New York Man Linked To Colombian Crime Ring Caught After Wild Chase In PA: Police New York Man Linked To Colombian Crime Ring Caught After Wild Chase In PA: Police
New York Man Linked To Colombian Crime Ring Caught After Wild Chase In PA: Police A suspected Colombian organized crime ring operating out of a black Jeep Grand Cherokee was busted after a wild traffic stop and foot chase in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Monday, April 14. The Jeep, bearing a fake Montana license plate, was pulled over around 8:30 p.m. on North Mountain Road, Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police said. Inside were four men and one woman, all believed to be Colombian nationals. Three of the five occupants were identified as Christian Camilo Tenorio-Valderrama, 42, of Queens, NY, Sebastian Castellanos Valderrama, 33, and Dianna Triana Arrieta, 32,…
Fake Name, Drug Charges: Meth Seized, Lies Exposed During I-87 Stop in Hudson Valley, NYSP Say Fake Name, Drug Charges: Meth Seized, Lies Exposed During I-87 Stop in Hudson Valley, NYSP Say
Fake Name, Drug Charges: Meth Seized, Lies Exposed During I-87 Stop in Hudson Valley, Nysp Say Three women are facing felony drug charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Rockland County led to the discovery of dozens of grams of meth, police announced. The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, when troopers pulled over a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage traveling southbound on I-87 in the Town of Orangetown for vehicle and traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Monday, April 7.  During the stop, troopers interviewed the driver, who initially gave a false name but was later identified as 21-year-old Gloriana F. Solomon of Jamaica, Queens. The fro…
Man Tries To Escape Police Car, Spits At Troopers In Orange County Drug Bust: NYSP Man Tries To Escape Police Car, Spits At Troopers In Orange County Drug Bust: NYSP
Man Tries To Escape Police Car, Spits At Troopers In Orange County Drug Bust: Nysp A 23-year-old man is facing a slew of felony charges after allegedly being caught with crack cocaine and a stolen gun during a traffic stop in Orange County, police announced.  The events leading to the arrest began around 5:36 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, after troopers spotted a 2021 GMC violating vehicle and traffic laws while traveling on Clark Street in Newburgh, New York State Police announced on Thursday, April 3.  Troopers pulled the vehicle over and interviewed the driver, a 24-year-old Newburgh man, and his passenger, identified as Savion Knight, 23, of Newburgh.  D…
Large Stash of Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Found In I-87 Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley: Police Large Stash of Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Found In I-87 Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley: Police
Large Stash of Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Found In I-87 Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley: Police Two men transporting a large quantity of narcotics on Interstate 87 were busted during a traffic stop in Rockland County, authorities announced. The bust occurred on Friday, Feb. 28, when troopers stopped a 2019 Honda Pilot for a vehicle and traffic law violation in Ramapo, New York State Police announced on Saturday, March 1.  The driver, Robert Morales, 57, of Rensselaer, and his passenger, Irving Prado, 51, of the Bronx, were questioned at the scene when a K-9 officer alerted officers to possible drugs inside the vehicle, which led to a probable cause search, police said. Troopers …
Man Caught Twice With Mason Jars Full Of Marijuana, Skips Court Date In Chester: Police Man Caught Twice With Mason Jars Full Of Marijuana, Skips Court Date In Chester: Police
Man Caught Twice With Mason Jars Full Of Marijuana, Skips Court Date In Chester: Police A 38-year-old man was twice caught driving with a suspended license in Orange County while allegedly transporting mason jars full of marijuana, police said. The first incident happened on Saturday, Feb. 8, around 1:30 a.m., when Town of Chester Police officers responded to a driver slumped over the steering wheel of a car stopped in the roadway at Kings Highway and Laroe Road., the department announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25.  Officers found the 38-year-old driver, Goshen resident Robert L. Coyle, disoriented, and after further investigation, determined he was intoxicated and operating wi…
UVA Lockdown: Cops Search For Career Criminal (UPDATED) UVA Lockdown: Cops Search For Career Criminal (UPDATED)
UVA Lockdown: Cops Search For Career Criminal (Updated) Students and staff at the University of Virginia have been advised to shelter in place as police search for a wanted suspect with a reported criminal past. At around 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, an alert was issued by UVA Police amid a search for a suspect later identified as Nyheem Hill in the Alderman area. UVA Emergency Alert: Police looking for suspect, area of Alderman Rd, Blk male 6'4 wearing a grey hoodie. Avoid area, shelter in place. If seen call 911. — UVA Police Division (@UVAPolice) February 25, 2025 According to police, Hill fled from a traffic stop, has a known criminal his…
I-87 GUN BUST: Duo Nabbed With Loaded Firearm In Tuxedo, Police Say I-87 GUN BUST: Duo Nabbed With Loaded Firearm In Tuxedo, Police Say
I-87 GUN Bust: Duo Nabbed With Loaded Firearm In Tuxedo, Police Say Two men were apprehended after police found them with an illegally-possed loaded firearm during a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Orange County, authorities said. The arrests happened around 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, when troopers pulled over a 2023 gray Honda sedan for vehicle and traffic violations on the New York State Thruway in Tuxedo, State Police announced on Monday, Feb. 24.   During the stop, troopers discovered the driver, Jamar Mikel Sanders, 20, of the Bronx, and his passenger, Zaquan Clark, 28, of Utica, were in possession of a loaded Taurus G2 handgun, police sai…
No Charges for Troopers In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man In Hudson Valley: AG No Charges for Troopers In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man In Hudson Valley: AG
No Charges for Troopers In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man In Hudson Valley: AG A year-long investigation into the police shooting death of a man in Rockland County has concluded with no charges, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced.  A report on the investigation into the death of Rakim Tillery following a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway in Ramapo in January 2024 was released by the AG's Office of Special Investigation on Tuesday, Feb. 4.  According to the report, Tillery, who had been linked to an earlier incident in Albany, was armed and fired at troopers on Jan. 3, 2024, as they approached his vehicle during the stop. One…
Suspect Runs From Traffic Stop, Eludes Search In Hudson Valley Suspect Runs From Traffic Stop, Eludes Search In Hudson Valley
Suspect Runs From Traffic Stop, Eludes Search In Hudson Valley A suspect was able to escape police following a traffic stop in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Rockland County on Sunday, Jan. 26, when the suspect was pulled over in Spring Valley on North Main Street, according to New York State Police. Witnesses told The Monsey Scoop that the suspect was reportedly found to be wanted by the Clarkstown Police Department. The trooper then called for backup but before they could arrive, the suspect left their vehicle and ran toward Memorial Parl/  A search of the area was unsuccessful in finding the suspect.  This is a developing st…
Rockland Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program For Drivers With Autism Rockland Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program For Drivers With Autism
Rockland Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program For Drivers With Autism The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office is introducing the Blue Envelope Program, a safety initiative to improve interactions between law enforcement and autistic drivers. Sheriff Louis Falco III announced the program by emphasizing the unique challenges faced by drivers with autism during routine traffic stops.  “There are many adult drivers living with autism whose physical movements or verbal responses may be beyond their control during a traffic stop,” said Falco. “Unfortunately, this has sometimes led to misunderstandings and escalations during interactions with law enforcement.” Fa…
Hudson Valley Woman Fleeing Traffic Stop Nabbed By Deputies, Police Say Hudson Valley Woman Fleeing Traffic Stop Nabbed By Deputies, Police Say
Hudson Valley Woman Fleeing Traffic Stop Nabbed By Deputies, Police Say A 55-year-old Hudson Valley woman is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and leading deputies on a pursuit through Ulster County. Dawn Snyder, of Accord, was charged with multiple misdemeanor infractions, including unlawful fleeing of a police officer and resisting arrest on Sunday, Jan. 5, on Main Street in Stone Ridge. According to Lt. Collin Reynolds of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, Snyder was driving the vehicle with a suspended registration due to a lapse in insurance coverage. While deputies were conducting their investigation, Snyder alle…
Drunk Driver Plows Into State Police Car, Van During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Police Say Drunk Driver Plows Into State Police Car, Van During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Police Say
Drunk Driver Plows Into State Police Car, Van During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Police Say Two New York State Troopers and two civilians were injured when an alleged drunk driver hit the back of a troop car while conducting a traffic stop. The incident occurred last week in Ulster County in the town of Lloyd, said Troop F officials. The collision caused the patrol car to hit the vehicle they had stopped, leaving two civilians and two troopers with minor injuries. "Thankfully, everyone is expected to recover, but this could have been far worse," the department said.  They added the incident was a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving not only for those directly …