Troopers Chase 2 Brooklynites From Westchester To Rockland

ARDSLEY, NY — If you noticed a commotion on the highway, the reason for the excitement involved intrigue and misdeeds from across the East River, according to state troopers.

New York State Police say that on Wednesday, around 7:35 p.m., troopers from the Tarrytown barracks saw a 2021 Nissan Sentra traveling north on I-87, near exit 7 in the village of Ardsley, while breaking a slew of traffic laws.

Police attempted to stop the car, but the driver instead continued on I-87. Troopers followed in pursuit which lasted a few minutes and spanned several miles (and a river) before ending.

The Nissan was later located and detained a short time later by the Orangetown Police Department on Route 59 in Nyack. Troopers arrived in Rockland County and interviewed the driver who was identified as 26-year-old Selena Lasco, of Brooklyn, and her passenger 23-year-old Javed Duncan, of Brooklyn.

Lasco was taken into custody without incident. Duncan attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody soon after.

During their investigation, troopers found two illegal firearms, a stolen license plate and a forged instrument. Lasco and Duncan were subsequently arrested and charged.

Lasco was charged with fifth degree criminal possession of stolen property, felony second degree possession of a forged instrument, felony second degree criminal possession of a weapon, third degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, second degree obstructing governmental administration, along with several vehicle and traffic law infractions.

Duncan was charged with fifth degree criminal possession of stolen property, felony second degree possession of a forged instrument, felony second degree criminal possession of a weapon, felony third degree criminal possession of a weapon, false personation, second degree criminal impersonation, third degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and second degree obstructing governmental administration.