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CRIME & SAFETY
Suspect On Loose After Shots-Fired Incident Injures 3 In Newburgh
The incident happened in Orange County on Tuesday, July 16 just before 7 p.m., when several gunshots were fired at 31 City Terrace in the city of Newburgh, the city's police department announced on Thursday, July 18. Responding police found two injured victims at the scene and learned that a...
Man Arrested in Woodbury: Loaded Handgun and Switchblade Recovered During Traffic Stop
The Second Squad reports the arrest of a Brooklyn man for Criminal Possession of a Weapon for an incident that occurred on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:11 pm in Woodbury. According to Detectives, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) Officers while on routine patrol observed a gray 2011 Mercedes-Benz traveling northbound on Woodbury Road at a high rate of speed. Officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Police Continue Investigation Of Shooting Inside Restaurant In Northern Westchester
Police are continuing to investigate after a man was accused of firing a gun during an altercation inside a restaurant in Northern Westchester.The arrest comes after the incident that happened in Peekskill on Friday, July 5, at Ofori’s World Cuisine at 982 Main St.Quincy Lamar Williams, a New …
Highland man arrested after store larceny and crashing into two police cars
TOWN OF NEWBURGH – What started out as a larceny from the Home Depot store on Route 300 in the Town of Newburgh led to the arrest of a Highland man after he fled, crashed into two police cars, and ran into the woods where he was apprehended. The...
Hit man, 24, sentenced for stabbing NY man's neighbor to death during fence repair
A man hired to kill the neighbor of an Orange County man was sentenced to 18 years in prison last week, prosecutors announced. Damante Stansberry, 24, had already pled guilty to the murder of a 53-year-old Wallkill man committed in October 2022. According to prosecutors, Enoch Lowe had "long-standing animosity"...
News Briefs: Pomona Toddler Critical After Struck by Car
A Pomona toddler was in critical condition after being hit by a car Friday morning. That’s according to News 12. The accident occurred around 9am on Marion Court in Pomona. Haverstraw Police reportedly told News 12 the 19-month-old boy was walking outside when he was hit by the car. The driver stayed on-scene and police are investigating. The driver, so far, has not been charged.
TEHILLIM: 19-Month-Old Boy in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Vehicle in Pomona
UPDATE 11:50AM: Sources tell Monsey Scoop that Rockland Hatzoloh Paramedics have successfully transferred the 19-month-old boy, who is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Pomona/Haverstraw this morning, from Nyack Hospital to Westchester Medical Center. The tzibur is asked to continue davening for the child, whose name for Tehillim is Zev Ben Golda.
Haverstraw Police Offer $5000 Reward for Suspected Killer Yandie Martinez
HAVERSTRAW, NY — The Town of Haverstraw Police Department has announced a $5000 reward for any information leading to the capture of Yandie Martinez, an 18-year-old man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Christen Alvarado earlier this month. The tragic incident occurred on July 1 when Martinez...
New Information on Upper Class Westchester Area Police Involved Shooting
A couple of months ago, we covered a story about an incident that occurred in the area of Armonk, a hamlet located in Westchester County. News regarding the matter had seemingly been quiet since it first occurred but a recent report released by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office has provided new information on the case.
Ossining Man Arrested For Threatening To Kill USPS Employees
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Daniel B. Brubaker, the Inspector in Charge of the New York Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (“USPIS”), announced today that ANTHONY ALFANO was arrested after he made a series of graphic and violent threats to kill U.S. Postal Service (“USPS”) employees and burn down U.S. post offices in Ossining, New York. ALFANO was arrested in Yorktown Heights, New York, this morning and is expected to appear this afternoon in White Plains federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik.
New York Fire Warning: Using the Wrong Chargers Proven to Be Extremely Dangerous
Two home fire incidents in the lower Hudson Valley have resulted in the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services sharing some important information as a warning to all New Yorkers. Home Fires in Westchester County. On Thursday, July 18, the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (Westchester County DES) shared...
Croton-on-Hudson Police Department To Host First National Night Out Event
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. This free event aims to strengthen these vital partnerships while providing an evening of fun-filled activities for residents of all ages. Highlights of the event...
WATCH: Ramapo Police Department Celebrates Yonkers Officer Chris Barca’s Retirement
The Ramapo Police Department has extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Officer Chris Barca of the City of Yonkers PD on his well-deserved retirement. Officer Barca has been instrumental in training and certifying numerous exceptional K9 teams throughout his career, including members of the Ramapo Police. During his tenure,...
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