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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…
55-year-old driver killed in Clifton truck explosion identified
The driver who was killed in a truck explosion on the highway in Clifton has been identified.Police announced Wednesday that Luis Santiago, 55, from Linden, New Jersey, was killed in the crash.The crash between the truck and a New Jersey Transit bus happened in the eastbound lanes of Route 3 on Monday around 9 a.m.Officials say the Brenntag truck, which was loaded with flammable and corrosive, non-toxic materials, clipped the bus that was carrying 29 passengers.Parts of the tractor-trailer went careening into the air as flames spilled onto the road and spread into neighboring back yards.At one point, all lanes...
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...
Driver Found Dead After Truck Explodes, Produces ‘Multiple Fireballs’ in Horrifying Video
A tractor-trailer truck driver has been pronounced dead following an explosion that produced “multiple fireballs” on a New Jersey highway. According to ABC 7, The devastating explosion occurred on Route 3 between Route 46 and Grove Street in Clifton shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, July 22. Clifton...
2 women dead in murder-suicide in Manhattan: police
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Two women were shot and killed in a murder-suicide in Manhattan Friday morning over an ongoing custody dispute, police said. The shooting happened near 519 East 88th St. and York Avenue, steps from Gracie Mansion in Yorkville, just before 9 a.m., according to NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny. Authorities found […]
85-year-old man punched in the head while walking in Hell's Kitchen
An 85-year-old man was hospitalized after being punched in the head in an unprovoked attack while walking in Hell's Kitchen.It happened just after 5 p.m. Friday on 400 W. 43rd Street near Ninth Avenue."Actually seeing him on the floor with all the blood around him - it was heartbreaking. You know, I have a granddad," said Juan Rivera.Police huddled at the corner - just steps away from David Kholikov's fruit stand after the shockingly nonchalant attack. He says not much surprises him anymore."You know what else is shocking to me? Like a couple of weeks ago, someone was throwing rocks...
NJ homeowner catches thieves in the act on surveillance video while away from home
Two men were arrested after a homeowner who was away caught them breaking into his home on his security camera.The burglary happened Monday just after 9:30 p.m. at a home on River Vale Avenue.The homeowner wasn't home, but saw two people inside and called police.Police responded and found two suspects trying to hide in the back yard with a pillowcase full of stolen items.The two men were arrested and a neighbor reported seeing a third suspect, believed to be a lookout, run away.The two suspects are charged with burglary and theft."The identification on the suspects showed that one of them...
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...
'STAY INSIDE': Police in NJ warn of 'large swarm' after bees attack 3 workers, severely sting 1
Three workers were stung by bees while trimming trees in New Jersey on Thursday morning, leaving one of them with severe injuries, police said as they urged residents to take shelter in their homes.
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.
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...
Organized Crime Package Theft Bust in Stafford
STAFFORD - Detectives from the Stafford Township Police Department conducted an undercover operation on July 16, investigating package thefts. The detectives successfully apprehended the suspect, Argeny Friasqasquez from Bronx, NY. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER These thefts are part of an organized crime operation and have been occurring on a regular basis in Stafford Township, throughout the state, and beyond. Tracking numbers are fraudulently obtained and sold to criminals who then respond to the residence to steal the package. The packages typically contain numerous Apple I-Phones. It is not uncommon to have numerous different...
NJ man gets life in prison after being found guilty for second time in murder of Realtor
HACKENSACK − A Bergen County Superior Court judge emphasized a Wood-Ridge man's complete lack of remorse for the brutal murder of an East Rutherford real estate agent in 2012 during his sentencing on Friday. Daniel Rochat was found guilty a second time in April for the death of 70-year-old Barbara Vernieri, who was found beaten and set on fire while she was still alive in her home. Rochat's previous conviction was overturned in an appellate court in...
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