Posted on: March 01, 2025 02:20 PM

Share : Facebook Twitter Email Whatsapp

Traffic stop leads to vehicle pursuit and arrests in Syracuse

On February 26, 2025, at approximately 5:50 PM, New York State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2016 Honda on East Milford Drive in the city of Syracuse for multiple vehicle and traffic violations, including switched license plates. As Troopers approached the driver’s window, the vehicle fled the scene, turning onto Northcliffe Road.

While attempting to catch up to the fleeing vehicle, Troopers discovered that it had collided with a 2015 Chevrolet at the intersection of Northcliffe Road and South Midler Avenue. Troopers responded to the scene and detained the driver, Najhaliek S. Booker, and a backseat passenger, Bryant L. Brown. The front-seat passenger, Erica S. Allen, was trapped inside the vehicle and required assistance.

Emergency medical personnel responded, and the occupants of the Honda were evaluated. Mr. Brown was uninjured, while Mr. Booker reported a possible broken leg, and Ms. Allen complained of chest pain. Both Mr. Booker and Ms. Allen were transported to Upstate Hospital by AMR for treatment.

A records check with the Department of Motor Vehicles revealed that the Honda had been reported stolen out of the City of Syracuse.

The occupants of the Chevrolet, identified as Bimenyimana Onesime (driver) and Adeline Nshimirimana (front-seat passenger), were also transported to Upstate Hospital by AMR with possible neck injuries.

Following an investigation, the following charges were filed:

Bryant L. Brown, age 33, of Syracuse, NY, was charged with:

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd Degree (Class D Felony)

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)

Mr. Brown was transported to SP North Syracuse and subsequently turned over to the Onondaga County Justice Center pending arraignment on February 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the City of Syracuse.

Najhaliek S. Booker, age 32, of Syracuse, NY, was charged with:

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd Degree (Class D Felony)

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)

Reckless Endangerment (Class A Misdemeanor)

Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle (Class A Misdemeanor)

Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)

Mr. Booker remains in custody at Upstate Hospital pending medical clearance and subsequent arraignment.

Erica S. Allen, age 26, of Syracuse, NY, was charged with:

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd Degree (Class D Felony)

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)

Ms. Allen remains in custody at Upstate Hospital pending medical clearance and subsequent arraignment.

 The investigation remains ongoing.

From NYSP