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Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Death Of Area Man While Driving High On Marijuana Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Death Of Area Man While Driving High On Marijuana
Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Death Of Area Man While Driving High On Marijuana A Hudson Valley woman has been sentenced to prison for killing an area man while high on drugs. Related story: ID Released For Person Killed In Head-On Pleasant Valley Crash Dutchess County resident Camay Pryce, age 35, of Poughkeepsie, was sentenced for vehicular manslaughter on Thursday, March 21 to serve 2 1/3 to 7 years in state prison. According to Sinead McLoughlin of the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office, Erin T. Clancy, age 50, of Stanford, was killed around 5:50 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Pleasant Valley. Troopers responded to Route 44 near Bro…
'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Launches Across NY State 'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Launches Across NY State
'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Launches Across NY State ‘Tis the season for cracking down on drunk driving. Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 13, and lasting through Monday, Jan. 1, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Police would join in on the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. During the campaign, additional patrols will be out on the road, and DWI checkpoints will be set up to ensure any person driving under the influence is taken off the road. Hochul said troopers would also be on the lookout for distracted driving, people who are not properly buckled, and those who violate the “Move Over Law” requiring driving…
State Police Using Both Marked, Concealed Vehicles During Super Bowl STOP-DWI Detail State Police Using Both Marked, Concealed Vehicles During Super Bowl STOP-DWI Detail
State Police Using Both Marked, Concealed Vehicles During Super Bowl Stop-dwi Detail With the opening kickoff of Super Bowl LVII just minutes away, New York State Police say that troopers are out cracking down on impaired and reckless driving.  The special STOP-DWI enforcement campaign, funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, will include increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify, and arrest impaired drivers, as well as underage drinker enforcement.  The enforcement initiative runs through Monday, Feb.13. "While STOP-DWI efforts across New York have led to significant reductions in the number of drinking and driving fatali…
Authorities Across NY To Step Up Impaired Driving Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend Authorities Across NY To Step Up Impaired Driving Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend
Authorities Across NY To Step Up Impaired Driving Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend Law enforcement agencies across New York will step up patrols over Super Bowl weekend in an effort to target impaired driving. State officials said the enforcement campaign will begin Friday, Feb. 11, and continue through Monday, Feb. 14. The goal of the campaign is to reduce alcohol and drug-related crashes. "As we prepare to travel and get together with friends and family for an exciting Super Bowl Weekend, we are deploying law enforcement to make road travel as safe as possible," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. "Be sure to kick off the weekend by planning ahead for a safe ride ho…
Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce
Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce Temporary lane closures for bridge and road construction projects on New York State highways will soon be suspended due to holiday travel. New York State officials said the lane closures will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, through 6 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 27. Construction will also be suspended from 6 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, through 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, to ease travel.  "We are in the midst of one of the busiest travel times of the year and we want to ensure all New Yorkers are able to reach their destinations safely and without delay, so they can enjoy the holiday …
NY Law Enforcement Agencies To Step Up Patrols To Combat Impaired Driving During Holiday Season NY Law Enforcement Agencies To Step Up Patrols To Combat Impaired Driving During Holiday Season
NY Law Enforcement Agencies To Step Up Patrols To Combat Impaired Driving During Holiday Season Law enforcement agencies in New York will soon step up patrols in an effort to combat impaired driving during the holiday season. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the campaign, which is part of a national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" initiative, started Friday, Dec. 17, and will run through Saturday, Jan. 1. Local and state law enforcement agencies will participate in the campaign. “The holiday season is when friends and family come together to celebrate, and we are committed to making road travel as safe as possible during this time,” Hochul said. “As you travel throughout the holiday…
Nearly 200 Nabbed By NYSP Troopers For Impaired Driving During Thanksgiving Weekend, Nearly 200 Nabbed By NYSP Troopers For Impaired Driving During Thanksgiving Weekend,
Nearly 200 Nabbed By Nysp Troopers For Impaired Driving During Thanksgiving Weekend, The final tally is in, and New York State Police troopers dished out more than 12,000 tickets and arrested nearly 150 motorists for alleged impaired driving, authorities announced. Between Wednesday, Nov. 24, and Sunday, Nov. 28, New York State Police issued 12,975 tickets during their annual Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement period, down slightly from the previous year’s campaign. Over the holiday, state police utilized sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and ticketed distracted drivers who used handheld electronic devices. In total, 183 people were busted for driving whi…
NY State To Increase Patrols During Holiday Weekend To Prevent Impaired Driving NY State To Increase Patrols During Holiday Weekend To Prevent Impaired Driving
NY State To Increase Patrols During Holiday Weekend To Prevent Impaired Driving Law enforcement agencies across New York will increase patrols during the Thanksgiving weekend in an effort to prevent impaired and aggressive driving. The safety initiative will take place from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 28, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul. "As we look ahead to celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends, many of us will be spending time on the road and it's critical we do everything we can to ensure that holiday travel can be done safely," Hochul said. "Getting behind the wheel while impaired by drugs or alcohol does nothing but put …
NY To Crack Down On Impaired Driving During Super Bowl Weekend NY To Crack Down On Impaired Driving During Super Bowl Weekend
NY To Crack Down On Impaired Driving During Super Bowl Weekend State and local law enforcement agencies across the state will be stepping up patrols to crack down on impaired driving during the Super Bowl weekend.  The enforcement campaign will run from Friday, February 5, through Monday, February 8.  The safety initiative is designed to reduce alcohol and drug-related traffic crashes.  "Super Bowl weekend is an exciting time of year, and I urge all New Yorkers to celebrate responsibly," Gov Andrew M. Cuomo said. "New York has zero-tolerance for impaired driving, and law enforcement will be on the road all weekend long to help keep New …
Motorist With Multiple DWI Arrests Busted Again For Impaired Driving In Area Motorist With Multiple DWI Arrests Busted Again For Impaired Driving In Area
Motorist With Multiple DWI Arrests Busted Again For Impaired Driving In Area An area man with multiple DWI arrests was busted over the weekend once again for alleged impaired driving, police said. Orange County resident Michael Burgher, of Washingtonville, 54, was stopped late on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Orange County when he committed a traffic violation in New Windsor, Police Chief Robert Doss announced. During the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that Burgher was under the influence, and he was taken into custody.  Further investigation found that Burgher has four prior felony DWI convictions and two misdemeanor convictions for DWI. Burgher was arra…
Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Hudson Valley State Police Memorial Day Crackdown Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Hudson Valley State Police Memorial Day Crackdown
Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Hudson Valley State Police Memorial Day Crackdown New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley dished out hundreds of tickets during Memorial Day Weekend to everyone from impaired motorists to speeding drivers. During the special enforcement campaign, which was held from Friday, May 22 through 3 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, troopers issued more than 8,900 tickets, including 203 for alleged DWI. Troopers investigated 457 crashes during the detail, which resulted in injuries to 11 New Yorkers. There were also two fatal crashes during the holiday weekend. During the detail, New York State Police troopers issued tickets for: Speeding: 3,…
Rockland County Sheriff Cracking Down On Impaired Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend Rockland County Sheriff Cracking Down On Impaired Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend
Rockland County Sheriff Cracking Down On Impaired Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend With a photo of a 13-year-old area teen who was killed by a drunk driver by his side, Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco warned drivers about the dangers of impaired driving. While traffic on roadways is expected to be lighter than normal over the Memorial Day weekend due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, Falco said his office is still enforcing the laws.  Falco made the announcement on Friday, May 22, along with Anastasia Karassik, the mother of Larisa Karassik who was killed on Memorial Day weekend, May 23, 2015, at the age of 13. "My 13-year-old daughter, Larisa, went …
Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police
Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, New York State Police announce they will increase patrol to combat drunk and impaired driving. The STOP-DWI enforcement effort will take place statewide beginning on Friday, May 22, and runs through Tuesday, May 26, the department said. State police will work with local law enforcement to remove impaired and reckless drivers on the highways, the department said.  “Driving impaired is a choice that often has serious and even deadly consequences, State Police Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said. "State Troopers will be highly visible this we…
Statewide, Near Week-Long St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown Starts Statewide, Near Week-Long St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown Starts
Statewide, Near Week-Long St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown Starts The New York State Police are increasing patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway this weekend.  The special traffic enforcement begins on Friday, March 13, and runs through Wednesday, March 18. Drivers can expect to encounter additional DWI patrols and a number of sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period.  State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers who are using handheld electronic devices and will also conduct underage drinking and unlawful sales to minors details during the campaign. During la…
Woman With Prior DWI Conviction Charged With Driving Drunk In Area Woman With Prior DWI Conviction Charged With Driving Drunk In Area
Woman With Prior DWI Conviction Charged With Driving Drunk In Area A woman with a previous DWI conviction was allegedly busted for impaired driving during a late-night traffic stop in Rockland County, police said. An officer from the Orangetown Police Department stopped Spring Valley resident Courtney Hauser, 30, on North Middletown Road at approximately 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, when she committed a traffic violation in Pearl River. According to police, during the stop, officers said that Hauser appeared to be impaired, and she proceeded to fail multiple Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. She was in possession of a controlled substance and marijuana…
Thousands Of Tickets Expected To Be Issued In Super Bowl Weekend DWI, Reckless Driving Detail Thousands Of Tickets Expected To Be Issued In Super Bowl Weekend DWI, Reckless Driving Detail
Thousands Of Tickets Expected To Be Issued In Super Bowl Weekend DWI, Reckless Driving Detail Those who drink big during the big game could find themselves in big trouble if they drink and drive, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned. The governor announced that New York State Police is teaming with local law enforcement agencies during Super Bowl weekend to crack down on impaired and reckless drivers. They are expected to hand out thousands of tickets, similar to last year. The STOP-DWI campaign is expected to include underage drinking enforcement, increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to “deter, identify, and arrest impaired drivers.” The emphasis enforcement initiative will ru…
'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway 'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway
'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway State Police have just launched a traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.  The special traffic enforcement period runs from Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 1. “During this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I encourage all New Yorkers to make safety their top priority," Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said. "If your celebrations include alcohol, plan ahead to ensure you have a safe ride home.  "There’s simply no excuse to get behind the wheel if you’re impaired, and state troopers will have zero to…
Police Issue Thousands Of Tickets In Area During National Child Passenger Safety Week Police Issue Thousands Of Tickets In Area During National Child Passenger Safety Week
Police Issue Thousands Of Tickets In Area During National Child Passenger Safety Week Thousands of tickets were handed out by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley during National Child Passenger Safety Week. Troopers in Rockland, Orange, Sullivan, Ulster and Green Counties issued more than 2,100 tickets to motorists during the special detail, which lasted from Sunday, Sept. 15, through Saturday, Sept. 21. During the detail, troopers issued 86 child restraint tickets. In addition to those, another 2,042 tickets were handed out for various vehicle and traffic violations. Among those tickets were 729 for speeding, 87 drivers were cited for failing to wear seatb…
State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail
State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail New York State Police are cracking down on speeding and aggressive motorists during a special weeklong enforcement initiative known as "Speed Awareness Week." State Troopers will also actively patrol highway work zones to target drivers who violate New York’s "Move Over" law. This initiative will be carried out alongside the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee from Thursday, August 1 to Wednesday, August 7. The campaign will coincide with the NASCAR racing event at Watkins Glen International Raceway, and the ultimate goal of the effort is to improve safe highway travel for all motorists and…
Route 9W, Palisades Parkway Stops Result In DWI Charges For Newburgh, Nyack Men Route 9W, Palisades Parkway Stops Result In DWI Charges For Newburgh, Nyack Men
Route 9W, Palisades Parkway Stops Result In DWI Charges For Newburgh, Nyack Men Two area residents were charged by New York State Police Troopers for alleged impaired driving in the area. Troopers from Montgomery stopped Newburgh resident Devon Peters, 28, on State Route 9W in Newburgh early on Friday, March 8 after he committed a vehicle and traffic violation. During the subsequent stop, the investigation determined that Peters was allegedly impaired by alcohol and he was subsequently arrested. Later, troopers arrested Nyack resident Charles Wigfall for DWI. Wigfall was traveling on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Ramapo when his car became disabled. Troopers stop…
Most Statewide Super Bowl Police Detail Tickets Issued In Hudson Valley: Here Are The Numbers Most Statewide Super Bowl Police Detail Tickets Issued In Hudson Valley: Here Are The Numbers
Most Statewide Super Bowl Police Detail Tickets Issued In Hudson Valley: Here Are The Numbers The New England Patriots prevailed over the Los Angeles Rams at the biggest football game of the year, but it was not a Super weekend for thousands of New Yorkers who were ticketed and arrested during the festivities. New York State Police issued 7,891 tickets and arrested 139 people for impaired driving during a Super Bowl Weekend impaired driving crackdown. The details started on Saturday, Feb. 2 and lasted through 4 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 4. Troopers also investigated 456 crashes, including 67 that resulted in injury and one death. During last year’s Super Bowl detail, troopers issued 7,73…
Man Sentenced For Double-Fatal Crash In Area Man Sentenced For Double-Fatal Crash In Area
Man Sentenced For Double-Fatal Crash In Area A 32-year-old man was sentenced to five to 15 years in state prison in connection with the deaths of two women during a vehicle crash. Christopher Perrella, of Vernon, New Jersey, was sentenced Thursday, Jan. 24, by Orange County Court Judge Robert H. Freehill for the deaths of two women, who were passengers in a car that Perrella had been driving on Nov. 4, 2017, the Orange County District Attorney's Office said. The DA's Office had recommended that Perrella be sentenced to six to 18 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in December to aggravated vehicular h…
State Police Launch Weeks-Long Holiday Details: Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over State Police Launch Weeks-Long Holiday Details: Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over
State Police Launch Weeks-Long Holiday Details: Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over New York State Police are once again cracking down on impaired drivers by implementing a national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday safety campaign. Both state and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the program, which runs until Tuesday, Jan. 1. Until this time, expect an increased level of enforcement through sobriety checkpoints and more troopers on patrol. “Traffic safety is once again a top priority this season, with the goal of making everyone’s holiday a safe one,” said Superintendent George P. Beach II. “If you’re celebrating, please do so responsibly. Impaired…
Police Ramp Up 'No Left Turn' Enforcement At Busy Ramapo Intersection Police Ramp Up 'No Left Turn' Enforcement At Busy Ramapo Intersection
Police Ramp Up 'No Left Turn' Enforcement At Busy Ramapo Intersection A Rockland County motorist was arrested for impaired driving as police in Ramapo ramp up their efforts to enforce a “no left turn” signal at a busy area intersection. The Ramapo Police Department issued an alert warning that officers will continue to strictly enforce the “no left” turn onto Spook Rock Road or Lime Kiln Road off of Haverstraw Road (Route 202).  On Saturday, Nov. 10, an officer enforcing the “no left turn” stopped a 44-year-old driver from Stony Point - whose name was not released - for making the illegal turn.  During the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined…
Halloween Police Details Result In 16.5K Tickets Statewide: Here's A Breakdown Halloween Police Details Result In 16.5K Tickets Statewide: Here's A Breakdown
Halloween Police Details Result In 16.5K Tickets Statewide: Here's A Breakdown New York State Police troopers dished out nearly double the number of tickets during a special Halloween enforcement detail. Troopers issued 16,690 tickets statewide during the enforcement campaign, up from 9,057 tickets last year. The detail ran from Saturday, Oct. 26, and lasted through 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 before the detail began. The detail included an increased number of sobriety checkpoints and additional DWI patrols. There were…
Memorial Day Weekend Police Crackdown On Distracted Driving, DWI Starts Memorial Day Weekend Police Crackdown On Distracted Driving, DWI Starts
Memorial Day Weekend Police Crackdown On Distracted Driving, DWI Starts While many will be celebrating an extended Memorial Day Weekend holiday, members of state and local police will be out in force in an effort to curtail impaired and distracted riving. As part of the statewide STOP-DWI enforcement effort, police will be increasing patrols beginning on Friday, May 25, extending through Monday, May 28, citing Memorial Day as one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. Police said that drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols by State Police and local law enforcement agencies during this holiday weekend. Troopers will be using bo…
Effort Underway To Save Lives On I-95 Effort Underway To Save Lives On I-95
Effort Underway To Save Lives On I-95 Law enforcement agencies up and down the east coast are teaming to protect motorists on I-95 as part of the National Drive to Save Lives Campaign. State police agencies from 15 east coast states - including New York and Connecticut - are teaming in an effort to “keep one of the country’s most highly-traveled interstates, I-95 safe and fatality-free" Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21. There will be an increased police presence on the interstate during the two-day detailed effort, with officers and troopers focusing on seat belt violations, safety restraint use, speeding, impaired …
Local, State Police Increase DWI Enforcement For Super Bowl Local, State Police Increase DWI Enforcement For Super Bowl
Local, State Police Increase DWI Enforcement For Super Bowl New York State Police will join local law enforcement agencies across the state in an effort to crack down on impaired driving on Super Bowl Sunday. The STOP-DWI campaign will include underage drinker enforcement, increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify and arrest impaired drivers. The campaign runs until 3 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 5. Super Bowl LII between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots kicks off at 6:30 p.m. While STOP-DWI efforts across New York have led to significant reductions in the number of drinking and driving fatalities, too many lives continu…