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Jacob Cotter, age 24, of Wading River, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 30, by New York State Police after they attempted to stop his vehicle on I-90 in the upstate New York town of Van Buren, in Onondaga County, for multiple traffic violations, said Trooper Tara McCormick.
Instead of stopping, Cotter continued driving westbound into Seneca County. The fleeing vehicle intentionally exited the roadway on the north shoulder in the town of Tyre and attempted to drive through a Thruway fence, causing significant damage to both the vehicle and fence, McCormick said
Following the crash, Cotter was taken into custody and charged with:
- Unlawful fleeing a police officer
- Obstructing governmental administration
- Criminal mischief
- Resisting arrest
- Reckless driving
Cotter was released on an appearance ticket.
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