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Man Nabbed After Stabbing Victim, Barricading Himself In Somers Home: Police
Somers resident Andres Mendoza Gomez was arrested on Wednesday, July 17 after allegedly assaulting a victim with a knife at a Somers home, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26. According to authorities, at around 12:30 a.m. on the day of Mendoza Gomez's arrest, troopers responded to a...
7 Juveniles Arrested After Assaulting Staff Member At Northern Westchester Center For Children
Seven children were arrested following an assault on a staff member at a residential treatment center for youth in Northern Westchester, police said.The incident happened on Monday, July 22 around 12:30 a.m., when a dozen students began fighting in the courtyard of the St. Christopher's J…
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Stealing Car
A 48-year-old Hudson Valley man faces several felony charges after allegedly breaking into a Northern Westchester residence and stealing a vehicle, police announced. Putnam County resident James Kennon was arrested on Friday, July 19 in connection with a vehicle theft and a break-in that occur…
Man Steals From Cortlandt's King's Ferry Yacht Club: Police
Buchanan resident John Disclafani was arrested on Thursday, July 18 in connection with an alleged burglary in Cortlandt, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26. According to state police, at 5:15 a.m. on the day of Disclafani's arrest, a burglary was reported at the King's Ferry Yacht Club at 238 Kings Ferry Rd.
Cause Released Of Small Aircraft Crash Near School In Yorktown
The cause of the crash, which happened at a school in Yorktown on June 29, 2023, was detailed in a report released by the National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday, July 24. On the day of the crash, just after noon, Yorktown Police were notified by a resident that a...
More Women Disappear From Hudson Valley, New York
Police from another part of the Hudson Valley are hoping you can help them find a missing woman. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported on women who went missing from Dutchess and Columbia counties. CLICK HERE for more details or read more below. Town Of Newburgh Police Searching For Missing...
Fugitive Who Scammed Hispanic Community in Yonkers Arrested, Brought Back To NY: Police
Juan Cedillo was brought back to Westchester County Jail in Valhalla on Wednesday night, July 24 after his arrest in Washington state earlier on Monday, July 8, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Thursday, July 25. According to the department, Cedillo was originally arrested in 2019 following an investigation...
Firefighters avert calamity in Lake Carmel
LAKE CARMEL- Firefighters arriving on the scene of a reported house fire in Lake Carmel Wednesday found smoke coming from the eaves of the wood frame dwelling. Lake Carmel FD Assistant Chief Rob Benson sounded a general alarm for his department while summoning mutual aid from the Carmel FD and within minutes the blaze at 18 Walden Road had been knocked down.
Update: Haverstraw Police Offering Reward for Help in Homicide Investigation
Earlier this month, law enforcement from the Haverstraw Police Department were called to the scene of a scary scene in Haverstraw for the report of "shots fired". When law enforcement arrived on the scene they found one deceased individual who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Over the last few weeks law...
Bedford, New York Animal Rescue Founder Arrested on Cruelty Charges
A Bedford, New York woman is under arrest after a months long investigation regarding animal cruelty at her animal rescue and dog kennel. SPCA Westchester explains that back on October 3rd, 2023 officials were alerted to a situation where several witnesses saw "4 sick Bernese Mountain Dog puppies who were being denied proper medical care at Rescue Right in Northwind Kennels, located in Bedford, NY."
Firefighters Race to Combat Mount Kisco Blaze
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Members of the Mount Kisco Volunteer Fire Department and other first responders were called to the scene of a three-alarm blaze at The Chase on Sunday, July 21. According to First Assistant Chief Josh Fine, the blaze started in a car around 1 p.m. in the Carlton Drive home’s garage and caused heavy smoke, water, and heat damage in other parts of the structure.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER County fire officials closed their investigation after determining that the cause was not suspicious, he said. The home’s occupants were able to flee to safety. No firefighters were injured, Fine added. Among the units providing mutual aid were Yorktown Heights, Bedford Hills, Katonah, Pleasantville, Briarcliff, and Armonk. Due to the high heat and humidity that day, additional resources were needed to allow departments to rotate crews. It took more than four hours to completely extinguish the fire and then to check for any lingering hot spots, Fine said. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Westchester County Senior Injured in Alleged Assault by Roommate
The New Rochelle area in Westchester County has been a hotbed for police activity in recent weeks. Last week, news was released of a tragic fatal car accident that claimed the life of a single teenage driver. That case is still being investigated and no new information has been released...
Another house fire in Lake Carmel
LAKE CARMEL- For the second day in succession, a single family home in Lake Carmel was damaged by fire but thanks to the rapid response of emergency responders, the dwelling was saved from destruction. The latest blaze was reported Wednesday night when the Putnam County 911 Center received a report...
Law Enforcement Mourns Loss of Beloved Newburgh, New York K9
The Town of Newburgh is mourning the loss of a beloved member of the community. The Town of Newburgh Police Department has shared that a K9 in their department has passed away. On July 24th, 2024 the Town of Newburgh Police Department wrote on social media "It is with an...
New Update: 2 Hospitalized, 1 Critical After Crash In Greenburgh That Caused Road Closures
The crash happened in Greenburgh on Thursday, July 25 around 12:50 p.m., when a collision occurred at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Fort Hill Road, according to Greenburgh Police. Arriving first responders and police took two people to Westchester Medical Center. One person suffered serious injuries and is still...
Man Found Shot In Upper Body In Westchester: Suspect At Large
Authorities are looking for whoever shot a man at a Westchester intersection, leaving him hospitalized. The shooting happened in Mount Vernon on Wednesday, July 24 around 2 p.m., when shots were fired at the intersection of South 9th Avenue and Sandford Boulevard, according to Mount Vernon cit…
Man Caught With 'Comb Knife,' Stolen Car In CVS Parking Lot In Westchester: Police
A 31-year-old man faces charges after he was caught with a stolen car and a knife disguised as a comb in a CVS parking lot in Westchester, police announced.Bronx resident Jvon Adams was arrested on Wednesday, July 24 in the parking lot of a CVS Pharmacy in New Rochelle at 222 North Ave., according …
Spring Valley Man Arrested in Beacon for Fatal Hit-and-Run
Police in Beacon N.Y. have apprehended Manuel Roldan, 26, of Spring Valley, who was wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Rockland County. Roldan was found at the Beacon train station following a report of a suspicious individual looking into cars. Upon arrival, a Spanish-speaking officer questioned Roldan, who initially provided a false name.
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