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New York State Police are planning to add Ford Mustangs to their fleet to enhance high-speed pursuit capabilities, following a trend among various police departments nationwide that favor Mustangs for their speed and handling, especially in response to rising high-speed chase incidents and social media influencers evading police.
Two people died in a tractor-trailer rollover crash on I-87 in Albany, New York. The tractor-trailer struck a concrete barrier and overturned onto a northbound passenger car. The victims were identified as Sabrina Bermudez and Paul Keiley. The driver of the tractor-trailer is in stable but critical condition, and the vehicle passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The northbound lanes were closed for eight hours for investigation and have since reopened.
New York State Police will provide coverage for Syracuse police officers and Onondaga County sheriff’s deputies during the funerals of two officers who were fatally shot, offering assistance with calls, traffic management, and logistical support. About 15,000 people are expected to attend the separate funerals on Saturday and Monday, and residents are encouraged to report non-emergency matters through alternative methods while emergency calls should still be made to 911.
A woman died after falling out of a moving trailer on State Route 12E in Brownville, New York. The trailer was being pulled by a pickup truck driven by Robert Woroniecki, and the woman, Monika Woroniecki, was thrown from the trailer after the passenger side door swung open due to wind. She hit her head on the shoulder of the road and was later pronounced dead at Samaritan Medical Center. The family was traveling to a campsite from Stony Brook to see the solar eclipse, and the investigation is ongoing.
A section of State Route 12E was closed near Chaumont, New York, after a woman from Stony Brook was thrown from a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck. The woman, identified as Monika I. Woroniecki, 58, was pronounced dead at the hospital after striking her head on the roadway. The incident is under investigation by the New York State Police.
Three months before committing a mass shooting, Robert Card II was encountered by New York State Police and fellow reservists at a hotel, where he expressed paranoia and made concerning statements. Despite fears of potential violence, law enforcement faced challenges in getting him help due to legal limitations. Although Card was eventually taken for a mental health evaluation, he later returned to Maine and attempted to purchase a firearm accessory, raising questions about the effectiveness of the system in preventing individuals with mental health issues from accessing firearms.
Retired New York State Trooper Steven A. Tyrrell, who served for 26 years, has passed away at the age of 58 due to an illness related to his work at the World Trade Center site after 9/11. He leaves behind three children and was last assigned to Troop T, Henrietta. Funeral arrangements will be posted on the New York State Police Online Newsroom.
Three employees of the Buffalo Sewer Authority were shot, one fatally, while traveling in a city vehicle on Interstate 190 in Buffalo. The shooting occurred when a dark-colored Jeep Grand Cherokee fired multiple shots into the vehicle. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community. Police are investigating the incident and have made no arrests.
Two people were shot, one fatally, in a vehicle on the I-190 south near the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, New York. The shooting occurred around 11:20 a.m., leading to the diversion of all southbound traffic at exit 11. Emergency vehicles are present at the scene, and drivers are advised to avoid the area.
A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a car on I-590 North in Rochester, New York. The man was riding on the center lane when the accident occurred. New York State Police and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene, and more details are expected to be released.
An Amber Alert has been issued for 9-year-old Charlotte Sena, who went missing from Moreau Lake State Park in Upstate New York. The possibility of abduction is being considered, and a massive search effort involving state police, dogs, drones, and boats is underway. The governor expressed deep concern for the girl's safety and assured that every effort will be made to locate her. Specialized technology is being used to analyze communication and surveillance footage from the park. The family and other campers searched for Charlotte before contacting authorities, and her bicycle has been found.
An Amber Alert has been issued for 9-year-old Charlotte E. Sena, who went missing near Moreau Lake State Park in Gansevoort, New York. The New York State Police are investigating the possible child abduction and believe that the child is in imminent danger. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
The New York State Police have released body camera footage of a fatal shooting in Gates, New York. Trooper Dominick Caito shot Daniel Legler after a police chase, during which Legler crashed his car. The footage shows Caito repeatedly ordering Legler to stay in the car and show his hands. When Legler attempts to sit up, Caito fires five shots, and Legler falls. The New York State Attorney General's Office is investigating the incident.
New York State Police are investigating a serious bus crash on Interstate 84 in Wawayanda, Orange County, which has resulted in multiple serious injuries. Interstate 84 westbound is closed at exit 15A with detours in place, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The closure is expected to last for several hours, and a Reunification Center has been set up at Orange County Community College for those affected.
Two pedestrians, identified as Gary J. Sheldon and Patricia Platt, were killed in a car versus pedestrian crash in New Lebanon, New York. The incident occurred when a Subaru Crosstrek driven by Erica C. Florin struck the victims in a crosswalk on US Highway 20. Emergency services attempted life-saving measures but were unable to save the victims. The New York State Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.