Bucks County Native, 19, Killed Horrific Crash 30 Seconds From Her Philadelphia Apartment Bucks County Native, 19, Killed Horrific Crash 30 Seconds From Her Philadelphia Apartment
Bucks County Native, 19, Killed Horrific Crash 30 Seconds From Her Philadelphia Apartment Support is surging for the family of a 19-year-old Bucks County native killed in a car crash just 30 seconds away from her Philadelphia apartment on New Years Day. More than $900 has been raised on a GoFundMe page as of Tuesday in support of funeral expenses for Justine Anthony-Polcino. Anthony-Polcino was in the back seat of a car that veered off of Thornton Road in the Northeastern section of the city and slammed into a pole around 11:30 p.m., her aunt and self-proclaimed best friend Veronica Lynn told Daily Voice. She was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where she was pronounced d…
Details Emerge On Fatal Wrong-Way Northern Westchester Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver Details Emerge On Fatal Wrong-Way Northern Westchester Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver
Details Emerge On Fatal Wrong-Way Northern Westchester Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Woman Killed In Wrong-Way Northern Westchester Crash State Police have just released new details on a fatal wrong-way crash involving a driver allegedly impaired by alcohol that happened overnight in Westchester. The crash happened around 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 on Route 9 in the area of Main Street in Peekskill. An initial investigation revealed a black 2018 Audi Q7 operated by Mark E. Cope, age 41, of Yorktown, was traveling the wrong way northbound in the southbound lanes of Route 9, state police said.  The Audi struc…
Fatal Crash Under Investigation In Northern Westchester Fatal Crash Under Investigation In Northern Westchester
Fatal Crash Under Investigation In Northern Westchester Click here for an updated story: Details Emerge On Fatal Wrong-Way Northern Westchester Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver An investigation is underway after a fatal crash overnight in Northern Westchester. The crash happened around 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 on Route 9 near Main Street in Peekskill. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, according to state police. In addition to one confirmed fatality, another person was reportedly critically injured. Route 9 was closed for hours during the accident investigation. Further details on the crash are expected to be re…
Authorities: PA DUI Driver, 20, Nearly Caused Accident With Police Car Authorities: PA DUI Driver, 20, Nearly Caused Accident With Police Car
Authorities: PA DUI Driver, 20, Nearly Caused Accident With Police Car A 20-year-old driver was under the influence when she nearly caused an accident with a police car in Bucks County, authorities said. A car functioning without a headlight or brake light on Lincoln Highway near Neshaminy Street was stopped at a traffic light when a police officer spotted it around 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 14, Penndel Borough police said. When the light turned green, the vehicle made a late turn in front of the marked Penndel police car, almost causing an accident, authorities said. The officer stopped the vehicle and spoke to the driver, later identified by her driver's licen…
Man Caught Driving Drunk With Marijuana After Swerving In Area, Police Say Man Caught Driving Drunk With Marijuana After Swerving In Area, Police Say
Man Caught Driving Drunk With Marijuana After Swerving In Area, Police Say Police arrested a 23-year-old man for driving under the influence after he was pulled over for failing to stay in the left lane. Ulster County resident Bernard Murray was pulled over by police on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at approximately 2:12 a.m. in Saugerties on Elm Street.  He was charged with misdemeanors for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while ability impaired by drugs, and a violation unlawful possession of marijuana. Murray, of Saugerties, was also ticketed for failing to use the designated lane. He will answer to the charge in the Village of Saugerties Court later i…
Ulster County Woman Arrested For Driving With Suspended License, Registration With Marijuana Ulster County Woman Arrested For Driving With Suspended License, Registration With Marijuana
Ulster County Woman Arrested For Driving With Suspended License, Registration With Marijuana An Ulster County woman was arrested after allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol with suspended car registration, a suspended driver's license and marijuana in her possession.  Kristen A. DeGroat of Saugerties, 26, was initially pulled over on Route 32 at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, according to the Saugerties Police Department. Officers found that DeGroat's driver's license and car registration were both suspended, according to police, and found a "quantity of marijuana" in her possession.  DeGroat was charged with the misdemeanors of driving whi…
Teen Driver Allegedly On Drugs Crashes Into Saugerties' Red Bridge, Police Say Teen Driver Allegedly On Drugs Crashes Into Saugerties' Red Bridge, Police Say
Teen Driver Allegedly On Drugs Crashes Into Saugerties' Red Bridge, Police Say An 18-year-old Ulster County driver told police that he took his eyes off the road while picking up an object from the floor of his car when he crashed into a bridge, but police said an investigation revealed that he was under the influence of drugs.  Russel A. Hughes was charged with driving with ability impaired by drugs and ticketed for failure to stay in the left lane on Monday, Dec. 1 at approximately 2:25 p.m, Saugerties police said. Hughes was reportedly uninjured when police arrived at the scene of the crash at the red bridge on Hill Street.  He was released, and will be s…
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man State Police are searching for a Long Island man who was arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs in March of 2015.  A warrant was issued for Michael Leahy's arrest in October of 2017, according to State Police in East Meadow. Leahy has blue eyes and blonde hair, stands at 5-foot-9 and weighs approximately 190 pounds.  Those who know Leahy's whereabouts are encouraged to contact troopers at 631-756-3300 or via email at [email protected].
Woman Was Responsible For Crash Involving Westchester Man Under Influence Of Drugs, Police Say Woman Was Responsible For Crash Involving Westchester Man Under Influence Of Drugs, Police Say
Woman Was Responsible For Crash Involving Westchester Man Under Influence Of Drugs, Police Say An investigation by state police determined that, although the other driver was charged with driving under the influence of drugs, a sober 74-year-old woman was responsible for a crash in the area that sent both parties to the hospital for serious injuries.  State Police issued the findings on Thursday, Nov. 19. Ulster County resident Ann Tucker, of Shandaken, was driving on Route 212 (Ulster Avenue) on Saturday, Sept. 26 in Saugerties when her 2008 Pontiac-G6 struck a 2005 Audi A-4, operated by Westchester County resident David Lowy, 64, of Chappaqua.  Both vehicles had massive …
Prosecutor: Englewood Roofer Crossed Center Line In Serious Head-On Hit-Run Crash Prosecutor: Englewood Roofer Crossed Center Line In Serious Head-On Hit-Run Crash
Prosecutor: Englewood Roofer Crossed Center Line In Serious Head-On Hit-Run Crash A 45-year-old roofer from Englewood was charged in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured two people on Halloween, authorities said Friday.  Giovanny Forero-Gomez was charged with assault by auto and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash resulting in serious bodily injury in connection with the Oct. 31 crash on William Street, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Forero-Gomez was behind the wheel of a 2013 Ford Explorer when he crossed over the double yellow line and struck a 2020 Audi Q3 head-on around 8:30 p.m., Musella said. Forero-Gomez took off…
Suspected DUI Driver Had Children In Car When He Crashed Suspected DUI Driver Had Children In Car When He Crashed
Suspected DUI Driver Had Children In Car When He Crashed A man suspected of driving under the influence with children in his vehicle was arrested after he crashed a vehicle into a telephone pole and a parked car. On Sunday, Nov. 8, around noon, South Windsor Police responded to a report of a crash in the area of Griffin Road and Thomas Street in South Windsor. Kevin J. Foley, 34, of Ellington, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, failure to drive in the proper lane, and two counts of risk of injury to a minor, police said. When they arrived on the scene, police allegedly observed two juveniles in the …
PD: Overdosing Driver From Bergenfield Crashes Into Route 4 Dealership Lot In Paramus PD: Overdosing Driver From Bergenfield Crashes Into Route 4 Dealership Lot In Paramus
PD: Overdosing Driver From Bergenfield Crashes Into Route 4 Dealership Lot In Paramus UPDATE: A 47-year-old Bergenfield driver had to be revived with Narcan after he passed out behind the wheel on Route 4 and his car slammed into two vehicles in a car dealership parking lot, Paramus police said. Miraculously, no one else was injured when the 2010 Ford Fusion driven by Glenn D. Gross careened off the eastbound highway and barreled across a grass median into the Paramus Honda lot, where it struck a parked Porsche and SUV shortly after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Officers immediately treated the unconscious and unresponsive Gross with Narcan, reviving him, Police Chief Kenneth Ehren…