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Weekly Safety Report: Arrests, Investigation, Heroic Pets, and Community Engagement in Steuben County, New York
This week in Steuben County, New York, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include the arrest of a man and woman for possession of methamphetamines, an incident outside a Hornell restaurant that is currently under investigation, a heroic act by pets that saved a family from a Christmas fire in Bath, and the Hornell Police Department's efforts in spreading holiday cheer and building community bonds.
Weekly Safety Report: Fireworks Sale, Hit-and-Run, Missing Teen, Pedestrian Accidents, Burglaries in Uniondale
This week in Uniondale, New York, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include the arrest of a dollar store employee selling hundreds of fireworks, a hit-and-run accident leaving a pedestrian injured, a missing 14-year-old boy, a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, a small business break-in resulting in theft, and a burglary at a tax services office.
Weekly Safety Report: Missing Person, Unlawful Firearm Possession, and Violent Altercation in Ulster County, New York
Ulster County, New York experienced several incidents this week. These include a missing person alert for a 52-year-old man last seen in his green Jeep Wrangler, a felon sentenced for unlawful firearm possession, and a bloody affray on the ice resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Weekly Safety Report: Car Found in Waterway and Multivehicle Crash Cause Delays in Port Jervis, NY
Two incidents occurred in Port Jervis, New York this week. The first incident involved firefighters finding a car in a waterway behind High Street. No injuries were reported, and the investigation was handed over to the local police. The second incident was a multivehicle crash on I-84 east, resulting in the closure of a four-mile stretch from the Pennsylvania state line into Port Jervis. Several people sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the eastbound lanes are expected to remain closed until 7 p.m.
Weekly Safety Report: Burglaries, Crime Surge, and Scam Targeting Elderly in Ithaca, New York
Multiple burglaries and criminal activities have been reported in Ithaca, New York. The incidents include a burglary in progress on Highland Place, another burglary in the college town area, a murder and attempted murder on West Buffalo Street, and a shootout on West Seneca Street. Cornell University's police department is also investigating a burglary on Mary Ann Wood Drive. An Uber driver in Ithaca alerted the police about a possible scam targeting an elderly couple. These incidents have raised concerns among the community, leading to demands for increased police presence.
Weekly Safety Report: 2-car Crash and Deli Fire Impact West Babylon
This week in West Babylon, New York, two incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. Firstly, a 2-car crash on the Southern State Parkway caused significant traffic delays on Christmas Eve. The accident occurred near the overpass between exits 38 and 39 in West Babylon, and one lane was closed to clear the scene. The cause of the crash and any injuries remain unknown. Secondly, a fire broke out at Frank's Deli on Little East Neck Road. Firefighters from six departments worked for four hours to extinguish the fire, and there have been no reports of injuries.
Weekly Safety Report: Drunk Driving and Retail Theft Raise Concerns in Patchogue, New York
This week in Patchogue, New York, two incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. The first incident involved a woman who was accused of driving drunk at a local supermarket parking lot. Suffolk County Sheriff's Office deputies observed her failing to signal a right turn and exhibiting signs of intoxication during field sobriety tests. She was arrested and taken to the Sheriff's Office Headquarters for further testing. The second incident involved a theft at a Best Buy store, where thieves stole $1,600 worth of routers. Surveillance footage captured two individuals leaving the scene in a black Nissan sedan.
Weekly Safety Report: Crash, Burglaries, Crime Surge, and Scam Targeting Elderly Hit Tompkins County
This week in Tompkins County, New York, there were several incidents that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents included a crash on US 2 in Dryden that resulted in injuries, multiple burglaries in Ithaca, a surge in crime rates in Ithaca, an alleged burglary on Mary Ann Wood Drive investigated by Cornell PD, and an alert Uber driver tipping off police to a scam targeting an elderly couple in Ithaca.
Weekly Safety Report: Water Pipe Rupture, Stabbing, Fires, and Illegal Entry in Saint Lawrence County, New York
This week in Saint Lawrence County, New York, several incidents occurred that require attention for public safety. These incidents include a broken water main pipe in the Grasse River, a stabbing at the Mosholu Parkway train station, two structure fires displacing six people, an Amish home fire, and an illegal entry into the United States from Canada.
Weekly Safety Report: Tractor-Trailer Fire, Assault on Police Officer, Caretaker Abuse, Pursuits in Chautauqua County, New York
This week in Chautauqua County, New York, several incidents occurred that required emergency response and attention. These incidents include a tractor-trailer fire on I-90 in Dunkirk, a Jamestown man receiving a prison sentence for assaulting a police officer, a caretaker being charged with abusing a physically disabled person in Jamestown, a vehicle and foot pursuit in Jamestown resulting in an arrest, a Jamestown man accused of threatening someone with a knife, and a vehicle pursuit and crash into a house in Jamestown leading to an arrest.
Weekly Safety Report: Tragic Pedestrian Collision and Fatal Car Crash in Schenectady, NY
The incidents in Schenectady, NY this week highlight rising concerns about pedestrian safety and a fatal car crash. A pedestrian was critically injured in a collision on Van Vranken Avenue, and the road was closed for investigation. In a separate incident, two individuals died in a fiery crash on Saint David's Lane. The police department has also been given approval to develop a drone program for first responder calls.
Weekly Safety Report: Confrontation, Collision, and Inmate Death in Plattsburgh, NY
This week in Plattsburgh, New York, there were three notable incidents that occurred. The first incident involved a confrontation between a local woman and New York state troopers on Christmas night. The woman was shot by a trooper after she was found with a long gun in her vehicle and allegedly drove towards the officers. The second incident occurred when a city police cruiser collided with a vehicle at an intersection. The driver of the vehicle ran a red light, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The third incident involved the death of a Clinton County Jail inmate, which is currently under investigation by the New York State Attorney General's Office.
Weekly Safety Report: Stabbing, Domestic Incident, Felony Arrest, and Armed Robbery in Cattaraugus County, New York
This week in Cattaraugus County, New York, several incidents raised concerns over public space safety. These incidents include a stabbing on the Allegheny River Valley Trail, a domestic incident in Little Valley, the arrest of a resident with a felony warrant in Freedom, and an armed robbery at Community Bank in Allegany.
Weekly Safety Report: Drug Bust, Pedestrian Injuries, Cold Case Indictment Shake Yonkers
This week in Yonkers, New York, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. Two pedestrians were injured when they were hit by a moped, resulting in their hospitalization in stable condition. Yonkers police made a significant drug bust, seizing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl worth $1.6 million. In a surprising turn of events, a former Sing Sing correction officer faced a new indictment in a cold case murder of his estranged wife. A Yonkers man pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in a fatal shooting that occurred in 2020. Additionally, a seven-car collision resulted in minor injuries to three individuals.
Weekly Safety Report: Fatal Car Crash, Hit-and-Run, and Stabbing Shake Hempstead
This week in Hempstead, New York, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. Two people were killed and four others, including two children, were hospitalized in a car crash on Friday night. The crash involved a 2005 Chrysler that collided with another car and then hit three more vehicles after failing to stop at a traffic light. The Chrysler caught fire and two individuals were trapped inside and pronounced dead at the scene. Additionally, a Hempstead man was charged in a hit-and-run incident that left a 60-year-old pedestrian injured, and a New Cassel man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a victim multiple times during a verbal argument.
Weekly Safety Report: Fights, Fatal Accident, and Carbon Monoxide Scare in Cheektowaga
This week in Cheektowaga, New York, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include fights at the Galleria mall resulting in the arrest of a teenager and the use of pepper spray, a tragic accident where a woman was hit by a car and later died, and the closure of Holiday Twin Rinks due to high carbon monoxide levels, which led to several children being hospitalized.
Weekly Safety Report: Missing Child, Diesel Leak, and Theft in Copiague, New York
This week in Copiague, New York, there were three incidents of concern. A one-year-old boy named Leo David Guetta went missing on December 25th. A sunken barge and tugboat in the LaSala Boatyard were discovered leaking over 100 gallons of diesel fuel into the water. Lastly, a man stole over $4,000 worth of razors from a Target store in Copiague.
Weekly Safety Report: Theft, Fire Displacement, Drunk Driving, Fraud Allegations, and Devastating Fire in Saratoga County, New York
This week in Saratoga County, New York, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of residents. These incidents include the theft of a plow, a fire that displaced a family and claimed a pet's life, a drunk driving incident, ongoing accusations of financial fraud involving the Saratoga Springs Fire Chief, and another devastating fire that resulted in a family losing everything just days before Christmas.
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