Man Arrested for Driving Stolen Vehicle in Staten Island

Corey D. Almon, 38, faces felony charges after traffic stop revealed stolen Dodge Durango

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:53pm

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An extreme close-up of a car key fob against a dark background, conceptually illustrating the investigation into a stolen vehicle case.A recent wave of vehicle thefts in Staten Island has prompted a crackdown by state troopers, leading to the arrest of a man driving a stolen car.Staten Island Today

A 38-year-old Staten Island man named Corey D. Almon was arrested and charged with criminal possession of stolen property and illegal possession of a vehicle identification number after a traffic stop revealed he was driving a stolen Dodge Durango.

Why it matters

Vehicle theft and related crimes remain an ongoing issue in the Staten Island community, with the borough seeing higher rates of auto theft compared to other parts of New York City. This arrest highlights the efforts of state troopers to crack down on stolen vehicle activity in the area.

The details

During a routine patrol, a New York State Police trooper from Troop NYC, SP Staten Island, pulled over Almon for vehicle and traffic law violations near the intersection of Crystal Avenue and College Avenue. Upon further investigation, the trooper determined that the Dodge Durango Almon was driving had been reported stolen.

  • On April 6, 2026, Corey D. Almon was arrested by New York State Police.

The players

Corey D. Almon

A 38-year-old Staten Island resident who was arrested and charged with criminal possession of stolen property and illegal possession of a vehicle identification number.

New York State Police Troop NYC, SP Staten Island

The state police troop that conducted the traffic stop and made the arrest.

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What’s next

Almon was transported to the NYPD 121 Precinct for processing and then to Staten Island Central Booking for arraignment on the felony charges.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat vehicle theft and related crimes in the Staten Island community, which continues to be a persistent issue in the borough.