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State Police Investigating DWAI Drugs and Vehicular Assault in Onondaga County


The New York State Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle incident that occurred on Colony Park Drive in the town of Salina, Onondaga County.


On April 11, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Uniform Force members responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a residence.


The investigation determined that Brendan M. Kearney, age 38, of Syracuse, NY, had transported Jamell L. Works, age 41, of Liverpool, NY, to his residence. Upon arrival, Works refused to exit the vehicle while seated in the driver’s seat.


Both Kearney and the witness attempted to have Works exit the vehicle. During this interaction, Kearney reached into the driver’s side in an effort to remove the keys. At that time, Works accelerated the vehicle in reverse, dragging Kearney a short distance. Kearney was thrown to the pavement and sustained serious injuries.


Works continued operating the vehicle in reverse, ultimately crashing into the living room of a nearby residence on Colony Park Drive.


Kearney was transported to Upstate University Hospital where he is currently listed in critical condition with a reported brain bleed.


A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluation was conducted, and Works was determined to be impaired by drugs at the time of the incident.


Works is charged with the following:

   • Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (DWAI Drugs)

   • Vehicular Assault

   • Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the First Degree (AUO 1st)

   • Additional Vehicle and Traffic Law violations


The investigation is continuing.


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