Grand larceny suspect from Philadelphia arraigned and released after fleeing from police in stolen vehicle during high-speed pursuit through quiet Hudson Valley communities

Brewster, New York – On March 22, a Philadelphia man found himself in deep trouble with the law after an alleged theft spiraled into a high-speed chase through New York’s quiet towns. The incident unfolded on March 22, 2025, when state police were alerted to the theft of a 2018 Honda CRV from a Brewster, NY business parking lot.

The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Alaji Ahmad-Alwan, reportedly commandeered the vehicle and fled the scene, sparking immediate action from local law enforcement. State troopers, relying on a detailed description of the stolen vehicle, spotted the Honda later that night traveling along Route 22 in the nearby town of Dover.

Despite attempts to pull over the vehicle, Ahmad-Alwan did not comply, leading troopers on a pursuit that tested their training and resolve. The chase continued until the police deployed a strategic tire-deflation device on Route 22 in the town of Patterson. This maneuver successfully halted the stolen vehicle, bringing a temporary end to a tense episode on the quiet roads of upstate New York.

Following the stop, Ahmad-Alwan was taken into custody without further incident. He faces several charges, including grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony; criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree, a Class E felony; and unlawful fleeing from a police officer in the third degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

After his arrest, Ahmad-Alwan was arraigned before the Patterson Town Court where he was released pending his next court appearance scheduled for April 9, 2025. The incident left local residents and authorities relieved but vigilant, reminding the community of the ever-present need for caution and security in safeguarding personal and communal property.