Police Foil Suspect’s Great Escape After DWI Arrest
Troopers with the New York State Police said they had to arrest a man twice on Friday after a suspected DWI driver gave officers the slip and got away with one of their cruisers.
The Incident
Troopers first tracked down the 37-year-old driver around 5:30 a.m. after reports of property damage on the Southern State Parkway in Baylon.
Field Sobriety Tests
The troopers spoke to the Copiague man and suspected he had been under the influence of drugs or alcohol, police said. Upon failing a field sobriety tests, the troopers placed the man under arrest and seat-belted him in the back of their patrol car.
A Hasty Escape
But the suspect didn’t make it easy for the authorities. According to a NYSP release, the man “managed to slip his handcuffs to the front, freed himself from the seat belt, climbed into the front seat of the patrol vehicle and drove off.”
The Chase
The patrol car was eventually found about three miles away in West Babylon, police said. But the suspect was not to be found. He had managed to evade capture once again.
The Second Arrest
Police said the suspect was eventually tracked down to a nearby cemetery and place under arrest, again.
Charges
The suspect faces charges of grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, escape, resisting arrest and driving while intoxicated, among other charges.
Conclusion
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of impaired driving and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to keep our roads safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the suspect’s age?
A: The suspect was 37 years old.
Q: Where did the incident take place?
A: The incident took place on the Southern State Parkway in Baylon, Long Island.
Q: What charges does the suspect face?
A: The suspect faces charges of grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, escape, resisting arrest and driving while intoxicated, among other charges.
Q: How did the suspect evade capture initially?
A: The suspect managed to slip his handcuffs to the front, free himself from the seat belt, climb into the front seat of the patrol vehicle and drive off.
Q: Where was the patrol car eventually found?
A: The patrol car was eventually found about three miles away in West Babylon.
