Two Teens Arrested After Dangerous Rockland County Police Chase and Vandalism

Vandalism Incident in New City

• 💡 The incident began with two teenagers attempting to vandalize a parked car in New City, Rockland County.
• 💥 After failing to break the window, they threw a rock, shattering the rear window of the vehicle.
• ❓ The owner of the targeted vehicle, another teen, stated they had no idea why their car was singled out.

Multi-Town Police Pursuit

• 🚓 The vandalism escalated into a police chase that spanned approximately 10 miles and crossed through several towns.
• 🛣️ The pursuit involved local police and later state police when the suspects entered the Palisades Parkway.
• ⚠️ The chase continued through backyards and side streets, creating dangerous conditions and putting lives at risk.

Crash and Arrests

• 🌳 The pursuit concluded in Stony Point when the suspects crashed their vehicle into a tree after driving over a stone wall.
• 🚨 Police officers maintained a safe distance during the latter part of the chase, opting not to pursue at high speeds on side streets.
• ⚖️ Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident.

Legal Ramifications

• 🧑‍⚖️ Due to the suspects' ages, the case is being handled in Clarkstown Family Court.
• 📜 The two teenagers face multiple charges, including felony criminal mischief.