On Sunday, August 4, New York State Police, received word of a hit-and-run on the Palisades Parkway in Haverstraw.
Upon arrival to the scene, a trooper located a 2009 Honda traveling north near exit 13. The trooper initiated a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull over, sparking a car chase that ended in Orange County
The driver was identified as NYPD Sgt. Dysmairy DeJesus, age 34, of Chester.
During an investigation, troopers determined DeJesus was impaired by alcohol, and she was arrested for DWI and unlawful fleeing
Further investigation revealed that DeJesus sideswiped a 2020 Honda and fled the scene.
DeJesus, who has served with the NYPD since 2015, has been suspended without pay following the incident.
She was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
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