MATTER OF ROEWER v. MELTON


62 A.D.2d 1120 (1978)

In the Matter of Jon E. Roewer, Petitioner, v. James P. Melton, as Commissioner of The Department of Motor Vehicles of the State of New York, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

April 27, 1978


At about 8:00 P.M. on August 23, 1975, Officers Havelaar and Cooper of the Fayetteville police force were on routine patrol and proceeding northerly on Washington Street. They observed an approaching vehicle with its rear wheels spinning as its operator apparently sought more speed. When the driver disobeyed Sergeant Havelaar's signal from the police car to stop, Sergeant Havelaar turned the patrol car and gave chase. After proceeding for a few blocks, the pursued vehicle...

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