New York State Police Ask Public's Help In Identifying Robbery Suspect At Service Area New York State Police Ask Public's Help In Identifying Robbery Suspect At Service Area
New York State Police Ask Public's Help In Identifying Robbery Suspect At Service Area Police are asking the public for help as they search for a suspect in a robbery that took place at a service area on the New York State Thruway. The incident happened in the Erie County village of Lancaster at about 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, according to New York State Police. Police said the robbery happened at the Clarence Service Area on the New York State Thruway. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 585-344-6200.
NY State Police Trooper Charged With Murder In Hudson Valley NY State Police Trooper Charged With Murder In Hudson Valley
NY State Police Trooper Charged With Murder In Hudson Valley A New York State Police trooper is facing a murder charge for killing an 11-year-old girl during a high-speed pursuit in the Hudson Valley, the state Attorney General announced. Christopher Baldner has been indicted on charges that include murder for using his police vehicle to ram a car occupied by four members of a Brooklyn family in Ulster County, resulting in the death of an 11-year-old girl. Monica GoodsGoFundMe Specifically, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that Baldner was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, and reckless endangerment. The move comes…
Good Samaritan Assisting Motorists After Crash Struck By Van On New TZB Good Samaritan Assisting Motorists After Crash Struck By Van On New TZB
Good Samaritan Assisting Motorists After Crash Struck By Van On New TZB A Good Samaritan from Long Island assisting two motorists on the New York State Thruway was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a passing van in the Hudson Valley. New York State Police troopers in Westchester County responded to a reported crash involving a man at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20 on I-87 in Greenburgh. Police said that the man - later identified as Nassau County resident Michael McCutchan, age 61, of Westbury, stopped to assist two motorists who were involved in a property damage crash in the northbound center lane on the new Tappan Zee Bri…
Fiery Gasoline Tanker Crash Kills Driver On Route 287 Near Rockland Border, Police Say Fiery Gasoline Tanker Crash Kills Driver On Route 287 Near Rockland Border, Police Say
Fiery Gasoline Tanker Crash Kills Driver On Route 287 Near Rockland Border, Police Say UPDATE: A 59-year-old gasoline tanker truck driver from Paterson was killed in a massive fireball during a crash on Route 287 near the New York State border in Mahwah early Saturday, New Jersey State Police confirmed. A series of explosions were heard when the rig rolled and burst into flames on a notorious stretch of the southbound highway near Route 17 and the New York State Thruway at 6:47 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. Firefighters used foam to douse the blaze while also extinguishing flames that extended into the woods along the mountain. Thick, black smoke could be seen for mil…
Massive Route 287 Tanker Truck Explosion Kills Driver, NJSP Confirms Massive Route 287 Tanker Truck Explosion Kills Driver, NJSP Confirms
Massive Route 287 Tanker Truck Explosion Kills Driver, Njsp Confirms UPDATE: A 59-year-old gasoline tanker driver from Paterson was killed in a massive fireball during a crash on Route 287 near the New York State border in Mahwah early Saturday, New Jersey State Police confirmed. A series of explosions were heard after the rig rolled and burst into flames on a notorious stretch of the southbound highway near Route 17 and the New York State Thruway at 6:47 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. Firefighters used foam to douse the blaze while also extinguishing flames that extended into the woods along the mountain. Thick, black smoke could be seen for miles. …
WILD CHASE: NJ Route 287 Pursuit Ends With Crash, Two In Custody On NY State Thruway WILD CHASE: NJ Route 287 Pursuit Ends With Crash, Two In Custody On NY State Thruway
Wild Chase: NJ Route 287 Pursuit Ends With Crash, Two In Custody On NY State Thruway UPDATE: A driver chased by police more than 40 miles from New Jersey into New York State before crashing a stolen car was identified as an ex-con who’s been involved in previous pursuits and has an arrest record that numbers in the dozens. Dustin Jeandron, 37, recently of Keyport and Trenton, gave New York State troopers a Hell’s Kitchen address after they took him into custody following Wednesday afternoon’s chase. Jeandron was driving a Hyundai sedan reported stolen out of Harrison when a Wayne police officer "spotted the vehicle in Wayne with fictitious plates and attempted to make a st…
Area Man Charged With DWI-Drugs Had License Suspended 29 Times, Police Say Area Man Charged With DWI-Drugs Had License Suspended 29 Times, Police Say
Area Man Charged With Dwi-drugs Had License Suspended 29 Times, Police Say An area man who was charged for allegedly driving under the influence/drugs had his license 29 times after failing to appear in court.  Orange County resident Matthew C. Harshner, age 50, of Pine Bush, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 8, after a Saugerties Police Officer was flagged down by a civilian reporting that they had seen an erratic driver on the New York State Thruway.  The civilian reported that the vehicle was driving in the wrong direction on the thruway, got off at Exit 19, and then drove to the Big Lots Plaza located at 330 Route 212, Saugerties P…
Storm Ida: NY Thruway Reopens Storm Ida: NY Thruway Reopens
Storm Ida: NY Thruway Reopens The New York State Thruway has reopened after immense flooding from Storm Ida closed down the busy roadway for hours through the Hudson Valley. As of 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, the Thruway Authority announced that all lanes are now open on I-87 south between exit 14 and exit 12.  Two lanes are open northbound - the right lane remains closed at exit 12 due to flooding.  Delays exist from ponding water and traffic. The roadway had been closed for hours in Rockland and Westchester County due to heavy flooding. State Police say motorists should use caution. 
Rockland Police Chief Who Helped Apprehend Three Brinks Murderers Dies Rockland Police Chief Who Helped Apprehend Three Brinks Murderers Dies
Rockland Police Chief Who Helped Apprehend Three Brinks Murderers Dies Alan Colsey, who died Wednesday, July 14 at the age of 69, had an impressive law enforcement career. He helped Rockland law enforcement computerize police records, get mobile data terminals in patrol cars, and establish a radio system for first responders. Yet it was the Nyack native’s heroism in the Brinks Robbery on Oct. 20, 1981, that most remember. Black Liberation Army members Judith Clark, David Gilbert, and Samuel Brown gunned down Brinks guard Peter Paige during the robbery at the Nanuet Mall that day. They also shot killed Nyack Police Officer Waverly “Chipper” Brown and Sgt…
Legendary Rockland Police Chief Who Captured Three Brinks Murderers Dies Legendary Rockland Police Chief Who Captured Three Brinks Murderers Dies
Legendary Rockland Police Chief Who Captured Three Brinks Murderers Dies TRIBUTE: When they consider true heroes, crimefighters in North Jersey invariably include a lawman from just across the state line who single-handedly captured a trio of self-proclaimed revolutionaries after they killed two police officers and a guard following a $1.6 million armored car robbery. Alan Colsey, who died Wednesday at 69, had an impressive law enforcement career. He helped Rockland law enforcement computerize police records, get mobile data terminals in patrol cars and establish a radio system for first responders. Yet it was the Nyack native’s heroism on Oct. 20, 1981 tha…
Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas
Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas Some popular, prominent restaurants are coming to New York State Thruway rest stops as part of a multi-million project to redevelop more than two dozen service stations. Beginning on Thursday, July 29, construction will begin on a $450 million project to develop 27 service areas on the Thruway, officials announced this week. As of July 29, 10 services areas will be temporarily closed to begin the first phase of the project, though fuel service will remain available at all locations during construction. Restaurants planned to open at the service stations include: Shake Shack; Panera; Pop…
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Thruway Near State Line Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Thruway Near State Line
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Thruway Near State Line A fully involved tractor-trailer fire temporarily closed the southbound New York State Thruway near the Bergen County border Monday night. Firefighters from Mahwah and Tuxedo brought tankers to assist their Hillburn colleagues in dousing the blaze, which responders said came dangerously close to overhead power lines. An Orange and Rockland Utilities crew was summoned, they said. Southbound New York State Thruway (Route 287) in Hillburn.John Kiene for DAILY VOICE No injuries were reported. The contents of the trailer weren't immediately known. No injuries were reported.John Kiene f…