INTENTIONAL CRASH SHOCKER: State Police Arrest Watervliet Woman After Parking Lot Rampage in Brunswick

May 20, 2026

A routine Thursday night turned chaotic in Rensselaer County after an alleged intentional vehicle crash led to the arrest of a Watervliet woman on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, according to New York State Police.

What Happened on Hoosick Road

New York State Police in Brunswick responded to a disturbance call at approximately 9:35 p.m. on May 15, 2026, in a parking lot along Hoosick Road in the Town of Brunswick. What troopers uncovered quickly escalated from a verbal confrontation to a criminal investigation involving deliberate property damage and reckless behavior.

Investigators say Basirah Jamalzada, 24, of Watervliet, was seated in her vehicle when a person known to her arrived in a separate vehicle. After the victim exited their car and attempted to speak with Jamalzada, the situation allegedly took a dangerous turn.

Alleged Intentional Crash Caught Investigators’ Attention

Police allege Jamalzada intentionally backed her vehicle into the victim’s car multiple times, then turned around and struck the vehicle again before fleeing the scene. While the repeated impacts caused damage, authorities confirmed no injuries were reported.

The deliberate nature of the incident prompted a swift response from troopers, who located Jamalzada at her residence a short time later and took her into custody without further incident.

Charges Filed

Following the investigation, Jamalzada was arrested by New York State Police and charged with:

• Two counts of Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree (Class E felony)

• Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd Degree (Class A misdemeanor)

• Criminal Tampering in the 3rd Degree (Class B misdemeanor)

• Multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations

She was transported to State Police Brunswick for processing before being arraigned in Schaghticoke Town Court, where she was released on her own recognizance.

Why This Case Is Gaining Attention

Authorities emphasize that intentional vehicle crashes are treated as serious criminal offenses, even when no one is injured. Law enforcement officials note that situations involving vehicles can quickly turn deadly, underscoring why charges such as reckless endangerment and felony criminal mischief are pursued aggressively.

The incident remains a reminder that parking lot confrontations can escalate rapidly, and using a vehicle as a weapon—allegedly or otherwise—carries severe legal consequences.

This investigation remains closed pending court proceedings.