Names of Troopers Injured During Arrest Released
The names of the troopers injured during an arrest earlier this week have now been released.
Sergeant William Collins and Trooper Miguel Osorio are recovering from non-life threatening injuries. Both were hospitalized after a police chase which started in Westchester County, crossed the Tappan Zee Bridge, and "ended with a crash, foot chase, and struggle," according to New York State Police, in the Rockland County town of Clarkstown, New York.
39-Year old Carlos M. Soto of New York City was taken into custody following the chase.
Soto allegedly drove his car head-on into a troop car driven by Sergeant Collins on Monday, January 27th. Trooper Osorio was injured after Soto allegedly struggled with Osorio while being arrested.