Syracuse pair arrested after pursuit in stolen vehicle
On November 13, 2018, at approximately 10:36 pm, Troopers responded to a reckless driver complaint on Interstate 81 northbound in the town of Richland.
Troopers observed the vehicle, a 2008 GMC Envoy, northbound on I-81 and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver refused to comply and accelerated to over 100 mph. The vehicle continued on I-81 through the towns of Richland, Sandy Creek, Ellisburg, Adams, Houndsfield, Watertown, and the City of Watertown before crashing into a parked car at the intersection of Washington and Ward Street.
The operator, James J. Dunn, and a passenger, Kyara L. Arletta, exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Both occupants were taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit. The vehicle pursuit reached a top speed of 110 mph, lasted approximately 21 minutes, and covered a distance of approximately 30 miles. The investigation revealed the vehicle was reported stolen and is being investigated by the Syracuse Police Department.
James J. Dunn, age 25, from 221 Marguerite Avenue Syracuse, NY was charged with the following:
- Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd degree, a class “D” felony.
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree, a class “A” misdemeanor
- Fleeing A Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree, a class “A” misdemeanor
- Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree, a class “A” misdemeanor
- Reckless Driving, an unclassified misdemeanor
- Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd degree, an unclassified misdemeanor
Kyara L. Arletta, age 19, from 550 Clinton Street Syracuse, NY was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd degree, a class “D” felony.
Dunn was remanded to the Jefferson County Jail without bail. Arletta was remanded to the Jefferson County Jail on $15,000 cash bail / $30,000 bond.