Crime & Safety
Bronx Man Arrested After Traffic Stop, Short Police Pursuit
He faces a range of charges including one felony.
GREENBURGH, NY — A Bronx resident was arrested on I-87 in the Town of Greenburgh after being stopped for speeding. State Police said Sandy Tejada, 18, of the Bronx, was pulled over around 9:38 p.m. Monday, April 16. As troopers approached his vehicle to speak with him, he sped away from them.
After a short pursuit, Tejada was taken into custody after his car became disabled.
Police said he intentionally damaged the trooper’s car. Minor injuries were reported.
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Tejada was found to be in possession of about 5.44 grams of marijuana, police said.
He was taken to the Tarrytown barracks, where he was charged with the following:
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- Resisting arrest, a misdemeanor
- Third-degree unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor
- Second-degree criminal mischief, a felony
- Unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation
- Second-degree reckless endangerment, a misdemeanor
- Multiple vehicle and traffic violations
Tejada was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday. No further information was available regarding bail or a return court date.
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