December 5, 2025
Press Release
On December 4, 2025, at approximately 8:07 p.m., troopers responded to Hudson Valley Hospital for a report of a hit-and-run collision that took place in the vicinity of East Main Street in the town of Cortlandt.
The investigation determined that a 2017 Chevrolet sedan struck the rear of a vehicle that was stopped at a red light and subsequently fled the scene. A witness reported that the vehicle continued south toward Crompond Road before parking in the Hudson Valley Hospital parking lot.
Responding troopers identified the operator of the offending vehicle as Investigator Richard A. Miller, age 51, of Putnam Valley, NY. Investigator Miller is assigned to Troop NYC. Indicators of intoxication were observed, and Miller was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated. He was transported to State Police Cortlandt for processing.
Miller was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Cortlandt Court on January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., and was released to a third party.
There were no injuries because of the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Troop K Commander:
Major Mark A. Nielson
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