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Impaired Driving
Toms River, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Killed In Head-On Suspected DUI Crash In Toms River, Prosecutor Says
A woman was killed in a head-on crash in Toms River late Saturday night, March 7, authorities said. Toms River police responded to the area of Lakewood Road and Whitty Road at approximately 11:05 p.m., where a Volkswagen Jetta had collided with a Honda Accord, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Investigators determined that the Jettawas traveling southbound on Lakewood Road when it struck a guardrail on the passenger side, lost control, and collided head-on with the northbound Accord head-on, Billhimer said. The driver of the Honda was transported to Community Medical …
Annandale, VA
Police & Fire
Annandale DWI Stop Goes Sideways As Drunk Driver Slams Cruisers, Both Nabbed For Second Offense
A DWI stop on I-495 went completely off the rails when another drunk driver smashed into two police cruisers already on the shoulder in Virginia, turning one arrest into instant chaos. Bealeton resident Edwin Guzman Aguilar, 21, made life difficult for members of the Fairfax County Police Department as they were attempting to conduct a DWI stop of Marlon Somoza Quinonez on I-495 in Annandale, officials say. The damaged Fairfax County Police vehicle. Fairfax County Police They say nothing good happens after 2 a.m. These two proved them right. According to the department, at around 4…
Lexington Park, MD
Police & Fire
Methadone, Xanax, Guns Seized After Route 50 Traffic Stop In Maryland: State Police
A Maryland traffic stop turned into a major bust after troopers found two loaded guns and drugs inside a pickup, police said. Maryland State Police said they arrested William Stephen Lanham Jr., 40, of Salisbury on Saturday, Sept. 20, after pulling him over in Talbot County. Shortly after 8 p.m., a trooper from the Easton Barrack stopped a Chevrolet pickup truck on U.S. Route 50 near Lomax Street for suspected impaired driving. While conducting the stop, police said the trooper “observed multiple criminal indicators” — and the search turned up two loaded firearms along with suspected metha…
Brentwood, NY
News
Brentwood Man Admits To Crashing Into Suffolk Officer’s Vehicle While Impaired
A Brentwood man admitted to driving drunk and high when he slammed into a Suffolk County police officer’s vehicle on the Long Island Expressway, leaving the officer seriously injured. Cody Fisher, 29, pleaded guilty Thursday, Sept. 4, to assaulting a police officer and multiple related charges in the January 2025 crash that nearly killed Suffolk County Police Officer Brendon Gallagher. The crash happened around 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, as Officer Gallagher was conducting a traffic stop on the LIE between Exits 58 and 57, as Daily Voice reported. Fisher sped by in a 2021 Ford Mustang, revving …
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Driver Accused Of Huffing Aerosol Crashes Into Cars, Fence, Tree In East Boston; His Fourth DUI
A New Hampshire man is facing his fourth impaired driving charge after a series of crashes in East Boston where witnesses say he was seen huffing from an aerosol can in traffic, authorities said. Matthew Moitoza, 36, of Rye, is charged with operating under the influence of drugs (4th offense), two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, and driving to endanger, according to Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden. He was also cited for driving the wrong way on a one-way street. Judge Debra DelVecchio declared Moitoza dangerous and ordered him to undergo treatment at the Massachusetts Alc…
Patchogue-Medford, NY
Police & Fire
Impaired Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Near LIE, Injures Him In Medford: Police
A pedestrian was seriously hurt when a Long Island woman allegedly struck him while driving impaired near the Long Island Expressway, Suffolk County police announced on Sunday, July 27. The crash happened just after 12:30 a.m. on Express Drive South near Exit 64 in Medford, according to the release. Tia Gardner, 26, of Mastic, was heading east in a 2024 Hyundai Kona when she hit a man attempting to cross the roadway on foot, police said. The pedestrian, who has not been identified pending next-of-kin notification, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries. Sixth P…
Lexington Park, MD
Police & Fire
Watch
: Drunk Driver Slams Into Deputy's Cruiser During Maryland Traffic Stop
A Maryland deputy narrowly escaped serious injury when an allegedly drunk and speeding driver slammed into his cruiser during a routine traffic stop — and it was all caught on camera, police said. The crash happened just before 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, on eastbound Route 50 near Romancoke Road in Queen Anne’s County, according to the sheriff's office. Deputy First Class Schulz had pulled over a driver and was still in his patrol car when a separate vehicle — reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed — crashed into the back of his cruiser, authorities said. Video of the crash ca…
Albany, NY
Police & Fire
‘No Empty Chair’: NY Launches Weeklong Crackdown On Teen Driving Dangers
With graduation season approaching, New York State Police are ramping up enforcement efforts to help ensure that every student makes it safely to the ceremony. The annual “No Empty Chair” campaign kicked off across New York on Monday, April 21. The weeklong traffic safety initiative is aimed at preventing tragedies involving teen drivers, with daily crackdowns on the most common and dangerous violations. Launched in 2014 by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the campaign is both a public awareness effort and an active enforcement strategy. It serves as a solemn reminder of young lives…
Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Maryland State Trooper's Vehicle on I-695 In Lutherville: Police
A Maryland State Trooper had to be rushed to the hospital after being struck by a suspected impaired driver who cut across two lanes of traffic on I-695 in Baltimore County, authorities announced. Harriet Penniman Van Kleeck, 63, of Towson, is facing multiple charges after allegedly plowing her Honda HRV into a fully marked police cruiser with its emergency lights activated late Friday night, according to Maryland State Police. The trooper, assigned to the Golden Ring Barrack, had just completed a traffic stop around 11:30 p.m. on March 14 when Van Kleeck’s vehicle veered across lanes betwe…
West York-Shiloh, PA
Police & Fire
Final Farewell: Funeral, Memorial Fund Set For Slain West York Officer Andrew Duarte
West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte will be laid to rest this week after he was killed in the line of duty during a mass shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County on Saturday, Feb, 22. His family, fellow officers, and an outpouring of community support are ensuring his legacy of service and sacrifice is never forgotten. Funeral Service Details Duarte’s funeral will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion, PA. Due to high attendance expectations, seating arrangements are as follows: Seating inside the c…
Wantagh, NY
Police & Fire
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver With Prior DWI Crashes On Wantagh Parkway At Twice Legal Limit:
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A reckless Queens driver with a prior DWI conviction was caught speeding the wrong way while dangerously intoxicated on the Wantagh State Parkway, New York State Police announced on Friday, Feb. 21. Karon Deopersaud, 47, was busted after troopers received frantic 911 calls about a black Toyota RAV4 barreling north in the southbound lanes near Jones Beach State Park just after midnight, authorities said. Troopers swooped in and stopped the vehicle near Exit W4E (Southern State Parkway), averting a potential disaster. Deopersaud reeked of alcohol and failed sobriety tests, registering a stagg…
Stafford, VA
Police & Fire
Fourth DUI For Driver Sipping 'Coffee' In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
A Stafford man with a history of DUI offenses found himself brewing up more trouble after deputies pulled him over and he blamed his slurred speech and bloodshot eyes on coffee—though officers didn't buy it. Shortly after 2 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, deputies rom the sheriff's office patrolling Warrenton Road near Hartwood Church Road stopped a Jeep for a traffic violation, officials said. When the deputy approached the vehicle, he quickly noticed something was't adding up. The driver, later identified as 49-year-old Stanford Miles, had signs of impairment including slurred speech, red and…
Clifton Park, NY
Police & Fire
Impaired Driver Struggles With Troopers After Crashing On Clifton Park Highway, Police Say
An alleged impaired driver was combative with troopers after wrecking on a Capital Region highway, police said. Rensselaer County resident John Reinhart, 45, of Melrose, was arrested following a single-vehicle crash in Saratoga County, on State Route 146 in Clifton Park, early Sunday, Jan. 19. Troopers determined that Reinhart was driving while intoxicated and possessed an illegal amount of cannabis and felony-weight narcotics, according to New York State Police. Reinhart was uncooperative during the investigation and resisted arrest while being taken into custody, police said. He reporte…
Highland-Lloyd, NY
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Plows Into State Police Car, Van During Lloyd Traffic Stop, Police Say
Two New York State Troopers and two civilians were injured when an alleged drunk driver hit the back of a troop car while conducting a traffic stop. The incident occurred last week in Ulster County in the town of Lloyd, said Troop F officials. The collision caused the patrol car to hit the vehicle they had stopped, leaving two civilians and two troopers with minor injuries. "Thankfully, everyone is expected to recover, but this could have been far worse," the department said. They added the incident was a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving not only for those directly …
Palmyra, PA
News
Palmyra Son On Drugs Sentenced For Killing Mom In Lancaster County Crash
A Palmyra man who killed his mother in a head-on crash while under the influence of multiple drugs has been sentenced to state prison, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Gavin Meical Kline, 21, admitted to using medical marijuana and antidepressants before crashing on Route 322 in Penn Township on Aug. 22, 2023, killing his 41-year-old mother, Bethany Welch, and seriously injuring another driver. Investigators said Kline attempted to pass a tractor-trailer in a no-passing zone when he crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with a cargo va…
Union, NJ
Police & Fire
Video Shows Unlicensed Westfield Bartender's DUI Arrest After Crash
A New Jersey bartender is facing a slate of charges, including DUI and driving without a license, after police spotted her driving erratically following a crash she had been involved in last month, according to police papers obtained by Daily Voice. The 37-minute bodycam footage of the arrest, published by Transparency Bodycam, shows 33-year-old Melissa Hoffman’s erratic behavior during the field sobriety tests and her emotional outburst in the back of the patrol car during her arrest on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Those who know Hoffman, of Cranford, describe her as a dedicated pillar of the Cra…
Waldorf, MD
Lifestyle
Free Rides, No DUIs: Charles County State's Attorney's Holiday Gift To Drivers
The Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office is reminding drivers that celebrating responsibly is non-negotiable this holiday season. Their annual “Drive Sober” initiative is back, aimed at keeping impaired drivers off the roads during one of the year’s deadliest times. Running from Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, the program offers tools to help revelers make safer choices, or else face the music. On Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 27) and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), drivers aged 21 and over can use an Uber code for up to $15 off rides in Charles County, available on the State…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide surge in law enforcement patrols and safety measures to protect travelers during Thanksgiving week, one of the busiest and riskiest times for road travel. The detail will run through Sunday, Dec. 1 after launching Saturday, Nov. 23. “Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest travel season of the year, and we want everyone to reach their friends and loved ones safely,” Hochul said. “I urge drivers to stay alert, stay sober, and move over when you see vehicles stopped on the side of the road.” In response, New York State officials are rampin…
Laurel, MD
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Hits Officer In Head-On Laurel Crash As Police Urge Holiday Safety
A police officer is recovering after being struck head-on by a drunk driver in a collision that underscores the dangers of impaired driving, authorities said. The officer is back home and recovering following a head-on crash involving an intoxicated driver while on duty late Wednesday night, according to authorities. The collision, which left the officer with injuries requiring hospital treatment, serves as a "stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving," police said. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured. Photos from the scene highlight the severity of the crash, which pol…
Central Islip, NY
News
ID Released For 20-Year-Old Killed In LIE Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver In Islandia
The identity has been released of a person killed in an overnight crash on the Long Island Expressway involved an allegedly impaired driver. It happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in Islandia Medford resident Alan Mercado, age 67, was driving a 2010 Honda on the westbound side near Exit 57, when he attempted to move from the center to the right lane and was struck from behind by a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle. The motorcycle operator, now ID'd as Idris Shehu, age 20, of Hicksville, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of …
Central Islip, NY
Police & Fire
Medford Man Accused Of Impaired Driving After Fatal Long Island Expressway Crash In Islandia
A local man has been accused of impaired driving after a fatal overnight crash on the Long Island Expressway. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 20-Year-Old Killed In LIE Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver In Islandia It happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in Islandia He was driving a 2010 Honda on the westbound side near Exit 57, when he attempted to move from the center to the right lane and was struck from behind by a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle. The motorcycle operator, who is not being identified pending notification of next of kin…
Brentwood, NY
Obituaries
Brentwood Teen Killed By Allegedly Impaired Driver Remembered As 'Kind, Respectful'
Support is rising for the family of a 19-year-old man who was killed by an allegedly impaired driver on Long Island. The crash happened in Central Islip, at around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Suffolk County Police said Eryk McPherson, of Brentwood, was riding his bicycle westbound across Joshuas Path at Vanderbilt Avenue when he was hit by a Honda sedan. Earlier Report: 19-Year-Old Dies From Injuries After Crash Involving Allegedly Impaired Driver In Central Islip The teen was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore and died the following day. Police arrested the Hon…
Central Islip, NY
News
19-Year-Old Dies From Injuries After Crash Involving Allegedly Impaired Driver In Central Islip
A teenager has died from his injuries following a crash involving an allegedly impaired driver on Long Island. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, in Central Islip. A 19-year-old Brentwood man was riding a bicycle westbound across Joshuas Path at Vanderbilt Avenue when he was struck by a 2012 Honda sedan traveling southbound on Joshuas Path, according to Suffolk County Police. The teen was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for the treatment of serious injuries. On Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, police announce the bicyclist, …
Central Islip, NY
Police & Fire
21-Year-Old Nabbed For
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After Crash Seriously Injures Teen In Central Islip
A man is accused of impaired driving after a crash with a serious injury on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - 19-Year-Old Dies From Injuries After Crash Involving Allegedly Impaired Driver In Central Islip It happened around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, in Central Islip. A 19-year-old Brentwood man was riding a bicycle westbound across Joshuas Path at Vanderbilt Avenue when he was struck by a 2012 Honda sedan traveling southbound on Joshuas Path, according to Suffolk County Police. The teen was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shor…
Rivertowns, NY
Police & Fire
Impaired Driver Knocks Fire Hydrant Into Dobbs Ferry Home
An impaired driver faces charges after crashing into a fire hydrant and sending it into a Westchester residence, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, April 27 just before 5 p.m., when a single-car crash occurred at the intersection of Ashford Avenue and Storm Street in Dobbs Ferry, according to the village's police department. Arriving officers soon found a gray 2019 Audi SUV resting on the front lawn of an Ashford Avenue residence, police said. According to the department, it was soon determined that the Audi had been traveling westbound on Ashford Avenue before failing t…
Bridgeport, CT
News
'420 Day' Brings Warning From CT Officials About Driving High
The day of April 20 might not mean much to the average Joe, but for marijuana fans, it's a day to celebrate and, well, get high. The term 420 refers to 4:20 p.m., or the end of the work or school day, and time to smoke some pot to relax and kick back. When April 20 -- 4/20 -- rolls around, it's a whole day to celebrate. Although pot is legal in Connecticut, officials with the state Department of Transportation (CTDOT) are joining state and local law enforcement agencies to remind the public about the dangers of driving impaired. "April 20 is often rec…
Poughkeepsie, NY
News
Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Death Of Area Man While Driving High On Marijuana
A Hudson Valley woman has been sentenced to prison for killing an area man while high on drugs. Related story: ID Released For Person Killed In Head-On Pleasant Valley Crash Dutchess County resident Camay Pryce, age 35, of Poughkeepsie, was sentenced for vehicular manslaughter on Thursday, March 21 to serve 2 1/3 to 7 years in state prison. According to Sinead McLoughlin of the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office, Erin T. Clancy, age 50, of Stanford, was killed around 5:50 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Pleasant Valley. Troopers responded to Route 44 near Bro…
Hartford, CT
News
Crashes Likely To Rise Nearly 50 Percent In CT After Super Bowl, Report Says
If you're gathering with friends or family to watch the big game, you'll want to make sure you have a safe plan to get home, as crash rates in Connecticut may rise by as much as nearly 50 percent, according to a new report. According to an analysis of the University of Connecticut's Crash Data Repository conducted by AAA Northeast, there are 48 percent more crashes between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the night of the Super Bowl compared with the same period of time in the weeks before and after the game, the organization announced on Friday, Feb. 9. AAA based these findings on Connectic…
Massapequa, NY
News
'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Launches Across NY State
‘Tis the season for cracking down on drunk driving. Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 13, and lasting through Monday, Jan. 1, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Police would join in on the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. During the campaign, additional patrols will be out on the road, and DWI checkpoints will be set up to ensure any person driving under the influence is taken off the road. Hochul said troopers would also be on the lookout for distracted driving, people who are not properly buckled, and those who violate the “Move Over Law” requiring driving…
Manassas, VA
Police & Fire
35-Year-Old Speeding Driver Killed In PWC Crash: Cops
A 35-year-old man died at an area hospital days after crashing into a tree in Prince William County, authorities announced. Speed and possible impairment are believed to be a factor in a fatal crash that led to the death of Nokesville native Edward Wayne Mudd, Jr., who died from his injuries on Thursday, Nov. 30. At around 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the 5300 block of Davis Ford Road in Woodbridge to investigate a single-car crash involving a 1994 Honda Civic. The crash was reported in the 5300 block of D…
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Sergeant Paralyzed By Speeding Driver In Intentional I-270 Crash: Chief
The Montgomery County Police sergeant who was run down by a reckless driver well known to the department has lost the use of both of his legs. Sgt. Patrick Kepp is hospitalized in critical condition on Wednesday afternoon after 19-year-old Frederick Rafael Mayorga took police on a wild ride and intentionally struck him in a green Dodge Charger while speeding on I-270, something he is known to do, according to Police Chief Marcus Jones. Jones said that on Wednesday morning, officers in Germantown were monitoring the Charger, which hit speeds approaching 110 mph, as he attempted to bait poli…
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