Press Release
On January 16, 2024, at approximately 1:27 p.m., troopers from SP Wayland and the Steuben County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a U-Haul traveling at a high rate of speed on I-390 in the town of Wayland.
Troopers attempted to stop the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado U-Haul, but the vehicle failed to comply. A pursuit was initiated and continued on State Route 63. The suspect vehicle drove head-on toward a Steuben County deputy, causing the deputy to take evasive action to avoid being struck. The suspect vehicle then became disabled when it struck a pillar of the Community Bank in the village of Dansville. The suspect exited the vehicle, and a foot pursuit ensued. The suspect headed southbound behind the businesses of Main Street. The suspect unlawfully entered the passenger side of an uninvolved vehicle occupied by a family with three children in the back seat. The suspect was then taken into custody.
William J. Crowe, age 35, of Cohocton, NY, was charged with Attempted Robbery 2nd- Motor Vehicle (D Felony), Reckless Endangerment 1st (D Felony), two counts of Reckless Endangerment 2nd (A Misdemeanor), Criminal Mischief 4th (A Misdemeanor), two counts of Petit Larceny (A Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (A Misdemeanor), Criminal Mischief 4th (A Misdemeanor), three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (A Misdemeanor), DWAI Drugs – Prior Conviction in 10 years and DWI-Previous Conviction in 10 years and traffic infractions. Crowe was taken to Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment.
