The New York State Police today announced the arrest of Trooper Jennifer Alvarez, who was off duty at the time of the incident, following a motor vehicle accident in Westchester County.
On September 21, 2025, at approximately 4:54 p.m., Troopers responded to a reported hit-and-run crash in the vicinity of Roa Hook Road and State Route 9 in the Town of Cortlandt.
An investigation determined that a 2021 Toyota sport utility vehicle struck another vehicle stopped at a red light and left the scene. Witnesses reported the vehicle continued south on Route 9, traveling the wrong way and striking additional cars before stopping at a residence in Ossining.
Responding members identified the driver as Trooper Jennifer Alvarez. Indicators of intoxication were observed, and standardized field sobriety tests were administered. Alvarez was subsequently arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (New York Vehicle and Traffic Law §1192[3]) and transported to State Police Cortlandt for processing.
She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Cortlandt Court on October 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. and released to a third party.
No injuries were reported as a result of the crashes. The investigation is continuing.
The New York State Police will initiate an internal investigation and will take appropriate administrative action in accordance with Department policy.
