High-Speed Chase In Reverse In Hudson Valley Ends In Total Chaos

A scene out of a movie unfolded in the Hudson Valley, leading to a crash, injuries and arrests.

On Monday around 6 p.m., the City of Kingston Police Department was called about two men reportedly trying to break into a home on Clinton Avenue.

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Arriving officers found the two alleged suspects driving in a car. Police say, Orion McLeod, 53, of Kingston, drove the car "in reverse in a reckless fashion in an effort to flee."

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Chase In Reverse

While driving in reverse, he crashed into a car and tried to flee on foot. After a short pursuit, he was caught, police say.

Police allege McLeod was driving with both a suspended and revoked license. He's also accused of damaging the home he was trying to enter.

McLeod and his passenger, 42-year-old Vincent Girard of Saugerties were both arrested after police report finding "illegal substances."

Police didn't provide more details about the alleged "illegal substances."

Charges:

Kingston Police Department

McLeod was charged with:

Attempted Burglary in the Second Degree
Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree
DWAI Drugs/Alcohol previous conviction
Aggravated Unlicensed Operator 1" Degree
Circumventing Interlock Device
Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree
Crim. Poss. of a Controlled Subst. 7 Degree
Obstructing Gov. Admin. 2nd Degree
Resisting Arrest

He was treated at a local hospital for "minor injuries."

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Both were arraigned in Kingston City Court and remanded to the Ulster County Jail without bail.

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