Driver jumps from car going 60 mph through Newburgh streets
NEWBURGH - A man, who ran a red light at the intersection
of Broadway and Route 9W at 2:45 a.m. on Monday was eventually caught but not
before he refused to stop, was chased by Newburgh City Police and jumped from
the vehicle as it traveled about 60 miles an hour.
Police caught Casiem Hart, 22, of Poughkeepsie, and
discovered he had absconded from New York State Parole since April 2012. It was
also discovered that he possessed a half ounce of cocaine and was driving while
his ability was impaired.
He sustained minor road abrasions that occurred during
his jump from the vehicle. The he Jeep was driving crashed into a fire hydrant
and a parking meter before striking the roll down gates of the House of Refuge
Church at 127 Broadway.
Hart was charged with several felonies and misdemeanors
including parole absconding, unlawful fleeing a police officer reckless
driving, criminal mischief, criminal possession of drugs, resisting arrest and
driving while ability impaired by drugs.
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