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Local Man, Construction Worker Both Charged In Northern Westchester Road-Rage Incident
A 44-year-old area resident and a construction worker are both facing charges after state police say the man returned to a roadwork zone in Northern Westchester with a baseball bat, leaving a child unattended at home, after the worker had earlier damaged his car.
The incident happened around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, when troopers responded to Oregon Road in Cortlandt after being called by Rafael V. Bermejo, who stated the worker struck his vehicle, state police said.
An investigation found Bermejo, a Cortlandt resident, acted in an erratic and aggressive manner, disobeyed a c…
Taxi Driver Drove With Children In Vehicle While High On Drugs, Rockland Sheriff Says
A taxi driver from Haverstraw was nabbed for alleged DWAI/Drugs under “Leandra’s Law” for transporting two children while under the influence, said the Rockland County Sheriff's Office.
Moises Esteves, 36, was arrested around 9:12 p.m., Friday, May 10, after being stopped by police while working as a driver for America Latina Taxi of Spring Valley, said Rockland County Sheriff's Lt. John Murphy.
Esteves was stopped for having a suspended vehicle registration on Pomona Road in the town of Ramapo, Murphy said.
While interviewing Esteves, deputies determined that he was driving unde…
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…
