Eric Hopkins

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Moose Spotted Near School District in New York State [PICS]

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Moose on the loose! Some experts estimate that there are tens of thousands of moose across the northeastern United States, marking the highest concentration of moose in the country outside of Alaska, according to . Moose are the largest land animal in New York state. The New York Department of Environment Conservation estimates that there are roughly 600 to 700 moose in the Adirondacks, though they can occasionally roam south into the areas like New York's Hudson Valley.
New York State Police Say Truck Struck And Killed Pedestrian

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Officials say they are continuing to investigated a tragic crash that took the life of a man in New York state. The incident occurred early Thursday morning, on a state route in the Catskills region, says law enforcement. This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact SP Liberty at (845)292-6600. Reference case number NY2500390380.
New York Man Allegedly Scammed Elderly Woman In Fraud Scheme

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

The New York State Police, in coordination with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations, say that they have arrested a New York man following a coordinated undercover operation that disrupted an elaborate fraud scheme targeting a local resident. Scammers always seem to find new and more elaborate ways to target their victims, whether it be through over the phone or online.
New York State Police Search For Suspect They Say Stole Money

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Have you seen this person? New York State Police say they are currently investigating a report of an individual who broke into a shopping mall, and allegedly stole money from a local business. But this thirsty suspect wasn't done there, according to police. Officials go on to say that the suspect even decided to help herself by making a frozen drink while she allegedly raided multiple cash registers inside the mall.
Impaired NY Man Allegedly Lead Police On 120 MPH Chase On Thruway

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

New York State Police say that a man is facing numerous felony and misdemeanor charges after a dangerous high-speed chase on the Thruway early Sunday. The driver had initially been pulled over by police, though he allegedly resisted officials and fled the scene. A report says that speeds exceeded over one-hundred miles per hour, as authorities were forced to deploy a tire deflation device an attempt to end the chase before any other drivers in the area were harmed.
New York State Bridge Hit By Truck Again, Driver Issued 12 Tickets

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

It's happened yet again. A bridge in New York state that's been hit by vehicles numerous times, has been struck again. The latest crash resulted in a box truck getting stuck under the bridge for almost two hours, according to authorities. Officials continue to say that commercial vehicles have been banned from the route leading to the 10 foot, 9 inch clearance bridge for decades. Unfortunately, not everyone got the message, and now deputies say that it's going cost the driver who crashed his truck.
New York State Police Say Two Motorists Died In Crash On Taconic

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

State Police say they are are investigating a tragic two-vehicle crash that claimed the lives of two people. The crash occurred Sunday morning on one of New York state's deadliest roadways, where hundred of crashes have been reported over the years. The New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit and Bureau of Criminal Investigation are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
New York State Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing a Mule

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Anyone happen to have seen a missing mule walking down the road? Police say that a man in New York state was arrested after he broke into someone's property, and took something that did not belong to him. In this case, according to law enforcement, that property happened to be a mule. And while the case may seem a bit unusual, the suspect is now facing a charge of grand larceny.
NYS Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Threw Glass At Person's Head

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

New York State Police say they have arrested a man who attacked a victim after a road rage dispute. The suspect allegedly followed the other person to a home in New York state, where authorities say the suspect assaulted the victim with a glass object. Officials say the suspect is now facing the charges of second degree assault, and third degree criminal possession of a weapon. The suspect was arraigned and then remanded to the a correctional facility where he is being held without bail.
New York State Man Charged With Felony DWI On Interstate 87

2 weeks ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Offcials say that they have arrested a man from New York state and charged him felony driving while intoxicated. The charge comes after troopers say that they were called to reports of a disabled vehicle on one of New York's busiest interstates late Thursday. The suspect's felony charge follows an investigation that revealed that he already has a prior DWI conviction within the past 10 years. The suspect is also facing other charges. Would a Lower BAC Limit in New York State Reduce Fatalities?