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On August 18, 2026, at approximately 5:23 p.m., members from Troop C’s Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) charged a Brooklyn man with multiple drug related felonies following a pursuit in Broome County. Ferris Travon Brown, 42, of Brooklyn, was arrested and charged with: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd degree, a class “A-II” felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree

A preliminary investigation determined that a water truck was traveling northbound when it experienced a tire failure. The vehicle subsequently left the roadway near mile marker 58.6 and rolled.

A preliminary investigation determined that a 2023 Ford Ranger was traveling westbound on State Route 206 through a posted active work zone. The operator, Kenneth J. Alberts, age 59, of McGraw, failed to maintain his lane of travel and struck a survey worker who was conducting testing outside of his vehicle on a closed portion of the roadway.

Troopers were dispatched to a report of criminal mischief on Glendale Drive in the town of Union. The investigation revealed that while utilizing Lyft, Brevard became upset with the driver, exited the vehicle, a 2021 Honda Pilot, and punched the rear window, causing it to break.

The Cortland County 911 Center advised a Trooper of a complaint of a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado having issues maintaining a lane while on Interstate 81 in the McGraw area. The Trooper observed the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on I-81 in the town of Cortlandville.

Troopers responded to County Road 38 in Bainbridge for a report of a 2022 Dodge Ram 2500 that exited the roadway and struck a tree before coming to a stop. Stevens was evaluated by EMS on scene but was not transported to a hospital. A 27-year-old female passenger did not report any injuries.

On August 5, 2026, troopers assigned to State Police Troop T, SP Tarrytown and Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Kellin Patrick Sweeney, 30, of Wilmington, DE on felony weapons charges and driving while intoxicated.

During the three-day detail, Troop D members arrested 19 individuals on 68 charges, including 31 felony charges and 37 misdemeanor or violation charges. The investigations involved $11,650.60 in reported stolen merchandise, of which $6,396.44 was recovered and returned to the stores.

New York State Police members responded to the Adirondack Rail Trail, approximately two miles from Old Military Road in the town of North Elba, for a report of an individual in cardiac arrest.