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30 Criminal Arrests, 1,674 Tickets Issued, 2 Firearms Seized: DA Cacace Announces Successful Completion of Safer-Streets Initiative

The District Attorney’s Safer Highways, or DASH, program saw traffic citations surge by 92% during the month of February

March 31, 2026

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today the results of her administration’s District Attorney’s Safer Highways, or DASH, initiative, conducted in partnership with the New York State Police, Troop K.

Throughout the month of February, our Troop K partners surged personnel and additional resources to crack down on dangerous driving on the Sprain Brook Parkway and I-684, with the aim of restoring a culture of responsibility on the roadways.

The District Attorney’s Office also assigned two Assistant District Attorneys to coordinate and streamline the prosecution of criminal infractions occurring on these highways.

Month over month, Troop K issued 92% more Vehicle and Traffic Law citations in February 2026. Enforcement was even more pronounced on the Sprain Brook, which has narrower lanes and is a more perilous setting for reckless driving. Enforcement on the Sprain Brook surged by 280% month over month.

Other notable highlights from DASH include:

  • felony arrests (up from 0 during the prior month)
  • 18 misdemeanor arrests (up from 3 during the prior month)
  • 4 DWI arrests
  • 16 cars impounded
  • 2 firearms recovered
  • 269 grams of cocaine recovered
  • 59 grams of heroin recovered

Within the first few days of the DASH initiative, Troop K made two significant arrests: on Feb. 3, troopers assigned to DASH engaged in a vehicular pursuit and arrested a parolee from Bristol, Conn., for allegedly engaging in reckless driving. The following day, another motorist was arrested, with assistance from the DASH team, after he was accused of pointing a loaded gun at a school bus carrying special needs students.

DA Cacace said: “The dramatic surge in enforcement in February is a testament to the success of DASH, which aimed to crack down on the most dangerous driving that puts all our lives at risk.

“Like you all, I have seen the complete deterioration of driving etiquette that has taken root during the pandemic: motorists cutting you off for no reason or drag racing on narrow-lane highways. Taking your children to school or making a trip to the grocery store should not involve this sort of constant peril.

“I am pleased to see that our DASH program has yielded significant results and had a measurable effect on road safety. We will continue to explore our options for future enforcement surges as the needs of the Westchester community dictate.

“I offer my sincere thanks to Major Daniel Smith, Troop K’s commander, for his diligent partnership and committed enforcement of our traffic safety laws during this initiative.”

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