Local News

North Carolina Man Accused Of Taking Stolen NYPD Cruiser On Joy Ride

/ CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A North Carolina man is accused of stealing an NYPD cruiser and taking it on a three-mile joy ride.

The situation started with a traffic stop on the Upper West Side overnight.

Police said 26-year-old Joseph Pinkcett was high on drugs when he hopped in the cruiser and drove it from West 74th Street, up Amsterdam Avenue to 135th Street.

Pinkcett faces several charges, including driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence and grand larceny.

First published on July 27, 2017 / 11:24 PM EDT

© 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.