New York State Police Want this Woman For Evading the Law

State Police in New York are looking for a 47-year-old woman with blonde hair and blue eyes who allegedly has been evading police and courtroom proceedings.

If you know where she might be or where she was last seen, please call SP Massena at (315) 379-0012 with information.

What Did She Do?

According to the New York State Police, Jessica M. Pettit is wanted on "an arrest warrant issued in January 2025 by the town of Norfolk Court."

Pettit is wanted for an Obstruction Governmental Administration 2nd, from a pursuit back in August.

According to sources, Pettit was charged following a traffic stop in August in Norfolk, New York, about three and a half hours north of Albany.

Jessica Pettit, from Norwood, is wanted by the New York State Police for an incident in Upstate New York. Photo: Google Maps

After police stopped her, Jessica M. Pettit, 46, was charged with second-degree obstructing governmental administration and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Here's What We Know About Jessica Pettit

Name: Jessica M Pettit
City: Norwood, NY
Age: 47
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 220 Pounds
Hair and Eyes: Pettit has blonde hair and blue eyes

Jessica Pettit Photo: New York State Police If you know where she might be or where she was last seen, please call SP Massena at (315) 379-0012 with information.

Second-degree obstructing governmental administration is a criminal offense in New York State that occurs when someone intentionally prevents a public servant from performing their duties. It's a Class A misdemeanor and could include things like:

Intentionally obstructing, impairing, or perverting the administration of law or government.
Preventing or attempting to prevent a public servant from performing their official duties
Using intimidation, physical force, or interference

Possible penalties include up to one year in jail, up to three years probation, and fines.

This crime is often charged when someone runs away from the police or refuses to comply with their order.

13 Of New York State's Most Wanted Criminals- March 2025

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 3/01/2025:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

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