Man Crashes Into Police Vehicles During Chase In New York

New York man intentionally crashes his pickup truck into 5 different New York State Police vehicles and lives to tell about it.

New York State Troopers involved in the traffic stop turned chase used a "stinger device" to bring the pickup truck to a stop. A stinger device is a portable, reusable tool that will pop your tires so they deflate. This technique is a safe way to slow a vehicle, preventing a blowout, and bringing the vehicle to a stop.

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According to a press release, on Wednesday February 11th around 3pm, a New York State Trooper attempted to stop a 2010 Ford pickup traveling on State Route 82 in the Town of Livingston for violations of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The driver failed to comply, and a pursuit began as the vehicles entered the Taconic State Parkway.

The operator and sole occupant of the Ford pickup then intentionally struck five marked State Police vehicles during the pursuit, causing damage to all five vehicles. The Ford was ultimately disabled following the successful deployment of a stinger device.

Troopers arrested 36-year-old Stephen M. Preston of Cairo, New York and charged him with the following:

Five counts of Criminal Mischief 2nd
Three counts of Assault 2nd
Three counts of Attempted Assault 2nd
Driving While Intoxicated
Unlawful Fleeing 3rd
Resisting Arrest

Three members of the New York State Police sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Preston was arraigned in the Town of Milan Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center.