Recently, New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Highway Supervisor Mallen observed a subject in a white van with Connecticut license plates dump fill material at a southbound exit of the Meadowbrook Parkway in Freeport.
Mallen attempted to follow the van, but the driver sped off when they noticed he was being followed.
Mallen reported the illegal dump to ECO Pabes and reported a separate dump pile of the same fill material at a northbound exit of the parkway.
Using evidence collected at both locations, Officer Pabes tracked down the subject at his residence in Freeport for further investigation. The Officer issued the subject a Notice of Violation for illegal disposal of solid waste, which carries a penalty of up to $15,000.