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DWAI

Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Busted For Driving High On Drugs, Crashing, Police Say Long Island Man Busted For Driving High On Drugs, Crashing, Police Say
Long Island Man Busted For Driving High On Drugs, Crashing, Police Say A Long Island man was charged with alleged DWAI/drugs and possession of drugs following a single-vehicle crash. The incident took place in Nassau County around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 in the area of 7 Newbridge Road in Hicksville. According to Nassau County Police, officers responded to the scene of an auto accident in which Patrick Schlereth, age unknown, of East Meadow, had lost control of his 2022 Subaru Outback when he struck two parked cars causing his vehicle to overturn. An investigation was conducted and Schlereth was placed under arrest without incident, po…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hudson, NY
News
Driver High On Mushrooms Had Dog In Car During Capital Region Crash, Police Say Driver High On Mushrooms Had Dog In Car During Capital Region Crash, Police Say
Driver High On Mushrooms Had Dog In Car During Capital Region Crash, Police Say A 40-year-old man is facing charges after crashing his car while allegedly high on mushrooms with a dog inside, authorities said. New York State Police said troopers in Greene County were called at around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, with reports of a single-vehicle crash on State Route 23A in the town of Hunter. When troopers arrived, they found an empty Nissan Pathfinder in a ditch partially blocking the roadway. The driver - Massachusetts resident Alexander Rakita, of South Easton in Bristol County - was found walking with a dog in a nearby parking lot, police said. He had blood on his c…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Woman State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Woman
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Woman Seen her? New York State Police investigators on Long Island issued an alert for a wanted woman who was arrested more than seven years ago for allegedly driving while under the influence of drugs. Christina Kavanagh, age 59, is wanted by the New York State Police and Nassau County First District Court after being arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and DWAI by drugs on Oct. 10, 2013. Kavanagh later failed to show up for a court appearance and a warrant was issued for her arrest in Nassau County on March 14, 2014. Police described Kavanagh as being 5-fo…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Westchester Man Arrested For DWAI After Officers Respond To Reported Overdose, Police Say Westchester Man Arrested For DWAI After Officers Respond To Reported Overdose, Police Say
Westchester Man Arrested For Dwai After Officers Respond To Reported Overdose, Police Say A driver in Westchester was arrested for alleged DWAI after officers responding to a reported overdose found him inside his car, police said. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department responded to a stretch of Garth Road at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, where there was a report of a man who appeared to be suffering from an alleged overdose by a passerby. According to police, upon arrival, officers found Mamaroneck resident Michael Lauro, 30, who was allegedly operating his 2002 Honda Civic while under the influence of drugs. Further investigation found that Lauro had multi…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Mahopac Woman Charged With DWAI Attempts To Flee From Officers In Yorktown, Police Say Mahopac Woman Charged With DWAI Attempts To Flee From Officers In Yorktown, Police Say
Mahopac Woman Charged With Dwai Attempts To Flee From Officers In Yorktown, Police Say A an area woman has been charged with DWAI after police say she tried to flee from officers in Northern Westchester. Yorktown Police say they initiated a traffic stop on Route 6 after observing a speeding driver who was failing to maintain their lane on Wednesday, Sept. 11 around 10 p.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Amanda Darrigo, 33, of Mahopac, was driving while her ability was impaired, police say. Darrigo also resisted arrest by attempting to run into traffic and failing to comply with officers’ orders, police say. Darrigo was eventually placed under …

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by Valerie Musson
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Eighteen motorists in the Hudson Valley were among 25 arrested by New York State Police troopers. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Sept. 6, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Miriam Regan, 53, of Mount Pleasant, for DWI. She was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant, when she was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Sept. 7, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Joseph A. Ramos, 35, of Yonkers, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling …

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Wanted Since 2006 Alert Issued For Long Island Man Wanted Since 2006
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Wanted Since 2006 New York State Police investigators in East Meadow are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man who has been wanted since 2006. An alert has been issued for Wesley Harvey, who is wanted after being arrested for DWAI and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle dating back to an incident on Oct. 6, 2006. Police said that a bench warrant was issued for Harvey on Oct. 20, 2006, after he failed to pay a fine. Harvey, 43, has been described as a 5-foot-11 African American weighing approximately 185 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding his w…

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by Zak Failla
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In DWAI Crash That Injured Two In Area Alert Issued For Man Wanted In DWAI Crash That Injured Two In Area
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Dwai Crash That Injured Two In Area Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a suspect who left two people with serious injuries after allegedly driving while impaired and crashing in the Hudson Valley last year. According to police, Stephen Bautista, 58, was driving a 2017 Dodge Journey last year in Ulster County when he struck another vehicle on Sept. 16, leaving two with serious injuries. At the time of the crash in Plattekill, Bautista was charged with DWAI and first-degree vehicular assault. After being charged and released, Bautista failed to return to …

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted On DWAI Charge At Large In Nassau County Man Wanted On DWAI Charge At Large In Nassau County
Man Wanted On Dwai Charge At Large In Nassau County Seen him? Police investigators in Nassau County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a man who is wanted on a bench warrant after being busted for driving while impaired by drugs and failing to show up to court proceedings. An alert has been issued by the Nassau County Police Department regarding 26-year-old Derek Carroll, who is wanted by police for the DWAI, as well as violating the conditions of his probation. Investigators described Carroll as 5-foot-9 weighing approximately 260 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding Car…

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by Zak Failla
Stony Point, NY
News
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Vehicle Assault In Hudson Valley On Run Seen Him? Man Wanted For Vehicle Assault In Hudson Valley On Run
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Vehicle Assault In Hudson Valley On Run Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a suspect who left two people with serious injuries after allegedly driving while impaired and crashing in the Hudson Valley last year. According to police, Stephen Bautista, 58, was driving a 2017 Dodge Journey last year in Ulster County when he struck another vehicle on Sept. 16, leaving two with serious injuries. At the time of the crash in Plattekill, Bautista was charged with DWAI and first-degree vehicular assault. After being charged and released, Bautista failed to return to…

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by Zak Failla
Somers, NY
Police & Fire
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen allegedly impaired drivers were removed from Hudson Valley roadways over the weekend and charged with DWI or DWAI by New York State Police. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, June 7, State Police from New Lebanon arrested Brian S. Hennessey, 43, of Larchmont, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 22 in Stephentown, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, June 9, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Phill…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Putnam Man Faces DWI Charge After Backing Into Patrol Car, Sheriff Says Putnam Man Faces DWI Charge After Backing Into Patrol Car, Sheriff Says
Putnam Man Faces DWI Charge After Backing Into Patrol Car, Sheriff Says A Putnam man is facing DWI charges after allegedly driving erratically, according to Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley said. Deputies were dispatched to the area of Hollowbrook Road and Oscawana Lake Road in the Town of Putnam Valley on the report of an erratic driver on Monday, Feb. 25 around 10:30 a.m. Upon arriving on scene and canvassing the area, the deputies observed a vehicle commit several traffic violations on Oscawana Lake Road. Deputies tried to make a traffic stop, but the vehicle’s driver, later identified as 47-year-old Mark Decker of Lake Peekskill, allegedly turned into …

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by Valerie Musson
Yorktown, NY
News
Route 6 Crash Leads To Multiple Charges For Man, 33 Route 6 Crash Leads To Multiple Charges For Man, 33
Route 6 Crash Leads To Multiple Charges For Man, 33 A 33-year-old man was busted for DWAI and numerous other charges following a traffic crash on Route 6 in Yorktown. Steven, Cilento, of Peekskill, was arrested Friday around 6:13 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, after Yorktown Police responded to a traffic crash on Route 6 in Yorktown, said the Yorktown Police. When officers arrived on the scene they found that Client was allegedly operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, police said. A further investigation revealed that he was allegedly in possession of a number of drugs and marijuana. A check of his driver’s license revealed that his lic…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hyde Park, NY
Police & Fire
One Charged With DWAI In I-84 Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash One Charged With DWAI In I-84 Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash
One Charged With Dwai In I-84 Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash This story has been updated. State police have arrested a man for DWAI for driving in the wrong direction on Interstate 84, causing a head-on crash that injured three on Wednesday in Putnam County. Christopher S. Franz, 45, of Broomall, Pennsylvania, was arrested for driving while impaired by drugs, following the crash that took place around 8:20 a.m. Jan. 2 at the I-84 Exit 19 off-ramp onto Route 312 (Southeast), said New York State Trooper AJ Hicks. An investigation found Franz, driving a 2017 Jeep Cherokee, drove the wrong way on the exit ramp, and struck a 2016 Toyota pickup truck driv…

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by Kathy Reakes
Monsey, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Charged With DWAI After Motorcyclist Injured In Route 59 Crash Woman Charged With DWAI After Motorcyclist Injured In Route 59 Crash
Woman Charged With Dwai After Motorcyclist Injured In Route 59 Crash A woman allegedly driving while on drugs is facing charges after hospitalizing a motorcyclist and attempting to leave the scene, police said. Late on Saturday, Dec. 22, officers from the Ramapo Police Department were dispatched to Route 59 in Airmont - near Walmart - where there was a report of a hit-and-run crash involving a woman in a car and a motorcyclist. Police said that it was determined that a car was traveling east on Route 59 when it pulled out and struck the motorcyclist, pushing it across the road into the westbound lane. The driver of the motorcycle was injured in the incident,…

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by Zak Failla
New City, NY
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Wanted Rockland Fugitive Seen Him? Alert Issued For Wanted Rockland Fugitive
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Wanted Rockland Fugitive Have you seen him? Police investigators in Ramapo are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a suspect who is wanted for allegedly doing drugs and driving in the area. The Ramapo Police Department issued an alert for Jack Makiten, 35, who is wanted on charges that include DWAI and two counts of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Makiten was reported as an erratic driver while traveling through Airmont in 2016 and during the traffic stop, he was found to be intoxicated and he was arrested. Investigators described Makiten as a 5-foot 8, 175-pound man w…

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by Zak Failla
Somers, NY
Police & Fire
Westchester Woman, 25, Faces DWI Charge After Upstate Crash Westchester Woman, 25, Faces DWI Charge After Upstate Crash
Westchester Woman, 25, Faces DWI Charge After Upstate Crash Several area residents were among seven busted for impaired driving New York State Police troopers over the Fourth of July holiday as law enforcement agencies continue cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. As part of the STOP-DWI Independence Day week-long crackdown, State Police troopers busted the motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. State Police increased patrols from June 30 through July 5, including additional sobriety checkpoints and units targeting reckless or aggressive driving statewide “i…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Teen Arrested Three Times In One Day Hudson Valley Teen Arrested Three Times In One Day
Hudson Valley Teen Arrested Three Times In One Day A Rockland County teenager couldn’t keep out of trouble, finding himself in police custody three times in one day for various offenses in Ramapo. The 18-year-old man from Hillcrest - whose name has not been released by police - is now facing several misdemeanor charges following a wild Wednesday that saw him arrested on drug, DWAI and robbery charges. The teenager was first ticketed for marijuana possession shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 following a car crash on Rockland Lane in Hillcrest. Police said that the teen was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in the crash,…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Wanted Westchester Suspect Has Been At Large More Than A Decade Seen Him? Wanted Westchester Suspect Has Been At Large More Than A Decade
Seen Him? Wanted Westchester Suspect Has Been At Large More Than A Decade New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as search for a man who's been wanted for more than a decade after failing to appear in court for a DWAI charge. An alert was issued this week by state police in Tarrytown regarding Aidan Kelly, 37, who is wanted on a bench warrant for driving while ability impaired by drugs following an incident dating back to 2006 on the New York State Thruway. Police said that Kelly witnessed an accident on the Thruway on Aug. 23, 2006, and while troopers were investigating and spoke with him, it was determined that he was intoxicate…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way Taconic Parkway Driver Was Drunk, Police Say Wrong-Way Taconic Parkway Driver Was Drunk, Police Say
Wrong-Way Taconic Parkway Driver Was Drunk, Police Say A 28-year-old Yorktown man was charged with driving while ability impaired by alcohol on Wednesday following a complaint of a wrong-way driver on the Taconic State Parkway. New York State Police from the Hawthorne barracks arrested Andrew R. Kothe for DWAI with a prior conviction within 10 years, a class E felony. At about 12:30 a.m., state troopers received a complaint of a wrong-way driver on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Yorktown in the area of the walkway bridge. Assisted by Yorktown Police Department the vehicle was located and stopped. The operator, Kothe, was found to be…

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by Jon Craig
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Rockland, Orange County Motorists Among Those Nabbed For DWI Over Weekend Rockland, Orange County Motorists Among Those Nabbed For DWI Over Weekend
Rockland, Orange County Motorists Among Those Nabbed For DWI Over Weekend Nearly two dozen impaired drivers were busted by state police in Orange and Rockland County over the weekend as law enforcement officials continue their crackdown on intoxicated drivers in the Hudson Valley. Since the holiday season, New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies were “out in full force” to curtail impaired drivers in the region, busting hundreds who were operating their vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Among those arrested include: Friday, Jan. 5: Brandi Keffer, 37, of Bloomingburg was charged with DWI after being found impaired by alcoh…

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by Zak Failla