Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed Teacher In Fiery Crash, AG Alleges Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed Teacher In Fiery Crash, AG Alleges
Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed Teacher In Fiery Crash, AG Alleges A Pennsylvania State Police trooper allegedly struck a teacher dead doing an illegal pass on his way home from work, according to Attorney General Michelle Henry. Michael J. Brown, 35, of Troy slammed into 47-year-old Christine "Chris" Elizabeth Woodward while attempting an illegal pass over double yellow lines on Route 6 on Feb. 11, 2023, according to the AG.  An investigation revealed that Brown was heading west in a Jeep Grand Cherokee in Sullivan Township on his way home from work at the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Tioga County when the crash happened, the AG explained. "In …
Hit-Run: Man Strikes Victim In School Parking Lot, Drives Away In Mohegan Lake, Police Say Hit-Run: Man Strikes Victim In School Parking Lot, Drives Away In Mohegan Lake, Police Say
Hit-Run: Man Strikes Victim In School Parking Lot, Drives Away In Mohegan Lake, Police Say A 36-year-old Westchester man is facing charges after allegedly hitting a victim in a school parking lot and driving away from the scene, police said.  The incident happened on Sunday, Aug. 6 around 11:15 p.m., when authorities responded to the parking lot of the Shrub Oak International School in Mohegan Lake at 3151 Stony St., where a driver had struck a victim, according to Yorktown Police. Upon arriving at the scene, officers gave aid to the victim and began searching for the fleeing suspect, who was quickly found and pulled over on Stony Street.  An investigation then confirm…
Fleeing Spotsy Driver Made Mistake That Led Deputies To FXB Hiding Spot Fleeing Spotsy Driver Made Mistake That Led Deputies To FXB Hiding Spot
Fleeing Spotsy Driver Made Mistake That Led Deputies To FXB Hiding Spot A 24-year-old Spotsylvania man wanted for fleeing a traffic stop was found hiding in a Fredericksburg apartment, authorities said. Tyrone Wilson was spotted going nearly 70 mph in a 45 mph school zone on July 22, in Stafford County, the sheriff's office said. A Stafford County sheriff's deputy initiated his emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop; however, the vehicle sped up instead. A pursuit was kicked off as Wilson swerved into oncoming traffic on Richmond Highway, authorities said. The pursuit continued onto Truslow Road, Havenwoods Way, and eventually back to Richmond Highway w…
Man Rams Car, Threatens Driver In Westchester, Police Say Man Rams Car, Threatens Driver In Westchester, Police Say
Man Rams Car, Threatens Driver In Westchester, Police Say A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly ramming the rear of a vehicle and threatening the driver with an edged weapon following a road rage incident. The incident took place in Westchester County around 2:25 p.m., Friday, July 21 on I-87 in the city of Yonkers. According to Trooper Tara McCormick, an investigation determined that Ruben D. Luciano, age 48, of the village of Florida, in Orange County, rear-ended a vehicle following a road rage incident, in which he reportedly exited his vehicle and threatened the other driver with an edged weapon. Responding troopers discovered L…
Sharp-Eyed Leonia Officer Nabs Jersey City Pair With Loaded Guns Sharp-Eyed Leonia Officer Nabs Jersey City Pair With Loaded Guns
Sharp-Eyed Leonia Officer Nabs Jersey City Pair With Loaded Guns A Leonia patrol officer picked off two young Jersey City men who authorities said had two loaded guns when he stopped them. Officer Devon O’Donnell stopped a 2019 BMW 530i driven by George I. Cannon, 21, for multiple motor vehicle violations on Grand Avenue after it came off Fort Lee Road shortly after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, Police Chief Scot Tamagny said. The officer immediately spotted a large bag of pot, leading to a search that turned up the handguns, Tamagny said. O’Donnell arrested Cannon and his passenger, Benu Amuntehu, 19, with help from Sgt. Sihoon Chung and Office Debbie Ma…
As Officer Hangs On, Wanted Man Drives Off, Crashes During Escape On Long Island: Police As Officer Hangs On, Wanted Man Drives Off, Crashes During Escape On Long Island: Police
As Officer Hangs On, Wanted Man Drives Off, Crashes During Escape On Long Island: Police A Long Island police officer is recovering after a wanted man allegedly fled a traffic stop and crashed as the officer stood on the vehicle’s running board. The incident happened at around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in Massapequa, according to Nassau County Police. Dennis Zvonki, age 43, of Bay Shore, was initially pulled over for speeding in a van on Sunrise Highway near Loudon Avenue. When the officer instructed him to put his vehicle in park, Zvonki refused, police said. That’s when the officer stepped onto his running board and reached through the window in an attempt to place the va…
Teen Enters Plea In Collision That Killed Beloved Long Island HS Athlete Teen Enters Plea In Collision That Killed Beloved Long Island HS Athlete
Teen Enters Plea In Collision That Killed Beloved Long Island HS Athlete A Long Island teenager has been indicted for allegedly running a stop sign, striking another teenager with his SUV, and causing his death, authorities said. Valley Stream resident Mactyme Michel, aged 19, was indicted on Monday, July 10 for his role in a January 2023 incident that killed a high school senior in Long Beach, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. On January 12, 2023, Michel was driving a 2012 Honda Pilot northwest on Cantiague Lane in Westbury. Earlier Report: Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Wonderful Student, Talented Athlete' At approx…
Sleeping DUI Driver Found Passed Out Near US Capitol With Weapons, Ammo: Police Sleeping DUI Driver Found Passed Out Near US Capitol With Weapons, Ammo: Police
Sleeping DUI Driver Found Passed Out Near US Capitol With Weapons, Ammo: Police An allegedly drunk driver who fell asleep at the wheel blocks away from Capitol Hill is facing multiple charges after being busted with an illegal weapon and ammo, US Capitol Police announced. Maryland resident Angelo Day, 31, is facing a host of charges after passing out in the crosswalk in Southwest DC on Tuesday morning, prompting further investigation by officers on patrol in the area who found a disturbing scene in the driver's seat. Police say that at approximately 3 a.m. on Tuesday, a US Capitol Police officer spotted a blue Honda Accord that was stopped in the 500 block of South Cap…
Teen Driving Drunk Crashes Into Long Island Home: Police Teen Driving Drunk Crashes Into Long Island Home: Police
Teen Driving Drunk Crashes Into Long Island Home: Police A teenager driving drunk with another minor in the car crashed into a Long Island home, police said. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 9 at approximately 6:30 p.m. in Farmingdale, according to Nassau County Police. The 16-year-old boy was driving west on Park Avenue when his 2011 white Chrysler reportedly left the road and hit a house. When officers arrived on the scene of the crash, they noticed the teen had slurred speech and conducted a sobriety test. Additionally, a 15-year-old passenger was in the car during the crash. He was picked up from the scene by a family member. No in…
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Crashing Into River In Darien: Police Drunk Driver Nabbed After Crashing Into River In Darien: Police
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Crashing Into River In Darien: Police A New York man faces drunk driving charges after crashing into a river in Connecticut and lying to officers about having passengers in his car, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened in Fairfield County on Monday, June 26 just before 4 a.m., when Darien Police responded to the area of Tokeneke Road and Raymond Street for a reported single-car crash, according to Sergeant Dan Skoumbros.  Once there, officers identified the driver as Westchester County resident Kevin Silva-Morocho, age 19, of Sleepy Hollow, who admitted that he had driven his …
Quality-Of-Life Detail: Over 50 Summonses Handed Out For Speeding Violations In Yonkers Quality-Of-Life Detail: Over 50 Summonses Handed Out For Speeding Violations In Yonkers
Quality-Of-Life Detail: Over 50 Summonses Handed Out For Speeding Violations In Yonkers In an effort to respond to quality-of-life complaints from residents, a police department in Westchester handed out more than 50 summonses for various traffic violations over the course of a single day.  During a targeted enforcement detail on Friday, June 16, the Yonkers Police Department handed out the summonses for over 50 speeding and equipment violations, the department said.  One of the most egregious of the incidents was when one car was traveling 91 mph in a 40 mph zone, police added.  "Please respect other drivers and pedestrians by following the rules of the road, …
Bensalem Police Crack Down On 'Illegal' ATVs Bensalem Police Crack Down On 'Illegal' ATVs
Bensalem Police Crack Down On 'Illegal' ATVs Authorities in Bensalem are seizing motorbikes and all-terrain vehicles suspected of driving on township roads illegally. Township police said the department's Motor Patrol Unit is actively seeking off-road vehicles "that illegally ride on private property and roadways in Bensalem."  Any rider found operating in violation of state law will have their vehicle seized and a citation issued, police warned. Officers said they impounded a number of ATVs and motorbikes near Bristol Road and Grove Avenue on Thursday, June 22. The intersection, they claimed, has been "significantly impact…