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Duo Caught With Over 75 Grams Of Cocaine, Heroin On Thruway In Hudson Valley, Police Say
A traffic stop on the New York State Thruway in Rockland County turned into a drug bust that led to the arrest of two men who now face felony charges, police said.
Troopers pulled over a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, on I-87 North in Clarkstown after spotting a traffic violation, New York State Police announced on Friday, April 10.
While speaking with the driver, Damien J. Devone, 43, of Brooklyn, troopers learned his license had been revoked. That discovery led to a closer look inside the vehicle — and the situation quickly changed, police said.
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K9 Sniff Leads To Drug, Gun Bust On I-87 In Orange County, 3 Arrested: State Police
Three men were arrested after a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Orange County led to the discovery of drugs, a loaded ghost gun, and more than two pounds of marijuana, police said.
The arrests stemmed from an incident at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, when troopers stopped a 2011 Mercedes-Benz traveling northbound in Tuxedo for multiple vehicle and traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, March 31.
Police identified the driver as Samuel L. Martinez, 36, of Amsterdam, along with passengers Jahdell D. Young-Smith, 23, of Richmond, and Zimair Tindal, 25, of B…
Warwick Woman Leads Multi-Town Police Chase To NJ Hotel, Cops Say
A New Jersey woman was arrested after fleeing police and being tracked down hours later at a New Jersey motel, authorities said.
On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Officer Gregory Bulick was on patrol in Saddle River when a white SUV sped past him while driving recklessly, the department said in a press release.
Bulick attempted a traffic stop, but police said the driver, later identified as Kaitlyn Slicker-Abulteen, of Warwick, NY, accelerated even more after he activated his emergency lights and sirens. For safety reasons, Bulick ended the pursuit and issued a BOLO to nearby departments.
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49-Mile Pursuit Ends With NY Woman Found Unconscious: State Police
A woman was found unresponsive after a nearly 50-mile police chase that ended in Oswego County, New York State Police announced on Monday, Sept. 15.
The pursuit began when troopers attempted to stop a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse on State Route 49 in the town of Vienna, Oneida County, around 11:38 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, according to police. The driver, identified as 37-year-old Caitlyn M. Hand of Canandaigua, failed to comply and continued westbound, sparking a chase.
Troopers deployed two separate Stinger tire deflation devices, flattening both front tires, investigators said. Despite the …
‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Facing Multiple Charges After NJ Crash, Records Show
Actor Dylan Walsh, best known for his role in "Nip/Tuck," is facing multiple motor vehicle charges in connection with a Rumson crash earlier this month, court records show.
Walsh, whose legal name is Charles Walsh, is charged with reckless driving, open container of alcohol or unsealed cannabis in a motor vehicle, improper passing, driving or parking an unregistered motor vehicle, traffic on marked lanes, and improper driving on a sidewalk.
The offenses were issued on Sunday, Aug. 17, and all are active pending a Sept. 10 court date in Rumson Borough Municipal Court, according to cour…
Drunk Orange County Man Caught With 4 Young Kids In Car On Route 9 In NY: Police
An Orange County man is facing felony charges after police said he was caught driving drunk in Dutchess County with four young children, including an eight-month-old, in the car.
The incident happened in Wappinger on Saturday, Aug. 16, around 8:45 p.m., when a trooper stopped a Honda traveling southbound on Route 9 for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police said on Thursday, Aug. 21.
The driver, identified as 37-year-old Douglas Omar Melara of Newburgh, showed signs of intoxication, police said. Four children ages 5, 3, 2, and 8 months were also in the vehicle at the time.…
Drunk Driver Had 4 Kids In Car At Time Of Hudson Valley Arrest, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man is facing felony charges after he was caught driving drunk with four children in the car, police said.
Ruben Fernandez-Urena, 34, of Yonkers, was arrested early Sunday, July 27, following a traffic stop on I-87 near Exit 9 in Tarrytown, according to New York State Police.
During the stop, Fernandez-Urena appeared intoxicated and failed multiple field sobriety tests, police said. A breath sample taken at the Tarrytown barracks reportedly showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.12%.
Inside the car were four child passengers, ages 12, 11, 7, and 5.
Fernandez-Urena was a…
Drunk Driver Caught With 12-Year-Old In Car On Taconic Parkway In NY: Nysp
A 54-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly driving drunk with a 12-year-old child in his vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County, police announced.
The arrest followed a traffic stop at around 10:42 p.m. on Friday, July 11, when a trooper pulled over a Ford traveling northbound on the parkway in East Fishkill for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Monday, July 14.
The driver, identified as Preston J. Kellner, age 54, of Pleasant Valley, showed signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests at the scene, troopers said.…
Drunk Driver Caught With 2 Young Kids In Car In NY: Police
A 49-year-old man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving drunk with two young children in his car, police said.
The arrest happened in Dutchess County around 11:10 p.m. on Friday, July 4, when a trooper pulled over a Honda CR-V on Route 9 in the Village of Wappinger for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Sunday, July 6.
According to police, the driver, 49-year-old Moises Centeno Vargas of Fishkill, showed signs of intoxication and failed standardized field sobriety tests. Troopers also said they discovered two children, ages 8 and 10, riding in the ve…
NY Men Kidnapped Teen Met On Social Media, Police Say
Two New York men are facing kidnapping charges after picking up a teen they met on social media without permission, police said.
David Hadsell and Mario Sierra, both 20, were arrested on Tuesday, May 6, following an investigation by New York State Police.
Troopers in Montgomery County were called at around 9 p.m. Monday, May 5, for a report of a missing teenager in the town of Root, police said.
The teen had connected with Sierra on social media and was picked up that evening by both Sierra and Hadsell—without the knowledge or permission of the child’s guardian, according to police.
Con…
DUI Mayor's Husband Seeks 'Compassion' After St. Patrick's Day Arrest With Child In Car: Report
The mayor of a South Jersey town has been charged with DUI, endangering a child, reckless driving, and more, as first reported by 6abc.
The outlet said that Gina LaPlaca, the mayor of Lumberton, admitted she had been drinking after officers tracked a vehicle unable to stay in its lane to her house on Monday, March 17, the outlet said.
The NJ Courts website shows LaPlaca has been charged with operating under the influence of liquor or drugs, driving with an expired license, possessing an open container of alcohol or unsealed cannabis in a motor vehicle, failing to maintain traffic in ma…
Man Stole Car With Victim's Mother Inside, Struck Her In Chester: DA (Update)
A man accused of stealing a car from an Orange County shopping center allegedly did so with the victim's mother still inside the vehicle, whom he struck repeatedly, prosecutors said.
Chester resident Edward Keegan, 34, was arraigned on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Orange County Court on an indictment charging him with two counts of second-degree robbery, second-degree assault, fourth-degree grand larceny, and second-degree unlawful imprisonment, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
According to Hoovler's office and the Town and Village of Che…