face DWI Charges After Separate Weekend Crashes In Ramapo Three Face DWI Charges After Separate Weekend Crashes In Ramapo
Three Face DWI Charges After Separate Weekend Crashes In Ramapo It was two days, three crashes and three DWI arrests for police in Ramapo over the weekend. Officers from the Ramapo Police Department responded to three separate crashes over the weekend, each of which involved a driver who was allegedly intoxicated. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, officers responded to a three-car crash with injuries at the intersection of Route 202 and Route 306.  Investigation into the crash determined that a 23-year-old woman from Saddle River, N.J. was driving drunk, and she was arrested with aggravated DWI, driving while ability impaired by drugs…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Ticket Or Treat? Local, State Police To Increase Patrols Through Halloween Ticket Or Treat? Local, State Police To Increase Patrols Through Halloween
Ticket Or Treat? Local, State Police To Increase Patrols Through Halloween Motorists should not drink and drive or they may be getting a ticket instead of a treat for Halloween. State and local police agencies will be increasing patrols in an effort to crack down on impaired drivers in advance of the holiday. The enforcement campaign begins on Friday, Oct .26, and will run through Thursday, Nov. 1. “Our top priority is the safety of everyone on our roads – our goal is not to spoil anyone’s fun on Halloween,” Terri Egan, the Executive Commissioner of the DMV said. “We urge motorists to use extra caution, watch for children and their parents, and most important of a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
12 Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In Weekend Stops 12 Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In Weekend Stops
12 Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In Weekend Stops More than 30 motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. A total of 17 of those charged were from the region: Orange County On Friday, Oct. 12, State Police in Montgomery arrested Maleah Yates, 28, of Newburgh, for DWI. She was traveling in Newburgh when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Oct. 12, State Police in Middletown arrested S…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend
Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force through Labor Day weekend as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to prevent drugged and drunk driving. The national enforcement period runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018. The last few weeks of summer through Labor Day weekend traditionally results in heavy traffic volumes throughout the state. Unfortunately, this increased flow of traffic brings with it increased accidents, serious injuries and fatalities. Because this period is marked by increased travel and end of summer celebra…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Man In Fatal Crash Had Children In Car, State Police Say Hudson Valley Man In Fatal Crash Had Children In Car, State Police Say
Hudson Valley Man In Fatal Crash Had Children In Car, State Police Say A Hudson Valley resident who was one of two men arrested in a fatal three-car crash on I-90 was driving drunk with two young children in his vehicle, according to state police. The crash took place around 1 p.m. Saturday on I-90 in the Town of East Greenbush near Albany, according to New York State Police. The initial investigation found that August Rice, 23, of Rexford, was traveling eastbound on I-90 when he struck a vehicle causing it to cross the median and into the westbound lanes where it was struck by a vehicle driven by Rex Tucker-Moss, 41, of Poughquag in Dutchess County, state pol…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Nine Westchester Residents Charged With Driving While Impaired Nine Westchester Residents Charged With Driving While Impaired
Nine Westchester Residents Charged With Driving While Impaired With local and state police agencies cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among nearly two dozen in the area who found themselves on the wrong side of the law. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Police said that during the enforcement, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Troopers will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic de…

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by Zak Failla