Troop T - Thruway

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On September 18, 2023, at approximately 8:15 P.M., Troopers out of SP Buffalo responded to a report of a woman that fell from a moving vehicle on the I-90 east bound near the I-290 interchange in the town of Amherst.

State Police report the arrest of Gina M. Schwarz, 42, of Albany, NY, for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.

All Southbound Lanes South of Exit 12 Are Fully Open, Including the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

All Lanes Reopened Shortly After 4 p.m. Following 15-Hour Emergency Bridge Repair Operation

Badly Damaged Portion of South Broadway Overpass Successfully Removed

New York State Police issued 8,762 tickets and arrested 154 people for DWI during this year’s Labor Day weekend DWI enforcement period.

Closure is Required to Safely Remove a Badly Damaged Portion of South Broadway Overpass

All Southbound Lanes South of Exit 12 To Exit 9 Will Be Closed Starting after 12:01 AM SaturdayUntil Saturday Evening

Motorists Should Avoid the Area Starting Friday Night and Take Alternate Routes

Southbound Traffic To Be Diverted at Exit 12 in West Nyack; Northbound Lanes To Remain Open Throughout

State Police investigate a fatal crash on I-90 in Montgomery County.

The New York State Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired, and reckless driving throughout Labor Day weekend

***Correction: Height updated***  Over height tractor trailer strikes overpass on I-87 in Rockland County causing damage and significant traffic delays.

On August 12, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Guillermo Morales, 52 of Buffalo, NY for Vehicular Manslaughter 1^st degree, Criminal Possession Controlled Substance 4^th degree, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1^st degree and additional Vehicle and Traffic Law charges.

**UPDATE:  Names Released**  State Police are investigating a fatal crash on I-87 in the town of Cornwall, Orange County. 

State Police report the arrest of Juan O. Sanchez Ayala, 26, of Brooklyn, NY, for Felony Driving While Intoxicated with a Child in the Vehicle.

State Police report the arrest of Jesus Garcia Flores, 31, of Port Chester, NY, for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.

State Police report the arrest of Ruben D. Luciano, 48, of Florida, NY, for two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd degree (previous conviction) and Menacing 2^nd degree.

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State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian motor vehicle crash on the Thruway in the town of Pembroke. 

State Police report the arrest of Hadren L. Williams, 40, of Utica, NY, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd degree (loaded firearm other than a person’s home/business), Criminal Possession of a Narcotic Drug 4^th degree, and a Fugitive from Justice (out of state crime).

The New York State Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired, and reckless driving throughout Memorial Day weekend.

State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash on I-190 in the city of Buffalo. 

***UPDATE: Names Released*** State Police investigate double fatal crash on I-90 in the town of Manchester, Ontario County. 

New York State police today announced that they will be stepping up patrols and targeting drug-impaired driving during an enforcement and prevention campaign on April 20.

**UPDATE:  Names Released**  State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle fatal crash on I-90 in the town of Chili, Monroe County.

State Police report the arrest of Haikham N. Phimasone, 45, of Utica, NY, for Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, and Operating a Motor Vehicle with No Ignition Interlock Device.

State Police report the arrest of Timothy M. Cahill, 59, of Syracuse, NY, for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.

State Police report the arrest of Felecia M. Bell, 54, of Buffalo, NY, for Felony Driving While Intoxicated with a Child in the Vehicle.

***UPDATE:  Names Released*** State Police are investigating a fatal crash on I-90 in the town of Wheatland, Monroe County.

***UPDATE: Names Released***   State Police are investigating a fatal crash on the Thruway in the town of Pembroke, Genesee County.

State Police report the arrest of Manuel G. Criollo, 40, of Syracuse, NY, for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.

State Police report the arrest of Eric Kent, 55, of Buffalo, NY, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd degree (Loaded Firearm other than in a person’s home/business), Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^nd degree.

State Police report the arrest of Steven M. Bigness, 48, of Syracuse, NY, for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.

State Police report the arrest of Christina Diaz, 41, of Bridgeport, CT, for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. 

State Police report the arrest of Luis Corona Jr., 26, of Garfield, AR, for two counts of Criminal Possession of a Firearm and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd degree (large capacity ammunition feeding device).

**UPDATE:  Names released**  State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a wrong way driver on the Thruway in Westchester County.

***UPDATE:  Names Released*** State Police are investigating a fatal crash on the Thruway in the town of West Seneca, Erie County.

State Police report the arrest of George L. Newman, 27, of Buffalo, NY, for Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^nd degree, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2^nd degree.

State Police report the arrest of Carmen C. Mulero, 48, of Stamford, CT, for Driving While Intoxicated, Resisting Arrest, and Obstructing Governmental Administration.

State Police report the arrest of Matthew K. Chacko, 47, of Bronx, NY, for Grand Larceny 3^rd degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3^rd degree, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle 3^rd degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^nd degree, Driving While Intoxicated, and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs.

A Kansas man was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd Degree following a traffic stop.

On March 23, 2023, at about 10:45 p.m., Troopers responded to the New York State Thruway southbound in Greenburgh, Westchester County, for a reported motor vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver.

The New York State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals responsible for the illegal dumping of backfill debris along I-95 and I-287 in the City of Rye, New York.

On March 22, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Ervin B. Stubbs, 34 of Ocala, FL for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd (C Felony) and Fugitive from Justice out of Pennsylvania State Police.

UPDATE-time of 911 call- March 21, 2023, at appoximately 9:00 P.M.

State Police and tow truck operators are working to clear a number of separate property damage motor vehicle crashes on the New York Thruway in both directions between Exits 31 and 32 in Oneida County.

State Police are investigating a serious personal injury crash on I-90 in the town of Dunkirk, Chautauqua County. 

The New York State Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway starting this weekend. 

State Police report the arrest of Conor T. Moan, 25, of Greenville, NY, for Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1^st degree, Reckless Endangerment 2^nd degree, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^nd degree, and Reckless Driving.

State Police report the arrest of Angelo R. Paradiso Jr., 29, of Palenville, NY, for Reckless Endangerment 1^st degree, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Mischief, Driving While Intoxicated, and two counts of Reckless Endangerment of Property.

Troop car struck while assisting a disabled vehicle on the Thruway in Erie County.

State Police report the arrest of Jose D. Flex Orozco, 38, of White Plains, NY, for Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, and Operating a Motor Vehicle with no Interlock Device.

State Police report the arrest of Nazeem M. Roberts, 50, of Jamaica, NY, for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and Felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation.

**UPDATE:  Names Released**  State Police investigate head on crash that occurred on the Thruway in the town of Salina.

State Police investigate fatal crash on I-190 in the city of Buffalo, Erie County.

**UPDATE: Name Released**  State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a Thruway Wrecker on I-87 in the village of Nyack, Rockland County.

State Police report the arrest of Martin E. Osorio Villatoro, 26, of Trenton, NJ, for Felony Driving While Intoxicated with a Child in the Vehicle.

State Police report the arrest of Cornelius S. Bowen, 54, of Bronx, NY, for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2^nd degree.

State Police report the arrest of Evan R. Person, 33, of Ozone Park, NY, for Felony Driving While Intoxicated with a Child in the Vehicle.

State Police report the arrest of Eric M. Petrich, 46, of Tarrytown, NY, for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.

State Police investigate fatal crash on I-87 in the town of New Paltz, Ulster County.

Update: State Police have identified the victims involved in the crash.

State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer that occurred on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at about 10:20 a.m., on I-287 (Cross Westchester Expressway) in the town of Harrison, Westchester County.

The New York State Police – Troop T arrested Ray D. Henton Jr. (33) of Palmyra, New York for Criminal Possession of Cannabis 3^rd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor.

State Police report the arrest of Manuel E. Diaz, 31, of Bronx, NY, for Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer 3^rd degree and Reckless Driving.

State Police report the arrest of Karen Bermejo, 36, of Albany, NY, for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.

State Police investigated a fatal crash on I-287 in the city of Rye, Westchester County.

**UPDATE: Names Released** State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle personal injury crash on the Thruway in Greene County.

State Police report the arrest of Jesus M. Lantigua Rodriguez, 39, of Bronx, NY, for Felony Driving While Intoxicated with a Child in the Vehicle and Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.

Extreme winds, white out conditions and dangerously cold temperatures on Friday, December 23, and Saturday, December 24, will make travel conditions highly dangerous. State Police advise motorists to drive only for emergency purposes. If you are on the roadways make sure you have a full tank of gas, food and extra warming items in your vehicle in case emergency vehicles have a delayed response due to the extreme storm conditions. Use your best judgment to determine if driving is prudent. 

State Police would like to remind motorists to use caution while traveling on the New York State Thruway during the afternoon commute of December 15, 2022 into the afternoon hours of Saturday, December 17, 2022.

State Police report the arrest of Shahzad A. Khan, 41, of Carteret, NJ, for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment 2^nd degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, Reckless Driving, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Reckless Endangerment of Property.

State Police report the arrest of Bernard S. Knorr, 25, of Rochester, NY, for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation.

State Police are seeking witnesses to an assault that occurred on the Thruway in the city of Yonkers.

State Police report the arrest of Luis A. Perez Paredes, 36, of New Fairfield, CT, for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.

State Police report the arrest of Brianne R. Jeremy, 27, of Stamford, CT, for Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Endangerment, and Resisting Arrest.

State Police report the arrest of Lewis E. Laster, 55, of Cheektowaga, NY, for Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Felony Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, and Operating a Motor Vehicle with no Interlock Device.

State Police report the arrest of Matthew A. Moskowitz, 26, of Suffern, NY, for Felony Driving While Intoxicated with a Child in the Vehicle.

State Police report the arrest of Joseph Harrington, 56, of Amsterdam, NY, for Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon 3^rd degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4^th degree (convicted felon).

State Police report the arrest of Samuel D. Holifield Jr., 32, of Buffalo, NY, for Felony Driving While Intoxicated and Operating a Motor Vehicle with no Interlock Device.

State Police report the arrest of Joel A. Adams, 44, of Watseka, IL, for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.