Weekly Safety Report: Arrests, Theft, Shooting, and Assault in Westchester County, New York

This week in Westchester County, New York, several incidents made headlines. A former Newburgh priest was charged with alleged theft from St. Theresa's Parish. In New Rochelle, an arrest was made in connection with a shooting incident. Additionally, a DWI suspect caused damage by hitting 16 parked cars. Another incident involved an accomplice in a quadruple homicide case being sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Lastly, two Westchester men were indicted for assaulting an NYPD Transit lieutenant.

Headlines : Former Newburgh priest charged , arrests in New Rochelle shooting , DWI suspect hits 16 parked cars

News 1212-19-2023

Father William Damroth, an Orange County priest, has been arrested for alleged theft from St. Theresa's Parish in Newburgh. The archdiocese confirmed his arrest for grand larceny, and he had been on a leave of absence. The case will be heard by a grand jury.

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• Headlines : Former Newburgh priest charged , arrests in New Rochelle shooting , DWI suspect hits 16 parked cars

Accomplice in Quadruple Homicide Case Sentenced to 10 Years

The Yonkers Ledger12-21-2023

Jason Sullivan, an accomplice of former Yonkers police officer Nicholas Tartaglione, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Sullivan's testimony played a crucial role in Tartaglione's conviction for the murders of Martin Luna and three others. The events unfolded in April 2016 when Sullivan lured Luna to Likquid Lounge in Chester under false pretenses, leading to a dispute and the illegal act.

Related reports:

• Accomplice in Quadruple Homicide Case Sentenced to 10 Years

Man Nabbed After Firing Round Into Apartment Above His In New Rochelle : Police

Daily Voice12-18-2023

Police have made an arrest related to shots fired in a New Rochelle apartment on Beechwood Avenue. The arrest followed a report of a gunshot coming through the floor of an apartment. Detectives obtained a search warrant for the apartment below, leading to the discovery of a defaced 9mm Ruger.

Related reports:

• Man Nabbed After Firing Round Into Apartment Above His In New Rochelle : Police
• New Rochelle Man Fires 9 mm Round into Occupied Apartment Above

Bronx DA : Westchester men accused of assaulting NYPD Transit lieutenant indicted

News 1212-20-2023

Two Westchester men, Brian Innocent of New Rochelle and Marquis Webb of Yonkers, were indicted for assaulting an NYPD Transit lieutenant. The incident occurred when Lt. Gypsy Pichardo responded to a fight and attempted to arrest the defendants. He was allegedly punched and stomped during the altercation.

Related reports:

• Bronx DA : Westchester men accused of assaulting NYPD Transit lieutenant indicted
• Men Who Attacked NYPD Transit Cop Arrested for Assault

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