Troop G DWI Arrests 9/30–10/8: Five Capital Region Drivers Charged – State Police in Troop G made notable DWI arrests between 9/30 and 10/8, charging five drivers with Driving While Intoxicated and related offenses across four Capital Region communities [1]. Those arrested included Kevin S. Vandokkenburg, Steve A. Ross, Michael D. Redd, Skyeallisa L. Allard, and Rosemary Baez, whose recorded BAC levels ranged from 0.13% to 0.22% [1]. Each was processed at a State Police station, issued tickets returnable to local courts, and released unless otherwise ordered by a judge [1].
What Is Troop G of the New York State Police?
Troop G is the New York State Police troop headquartered in Latham, New York, covering Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Washington, and surrounding Capital Region counties [1]. The stations named in this release, SP Wilton, SP Queensbury, SP Latham, SP Saratoga, SP Schodack, and SP Capital, are all Troop G facilities where arrested drivers are transported for processing [1].
Troop G’s jurisdiction covers some of the busiest highway miles in upstate New York, including Interstate 87, the Northway, where the first arrest in this report occurred. Troopers there handle everything from routine traffic enforcement to major criminal investigations, and DWI enforcement is a year-round priority, not just a holiday-season push [3][4][5].
How Many DWI Arrests Did State Police Make in This Period?
Troop G reported five notable DWI arrests between September 30 and October 8, 2026 [1]. Here’s who was charged, where, and what happened:…