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Man Gives Fake ID After Shoplifting At Mall, Police Say
A 25-year-old man who gave officers a fake name after shoplifting has been charged, police say.
Officers with the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department say they received a larceny complaint at J.C. Penney in Galleria Mall (2001 South Road) on Friday, June 28.
Further investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as Dominique Hobbs, 25, of Newburgh, had fled the business on foot after stealing clothing, police say.
Officers canvassed the area and located Hobbs. He was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, police say.
After processing, police say they determined that Hobbs h…
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…
Three Face Drug Possession Charges After Palisades Parkway Stop
Three people are facing charges after a traffic stop near the Palisades Parkway led to the discovery of drugs, police say.
New York State Police in Haverstraw conducted a traffic stop on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Orangeburg on Thursday, March 14.
Further investigation led to the discovery of crack cocaine, Xanax, Ketamine and marijuana in the vehicle, police said.
Kayli Beierle, 20, of New Foundland, Pennsylvania; Alexis Cantirino, 19, of Greentown, Pennsylvania; and Anthony Echevarria, 22, of New York, were arrested and charged with:
Third-degree criminal possession …
Couple Assaults State Troopers After Mercedes-Benz Traffic Stop, Police Say
A couple fought back --literally -- after troopers attempted to arrest them during an early morning traffic stop over the weekend, New York State Police said.
Troopers conducted a traffic stop of a Mercedes-Benz shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23, on the Southern State Parkway in Nassau County, near exit 21 (Nassau Road) in Hempstead, for a traffic violation.
The driver, Long Beach resident Michael Nelson was found to be drunk, police said. As he was being taken into custody, Nelson allegedly headbutted a trooper in the face and body. While he was being arrested, Nelson’s wife,…
Pair Caught With 10 Pounds Of Pot, Cash When Car Runs Out Of Gas On I-87
Two men were busted by New York State Police troopers with 10 pounds of marijuana and more than $3,500 in cash after running out of gas on I-87 in the Hudson Valley.
Troopers stopped to assist New Haven, Conn. residents Rojay Kidd, 24 and Jason Blair, 27, shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Monday afternoon, after spotting them on the side of the interstate in Clarkstown.
While attempting to offer an assist, police said that the driver, Kidd gave troopers probable cause to search the vehicle because he didn’t have a proper driver’s license. During the subsequent search, troopers recovered 10 pounds …
