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Weekly Safety Report: Chimney Fire and "Swatting" Incident in North Salem, New York
This week in North Salem, New York, there were two notable incidents. First, firefighters responded to a chimney/fireplace fire on Hilltop Drive, which was successfully extinguished. Shortly after, emergency crews were called to search for a missing man who had left a New Year's Eve party near the North Salem/Ridgefield border. In a separate incident, a homeowner in North Salem became the target of a "swatting" call, where a false report of a shooting prompted a large police response. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in either incident.
Weekly Safety Report: House Fire and Protection Order Violation in Lewis County, NY
A house fire in Constableville, Lewis County, resulted in heavy smoke and water damage. The Red Cross is assisting the victims, who were all accounted for and unharmed. In another incident, a Lowville resident was arrested for violating a court-issued protection order.
Weekly Safety Report: DWI Rollover Crash and Repeat Offender Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Ontario County, NY
Two incidents occurred in Ontario County, New York this week. In the first incident, a Geneva man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after veering off the road, hitting a telephone pole, and rolling his car. The crash resulted in the closure of State Route 245 for five hours. The second incident involves a Canandaigua man who has been repeatedly arrested for exposing himself to children. He will have a parole hearing to determine if his parole status will be revoked.
Weekly Safety Report: Stabbing and Animal Abandonment Shake Lindenhurst, New York
Two incidents occurred in Lindenhurst, New York this week. In the first incident, a man stabbed his wife to death in front of their home. The second incident involved a man trapping his neighbor's cat and abandoning it at a marina.
Weekly Safety Report: Fatal Shooting and DUI Incidents in Ramapo, New York
The State Police in Ramapo, New York, released information on two incidents that occurred recently. The first incident involved a fatal shooting in the town of Ramapo, where two troopers observed a suspect vehicle matching the description of a vehicle involved in an attempted homicide in Albany. The driver, Rakim A. Tillery, was later identified. The second incident involved two Spring Valley residents who were arrested for driving while intoxicated on New Year's Day. One individual was involved in a car accident while intoxicated, and the other was found sleeping behind the wheel.
Weekly Safety Report: Suicidal Subject Found in Susquehanna River, Juvenile Arrested for Petit Larceny in Owego, New York
Forest Rangers recovered two bodies in separate incidents in Owego, New York. In the first incident, a suicidal subject who had jumped into the Susquehanna River two days earlier was found. In the second incident, a juvenile was arrested for petit larceny following an investigation of a theft on West Avenue.
Weekly Safety Report: Burglary and Drug Possession Arrest, Sullivan County Burglary Spree
Two incidents occurred in Monticello, New York this week. In the first incident, Samantha J. Ripley was arrested for burglary and drug possession after being witnessed prying a door off a business. In the second incident, four suspects were charged in connection to a series of burglaries reported at Broadway Estates on Christmas day.
Weekly Safety Report: Staffing Improvements and New Contract Impact Ithaca, NY
The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office in Ithaca, New York, is experiencing improved staffing levels and is looking to fill new positions funded by the county legislature. Meanwhile, the Ithaca Police Department has officially implemented a new contract, resulting in increased starting and top base pay for officers. This contract, the department's first in a decade, will remain in effect until the end of 2026.
Weekly Safety Report: Tragic Apartment Fire and Home Fire Displacement in Monsey, New York
Two incidents occurred this week in Monsey, New York. The first incident involved a tragic apartment fire in Tosh, Canada, resulting in the death of a 93-year-old resident and his wife. Emergency personnel responded to the fire, but were unable to revive the victims. The second incident occurred in Monsey, where a family was displaced from their home due to a fire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is being investigated, with the possibility that spent fireworks disposed of in a trash can may have been the cause.
Weekly Safety Report: Fatal Hit-and-Run and Murder-Suicide Shake West Nyack
This week in West Nyack, New York, two incidents occurred that impacted the community. In the first incident, a Rockland man pleaded not guilty to charges related to a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in July 2023. The suspect allegedly hit an 18-year-old while driving with a revoked license and without a required interlock device. In the second incident, a murder-suicide took place, resulting in the deaths of a family. A police sergeant took his own life after shooting and killing his wife and two sons. The community gathered for a vigil to mourn the tragic loss.
Weekly Safety Report: Fentanyl and Cocaine Seized in Stamford Home, Apartment Building Damaged by Fire
Two incidents occurred in Stamford, New York this week. In the first incident, a large amount of Fentanyl and cocaine were found inside a man's home. The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of narcotics and operating a drug factory. In the second incident, a fire broke out in an apartment building, causing serious damage to a third-floor unit and heavy water damage to two apartments below. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Weekly Safety Report: Domestic Dispute and Structure Fire in Essex County, New York
A Lake Placid woman is facing charges following a domestic dispute, while multiple crews responded to a structure fire in Witherbee, New York. The woman was arrested on charges of criminal contempt, assault, and obstruction of breathing. In the structure fire incident, no residents were injured, but three cats died. Further details were not provided.
Weekly Safety Report: House Fire and DWI Incident in Schenectady, NY
A house fire in Schenectady left one person hospitalized, while a Rotterdam man was charged with DWI in connection with a pedestrian crash. A house fire broke out in Schenectady on Ardsley Rd. Three people were inside the home when the fire started, but they were able to escape. One person was taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment. The fire damaged the first and second floors of the house. Firefighters were able to control the fire within 30 minutes, and no firefighters were injured.
Weekly Safety Report: Arrests Made in Andover Domestic Dispute and Fatal Hit-and-Run in Cuba
This week in Allegany County, New York, two incidents occurred that required police intervention. In the first incident, Kevin J. Tyler, a 52-year-old man from Andover, was arrested for menacing, criminal possession of a weapon, resisting arrest, and harassment after a domestic dispute involving a knife. The second incident involved a fatal hit-and-run accident, resulting in the arrest of Dustin S. Cowles, 22, and Kameron M. Mills, 22, both from Cuba. Cowles was charged with manslaughter, while Mills faced several offenses. They were processed and sent to Allegany County Jail.
Weekly Safety Report: Arrest, Vandalism, and Hiker Rescue in Plattsburgh, NY
This week in Plattsburgh, New York, there were several incidents that required police and emergency response. These incidents included damage to a motel property resulting in an arrest, vandalism at a memorial gateway, and a hiker rescue in dangerous conditions.
Weekly Safety Report: Two House Fires in Dunkirk, New York
Two incidents of house fires occurred in Dunkirk, New York this week. The first incident took place on Woodrow Avenue in the city's Second Ward, where firefighters quickly extinguished a fire that started on a deck and extended to the exterior of a house. Minimal damage was reported, and the cause of the fire is being investigated. The second incident occurred on Willowbrook Avenue, where firefighters from three local departments responded to a vacant residence engulfed in flames. The fire was contained to the interior of the house, and no damage was reported.
Weekly Safety Report: Shooting and Bridge Incident in Scarsdale, New York
This week in Scarsdale, New York, two incidents were reported. In the first incident, a 38-year-old man was shot in the leg in the Bronx River section. The police received a call about shots fired on East 172nd Street and found the injured man upon arrival. He was taken to the hospital and is currently in stable condition. No suspect has been identified. In the second incident, the deceased victim who had jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge on November 24, 2023, was found near Steam Boat Dock in the Verplanck area of Cortlandt. The victim was identified as Donald W. Baker, a 49-year-old resident of Scarsdale. No signs of foul play were detected.
Weekly Safety Report: Fatal Shooting and Impaired Driving Incident Impact Henrietta, New York
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is seeking help in identifying individuals who were present at a restaurant in Henrietta, New York, during a fatal shooting incident. A woman, Alyssa Taylor-Curry, was found shot at Trio restaurant and later succumbed to her injuries. In another incident, a Henrietta woman, Michaela Carwile, has been sentenced to prison for causing a deadly head-on crash while impaired by drugs.
Weekly Safety Report: Greenport, New York Faces Drug Possession and Sentencing Delay Concerns
This week in Greenport, New York, two incidents have occurred that raise concerns for the safety of the community. In the first incident, a Greenport High School graduate who was involved in the Capitol riot allegedly faked an overdose to delay his sentencing. Federal prosecutors claim he staged the incident to avoid facing the consequences of his actions. The second incident involves a Greenport couple who have been indicted for possessing fentanyl and cocaine inside their home where their 2-year-old child was living. These incidents highlight the presence of dangerous substances and criminal activity within the community.
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