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Weekly Safety Report: Arson, DWI Crash Fatality, and Assault Progress in Allegany County, New York
This week in Allegany County, New York, there were three notable incidents. A man from Wellsville was charged with arson and criminal mischief following an investigation into an incident that occurred on August 3, 2022. A Cuba teen who was paralyzed in a DWI crash in September 2022 sadly passed away. Lastly, an Alfred State student who was a victim of a brutal gang assault showed signs of progress in the hospital by attempting to hug family members and writing "thank you" on paper.
Weekly Safety Report: Fake ID Possession and Domestic Dispute in Fredonia, New York
17 individuals have been charged with possessing fake IDs during an investigative detail in downtown Fredonia. The detail, conducted by the Fredonia Police Department and the New York State DMV Division of Field Investigations, targeted those under 21 attempting to enter liquor licensed establishments with fictitious identification. In a separate incident, a Sheridan woman has been charged with menacing and weapon possession after allegedly threatening a victim with a box cutter during a domestic dispute. The incident took place in the presence of children under 17.
Weekly Safety Report: Arrest, Fire, and Fatal Crash in Tioga County, New York
This week in Tioga County, New York, there were three incidents of note. A man was arrested for an alleged assault in Waverly, a kitchen fire occurred in Owego, and a teenager died in a three-vehicle crash in Newfield.
Weekly Safety Report: Vehicle Pursuit, Missing Child, Fire Incidents in Dunkirk, New York
This week in Dunkirk, New York, several incidents occurred that require attention. These incidents include a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash, a missing 8-year-old girl, assistance provided to a family affected by a massive fire, and a small house fire that was quickly extinguished by firefighters.
Weekly Safety Report: Fatal House Fire and Multiple Business Break-ins in Hampton Bays
A 70-year-old man died in a house fire in Hampton Bays, while four businesses in the area were broken into. The incidents occurred within a week and are unrelated. A house fire occurred on Rolling Hill Road in Hampton Bays. Police received a report of a possible electrical fire and found heavy smoke and fire upon arrival. A female resident managed to escape, but Gregory Konesky, a 70-year-old man, was still inside. He was rescued but later died at the hospital.
Weekly Safety Report: Tragic Domestic Dispute and Drunk Driving Incident Shake Portville
This week in Portville, New York, two incidents occurred that have raised concerns for the safety of the community. In the first incident, a 47-year-old man was charged with felony criminal mischief, trespass, and endangering the welfare of a child following a domestic dispute. The second incident involved a tragic accident caused by a drunk driver, resulting in the death of a teenager and severe injuries to another. The community has been deeply affected by these incidents.
Weekly Safety Report: Stabbing and Theft Raise Concerns in Middletown, New York
This week in Middletown, New York, two incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the community. The first incident involved a stabbing at a local middle school, resulting in two students being injured. Social media reactions varied, with some expressing sympathy for the victims and others calling for a reconsideration of the school district's leadership. The second incident involved two employees of the Washington Heights Volunteer Fire Company being charged with grand larceny. Unauthorized transactions were discovered over several months, leading to the charges.
Weekly Safety Report: Car Accidents in Verona, New York
Two car accidents occurred in Verona, New York this week. The first incident involved a 17-year-old male driver attempting to turn at an intersection, resulting in a collision with another vehicle. The second incident occurred when a driver collided with the trailer of a passing tractor trailer at a different intersection. One driver was hospitalized in the second incident.
Weekly Safety Report: Condition Update on Crash Victims and Search for Missing Girl in Philadelphia, New York
Officials in Philadelphia, New York have provided updates on two incidents this week. In the first incident, a married couple was involved in a head-on crash. The woman, Linda Stone, has shown signs of improvement and is now in stable condition at Upstate University Hospital. However, her husband, Nicky Stone, remains in critical condition. In the second incident, state police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl named Rynaysha Daniels. She was last seen wearing a blue coat, black dress shirt, and gray slacks.
Weekly Safety Report: Intentional Damage to Iconic Sign and Rollover Accident Raise Concerns in Woodbury, NY
This week in Woodbury, New York, two incidents caught the attention of local authorities and residents. Firstly, the iconic North Castle Eagle sign was found intentionally damaged, prompting an investigation by Armonk authorities. Secondly, a driver was involved in a serious rollover accident, but fortunately only sustained minor injuries. These incidents have raised concerns about intentional damage and road safety in the area.
Weekly Safety Report: Tree Damage and Missing Teen in Levittown
This week in Levittown, New York, two incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. Firstly, strong winds caused a tree to fall on a home on Swan Lane, resulting in partial roof damage and a completely uprooted tree in the backyard. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Secondly, a 14-year-old girl named Natalia Gerena went missing from her Levittown residence. She was last seen wearing a black coat, black boots, and black leggings, and her possible destination is Queens. The police are conducting an intense search for her.
Weekly Safety Report: Missing Woman Found and School Bus Threat Incident in Cheektowaga
The Town of Cheektowaga Police Department located a missing woman, Susan L. Warmus, who was reported missing on December 11. In another incident, a 68-year-old man named Michael Askew pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child after making a verbal threat towards a student while working as a school bus driver. He was subsequently terminated from his position. The Buffalo Police Department obtained a temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order as part of the investigation.
Weekly Safety Report: Stolen Credit Card, Drug Arrest, and Fire Damage in Delaware County, New York
This week in Delaware County, New York, there were three incidents of concern. A woman from Margaretville admitted to possessing a stolen credit card that belonged to her ex-boyfriend. In Stamford, a resident was arrested for selling crack cocaine and was found in possession of the drug. Additionally, a fire heavily damaged two historic buildings on Main Street in Stamford, displacing nearly 30 people. Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings.
Weekly Safety Report: Robbery and Grand Larceny Incidents in Selden, New York
Two incidents occurred in Selden, New York this week. In the first incident, a robbery took place at a Chase bank where a suspect claimed to have a weapon and demanded cash. The suspect was later apprehended and charged. The second incident involved two women who allegedly stole credit cards from an unlocked vehicle and used them at various stores. The police are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating the suspects.
Weekly Safety Report: Vehicular Homicide Trial and Attempted Bank Scam in Cortland
Two incidents occurred in Cortland, New York this week. In the first incident, Ergardo Rosario is set to appear in court for a jury trial on charges including vehicular homicide and reckless driving. The second incident involves Alexander Bernstein, who attempted to withdraw a large amount of cash using a fake ID at a bank, but was unsuccessful and fled.
Weekly Safety Report: Tragedy, House Fire, and Trailer Fire in Clinton County, New York
This week in Clinton County, New York, there were three incidents that occurred. These incidents include a tragic border crossing attempt that ended in the death of a migrant, a house fire that displaced a family in Plattsburgh, and a fire at an unoccupied trailer in Ellenburg Center.
Weekly Safety Report: Stolen Vehicle, Missing Elderly Man, and Home Invasion Assault Impact Amherst, NY
This week in Amherst, New York, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include a 16-year-old boy being arrested for stealing a vehicle and leading police on a chase, a missing 71-year-old man with dementia being located safe and in good health, and two defendants being found guilty of a home invasion assault.
Weekly Safety Report: Impaired Driving Incidents in Lewis County, New York
This week in Lewis County, New York, there were three incidents involving impaired driving. One man was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, a woman was accused of crashing into a ditch with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over twice the legal limit, and a village resident was arrested for driving with a BAC twice the legal limit.
Weekly Safety Report: Traffic Accidents, Drug Arrests, and Community Events in Batavia, New York
This week in Batavia, New York, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a traffic accident resulting in an arrest, a drug-related arrest involving a vehicle stop, a larceny complaint at a local Walmart, a high-speed chase leading to drug and weapons charges, a community event at Walmart, and the release of a final report on a deadly helicopter crash.
Weekly Safety Report: Theft of Cooking Oil and Alleged Murder Shake Rockland County, New York
This week in Rockland County, New York, two incidents were reported. The first incident involved the theft of used cooking oil from several restaurants in the area. The Ramapo Police Investigations Division identified a suspect and arrested him after he was caught emptying an oil container at a business in Monsey. The second incident involved a New City couple who were accused of killing the husband's grandfather. The couple faced charges of second-degree murder and burglary after the decomposing body of the 85-year-old victim was discovered in their residence.
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