DEWITT, NY — A 16-year-old male faces multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from state police and striking a patrol vehicle during a pursuit that spanned three counties.
New York State Police Troop D Community Stabilization Unit attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a 2008 gray BMW on Carrier Circle at approximately 1:22 p.m. March 25, 2026, for switched license plates, heavy window tint and multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.
The operator failed to comply and fled, initiating a pursuit.
During the pursuit, the operator intentionally struck a marked New York State Police CSU vehicle on Interstate 81, causing damage and disabling it.
Additional New York State Police units continued the pursuit.
The pursuit continued through Oswego County into Oneida County, where the vehicle became disabled after running out of fuel on State Route 49.
The juvenile and a front-seat passenger were taken into custody and transported to State Police North Syracuse.
The passenger was later released.
The juvenile was charged with criminal mischief in the 2nd degree, reckless endangerment in the 2nd degree, obstruction of governmental administration in the 2nd degree, unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the 3rd degree and multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.
Further investigation revealed the juvenile had an active Family Court warrant out of Oneida County.
The juvenile was processed without incident and arraigned in Onondaga County CAP Court.
