Driver rams Port Authority police car, threatens cops, authorities say
Authorities say they have arrested a man who made anti-police statements after he crashed his car into two parked vehicles and a Port Authority police car in Manhattan.
The crash happened just before 8 p.m. Wednesday near the Holland Tunnel on Varick Street at the intersection of Watts Street, authorities said.
The man, who was driving a gray Audi with a Pennsylvania license plate, said he had smoked PCP and "wanted to take out a police officer," Port Authority spokesman Joe Pentangelo said. Officers found what appeared to be synthetic marijuana in the car, Pentangelo said.
The 24-year-old suspect, whose name had not been released, was hospitalized in stable condition after being arrested on charges of attempted aggravated assault, terroristic threats and reckless driving, authorities said. It wasn't clear whether he had a lawyer.
Snow totals may be less across the South Shore A winter storm is expected to pummel LI as artic air settles in across the region. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.
Snow totals may be less across the South Shore A winter storm is expected to pummel LI as artic air settles in across the region. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.
