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Impaired Driver Knocks Fire Hydrant Into Dobbs Ferry Home Impaired Driver Knocks Fire Hydrant Into Dobbs Ferry Home
Impaired Driver Knocks Fire Hydrant Into Dobbs Ferry Home An impaired driver faces charges after crashing into a fire hydrant and sending it into a Westchester residence, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, April 27 just before 5 p.m., when a single-car crash occurred at the intersection of Ashford Avenue and Storm Street in Dobbs Ferry, according to the village's police department.  Arriving officers soon found a gray 2019 Audi SUV resting on the front lawn of an Ashford Avenue residence, police said. According to the department, it was soon determined that the Audi had been traveling westbound on Ashford Avenue before failing t…
'420 Day' Brings Warning From CT Officials About Driving High '420 Day' Brings Warning From CT Officials About Driving High
'420 Day' Brings Warning From CT Officials About Driving High The day of April 20 might not mean much to the average Joe, but for marijuana fans, it's a day to celebrate and, well, get high.  The term 420 refers to 4:20 p.m., or the end of the work or school day, and time to smoke some pot to relax and kick back.  When April 20 -- 4/20 -- rolls around, it's a whole day to celebrate. Although pot is legal in Connecticut, officials with the state Department of Transportation (CTDOT) are joining state and local law enforcement agencies to remind the public about the dangers of driving impaired.  "April 20 is often rec…
Poughkeepsie Woman Sentenced For Death Of Stanford Man While Driving High On Marijuana Poughkeepsie Woman Sentenced For Death Of Stanford Man While Driving High On Marijuana
Poughkeepsie Woman Sentenced For Death Of Stanford 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…
Crashes Likely To Rise Nearly 50 Percent In CT After Super Bowl, Report Says Crashes Likely To Rise Nearly 50 Percent In CT After Super Bowl, Report Says
Crashes Likely To Rise Nearly 50 Percent In CT After Super Bowl, Report Says If you're gathering with friends or family to watch the big game, you'll want to make sure you have a safe plan to get home, as crash rates in Connecticut may rise by as much as nearly 50 percent, according to a new report.  According to an analysis of the University of Connecticut's Crash Data Repository conducted by AAA Northeast, there are 48 percent more crashes between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the night of the Super Bowl compared with the same period of time in the weeks before and after the game, the organization announced on Friday, Feb. 9. AAA based these findings on Connectic…
'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…
35-Year-Old Speeding Driver Killed In Woodbridge Crash: Cops 35-Year-Old Speeding Driver Killed In Woodbridge Crash: Cops
35-Year-Old Speeding Driver Killed In Woodbridge Crash: Cops A 35-year-old man died at an area hospital days after crashing into a tree in Prince William County, authorities announced. Speed and possible impairment are believed to be a factor in a fatal crash that led to the death of Nokesville native Edward Wayne Mudd, Jr., who died from his injuries on Thursday, Nov. 30. At around 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the 5300 block of Davis Ford Road in Woodbridge to investigate a single-car crash involving a 1994 Honda Civic. The crash was reported in the 5300 block of D…
Sergeant Intentionally Hit By Driver Loses Use Of Both Legs In Montgomery County Crash: Chief Sergeant Intentionally Hit By Driver Loses Use Of Both Legs In Montgomery County Crash: Chief
Sergeant Intentionally Hit By Driver Loses Use Of Both Legs In Montgomery County Crash: Chief The Montgomery County Police sergeant who was run down by a reckless driver well known to the department has lost the use of both of his legs. Sgt. Patrick Kepp is hospitalized in critical condition on Wednesday afternoon after 19-year-old Frederick Rafael Mayorga took police on a wild ride and intentionally struck him in a green Dodge Charger while speeding on I-270, something he is known to do, according to Police Chief Marcus Jones. Jones said that on Wednesday morning, officers in Germantown were monitoring the Charger, which hit speeds approaching 110 mph, as he attempted to bait poli…
Drunk Man Drives Over Top Of Motorcycle, Gets New Charges In Hartford Fatal Crash: Police Drunk Man Drives Over Top Of Motorcycle, Gets New Charges In Hartford Fatal Crash: Police
Drunk Man Drives Over Top Of Motorcycle, Gets New Charges In Hartford Fatal Crash: Police A man has been slapped with a manslaughter charge for his involvement in a Connecticut crash that left a 34-year-old victim dead, police said.  Dashon Ellison-Moss, age 25, of Sarasota, Florida, turned himself in to state police on Wednesday, July 12 on an active arrest warrant charging him in a fatal crash in Hartford County that happened on June 11, 2022.  According to state police, on the day of the crash, around 3 a.m., a three-wheeled motorcycle driven by New Britain resident Luis Gonzalez, age 34, had been driving on the Route 15 Southbound Exit 86 off-ramp directly in front…
‘Cowardly, Selfish’: Vehicular Homicide Charges For High Driver In Fatal East Quogue Crash: DA ‘Cowardly, Selfish’: Vehicular Homicide Charges For High Driver In Fatal East Quogue Crash: DA
‘Cowardly, Selfish’: Vehicular Homicide Charges For High Driver In Fatal East Quogue Crash: DA An alleged impaired driver accused of fleeing the scene after causing a Long Island crash that killed an 82-year-old man is facing vehicular homicide charges. George Hackett, age 52, of Wading River, was formally arraigned on aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, June 28. According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, Hackett was high on multiple drugs and speeding on Sunrise Highway in East Quogue at around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, when his Hyundai SUV slammed into a Nissan SUV driven by the victim, Franklin Blake. Earlier Report: …
Alleged DUI Driver Kills Baltimore Woman In Head-On Crash: State Police Alleged DUI Driver Kills Baltimore Woman In Head-On Crash: State Police
Alleged DUI Driver Kills Baltimore Woman In Head-On Crash: State Police One person was killed in an early-morning head-on crash in Anne Arundel County with an allegedly impaired driver, state police say. Maryland State Police have launched an investigation into a fatal two-vehicle crash between two drivers from Baltimore, one of whom was killed at approximately 2:45 a.m on Thursday, June 1. According to investigators, Brittany Sherlock, 33, was driving a Lincoln MKC north in the southbound lanes of Maryland Route 295 near Arundel Mills Boulevard when she struck a Hyundai being driven by 62-year-old Marien Haider in Hanover. Police say that Haider was pronounc…
Wrong Way: Officer Nabs Drunk Driver On Smithtown Roadway After Award From MADD, Police Say Wrong Way: Officer Nabs Drunk Driver On Smithtown Roadway After Award From MADD, Police Say
Wrong Way: Officer Nabs Drunk Driver On Smithtown Roadway After Award From MADD, Police Say A Long Island police officer is being credited with busting a drunk, wrong-way driver on a roadway while heading home from receiving an award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), authorities said. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, on Route 347 in Smithtown, according to police. Suffolk County Police officer Eric Noens was off-duty in a marked police vehicle when he reportedly spotted 66-year-old Marisa Soares driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of Route 347 near Mount Pleasant Road. Soares, of East Northport, was arrested on suspicion of driving while abilit…
Trooper Jumps To Safety When Cruiser Hit By Impaired Driver In East Haven, Police Say Trooper Jumps To Safety When Cruiser Hit By Impaired Driver In East Haven, Police Say
Trooper Jumps To Safety When Cruiser Hit By Impaired Driver In East Haven, Police Say A Connecticut State Police trooper escaped injury as he jumped out of the way when an alleged impaired driver slammed into the back of his cruiser as he was helping another driver. The incident took place in New Haven County around 12;30 a.m., Friday, March 31 on I-95 northbound in East Haven. According to state police, the troopers were assisting a disabled motor vehicle on I-95 in the right lane of three when a 2021 black Volkswagon Atlas, driven by New London County resident Thomas Larivees, age 32, of East Lyme, struck the rear of their cruiser.  The cruiser was stationary in the …
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…
School Bus Driver Charged With DUI For Cecil County Crash Into Ditch School Bus Driver Charged With DUI For Cecil County Crash Into Ditch
School Bus Driver Charged With DUI For Cecil County Crash Into Ditch Authorities say that a Cecil County school bus driver has been charged with alleged impaired driving after crashing in Charlestown. Late in the afternoon on Thursday, Dec. 22, officials say that Rising Sun resident Susan Janet Small, 60, crashed an empty bus into a ditch near the intersection of Cecil Street and Market Street in Charlestown, according to investigators. It is alleged, that Small, who reportedly had the smell of alcohol on her and failed sobriety tests, was intoxicated at the time of the crash. No students were on the bus at the time of the crash, though she was heading to C…
New Canaan Man Charged With Driving Impaired After Report Of Erratic Driver, Police Say New Canaan Man Charged With Driving Impaired After Report Of Erratic Driver, Police Say
New Canaan Man Charged With Driving Impaired After Report Of Erratic Driver, Police Say A 30-year-old man is accused of driving while impaired after police received a report of an erratic driver in Fairfield County. Officers responded to a report of an erratic driver in the area of the Gulf Station, located at 36 South Ave. in New Canaan, at about 9:50 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, the New Canaan Police Department reported. Police conducted a motor vehicle stop and identified the driver as Jonathan Robidoux, of New Canaan, authorities said.  Officers detected signs of impairment while speaking with Robidoux, and he was arrested after standardized field sobriety …
South Jersey Woman Charged In Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old Pedestrian: Prosecutor South Jersey Woman Charged In Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old Pedestrian: Prosecutor
South Jersey Woman Charged In Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old Pedestrian: Prosecutor A woman from South Jersey has been charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal accident involving a pedestrian, authorities said. Carmen Ruiz, 53, of Brigantine, is charged with recklessly operating a motor vehicle causing the death of Dustin Miller, they said. On Sept. 25, 2020, at 4:25 a.m., Miller, 25, of Galloway was killed on the White Horse Pike in Atlantic City when he was struck by a Hyundai Santa Fe, driven by Ruiz, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Subsequent investigation revealed her use of numerous medications caused a st…
Suspected Impaired Driver Smashes Infiniti Into MDTA Police SUV In Baltimore: Officials Suspected Impaired Driver Smashes Infiniti Into MDTA Police SUV In Baltimore: Officials
Suspected Impaired Driver Smashes Infiniti Into Mdta Police SUV In Baltimore: Officials A driver without a license was allegedly impaired when he sped into the back of a Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police vehicle, causing a chain-reaction crash in Baltimore City, authorities say. Herman T. Rock, 53, of Baltimore, is facing multiple charges including driving a motor vehicle while under the influence and driving a motor vehicle without a license following the violent crash shortly before midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 15. According to police, officers responded to a crash in the area of Monroe Street and MD 295 on Tuesday night. While officers waited for a tow truck …
Maryland State Police Increase Efforts To Stop Impaired Drivers Over Halloween Weekend Maryland State Police Increase Efforts To Stop Impaired Drivers Over Halloween Weekend
Maryland State Police Increase Efforts To Stop Impaired Drivers Over Halloween Weekend Maryland State Police are reminding drivers of the dangers of distracted and impaired driving, particularly throughout the Halloween weekend as children get ready to dress up to trick-or-treat. Additional troopers will be deployed throughout the state to concentrate enforcement efforts on impaired driving and other dangerous driving behaviors including speed, aggressive and distracted driving, according to the Maryland State Police. Impaired driving enforcement will run from Thursday, Oct. 27 through Halloween and will focus on locating and arresting drunk and drugged drivers.  Offici…
Impaired Driver Busted With Brass Knuckles, Stolen Handgun After Crashing In Brandywine: Police Impaired Driver Busted With Brass Knuckles, Stolen Handgun After Crashing In Brandywine: Police
Impaired Driver Busted With Brass Knuckles, Stolen Handgun After Crashing In Brandywine: Police An allegedly impaired driver with a checkered criminal history found himself in a precarious position with an allegedly stolen handgun after crashing in Maryland over the weekend, state police said. Charles County resident John Michael Brand, 40, of White Plains, is facing multiple charges after troopers recovered a loaded stolen firearm at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Prince George's County. Specifically, Brand was charged with: Firearm possession with a felony conviction; Loaded handgun in vehicle; Possession of a regulated stolen firearm; “Other criminal charges.” Shortly …
Man Charged With Impaired Driving After Wrong-Way Hempstead Crash Man Charged With Impaired Driving After Wrong-Way Hempstead Crash
Man Charged With Impaired Driving After Wrong-Way Hempstead Crash A man has been charged with impaired driving after a wrong-way crash on the Northern State Parkway. It happened just before 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Hempstead. While a Chevy Equinox was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes, it sideswiped a Toyota west of Exit 35, state police said. There were no reports of any injuries at the scene. The driver of the Equinox, Travis Kyles, age 35, of Las Vegas, Nevada, refused a blood test and was arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, a misdemeanor. Kyles was transported to Nassau County Detention and was …
17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Dutchess County 17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Dutchess County
17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Dutchess County A four-day impaired driving enforcement effort in a Hudson Valley county led to the arrests of 17 people. The enforcement effort in Dutchess County centered around the Fourth of July holiday, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said the following people were arrested: Atiya Barnes, age 20, of Hyde Park - DWAI Perla Canales Castrejon, age 21, of Red Hook - DWAI Madlyn Castell, age 28, of Saugerties - DWI Brian Dagget, age 33, of Rhinebeck - DWI Shari Haddock, age 56, of Cortlandt Manor - DWI Rufus Harvey, age 68, of Poughkeepsie - DWI Jessica Kravit, age…
Impaired Driver Kills Texas Man Fixing Car On I-695 In Baltimore Impaired Driver Kills Texas Man Fixing Car On I-695 In Baltimore
Impaired Driver Kills Texas Man Fixing Car On I-695 In Baltimore A 34-year-old man experiencing car problems was struck and killed by an impaired driver while trying to fix his car on I-695 in Baltimore Saturday, June 11, State Police said. Juan Rivera was stopped in the right shoulder standing outside of his 2005 Dodge Dakota on the inner loop near I-70 when his car was struck by a 2014 Toyota Tacoma driven by Moto Chapol, 37, around 9:45 p.m., Maryland State Police said. Rivera was transported by ambulance to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, where he was pronounced dead. Chapol, of Windsor Mill, Maryland, was arrested at the scene and char…
Impaired Driver From Seaford Charged After Fatal Crash In Wantagh, Police Say Impaired Driver From Seaford Charged After Fatal Crash In Wantagh, Police Say
Impaired Driver From Seaford Charged After Fatal Crash In Wantagh, Police Say Updated story: ID Released For 23-Year-Old Killed In Wantagh Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say An impaired driver is facing charges after being involved in a fatal overnight crash on Long Island, police said. It happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4 in Wantagh. Matthew Smith, age 22, of Seaford was operating a 2017 Dodge Ram pickup truck heading eastbound on Jerusalem Avenue when it crossed over into oncoming traffic and was involved in a collision with a 2015 Chrysler sedan being operated by a 23-year-old man heading westbound on Jerusalem Avenue. Nassau County Po…
Smiley PA Driver Charged With DUI Smiley PA Driver Charged With DUI
Smiley PA Driver Charged With DUI A Pennsylvania man didn't seem too upset about his recent arrest based on his mugshot Jonathan Shaffer, of Phoenixville, beams in the photo after West Chester police charged him for DUI. Shaffer, 25, was pulled over around 2:30 a.m. on May 3, when police saw spotted him driving erratically on the 400 Block of E. Market St. in the city, they said. Shaffer showed signs of impairment, and following an investigation, he was charged with impaired driving. A preliminary hearing was pending at District Court 15-1-04.
21 Charged With DWI/DWAI During St. Patrick's Day Dutchess Detail 21 Charged With DWI/DWAI During St. Patrick's Day Dutchess Detail
21 Charged With DWI/Dwai During St. Patrick's Day Dutchess Detail Nearly two dozen drivers were busted by police for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley during a St. Patrick’s Day holiday crackdown. Local law enforcement agencies in Dutchess County collaborated as part of a “High Visibility Community Engagement Campaign” that ran from Wednesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 20, leading to the arrests of 21 people for DWI-related offenses. Among the arrests was Joseph Pasqualina, age 27, of Tivoli, who allegedly took police from the Red Hook Police Department on a brief chase when they attempted to stop him for a vehicle and traffic violation.…
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…
12 Busted By Suffolk County Sheriff For Alleged Intoxicated Driving Over Thanksgiving 12 Busted By Suffolk County Sheriff For Alleged Intoxicated Driving Over Thanksgiving
12 Busted By Suffolk County Sheriff For Alleged Intoxicated Driving Over Thanksgiving A man with a child in the car and an Uber driver were among 12 who were busted for alleged impaired driving on Long Island during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Suffolk County Sheriff announced. One of the 12 charged was driving intoxicated with a child in the front seat, according to authorities. For more on that arrest, click here. Other DWI arrests: On Nov. 24, Uber driver Ezio Casimirri, Jr., age 46, of Bellport, was stopped for speeding on Nichols Road north of the Greenbelt Parkway on his way to pick up a customer. A subsequent breathalyzer found that his blood alcohol concentration…
Holiday DWI 'Blitzkrieg' Means Checkpoints, More Patrols In NJ Holiday DWI 'Blitzkrieg' Means Checkpoints, More Patrols In NJ
Holiday DWI 'Blitzkrieg' Means Checkpoints, More Patrols In NJ Law enforcement agencies will be launching their annual holiday DWI crackdown by ramping up traffic patrols and sobriety checkpoints across New Jersey. The Office of the Attorney General and the Division of Traffic Safety are reminding motorists to stay sober behind the wheel as part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday campaign, which runs until the end of the year. Logo For Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over CampaignNew Jersey DHTS “The goal of our Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday campaign is to protect the motoring public and save lives by raising awareness of the risks …