Notable DWI Arrest made by the New York State Police on Troop L

On March 8, 2025, at approximately 8:05 p.m. , the New York State Police Troopers along with the Bureau of Criminal Investigations were actively investigating an unrelated incident near a stationary road closure, where the Department of Transportation (DOT) had set up barricades for safety.

During this time, a black Lincoln was observed recklessly speeding past the road closure on the Southern State Parkway Westbound East of Exit 37 (Town of Babylon), despite having only three tires. Recognizing the imminent danger, a New York State Trooper immediately initiated a pursuit to protect the public and law enforcement personnel in the area. In a shocking moment, the vehicle narrowly avoided striking an investigator from the New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Despite multiple lawful attempts to stop the driver, he refused to comply.

When the vehicle finally came to a stop, officers issued repeated commands for the driver to exit. After some delay, the driver, later identified as 31-year-old Kenneth A. Salgado of Bethpage, emerged from the vehicle and was taken into custody. Troopers quickly determined that Salgado was likely under the influence of alcohol, further compounding the reckless nature of his actions. However, he refused to submit to a breath test.

Thanks to the swift and decisive actions of the New York State Police, a potential disaster was averted. Their vigilance not only protected the safety of law enforcement personnel but also safeguarded innocent motorists and pedestrians who could have been harmed by Salgado’s reckless and impaired driving. Salgado was transported to the Suffolk County 3rd Precinct, where he was held for arraignment on March 9, 2025.

This incident serves as a powerful reminder of the dedication and courage demonstrated by the New York State Police, who work tirelessly to keep the public safe—often putting themselves at great risk to do so.

Salgado was charge with Driving While Intoxicated 1st ( Unclassified Misdemeanor), Reckless Endangerment 1st ( D Felony), Resisting Arrest (A Misdemeanor), Unlawful Feeing a Police Officer In a Motor Vehicle (A Misdemeanor), along with numerous New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.