Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
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 A Long Island man has been wanted for more than a decade after being arrested for alleged impaired driving. New York State Police investigators in Farmingdale issued an alert as they attempt to locate Gustavo Arias, who is wanted by both State Police and the Nassau County First District Court. According to police, Arias was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated on Feb.. 10, 2008, and a bench warrant was later issued for his arrest a month later on March 10 that year when he failed to comply with the conditions of his release. Anyone with information on Arias’ whereabouts has bee…

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by Zak Failla
North Salem, NY
Police & Fire
Northern Westchester Man Charged With DWAI After Head-On Crash, Police Say Northern Westchester Man Charged With DWAI After Head-On Crash, Police Say
Northern Westchester Man Charged With Dwai After Head-On Crash, Police Say Click here for an updated story: Woman Responsible For Crash Involving Westchester Man Under Influence Of Drugs, Police Say Two were airlifted to an Albany hospital after an allegedly intoxicated driver crashed head-on into a 74-year-old woman in the Hudson Valley. New York State Police troopers on patrol on Route 212 in Saugerties at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 came upon a two-car crash that left both vehicles with extensive front-end damage. Police said that a 2005 Audi A4 driven by Chappaqua resident David Lowy collided with a 2008 Pontiac G6 driven by Ulst…

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by Zak Failla
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Police & Fire
Motorist With Multiple DWI Arrests Busted Again For Impaired Driving In Area Motorist With Multiple DWI Arrests Busted Again For Impaired Driving In Area
Motorist With Multiple DWI Arrests Busted Again For Impaired Driving In Area An area man with multiple DWI arrests was busted over the weekend once again for alleged impaired driving, police said. Orange County resident Michael Burgher, of Washingtonville, 54, was stopped late on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Orange County when he committed a traffic violation in New Windsor, Police Chief Robert Doss announced. During the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that Burgher was under the influence, and he was taken into custody.  Further investigation found that Burgher has four prior felony DWI convictions and two misdemeanor convictions for DWI. Burgher was arra…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
News
ID Released For Person Killed After Truck Driver Crashes Into Five Vehicles On Long Island ID Released For Person Killed After Truck Driver Crashes Into Five Vehicles On Long Island
ID Released For Person Killed After Truck Driver Crashes Into Five Vehicles On Long Island The identity has been released of a man killed after a 33-year-old impaired man driving a bucket truck plowed into five stopped vehicles, then fatally struck a cyclist before being involved in a head-on collision, police said The string of crashes began around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, in East Garden City. While driving southbound on Merchants Concourse, Matthew Mummaw, of Jacksonville, Florida struck five vehicles that were stopped at the red light at the intersection of Corporate Drive, Nassau County Police said.  Mummaw continued southbound on Merchants Concourse where he …

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Suffolk Teen Drove Drunk With Child In Car, Nassau County Police Say Suffolk Teen Drove Drunk With Child In Car, Nassau County Police Say
Suffolk Teen Drove Drunk With Child In Car, Nassau County Police Say A teenager was allegedly intoxicated by drugs when he was busted by police in the driver's seat of a car with a 14-year-old passenger while parked on a sidewalk on Long Island. Nassau County Police officers responded to the intersection of Oakley Street and Clocks Boulevard in Massapequa shortly after 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16. Upon arrival at the intersection, officers found a black 2005 Ford Mustang partially parked on the sidewalk, police said. It is alleged that West Islip resident Francisco Rivera, 18, was found sitting in the driver’s seat of the Mustang with a 14-year old passeng…

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by Zak Failla
Kingston, NY
Police & Fire
Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Hudson Valley State Police Memorial Day Crackdown Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Hudson Valley State Police Memorial Day Crackdown
Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Hudson Valley State Police Memorial Day Crackdown New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley dished out hundreds of tickets during Memorial Day Weekend to everyone from impaired motorists to speeding drivers. During the special enforcement campaign, which was held from Friday, May 22 through 3 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, troopers issued more than 8,900 tickets, including 203 for alleged DWI. Troopers investigated 457 crashes during the detail, which resulted in injuries to 11 New Yorkers. There were also two fatal crashes during the holiday weekend. During the detail, New York State Police troopers issued tickets for: Speeding: 3,…

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by Zak Failla
Stony Point, NY
Police & Fire
Rockland County Sheriff Cracking Down On Impaired Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend Rockland County Sheriff Cracking Down On Impaired Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend
Rockland County Sheriff Cracking Down On Impaired Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend With a photo of a 13-year-old area teen who was killed by a drunk driver by his side, Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco warned drivers about the dangers of impaired driving. While traffic on roadways is expected to be lighter than normal over the Memorial Day weekend due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, Falco said his office is still enforcing the laws.  Falco made the announcement on Friday, May 22, along with Anastasia Karassik, the mother of Larisa Karassik who was killed on Memorial Day weekend, May 23, 2015, at the age of 13. "My 13-year-old daughter, Larisa, went …

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by Kathy Reakes
Pelham, NY
Police & Fire
Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police
Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, New York State Police announce they will increase patrol to combat drunk and impaired driving. The STOP-DWI enforcement effort will take place statewide beginning on Friday, May 22, and runs through Tuesday, May 26, the department said. State police will work with local law enforcement to remove impaired and reckless drivers on the highways, the department said.  “Driving impaired is a choice that often has serious and even deadly consequences, State Police Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said. "State Troopers will be highly visible this we…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Statewide, Near Week-Long St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown Starts Statewide, Near Week-Long St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown Starts
Statewide, Near Week-Long St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown Starts The New York State Police are increasing patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway this weekend.  The special traffic enforcement begins on Friday, March 13, and runs through Wednesday, March 18. Drivers can expect to encounter additional DWI patrols and a number of sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period.  State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers who are using handheld electronic devices and will also conduct underage drinking and unlawful sales to minors details during the campaign. During la…

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by Kathy Reakes
Kingston, NY
Police & Fire
Woman With Prior DWI Conviction Charged With Driving Drunk In Area Woman With Prior DWI Conviction Charged With Driving Drunk In Area
Woman With Prior DWI Conviction Charged With Driving Drunk In Area A woman with a previous DWI conviction was allegedly busted for impaired driving during a late-night traffic stop in Rockland County, police said. An officer from the Orangetown Police Department stopped Spring Valley resident Courtney Hauser, 30, on North Middletown Road at approximately 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, when she committed a traffic violation in Pearl River. According to police, during the stop, officers said that Hauser appeared to be impaired, and she proceeded to fail multiple Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. She was in possession of a controlled substance and marijuana…

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by Zak Failla
Ossining, NY
Police & Fire
One Charged In Northern Westchester Sobriety Checkpoint One Charged In Northern Westchester Sobriety Checkpoint
One Charged In Northern Westchester Sobriety Checkpoint A New York State Police Super Bowl DWI sobriety checkpoint in Northern Westchester led to the arrest of on intoxicated driver, officials said. Statewide, New York State Police troopers teamed with local law enforcement agencies between Saturday, Feb. 1, and Monday, Feb. 3 during Super Bowl weekend to crack down on impaired and reckless drivers. On Sunday, Feb. 2, State Police troopers conducting a checkpoint on Route 35 in Somers and Lewisboro arrested one driver - whose name has not been released - for alleged impaired driving. He was issued an appearance ticket and scheduled to appear in…

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by Zak Failla
Kingston, NY
Police & Fire
Thousands Of Tickets Expected To Be Issued In Super Bowl Weekend DWI, Reckless Driving Detail Thousands Of Tickets Expected To Be Issued In Super Bowl Weekend DWI, Reckless Driving Detail
Thousands Of Tickets Expected To Be Issued In Super Bowl Weekend DWI, Reckless Driving Detail Those who drink big during the big game could find themselves in big trouble if they drink and drive, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned. The governor announced that New York State Police is teaming with local law enforcement agencies during Super Bowl weekend to crack down on impaired and reckless drivers. They are expected to hand out thousands of tickets, similar to last year. The STOP-DWI campaign is expected to include underage drinking enforcement, increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to “deter, identify, and arrest impaired drivers.” The emphasis enforcement initiative will ru…

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by Zak Failla