Flooded road rescue in Cortland after driver ignores barriers, gets stuck

A driver’s decision to bypass multiple road closures led to a water rescue in Cortland County as flood warnings remain in effect. Cortland, NY – A driver who ignored multiple road closure…

High speed pursuit erupts after car slams into FBI unit in NY

Wild chase ends with suspects in custody after ramming FBI vehicle in Westchester ARMONK, NY — A fast-moving police pursuit spanning highways and local roads erupted into chaos after a fleeing driver…

I-684 traffic stop leads to major cocaine fentanyl bust in Westchester County

Hidden compartment bust leads to major drug seizure on I-684 in Westchester LEWISBORO, NY — A routine traffic stop uncovered a hidden stash of narcotics after investigators discovered a secret compartment packed…

Fleeing driver crashes into FBI vehicle during high speed chase in Westchester

Wild chase ends with suspects in custody after ramming FBI vehicle in Westchester ARMONK, NY — A high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies came to a dramatic end after a fleeing…

Woman wanted after stealing purse and withdrawing thousands from banks

Woman accused of stealing purse from car then withdrawing $13K from bank accounts ITHACA, N.Y. — State police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of stealing a purse…

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Utica man charged after stabbing in Varick Street fight

Utica man charged after stabbing during early morning fight on Varick Street UTICA, N.Y. — A 20-year-old Utica man has been charged after police said he stabbed another man during a large…

Blizzard slams I-84 as tractor trailer crashes in East Fishkill

East Fishkill, NY – Blizzard conditions and near-zero visibility led to a tractor trailer crash early Monday on Interstate 84, as state officials urged drivers to stay off the roads during the…

Plattsburgh wheelchair hit-and-run sparks urgent manhunt

Plattsburgh, NY – New York State Police are asking for the public’s help after a woman in a wheelchair was struck by a dark-colored SUV that fled the scene Thursday evening on…

Spring Valley man sentenced to 10 years after firing into vehicle and nearby apartments

Ten years handed down in Spring Valley gun case NEW CITY, NY – A gun dispute that escalated into repeated shots fired at a vehicle and into nearby apartments has ended with…

Teen accused of pointing gun at school bus on Taconic

MOUNT PLEASANT, NY – A 19-year-old Mahopac man was arrested after state police say he pointed a handgun at a school bus carrying special-needs children during a road rage incident on the…

Queens weed crackdown finds hidden cannabis in trapdoors

Four illegal cannabis shops padlocked in Queens as ‘Operation Weed Whacker’ ramps up QUEENS, NY – A sweeping crackdown on unlicensed cannabis shops in Queens led to the padlocking of four storefronts…

NYSP hunts for dump trailer swiped from Clifton Park

State Police seek public’s help locating stolen dump trailer in Clifton Park theft Clifton Park, NY – New York State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle and…

Traffic stop in Hempstead uncovers large stash of drugs and cash

HEMPSTEAD, NY – A routine afternoon traffic stop in the village of Hempstead turned into a major narcotics bust when members of the New York State Police Troop L Community Stabilization Unit…

Woman wanted in ID theft spree at two North Country banks

Police seek woman accused of stealing nearly $10K in ID theft scheme at North Country credit unions ELIZABETHTOWN, NY – State investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman suspected…

Overturned tractor-trailer shuts down section of I-87 near Westport

WESTPORT, N.Y. – A stretch of Interstate 87 southbound between Exits 31 and 30 was closed Monday afternoon after a tractor-trailer overturned on the highway, New York State Police said. Troopers responded…

This Cop Gives A Hoot; Saves Owl from Highway

State trooper rescues injured owl from I-81 median in Oswego County OSWEGO COUNTY, N.Y. – A New York State Police trooper is being credited with saving a young barred owl that was…

Troopers and firefighters rescue woman and dog from icy canal in Little Falls

LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. – A morning walk turned dangerous Saturday when a woman and her dog fell through the ice near the barge canal in the city’s Industrial Park, prompting a dramatic…

K9 tracks fugitive through woods after protection order violation

Fugitive hiding in woods caught by K9 after violating order of protection in Ogdensburg OGDENSBURG, NY – A St. Lawrence County man accused of violating a court-issued stay-away order was tracked down…

Troopers deliver holiday cheer at Albany Medical Center with 12th annual toy drive

Albany, NY – Holiday spirit filled the halls of Albany Medical Center Children’s Hospital as members of the New York State Police wrapped up their 12th Annual Toy Drive, delivering hundreds of…

Poughkeepsie man arrested after fleeing traffic stop with loaded stolen gun and drugs

Cops find loaded gun and narcotics after suspect flees NY traffic stop Poughkeepsie, NY – A traffic stop turned into a brief police pursuit Monday afternoon when a Poughkeepsie man attempted to…

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