Driving High: Newly Released Statistics May Surprise You Driving High: Newly Released Statistics May Surprise You
Driving High: Newly Released Statistics May Surprise You New statistics released about driving while high on marijuana show that Americans may perceive it as less of a concern than other dangerous driving habits. In a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey, seven percent of Americans reported they “approved” of driving after using marijuana. This percentage is higher than the approval rating for other dangerous behaviors like alcohol-impaired driving (1.6 percent), drowsy driving (1.7 percent), and prescription drug-impaired driving (3 percent). This perceived approval is also reflected in the 70 percent of Americans who, according to the s…
Woman In Stopped Vehicle On Route 304 Was Driving Drunk With Kids On Board, Police Say Woman In Stopped Vehicle On Route 304 Was Driving Drunk With Kids On Board, Police Say
Woman In Stopped Vehicle On Route 304 Was Driving Drunk With Kids On Board, Police Say A Rockland County woman was busted for allegedly driving while impaired with two toddlers in the backseat not wearing seatbelts during a late stop in Bardonia, police said. A Clarkstown Police officer on patrol at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24, stopped to assist a driver who was parked in the left lane on Route 304 near the Bardonia Road intersection with her vehicle’s emergency lights flashing. According to police, the officer found the driver, Stephany Rodriguez, 35, of West Nyack, in the front seat, and her two children in the rear of the car without seatbelts on. The offic…
Man, 27, Charged With Impaired Driving After Crashing Into Guide Rail, Embankment On I-87 Man, 27, Charged With Impaired Driving After Crashing Into Guide Rail, Embankment On I-87
Man, 27, Charged With Impaired Driving After Crashing Into Guide Rail, Embankment On I-87 A 27-year-old man is facing charges after police say he crashed into a guard rail and embankment while driving impaired on I-87. New York State Police say they responded to a report of a one-car personal injury accident on I-87 in the town of Newburgh on Thursday, May 30 around 10:20 p.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver of a Toyota Camry lost control of the vehicle, struck the center guide rail, crossed over both northbound lanes and struck the earth embankment on the east shoulder, according to police. Police also say the driver, identified as Matthew Hunt, 27, of Essex, Ma…
Wrong-Way LIE Driver Was High On Drugs, Suffolk Police Say Wrong-Way LIE Driver Was High On Drugs, Suffolk Police Say
Wrong-Way LIE Driver Was High On Drugs, Suffolk Police Say Suffolk County Police arrested a man for driving while ability impaired by drugs after he drove the wrong way on the Long Island Expressway. Highway Patrol officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a car traveling westbound on the eastbound side of the Long Island Expressway near Exit 70 at approximately 12:15 a.m., according to Suffolk County Police. When officers arrived they reportedly observed a 2017 Lincoln sedan traveling the wrong way and initiated a traffic stop between Exit 68 and Exit 69, said the police report. The driver of the Lincoln, Andrew Haber, 54, of Edgewater, …
Route 22 Stop Results In Drug Charges For Man, Woman From Northern Westchester Route 22 Stop Results In Drug Charges For Man, Woman From Northern Westchester
Route 22 Stop Results In Drug Charges For Man, Woman From Northern Westchester A Route 22 stop in Putnam County resulted in separate drug-related charges for a man and woman from Northern Westchester. At approximately 7:10 p.m. Saturday, April 6, Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Irwin observed a vehicle commit traffic violations on Route 22 in  Southeast, Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr. said. After a traffic stop of the vehicle, a subsequent investigation revealed that the vehicle’s driver, Michael Conti, 31, of Peekskill, was allegedly impaired by a drug, Langley said. It was also revealed that Conti’s New York State driver’s license …
Four Westchester Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Stops Four Westchester Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Stops
Four Westchester Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Stops Several Hudson Valley residents were among dozens arrested by New York State Police troopers for driving while impaired in the area. Westchester County On Saturday, March 2, State Police from Brewster arrested Juan C. Ramos Mendez, 23, of Cortlandt, for DWI and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, both misdemeanors. He was traveling on Danbury Road in Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, March 2, State Police from Somers arrested Joselyn Caceres, 27, of Elm…
New Fairfield Teen Charged With Driving While Impaired After Two-Car Crash New Fairfield Teen Charged With Driving While Impaired After Two-Car Crash
New Fairfield Teen Charged With Driving While Impaired After Two-Car Crash A teen from New Fairfield has been charged after allegedly driving impaired and getting into a two-car crash, Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley said. Putnam County Sheriff Deputies responded to State Route 312 in the Town of Southeast on Thursday, Feb. 21 on the report of a two-car accident. Further investigation revealed that one of the drivers involved in the crash, 19-year-old Dylan Stefanelli of New Fairfield, was allegedly impaired by drugs, police say. Officers allegedly found Suboxone and two hypodermic syringes in Stefanelli’s possession, which police say he did not have a presc…
Route 303 Speeding Stop In Tappan Leads To DWAI Charge For New City Man Route 303 Speeding Stop In Tappan Leads To DWAI Charge For New City Man
Route 303 Speeding Stop In Tappan Leads To Dwai Charge For New City Man A New City man has been charged with driving while impaired after a Route 303 speeding stop, police say. Orangetown Police allegedly observed a 2007 Acura speeding on Route 303 in the Hamlet of Tappan on Wednesday, Feb. 27 around 5 a.m. After making a traffic stop, the officer identified the driver as 43-year-old Leopoldo Monterroso of New City. Further investigation revealed that Monterroso was allegedly operating the vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Monterroso was arrested and transported to Orangetown Police Headquarters. He consented to a drug test, and the results are curre…
Eight From Westchester Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Eight From Westchester Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Eight From Westchester Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers busted more than a dozen motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the last week-plus in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Saturday, Dec. 8, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Santiago M. Raymundo,  26, of New Rochelle, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 9 in Croton-On-Hudson, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Dec. 8, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arres…
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 busted 29 motorists from the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County who were allegedly driving while impaired this past weekend. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Sunday, Nov. 18, State Police troopers from Somers arrested Eugene A. O’Dell, 57, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 118 in Somers, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Nov. 18, State Police troopers from Stormville arrested Justin O. Poltrack, 42…
Narcan Used After DWAI New City Man Crashes Car In Orangeburg Narcan Used After DWAI New City Man Crashes Car In Orangeburg
Narcan Used After Dwai New City Man Crashes Car In Orangeburg A man who overdosed on heroin and crashed his vehicle into a stand of trees in Orangeburg was saved by the use of Narcan. Keith Brady, 32, of New City was discovered around 5:15 a.m. Wednesday when Orangetown Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash at 94 Old Orangeburg Road, said Det. Sgt. Joseph Sullivan. Once on the scene, officers found a 2010 Ford F-150 pick up lodged in a group of trees in the parking area. Brady was observed unconscious and unresponsive behind the steering wheel of the wrecked vehicle, Sullivan said.  The passenger window was broken so officers were ab…
Man Who Crashed Into Pole In Northern Westchester Was Impaired, Police Say Man Who Crashed Into Pole In Northern Westchester Was Impaired, Police Say
Man Who Crashed Into Pole In Northern Westchester Was Impaired, Police Say A Cortlandt man was charged with driving while high on drugs after crashing into a utility pole, according to New York State Police. Michael L. Wyskida, 30, was charged around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, with felony driving while ability impaired by drugs with a prior conviction within 10 years after troopers observed his vehicle collide with a utility pole, said Spokesman Trooper AJ Hicks. An investigation determined that Wyskida was under the influence of drugs and was arrested. He was issued traffic tickets and released with a court date of April 16.