Woman, 26, Killed In Fiery I-87 Catskill Wreck Probed As Hit-Run Crash: NYSP Woman, 26, Killed In Fiery I-87 Catskill Wreck Probed As Hit-Run Crash: NYSP
Woman, 26, Killed In Fiery I-87 Catskill Wreck Probed As Hit-Run Crash: Nysp State Police believe a 26-year-old woman found dead on the side of I-87 after a fiery crash in the region is the victim of a hit-and-run. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, near Exit 21 in Catskill, Greene County. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 Subaru was traveling southbound when it left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck the median, Trooper Jennifer Alvarez said. The driver, Sara Llorens, age 26, of Burlington, VT, got out of the vehicle before it became engulfed in flames. Llorens was found dead on the northbound shoulder of I-87,…
PA Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In NJ Turnpike South Brunswick Crash: State Police PA Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In NJ Turnpike South Brunswick Crash: State Police
PA Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In NJ Turnpike South Brunswick Crash: State Police A 24-year-old motorcyclist from Pennsylvania was killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike Friday night, Dec. 6, state police said. Troopers responded to the northbound inner roadway near milepost 77 in South Brunswick at approximately 7:48 p.m. following a report of a crash, officials said. A preliminary investigation revealed that Torbjorn Vetland, of Stroudsburg, PA, was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on the right shoulder when he struck the guardrail, causing the motorcycle to overturn. Vetland was ejected from the bike and died, state police said. The crash remains …
Body Found On I-90 By DOT Employees In Rensselaer: Police Body Found On I-90 By DOT Employees In Rensselaer: Police
Body Found On I-90 By DOT Employees In Rensselaer: Police New York State Department of Transportation employees made a horrifying discovery while working near I-90 in Rensseleaer, prompting a police investigation. The employees found a body at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, near the Patroon Island Bridge near the eastbound lane in Rensselaer, said Trooper Jennifer Alvarez. The right lane was closed for approximately 1.5 hours for investigation purposes and has since been reopened.  The investigation is ongoing. There is no perceived public threat at this time. 
Hunter Dies After Falling From Harwinton Tree Stand: Police Hunter Dies After Falling From Harwinton Tree Stand: Police
Hunter Dies After Falling From Harwinton Tree Stand: Police A Connecticut hunter was killed early Friday morning, Nov. 22, after they fell from a tree stand, authorities said.  Police in Harwinton are investigating the Terryville Road incident. Authorities were called to the scene just after 10 a.m., State Police said.  The fall remains under investigation, but no more information was released Friday afternoon. Police did not disclose the hunter's name or any details surrounding the fall.  State Police along with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection are investigating the fatal incident.  This is a developi…
Fuel Truck Fire Shuts Down I-91 In Wethersfield, Hazmat Crews Called to Scene Fuel Truck Fire Shuts Down I-91 In Wethersfield, Hazmat Crews Called to Scene
Fuel Truck Fire Shuts Down I-91 In Wethersfield, Hazmat Crews Called to Scene A tractor-trailer carrying 7,500 gallons of fuel erupted into flames on I-91, prompting a massive emergency response and full highway closures. State troopers rushed to the scene around 7:42 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, in the northbound lane near exit 24 in Wethersfield to find the truck’s cab fully engulfed in flames. The driver managed to escape unharmed, State Police said.  Wethersfield and Rocky Hill firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, while troopers shut down all lanes of I-91 northbound and southbound in the area, as well as connecting traffic from Route 3. Fire crews …
Body Found After Fire At Storage Units In Capital Region Body Found After Fire At Storage Units In Capital Region
Body Found After Fire At Storage Units In Capital Region State Police are investigating the discovery of a body following a structure fire at a storage facility in the region. Emergency services in Schoharie County responded around 4:10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, to reports of a fire at Superior Storage Units on Main Street in the town of Richmondville.  After firefighters extinguished the blaze, they found the remains of the dead person inside one of the units. Authorities are working to identify the deceased and determine the cause of the fire. The investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Suspect From Nassau Caught After Troopers Find Him Sleeping With Stolen Goods: Police Suspect From Nassau Caught After Troopers Find Him Sleeping With Stolen Goods: Police
Suspect From Nassau Caught After Troopers Find Him Sleeping With Stolen Goods: Police Troopers found a man sleeping in a wooded area with stolen goods following a break-in at a business in the region. State Police in Rensselaer County responded to the incident early Wednesday, Nov. 6, after reports of a past burglary at a business on Maple Hill Road in the town of Schodack. Nicholas T. Layman, age 29, of the town of Nassau, allegedly forced entry into the business around 4:30 a.m., damaging the door and taking items before leaving, said police. Troopers located Layman across the street from the business, where he was reportedly asleep near the stolen items.  He was ta…
Know Him? Police Searching For This Halfmoon Burglary Suspect Know Him? Police Searching For This Halfmoon Burglary Suspect
Know Him? Police Searching For This Halfmoon Burglary Suspect State Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly committed a burglary. The incident occurred in Saratoga County in October in Halfmoon. According to state police from Clifton Park, the man has a very distinct "518" tattoo on their right hand and a large tattoo on the right side of their neck. He was driving what is believed to be a black Mazada SUV at the time of the crime. Anyone with information is asked to call SP Clifton Park at 518-457-6811 or email [email protected]. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Bomb Threat To DEC Office In New Paltz Under Investigation Bomb Threat To DEC Office In New Paltz Under Investigation
Bomb Threat To DEC Office In New Paltz Under Investigation State Police are investigating after a bomb threat was emailed to a government office. in the region. The incident occurred in Ulster County on Monday, Nov. 4, at the State Department of Environmental Conservation, targeting the DEC Region 3 office in New Paltz. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, troopers searched the building and did not find any explosive devices.  The investigation into the threat is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Troop F Headquarters at 845-344-5300.
Two Killed, Child Airlifted Following Fiery Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police Two Killed, Child Airlifted Following Fiery Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police
Two Killed, Child Airlifted Following Fiery Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police Two people were killed and a child suffered serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash that was reported in Maryland overnight, state police say. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Nov. 3, troopers from the Easton Barrack were called to the eastbound lanes of Route 50 near Austin Road to investigate a reported crash involving a Subaru that left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and caught on fire. According to investigators, a man driving was pronounced dead at the scene, while a woman was flown by a state police helicopter  the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at Cambridge…
Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Saugerties Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Saugerties
Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Saugerties A fuel tank rollover crash has caused heavy delays on a busy stretch of the New York State Thruway. State Police said the crash has all I-87 southbound lanes closed from Exit 21 in Catskill to Ulster County in Saugerties Exit 20 for at least the next six hours. State police said the crash occurred in Ulster County around 3:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, near mile marker 105. No one was injured, but an unknown quantity of diesel fuel spilled and is in the process of being cleaned up.  The southbound lanes will be closed most of the morning until the cleanup is complete, state police said. …
New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Mamakating New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Mamakating
New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Mamakating State Police have released the identities of two people from the region killed when their car hit the back of a tractor-trailer, closing the roadway for hours. Related: Traffic Alert: Route 17 Closed Due To Fatal Crash In Mamakating The incident occurred in Sullivan County at 11:55 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, on Route 17 West in Mamakating. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Dodge was traveling westbound on Route 17 near Exit 12 when it struck a 2010 Peterbilt tractor-trailer in the rear traveling in the same direction.  The driver…