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NYACK: Driver found under influence of drugs and in possession of heroin / crack, after nodding off behind the wheel

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NYACK: Driver found under influence of drugs and in possession of heroin and crack, after nodding off behind the wheel.

On April 25th, The Orangetown Police arrested Chris Yangia of Creekskill, N.J. for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Orangetown PD officers observed a vehicle on Artopee Way in Nyack that was stopped and the driver seemed to be asleep behind the wheel. The officers were able to wake driver (Mr. Yangia) and ascertained that he was operating the vehicle while under the influence of a drug. Mr. Yangia was also found to be in possession of a quantity of of alleged crack cocaine and a quantity of alleged heroin.

He was arrested and transported to the Orangetown Police Department Headquaters where he consented to a chemical test, with the results pending.

Mr. Yangia was processed and charged with:

Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (felony)

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree (misdemeanor – 2 counts)

Chris Yangia (35 years old) was released on bail and is due back in Nyack Justice Court on 5/14/19 to answer his charges.

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Ramapo PD Arrest Hillcrest Man for Domestic Violence

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HILLCREST, NY – On September 20, 2023, Ramapo PD Officers arrested a 24 year old Hillcrest man for crimes committed during a domestic on 09/13/2023. At that time, the male had left the scene prior to police arrival. He was arrested and charged with Strangulation 2nd degree (Felony), Assault 3rd degree (Misdemeanor), Criminal Mischief 4th degree (Misdemeanor), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Misdemeanor) and Harassment 2nd (Violation).

He was arraigned in the Village of Airmont Justice Court and was released without bail. An order of protection was issued and he was advised to appear in Ramapo Town Court on 09/26 at 1:00 pm.

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Florida Resident Arrested with Illegal Firearm by Clarkstown PD

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CLARKSTOWN, NY – At approximately 1:30 am, on September 22, 2023,, officers assigned to patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of 40 N. Main St. New City, that resulted in the firearm arrest of a 38 year old male from Hollywood, FL.

A patrol officer observed a motor vehicle fail to stop at a red light as it was traveling on N. Main St. in New City. The officer conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle and approached the driver, and after an investigation conducted by the officers on scene, he was asked to exit his vehicle to ensure the safety of everyone at that location. Officers asked him if he had any weapons in the vehicle, to which he replied he had a gun. Upon further investigation, officers recovered a Colt 9mm semiautomatic from the center console and two loaded magazines in a bag found on the passenger’s seat, for which he did not have a permit to carry in New York.

The arrestee was charged with the following, Criminal Possession Firearm 2nd (C Felony), Criminal Possession Firearm (E Felony) and several vehicle and traffic law infractions. Mr. Ordonez was arraigned in Clarkstown Court by the Honorable Michael Bongiorno, where bail was set for $10,000.00 Cash, $25,000.00 Bond.

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