A suspect was arrested in Saugerties, New York, after leading police on a chase that ended with the suspect abandoning his vehicle on a bike trail. The suspect dropped bags containing controlled substances as he fled. The Brooklyn man is now facing multiple charges. 101.5 WPDH reported
A suspect was recently apprehended by the police in Saugerties, a town in New York. However, the pursuit of the suspect began 75 miles to the north. According to the New York State Police, the suspect led them on a chase that ended with the man abandoning his vehicle on a bike trail and fleeing on foot. As the suspect ran from the authorities into the woods, he dropped bags which were later found to contain “multiple controlled substances”, as stated by the police.
This Brooklyn man is now facing several charges, including fleeing a police officer. The New York State Police reported in a press release that they tried to stop the suspect’s vehicle on State Route 40 in Easton, NY, on the morning of November 6. However, the vehicle failed to comply, leading to a pursuit that covered approximately sixteen miles before ending in Troy, NY. The suspect drove his vehicle onto the Uncle Sam Bikeway, where the Troopers positioned their patrol vehicle in front of the suspect’s to prevent further travel on the bike path and ensure the safety of pedestrians. At this point, the suspect fled the moving vehicle on foot, which continued to roll until it hit the marked State Police vehicle and came to a stop.
During the pursuit, the suspect dropped bags that were later discovered to contain multiple controlled substances, including felony-weight narcotics, according to officials. The suspect managed to elude the police until he was apprehended at Saugerties Town Court, where he was appearing for an unrelated matter.
The suspect was transported for processing and subsequently arraigned at Troy City Court. He has been remanded to the Rensselaer County Correctional Facility.
Ultimately, this incident highlights the efforts of the New York State Police to apprehend criminals and ensure public safety. The police’s swift actions led to the arrest of a suspect who attempted to evade authorities, and the recovery of controlled substances further demonstrates their commitment to combating drug-related crimes..