Cops: North Bellport Man, Tyquon Gregory, 22, Flees Police, Crashes Vehicle on Sunrise Highway in Oakdale

(Long Island, NY) Suffolk County Police have arrested a man after he fled police and crashed his vehicle in Oakdale on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at approximately 12:15 p.m.

According to the report, Third Precinct Officer Christopher Anskat attempted to pull over a man driving a 2013 Infinity for talking on his cell phone while driving on Sunrise Service Road in Brentwood. The man, Tyquon Gregory fled police and a short time later struck a guard rail and an 18-wheeler on eastbound Sunrise Highway in Oakdale. Gregory left his vehicle and fled on foot. He was arrested in the woods a short time later at approximately 12:15 p.m.

Tyquon Gregory, 22, of North Bellport was charged with DWI Drugs, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, three Warrants, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, Reckless Driving, Unlawful Fleeing and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Gregory, 22, of North Bellport was charged with DWI Drugs, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, three Warrants, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, Reckless Driving, Unlawful Fleeing and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

He was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore as a precaution. Gregory will be held overnight at the Third Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on November 30.

The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Defendants are entitled to a fair trial with the burden on the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.