Andrew A. Said, 49, of Buffalo, has been additionally charged with assault 1st, a class B felony, and operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs 1st, a misdemeanor, after being involved in a police pursuit on the NYS Thruway on August 3, 2018.
On August 3, 2018 the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) arrested Andrew Adeb Said, 49 of for reckless endangerment 1st, aggravated assault on a Police Officer with a deadly weapon, criminal mischief 2nd and criminal mischief 3rd.
At approximately 12:34 P.M., Troop E- Troopers responded to assist Monroe County Sheriff’s Office who were following 1997 Mercedes Benz with switched license plates that was involved in a larceny from Sears at market Place Mall in Henrietta, NY.
At 12:51 P.M. the suspect vehicle fled once emergency lights were activated. This pursuit continued onto the Interstate-90 west bound. The suspect vehicle exited the I-90 at exit 48, Batavia. Patrols attempted to block the suspect vehicle near the toll barrier. The suspect vehicle continued aggressively toward Troopers and as a result a Trooper shot his service weapon at the threat. The pursuit continued until the suspect vehicle turned into a private driveway on Kelsey Road in the town of Batavia at 1:19 P.M. The suspect vehicle struck a dirt embankment and came to rest in a wooded area.
The operator, Andrew Adeb Said, 49, and his passenger Tara A. Hackrott, 35, of Williamsville, NY attempted to flee on foot and were subsequently arrested. Both suspects were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital. Andrew Adeb Said had minor injuries and Hackrott was taken for evaluation.
Said was arraigned on the new charges in the Town of Batavia Court on August 27, 2018.