Rockland County Sheriff Cracking Down On Impaired Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend
With a photo of a 13-year-old area teen who was killed by a drunk driver by his side, Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco warned drivers about the dangers of impaired driving.
While traffic on roadways is expected to be lighter than normal over the Memorial Day weekend due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, Falco said his office is still enforcing the laws.
Falco made the announcement on Friday, May 22, along with Anastasia Karassik, the mother of Larisa Karassik who was killed on Memorial Day weekend, May 23, 2015, at the age of 13.
"My 13-year-old daughter, Larisa, went …
12 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
A dozen residents were among those removed from public roadways by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving.
In total, State Police in Troop K arrested 21 allegedly impaired drivers over the weekend in the Hudson Valley.
Local residents charged include:
Dutchess County
On Saturday, Nov. 16, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Dennis W. Lawrence, 41, of Pleasant Valley, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 1st degree, a felony, DWI, and Operation of a Vehicle without an Interlock Device, both misdemeanors. He was traveling on State Route 44 in the town …
