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…
Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Crash Near Taconic Parkway Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Crash Near Taconic Parkway
Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Crash Near Taconic Parkway A 34-year-old area man is facing felony DWI charges after his involvement in a crash near the Taconic Parkway, police say. Putnam County Sheriff’s Department officers say they responded to a Putnam 911 dispatch that reported a one-car property damage accident on Peekskill Hollow Road in the area of the Taconic State Parkway on Saturday, June 8 around 7:45 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to meander from the roadway and strike a tree head-on, police say. The driver, identified as Jaime Ramon, of Peekskill, was determined to be …
Man Faces Drugged Driving Charge After Domestic Dispute In Area Man Faces Drugged Driving Charge After Domestic Dispute In Area
Man Faces Drugged Driving Charge After Domestic Dispute In Area An area man is facing drugged driving charges after a domestic dispute, according to police. Putnam County Sheriff’s Department officers say they responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a residence in the Town of Patterson on Saturday, June 1 around 4 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the male suspect involved in the dispute had fled the scene in a vehicle and an auto accident occurred, according to police. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and confirm that it was involved in a one-car accident, police say. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Marcus Rohim, 30, of…
Fishkill Man Caught With Fake $100 Bills, Town Of Poughkeepsie Police Say Fishkill Man Caught With Fake $100 Bills, Town Of Poughkeepsie Police Say
Fishkill Man Caught With Fake $100 Bills, Town Of Poughkeepsie Police Say Not so fast. A Dutchess County man was taken into custody after he was found to be in possession of fraudulent $100 bills during a traffic stop on Friday, May 31 in the Town of Poughkeepsie, police said. According to police, Fishkill resident Joel Ruuska, 25, was stopped on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie for a vehicle and traffic violation. During the investigation into Ruuska’s driving privileges, it was determined that he was in possession of two counterfeit $100 bills and he was arrested. Ruuska was taken into custody and charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument, a felony, …
17 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 17 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
17 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Seventeen motorists in the Hudson Valley were among 23 drivers removed from the roadways for alleged impaired driving over the weekend. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, June 1, State Police from Somers arrested Lisa M. Canecchia, 43, of New Castle, for DWI. She was traveling on State Route 100 in Somers, when she was involved in a one-car crash. Investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, June 2, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Joshua A. Gil, 27, of Peekskill, for Aggravated DWI. He was trav…
Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers were busy over Memorial Day Weekend, removing more than two dozen motorists for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. The 27 area residents charged over the weekend include: Westchester County On Saturday, May 25, State Police from Brewster arrested Lawrence C. Marquez, 27, of South Salem, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. The investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, May 25, State Police f…
Putnam Man Charged With Driving With Revoked License Due To Previous DWI Putnam Man Charged With Driving With Revoked License Due To Previous DWI
Putnam Man Charged With Driving With Revoked License Due To Previous DWI A Putnam man is facing charges after police say he drove with a license that had been revoked due to a previous DWI. Putnam County Sheriff’s Department officers say they initiated a vehicle stop after observing a motorist commit a traffic violation on East Mountain Road South in the Town of Philipstown on Friday, May 3 around 10 p.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Miguel Sinchi, 46, of Philipstown, had a revoked driver’s license as a result of a previous DWI offense, according to police. Sinchi was arrested and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed…
Motorcyclist Caught With Loaded, Stolen Handgun After High-Speed Chase On LIE, Route 25 Motorcyclist Caught With Loaded, Stolen Handgun After High-Speed Chase On LIE, Route 25
Motorcyclist Caught With Loaded, Stolen Handgun After High-Speed Chase On LIE, Route 25 A Patchogue man is behind bars after taking police on a high-speed chase on the LIE and then on Route 25 before being captured by K9 officers. The incident began around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, May 16, when Suffolk County Police responded to a 911 call of motorcycles operating recklessly eastbound on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 60, said the Suffolk County Police.  When the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop of a 2006 Yamaha motorcycle, the motorcyclist, Manny Fernandez, failed to stop, took Exit 65, reversed direction and headed westbound on the LIE, police said. …
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley were busy over the weekend, busting 17 allegedly impaired drivers for DWI. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Sunday, May 12, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Manuel A. Valle, 50, of Peekskill, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, 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, May 12, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jared A. Malfer, 34…
Taxi Driver Drove With Children In Vehicle While High On Drugs, Rockland Sheriff Says Taxi Driver Drove With Children In Vehicle While High On Drugs, Rockland Sheriff Says
Taxi Driver Drove With Children In Vehicle While High On Drugs, Rockland Sheriff Says A taxi driver from Haverstraw was nabbed for alleged DWAI/Drugs under “Leandra’s Law” for transporting two children while under the influence, said the Rockland County Sheriff's Office. Moises Esteves, 36, was arrested around 9:12 p.m., Friday, May 10, after being stopped by police while working as a driver for America Latina Taxi of Spring Valley, said Rockland County Sheriff's Lt. John Murphy. Esteves was stopped for having a suspended vehicle registration on Pomona Road in the town of Ramapo, Murphy said. While interviewing Esteves, deputies determined that he was driving unde…
Woman With Suspended License Charged With Resisting Arrest In Southeast Woman With Suspended License Charged With Resisting Arrest In Southeast
Woman With Suspended License Charged With Resisting Arrest In Southeast A woman from New Fairfield has been charged with resisting arrest following a traffic stop in Putnam, according to police. Officers from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department say they observed a vehicle commit a series of traffic violations on Route 202 in the Town of Southeast on Saturday, May 4 around 1 p.m. The officer initiated a traffic stop and determined that the driver, identified as 56-year-old Deborah Kern, had a suspended license in the state of New York, according to police. When attempting to place Kern under arrest, police say she failed to obey commands and acted resistant.…
Three Charged, 23 Tickets Issued In Putnam DWI Detail Three Charged, 23 Tickets Issued In Putnam DWI Detail
Three Charged, 23 Tickets Issued In Putnam DWI Detail Three individuals have been charged and 23 tickets were issued in a DWI detail in Putnam. New York State Police conducted a DWI safety checkpoint detail in the town of Southeast on the evening of Friday, May 3. This detail was executed in an ongoing effort by law enforcement agencies to ensure highway safety for all roadway users. As a result of the detail, three DWI arrests were made and 23 traffic tickets were written, including two for speeding. The detail also resulted in the arrest of 39-year-old Putnam resident with numerous suspensions on his license who police say was caught with…