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Pittsfield, MA
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One Injured In Western Mass Crash, Second Motorist At Scene Charged With Impaired Driving
One motorist was hospitalized after losing control and crashing in Western Massachusetts, and a second driver was charged for alleged impaired driving after being turned away from the crash scene and getting stuck, police said. First responders in Franklin County responded to the scene of a one-vehicle crash late on Sunday, Aug. 15 on Orange Road in Warwick, where a driver suffered injuries after losing control, leaving the roadway, and striking a tree. Crews from the Warwick Fire Department and paramedics from the Orange Fire Rescue EMS assisted the driver, stabilizing him and securing t…
Massapequa, NY
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Long Island Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Cruiser, Police Say
A woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing into a police cruiser on a busy Long Island roadway, authorities announced. The incident happened Friday, July 16, at approximately 10:25 p.m. in Patchogue. An officer was in his vehicle stopped in traffic in front of 39 East Main Street, when he was struck by a 2018 Hyundai being driven by Sylvia Ebiware, age 44, of Bellport, Suffolk County Police said. The officer was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where he was treated and released. Ebiware was arrested and charged with dri…
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man
Know him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a man who has been wanted on Long Island since 2016. Justin Desir, 34, is wanted by the New York State Police and Nassau County Court after being arrested for alleged impaired driving on July 6, 2014. A bench warrant was issued on July 29, 2016, after Desir failed to appear for court proceedings. Investigators described Desir as a 5-foot-9 man weighing approximately 220 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts, or who recognizes him…
Brentwood, NY
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State Police Issue Alert For Long Island Man Who's Been Wanted Seven-Plus Years
An alert has been issued for a man who has been wanted by New York State Police investigators for more than seven years following his arrest for alleged impaired driving. Edwin Escobar, 43, is wanted by police in Nassau County following his arrest for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and driving while intoxicated on Jan. 20, 2014. Escobar - also known as “Carlos Marquez” - failed to appear in court and a warrant for his arrest was issued by New York State Police on March 31, 2014. Anyone with information regarding Escobar’s whereabouts, or who recognizes him, has been asked to conta…
Pittsfield, MA
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Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled For Western Mass, State Police Say
There will be a special sobriety checkpoint set up in Western Massachusetts over the weekend by Sate Police to curtail impaired driving and educate the public about the dangers of it. Col. Christopher Mason, the Superintendent of Massachusetts State Police, announced there will be a checkpoint put in place on Saturday, April 3 into Sunday, April 4 in Hampden County. According to Mason, the purpose of the checkpoint is “to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol …
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
NJ: 2020 Traffic Deaths Increased During
Covid-
19
Even though COVID-19 took countless vehicles off the road, the number of fatal crashes in New Jersey – and throughout the country -- actually increased last year, authorities announced Tuesday. We all know why. Even though fewer people drove, those who did took more risks and were involved in more deadly collisions, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. Irresponsible driving led to a 5% increase in fatal crashes statewide last year, to 552 from the year before, State Police reported. This comes at a time when traffic volumes were drastically reduced because of stay-at-home ord…
White Plains, NY
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NY To Crack Down On Impaired Driving During Super Bowl Weekend
State and local law enforcement agencies across the state will be stepping up patrols to crack down on impaired driving during the Super Bowl weekend. The enforcement campaign will run from Friday, February 5, through Monday, February 8. The safety initiative is designed to reduce alcohol and drug-related traffic crashes. "Super Bowl weekend is an exciting time of year, and I urge all New Yorkers to celebrate responsibly," Gov Andrew M. Cuomo said. "New York has zero-tolerance for impaired driving, and law enforcement will be on the road all weekend long to help keep New …
Brentwood, NY
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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…
North Salem, NY
Breaking News
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…
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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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…
Brentwood, NY
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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 …
Brentwood, NY
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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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