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Victim In Fatal Crash At Shopping Center In Westchester ID'd As HS Student
A local high school student has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash at a shopping center in Westchester County.The incident happened just after midnight on Saturday, July 13, in New Rochelle at the Horseshoe Shopping Center at 1062 Wilmot Road.Officers arrived on the scene and found…
Child Rescued from Locked Car at Costco in Spring Valley
In a tense incident at the Spring Valley Costco, a child was left unattended in a car for approximately 20 minutes. The child, who was sweating heavily, but remained conscious and alert, was rescued after emergency personnel were called to the scene. Responding to the call were Hatzolah, Chaverim, Nanuet...
Update: Man Gets New Charges After Trying To Kill Officer In Northern Westchester, DA Says
A 38-year-old man faces more charges after allegedly trying to stab an officer in the back at a Northern Westchester residence, police announced. Armonk resident Joseph Spennato was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Tuesday, July 16. This was in connection to an incident on Monday, May …
Late Night Car Crash Claims Life of Teen in New Rochelle
Law Enforcement in New Rochelle are currently investigating the scene of a car crash at popular shopping center that claimed the life of one teenage occupant. Currently, not much in terms of information has been released as of yet, however it is expected that more information should be expected in the coming days.
Jury finds Metro-North primarily responsible for 2015 fatal crash in Mount Pleasant that killed 6
The jury reached a verdict and found Metro-North was primarily responsible for the 2015 crash that killed six people including five passengers at the Commerce Street crossing in the Town of Mount Pleasant.
24-Year-Old Man Nabbed For Mail Theft After Leading Officers On Chase In Westchester: Police
A 24-year-old man who was apprehended following a police chase is being accused of stealing mail in Westchester, including a $14,000 check, authorities announced. The events leading up to the man's arrest began on Wednesday, July 10 around 5:15 a.m., when a witness reported seeing three suspic…
Defendant in 2021 Yonkers homicide deemed mentally fit to face murder case
A Connecticut man who spent three years in a psychiatric facility following his arrest in a Yonkers homicide has been deemed mentally competent to proceed to trial. Claismar Abreu-Then, 30, appeared in Westchester County Court Wednesday, where state Supreme Court Justice Larry Schwartz accepted a doctor's recommendation that Abreu-Then's competency to proceed be...
Mother, sister defend woman accused of torturing murder victim in New Rochelle
Vicki Sharrock-Garnett was stunned in September by the arrest of her daughter in the killing of her roommate in New Rochelle. News this month that Kenya Tilford is accused of torturing the victim — and also assaulting or sexually abusing three other women — left her in pain and searching for answers.
Police seize 25 pounds of 'playboy bunny' labeled heroin, fentanyl in Bronx drug bust
BRONX - Two people were arrested after nearly 25 pounds of narcotics with "Playboy Bunny" labels and a gun were seized in a Bronx apartment, according to the NYC Special Narcotics Prosecutors office. The prosecutor's office said that Carlos Torres and Martin Figueroa were arrested on Friday and arraigned over...
Teen charged in North Jersey student's stabbing death indicted: Where the case stands
The teenager accused of fatally stabbing a New Jersey teen in Manhattan in November was arraigned on an indictment earlier this month by a grand jury. Gianluca Bordone, 19, of Long Island appeared in a Manhattan court on July 1 for the stabbing of 17-year-old Rocco Rodden. Rodden's 19-year-old brother was also injured.
Driver Hospitalized After Striking Fire Hydrant On Northern Westchester Road
Several water mains had to be turned off after a driver hit a Northern Westchester fire hydrant while experiencing a medical emergency.The crash happened in Millwood on Saturday, July 13 just before 10:30 a.m., when a vehicle struck a hydrant near the intersection of Seven Bridges Road and Millwood…
Police know cause of death of person found in burning vehicle
NEW ROCHELLE – Police in New Rochelle said Monday that the cause of death of a person found in a burning vehicle early last Saturday morning was from blunt force trauma and smoke inhalation. Police have yet to formally identify the remains and are awaiting dental records. A toxicology...
1-Year-Old Rescued From Locked Car In Nanuet
The incident occurred in Rockland County around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, at the Costco parking lot in Nanuet. According to Det. Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police, an officer, found the child's father outside the vehicle who said he had accidentally locked the door with the boy inside.
'Targeted' Greenwich Resident Carjacked By Pair Of Armed Men, Police Say
The incident occurred in Greenwich around 10 a.m., Sunday, July 14, in the area of Clapboard Ridge Road and Khakum Wood Road. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police, the victim was approaching the front gate at Khakum Wood Road when a dark-colored sedan pulled up behind him.
Truck Accident on Corporate Drive In Orangeburg Causes Fire, Minor Injury; Orangeburg Fire Dept and Emergency Personnel Respond
Earlier today, the Orangetown Fire Department responded to a accident on Corporate Drive. A truck lost control, struck a telephone pole, breaking it in half, which ignited a fire. The truck then continued down an embankment and ended up in a creek. Emergency personnel, including the Orangeburg Fire Dept, Orangetown...
Off-duty NYPD employee arrested in the Bronx: police
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty employee for the NYPD was arrested in the Bronx on Friday, according to authorities. Jordyn Edwards, a police communications technician, was arrested around 1:20 p.m. She was charged with stalking and harassment.
Suspicious Incident Reported in Suffern Police Seek Public Assistance
On the evening of July 9th, the Suffern Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious incident involving an unknown male attempting to enter a vehicle. According to the report, the male was confronted by the vehicle’s owner, who yelled at him. The male reportedly apologized and then walked away from the scene.
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