Resisting arrest, high-speed chase

Posted 8/21/12

WOODRIDGE, NY — On August 28, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Village of Woodridge police officer Yermiah Solomon stopped a 2012 Chevrolet on Old Falls Road for texting while driving.

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Resisting arrest, high-speed chase

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WOODRIDGE, NY — On August 28, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Village of Woodridge police officer Yermiah Solomon stopped a 2012 Chevrolet on Old Falls Road for texting while driving.

The driver was identified as Jesus Laboy, age 32, of Mountaindale. Solomon detected the odor of marijuana and asked Laboy to step out of the vehicle, at which time officer Solomon observed a small bag containing a green leafy substance that appeared to be marijuana.

As Laboy was being placed under arrest and handcuffed, Laboy swung around and physically resisted arrest, hitting Solomon several times. Solomon used his Taser gun on him, but Laboy was able to break free and run off. Solomon gave foot pursuit, catching up to him, and again Laboy fought him off and was able to run back to his vehicle. A high-speed vehicle pursuit ensued and Laboy was able to escape.

Town of Fallsburg Police and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist in locating Laboy. Laboy turned himself in to Woodridge Police Department the next day accompanied by his attorney.

Laboy was charged with reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, unlawful possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle while using a portable electronic device, speeding in excess of 100 mph in a 35-mph zone and 10 other vehicle and traffic infractions.

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