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Targeted 4-Hour Police Detail Yields 20 Traffic Stops, Arrest At Mahopac Village Center Targeted 4-Hour Police Detail Yields 20 Traffic Stops, Arrest At Mahopac Village Center
Targeted 4-Hour Police Detail Yields 20 Traffic Stops, Arrest At Mahopac Village Center Following several complaints from residents and business owners, a targeted police detail at a Hudson Valley shopping center resulted in numerous traffic stops, summonses, and an arrest in only four hours.  The targeted traffic enforcement campaign was undertaken in Putnam County on Friday, March 22 by the Carmel Police Department, which focused its attention on vehicle violations in and around the Mahopac Village Center shopping center for four hours. According to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo, the detail followed numerous complaints from residents and business owners in the area.&nb…
Lawrence Man Busted Going 128 MPH On New Hampshire Interstate: Police Lawrence Man Busted Going 128 MPH On New Hampshire Interstate: Police
Lawrence Man Busted Going 128 MPH On New Hampshire Interstate: Police A Lawrence man was in a frightful hurry Friday morning, March 8, when he was clocked going more than 100 miles per hour on I-93 in New Hampshire.  Reginald Carter, 48, was arrested and charged with reckless driving just after 8 a.m. in Salem, New Hampshire, New Hampshire State Police said.  Troopers were conducting a traffic enforcement operation from an aircraft when they spotted Carter driving 128 mph on the interstate. He wasn't the only one, however. Seven other drivers were clocked at speeds more than 100 MPH, and 21 others were seen going above 90 mph.  Troopers said t…
Heroin, Cocaine Seized From  Unlicensed Driver In Mechanicsville Traffic Stop: Sheriff Heroin, Cocaine Seized From  Unlicensed Driver In Mechanicsville Traffic Stop: Sheriff
Heroin, Cocaine Seized From Unlicensed Driver In Mechanicsville Traffic Stop: Sheriff A 37-year-old Charlotte Hall man was found with drugs in a Mechanicsville traffic stop on Martin Luther King. Jr. Day, authorities said. While conducting proactive traffic enforcement in Mechanicsville, Deputy Joseph Senatore stopped Charles Dallas Biagi, Jr. for a safety violation around 2:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, the county sheriff's office said. Senatore saw drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle, and a subsequent search of the car and Biagi turned up heroin capsules, buprenorphine, and cocaine, authorities said. Biagi, whose driver's license was suspended, was placed under arr…
School Bus Safety: Yonkers To Deploy Massive Stop-Arm Enforcement Program School Bus Safety: Yonkers To Deploy Massive Stop-Arm Enforcement Program
School Bus Safety: Yonkers To Deploy Massive Stop-Arm Enforcement Program A city in Westchester will soon be launching the largest school bus safety program in the county in an effort to catch drivers who illegally pass the stopped vehicles.  The city of Yonkers will be partnering with Verra Mobility to implement technology on its school district's fleet of buses that will help catch drivers who illegally pass them, Mayor Mike Spano announced on Wednesday, Sept. 20.  To begin the program, 200 Yonkers school buses will be outfitted with the company's stop-arm enforcement solution, which will be used to issue warnings to offending registered vehicle …
K9 Officer Finds Loaded Illegal Gun During Traffic Stop In Mamaroneck K9 Officer Finds Loaded Illegal Gun During Traffic Stop In Mamaroneck
K9 Officer Finds Loaded Illegal Gun During Traffic Stop In Mamaroneck A 25-year-old man faces weapons charges after a loaded gun was found in his car thanks to the nose of a K9 officer in Westchester, police said.  The arrest stemmed from a traffic stop on Monday, June 5 around 2:30 p.m., when an officer conducting traffic enforcement in the 700 block of Mamaroneck Avenue in Mamaroneck saw a vehicle with an expired Florida temporary registration and pulled it over.  According to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department, the officer then retrieved his K9 partner, Ike, to conduct an exterior sniff of the vehicle for narcotics based on the demeanor of the dr…
State Police Using Both Marked, Concealed Vehicles During Super Bowl STOP-DWI Detail State Police Using Both Marked, Concealed Vehicles During Super Bowl STOP-DWI Detail
State Police Using Both Marked, Concealed Vehicles During Super Bowl Stop-dwi Detail With the opening kickoff of Super Bowl LVII just minutes away, New York State Police say that troopers are out cracking down on impaired and reckless driving.  The special STOP-DWI enforcement campaign, funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, will include increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify, and arrest impaired drivers, as well as underage drinker enforcement.  The enforcement initiative runs through Monday, Feb.13. "While STOP-DWI efforts across New York have led to significant reductions in the number of drinking and driving fatali…
Tewksbury Law Breakers Score Big After Getting Pulled Over Tewksbury Law Breakers Score Big After Getting Pulled Over
Tewksbury Law Breakers Score Big After Getting Pulled Over Tewksbury drivers may have been glad to see flashing blue lights in their rear view mirrors after police handed out gift cards instead of driving citations to celebrate the holiday season.  Thirty five Walmart gift cards were distributed to drivers who committed low-level driving infractions, like license plate issues, on Wednesday, Dec. 21, Tewksbury Police Department announced. This is the second year Tewksbury police shared a little extra Christmas cash instead of driving citations.  “We believe that every interaction matters and that we can leave a lasting …
They Get Around: Yonkers Police Impound 42 Vehicles, Charge 2 With Drug Possessions They Get Around: Yonkers Police Impound 42 Vehicles, Charge 2 With Drug Possessions
They Get Around: Yonkers Police Impound 42 Vehicles, Charge 2 With Drug Possessions Over 40 vehicles were impounded by police in a Westchester County city after a vehicle and traffic enforcement detail, which also resulted in two people being charged with drug possessions.  On Friday night, Oct. 21, the Yonkers Police Department searched the city for license plate, registration, equipment, and moving violations during the enforcement detail, police said. As a result of this search, 42 vehicles were impounded, and over two-dozen summonses were issued, Yonkers Police announced along with a video showing many of the impounded vehicles soundtracked with "I …
Stolen Motorcycle Recovered In Maryland During Special Enforcement Detail Stolen Motorcycle Recovered In Maryland During Special Enforcement Detail
Stolen Motorcycle Recovered In Maryland During Special Enforcement Detail Police in Maryland on a special patrol got more than they bargained for when they busted a rider driving a stolen motorcycle, authorities announced. Washington, DC resident Darrell Allen Davidson, 35, was busted on the stolen ride by members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office during a planned safety and speed enforcement operation on Budds Creek Road. During the enforcement, which came about as a result of ongoing traffic complaints throughout the county, officers handed out dozens of tickets to 58 vehicles that were stopped. Deputies issued citations for violations relating to: Sp…
Increased Speed Limit, Cameras OK'd Near 2 Two Manassas Schools: Report Increased Speed Limit, Cameras OK'd Near 2 Two Manassas Schools: Report
Increased Speed Limit, Cameras OK'd Near 2 Two Manassas Schools: Report Speed limits around two Prince William County schools are going up, but so are the chances that speeders will get caught.  The Manassas City County approved a measure on Monday, July 11, that will raised the speed limit on Wellington Road near Metz Middle School and along Hastings Drive near Round Elementary from 15 to 25 MPH during school hours, WTOP reported. These were the lowest speed limits around schools in the city. The board also approved a resolution to install speed cameras in those areas to target drivers who drive faster than they think, the report said. City leaders hope t…
Out-Of-State Passenger Charged With Loaded Gun, Hollow-Point Ammo In Paramus Route 17 Stop Out-Of-State Passenger Charged With Loaded Gun, Hollow-Point Ammo In Paramus Route 17 Stop
Out-Of-State Passenger Charged With Loaded Gun, Hollow-Point Ammo In Paramus Route 17 Stop A North Carolina passenger was arrested on illegal gun and ammo possession charges following a Route 17 traffic stop in Paramus. Officer Vincent Labarbiera stopped the driver of a 2005 Honda Accord with overly tinted windows for making an unsafe lane change on the southbound highway near Midland Avenue earlier this month, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. Officers Clario Sampson and Don Liu assisted, the chief said. Passenger Robert Collins, 53, of Ayden, NC admitted having a loaded weapon under the seat, Ehrenberg said. Police recovered the compact .380-caliber Ruger Crimson Trace, al…
Police Announce Results Of Targeted Speed Enforcement Detail In Northern Westchester Police Announce Results Of Targeted Speed Enforcement Detail In Northern Westchester
Police Announce Results Of Targeted Speed Enforcement Detail In Northern Westchester State Police announced the results of a targeted speed enforcement detail that was implemented in Northern Westchester County. New York State Police conducted the enforcement detail on Monday, Dec. 20, on State Route 9 in the town of Cortlandt and the village of Croton-on-Hudson. Police said 26 tickets were issued during the enforcement period, including 22 for speed-related offenses. State Police said speeding is a contributing factor in nearly one-third of the state's fatal crashes.
Nearly Two Dozen Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess Detail Nearly Two Dozen Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess Detail
Nearly Two Dozen Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess Detail Authorities in Dutchess County have just announced the results of a special multi-agency holiday DWI detail in Dutchess County. Between Friday, July 2, and Monday, July 5, law enforcement agencies in Dutchess conducted impaired driving details that included saturation of patrols throughout the county in addition to their regular patrols, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, July 14. In total, 21 motorists were busted for impaired driving. Those arrested for DWI or DWAI include: Darwin Cabrera-Lopez, age 25, of Poughkeepsie; Koceila Ayouni, age 25, of Poughkeepsie;…
State Police To Crack Down On Drunk, Drugged Driving Over July 4th Weekend State Police To Crack Down On Drunk, Drugged Driving Over July 4th Weekend
State Police To Crack Down On Drunk, Drugged Driving Over July 4th Weekend With the July 4th holiday just days away, New York State Police announced troopers will increase patrols and crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions during the weekend. State troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide to keep highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays for travel. The campaign will begin Friday, July 2, and run through Monday, July 5. Last year, the State Police issued nearly 9,214 vehicle and traffic tickets during the July 4th weekend. In addition, 180 people were arrested for …
One Arrested, Nearly 100 Summonses Dished Out In Westchester Traffic Detail One Arrested, Nearly 100 Summonses Dished Out In Westchester Traffic Detail
One Arrested, Nearly 100 Summonses Dished Out In Westchester Traffic Detail Law enforcement agencies in Westchester handed out dozens of summonses over the weekend as they targeted vehicles that had fraudulent license plates amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Officers from the Yonkers Police Department’s Traffic Unit, Westchester County Department of Public Safety, and New York State Police troopers conducted a traffic enforcement detail in Yonkers targeting fraudulent and counterfeit license plates. Officers targeted many out-of-state temporary license plates, paper tags, and dealer assigned plates. In total, 97 summonses were doled out, 30 vehicles were impounded and o…
Police In Westchester Issue Hundreds Of Summonses Over Memorial Day Weekend Police In Westchester Issue Hundreds Of Summonses Over Memorial Day Weekend
Police In Westchester Issue Hundreds Of Summonses Over Memorial Day Weekend Local, county, and state police agencies teamed up to dish out nearly 250 summonses to motorists in Westchester over the Memorial Day Weekend holiday. On Thursday, May 21, Friday, May 22, and Sunday, May 24, the Yonkers Police Department partnered with the Westchester County Department of Public Safety and New York State Police to issue a total of 249 summons to violators for multiple offenses. According to police, the offenses included speeding, loud exhaust, unlicensed operation or unregistered motor vehicles, failing to signal, lane violations, no insurance, and other equipment violation…
Three-Vehicle Crash Injures Two, Including Police Officer, Near Area Gas Station Three-Vehicle Crash Injures Two, Including Police Officer, Near Area Gas Station
Three-Vehicle Crash Injures Two, Including Police Officer, Near Area Gas Station Two people were seriously injured during a three-vehicle crash in the area, including a police officer. The Town of Poughkeepsie crash took place around 10:24 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, on South Road in the area of the Mobil Gas Station, said police. A 2010 Toyota driven by a 42-year-old man from Glendale, Arizona, was traveling north, when he attempted to make an illegal U-turn to travel south and was struck by a Town of Poughkeepsie Police vehicle traveling southbound, according to police. After the initial collision, the police vehicle then traveled across the northbound lanes o…
One Charged With DWI During Route 59 Traffic Detail One Charged With DWI During Route 59 Traffic Detail
One Charged With DWI During Route 59 Traffic Detail A special police traffic enforcement detail in Rockland County led to the arrest of a man for alleged impaired driving. Officers from the Ramapo Police Department conducted targeted traffic enforcement in the area of Route 59 and Airmont Road, extending to the New York State Thruway. According to police, during the detail, 16 tickets were doled out by officers for violations that included failing to yield to traffic making a left turn from North Airmont Road onto Route 59, failing to yield to traffic making a left turn from Route 59 onto North Airmont Road, passing steady red lights, disobe…
Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong? Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong?
Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong? Police nationwide are concerned that a Google Maps feature that shows their real-time locations around the world could end up seriously injuring or killing civilians – or them. Last week, iOS users got the ability to report crashes, traffic slowdowns and speed traps across the country, a crowd-sourcing tool that a much smaller number of Android users have had since last year. Police argue that the global update, which competes with Google-owned Waze, could keep or put more drunk or drugged drivers on the road. “Revealing the location of checkpoints puts those drivers, their passengers, and…
Man Drove 108 MPH Through Construction Zone In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Drove 108 MPH Through Construction Zone In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Drove 108 MPH Through Construction Zone In Northern Westchester, Police Say A 20-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he drove through a construction zone at nearly twice the speed limit. It happened on Sunday, Oct. 13 in Northern Westchester, state police said. Nicholas A. Zervas, of Southeast, was observed traveling at a rate of 108 miles per hour in a marked and active construction zone with a posted speed limit of 55 miles an hour on Interstate 684 in Bedford, police said. A Trooper from the Troop K Traffic Incident Management (TIM) detail conducted a traffic stop, and issued tickets for reckless driving, speeding in a work zone, as well as…
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut During the unofficial last weekend of summer, Connecticut State Troopers are reminding drivers to be smart, drive safe and be prepared for thousands of other vehicles on the roads. They're also announcing they will be out in force to check for drunk and drugged drivers, as well as aggressive drivers. To make sure all stay safe, they will begin extra patrols at midnight, Friday, Aug. 30 and continue through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. “The priority of all operators should be arrival at their destination in a safe manner," said Col. Stavros Mellekas, commanding officer of the Conn…
70 Summonses Issued, Two Vehicles Impounded During Enforcement Detail In Yonkers 70 Summonses Issued, Two Vehicles Impounded During Enforcement Detail In Yonkers
70 Summonses Issued, Two Vehicles Impounded During Enforcement Detail In Yonkers Dozens of tickets and a pair of vehicles were impounded in Yonkers during a special police enforcement detail in the city. The Yonkers Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement detail in the area of Central Park Avenue over the weekend that began on Friday, June 21, Sgt. David Fraszka said. The enforcement came as a response to several complaints from members of the community of speeding, and excessive noise from vehicles in the area. During the detail, a total of 70 tickets were dished out for various offenses, and two cars were impounded and seized after being involved in “an ille…
Police Dish Out 23 Tickets In Speed Enforcement Detail In Westchester School Zones Police Dish Out 23 Tickets In Speed Enforcement Detail In Westchester School Zones
Police Dish Out 23 Tickets In Speed Enforcement Detail In Westchester School Zones Nearly two dozen tickets were doled out by New York State Police troopers on Thursday as they conducted special enforcement details targeting distracted drivers speeding in school zones. On Monday, April 29, troopers conducted their enforcement detail in school zones in Westchester County. During the detail, a total of 23 tickets were dished out, 22 of which were speeding. Earlier this year, troopers handed out a total of 21 traffic tickets during a similar detail in Somers, including six school zone speeding tickets, five drivers were nabbed for not wearing seatbelts, two distracted …
New Lyndhurst Chief Zeroes In On Quality-Of-Life Issues, Safety, Police/Public Relationships New Lyndhurst Chief Zeroes In On Quality-Of-Life Issues, Safety, Police/Public Relationships
New Lyndhurst Chief Zeroes In On Quality-Of-Life Issues, Safety, Police/Public Relationships New Lyndhurst Police Chief Richard Jarvis Jr. isn’t wasting time setting the tone of his administration, beginning with preserving the quality of life for residents and merchants. Improving relations between police and the public is also a priority for Jarvis, a former lieutenant who was sworn to run the department last week. The new chief already has a list of goals that include: Aggressively targeting speeders, with “a specific concentration on residential streets, school zones and in high pedestrian areas”; Using both enforcement and education to address the growing number of pedestria…
Bloomfield PD Cracking Down On Drivers Who Don't Stop For Pedestrians Bloomfield PD Cracking Down On Drivers Who Don't Stop For Pedestrians
Bloomfield PD Cracking Down On Drivers Who Don't Stop For Pedestrians The Bloomfield Police Department is conducting a special enforcement campaign in April targeting motorists who fail to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, the Division of Public Safety said.  The enforcement campaign will be conducted at "several locations" in the township, officials also said.  Since 2010, drivers in New Jersey have been required to stop, and to stay stopped, while pedestrians are using a crosswalk. Failure to yield to pedestrians can result in a $200 fine, two points on a driver's record and insurance surcharges, according to the Attorney General's Office. New …
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Hit By SUV Near Marist College Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Hit By SUV Near Marist College
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Hit By SUV Near Marist College A 61-year-old was hospitalized over the weekend after he was struck by an SUV on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie, near Marist College, police said. Officers from the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department received a report shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, of a Honda CR-V that struck a pedestrian on North Road, near the college. Police said that a 63-year-old Hyde Park man struck a Poughkeepsie resident who was on the roadway, not in a crosswalk. Police said that the pedestrian suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. The driver was no…
State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement
State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement For those planning on downing a few cocktails to ring in the New Year and then drive, the state police are reminding all to have a designated driver in order to avoid landing in jail, or worse, being involved in a crash that could kill or injure someone else. The department said that tens of thousands of drivers will be on the highways as the holidays wind down with a bang on New Year's Eve. They are reminding drivers to : Drive the speed limit. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts. Signal when turning, chan…
Here's How Many Crashes CT State Police Responded To Over Thanksgiving Holiday Here's How Many Crashes CT State Police Responded To Over Thanksgiving Holiday
Here's How Many Crashes CT State Police Responded To Over Thanksgiving Holiday Connecticut State Police troopers dished out nearly 3,500 tickets and investigated two fatalities as they conducted special enforcement details over the Thanksgiving holiday. Beginning at midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 20 and spanning through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25, Connecticut State Police supplemented their normal patrol force with additional troopers who were targeting motorists on local roads and highways. Troopers investigated 573 reported crashes, including 60 with injuries. There were two fatal crashes, in Bridgeport and New Haven. In total, 2,829 tickets were issued and 573 crashe…
Police Ramp Up 'No Left Turn' Enforcement At Busy Ramapo Intersection Police Ramp Up 'No Left Turn' Enforcement At Busy Ramapo Intersection
Police Ramp Up 'No Left Turn' Enforcement At Busy Ramapo Intersection A Rockland County motorist was arrested for impaired driving as police in Ramapo ramp up their efforts to enforce a “no left turn” signal at a busy area intersection. The Ramapo Police Department issued an alert warning that officers will continue to strictly enforce the “no left” turn onto Spook Rock Road or Lime Kiln Road off of Haverstraw Road (Route 202).  On Saturday, Nov. 10, an officer enforcing the “no left turn” stopped a 44-year-old driver from Stony Point - whose name was not released - for making the illegal turn.  During the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined…
Six Trucks, Drivers Put Out Of Service In New Canaan, State Police Checkpoint Six Trucks, Drivers Put Out Of Service In New Canaan, State Police Checkpoint
Six Trucks, Drivers Put Out Of Service In New Canaan, State Police Checkpoint Several truck drivers and their vehicles have been removed from the road in New Canaan as local and state police conducted a special detail targeting tractor-trailers in the area. Members of the New Canaan Police Department Patrol Division and the Connecticut State Police Traffic Unit’s Truck Squad conducted the special detail from 7 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Police set up a checkpoint at the intersection of New Norwalk Road and Hoyt Farm Road, stopping a total of 41 vehicles. As a result of those stops, six inspections were conducted of questionable vehicles. Those inspections fo…
Enforcement Detail Scheduled For Orange County Enforcement Detail Scheduled For Orange County
Enforcement Detail Scheduled For Orange County Police will be out in force in New Windsor at one of the town’s busiest intersection. The Town of New Windsor Police Department will be increasing their patrol presence in the 5 Corners area of Vails Gate, beginning on Monday, Sept. 24. Police will be working to discourage and monitor for illegal lane usage and other driving violations as part of a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program initiative. The 5 Corners area of the Vails Gate is where Route 32, Route 300 and Route 94 converge into one intersection. According to police, there has been numerous accidents and near misses in that area, …