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Ben Crnic

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Ben Crnic graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Geoscience in 2021. He has previously worked as a reporter with the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut, and has also contributed work to the Connecticut Mirror. Ben joined the Daily Voice team in October of 2022.

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Animal Cruelty Case: Dog Found In Peekskill Had 'Life Of Starvation, Negligence', DA Says Animal Cruelty Case: Dog Found In Peekskill Had 'Life Of Starvation, Negligence', DA Says
Animal Cruelty Case: Dog Found In Peekskill Had 'Life Of Starvation, Negligence', DA Says New details have emerged in the shocking animal cruelty case against a 33-year-old Westchester woman accused of neglecting three severely malnourished dogs, according to prosecutors.  Peekskill resident Shannon Deleg, 33, is now officially charged with three counts of animal cruelty after three young dogs were found emaciated in her apartment, the Westchester County DA’s Office announced on Wednesday, March 19.  Authorities say Deleg owned three Terrier mix dogs—“Red,” “Giru,” and “Luna”—who were found emaciated and covered in filth inside her Peekskill apartment, as Daily Voice p…

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Police & Fire
$42K Phone Scam: Duo Impersonated Government Agents To Steal In Port Jervis, Police Say $42K Phone Scam: Duo Impersonated Government Agents To Steal In Port Jervis, Police Say
$42K Phone Scam: Duo Impersonated Government Agents To Steal In Port Jervis, Police Say Two men were apprehended after allegedly running a telephone scam that tricked an Orange County woman into handing over $42,000, authorities said.  New York City residents Nian Lin, 40, and Zhen Chen, 25, were taken into custody on Friday, March 14, after a sting operation led by Port Jervis Police with assistance from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the Orange County Drug Task Force, and the US Department of Homeland Security, authorities announced on Wednesday, March 19.  According to police, the duo pretended to be government officials and told the victim her iden…

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Police & Fire
Burglary Spree: Man, 25, Hit 2 Businesses In New Rochelle, Found With Prybar, Police Say Burglary Spree: Man, 25, Hit 2 Businesses In New Rochelle, Found With Prybar, Police Say
Burglary Spree: Man, 25, Hit 2 Businesses In New Rochelle, Found With Prybar, Police Say A 25-year-old man is accused of allegedly breaking into two businesses in Westchester, authorities announced. Marcos Veloz, 25, of New York, NY, was taken into custody in New Rochelle on Saturday, March 15, after police linked him to a pair of commercial burglaries in the city, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Wednesday, March 19. The investigation began around 4:50 a.m. on March 15, when officers responded to a commercial burglar alarm at 212 North Ave. Upon arrival, they found the front window shattered with a rock, confirming a break-in.  Officers quickly developed l…

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Police & Fire
3 Caught Drunk Driving In Southeast Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend: Sheriff 3 Caught Drunk Driving In Southeast Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend: Sheriff
3 Caught Drunk Driving In Southeast Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend: Sheriff Deputies arrested three drivers for DWI in Putnam County over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend, authorities said. The arrests took place in Southeast between Sunday, March 16, and Monday, March 17, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, March 19.  Felony DWI Arrest The first arrest happened on Saturday, March 16, around 1 a.m., when a deputy on Route 22 spotted a vehicle swerving out of its lane and running a red light. The driver, identified as Dutchess County man Jacob T. Westcott, 24, of Dover Plains, was found to be intoxicated and failed field sobriety tes…

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Hartford County Trio Busted In Multi-State Kohl’s Theft Ring: Police Hartford County Trio Busted In Multi-State Kohl’s Theft Ring: Police
Hartford County Trio Busted In Multi-State Kohl’s Theft Ring: Police Three Connecticut residents were found to be part of an alleged multi-state retail theft group after being caught red-handed stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a Kohl’s store in New York, authorities said.   The three suspects were arrested on Thursday, March 13, after allegedly attempting to leave the Kohl’s store in the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Cortlandt Manor with stolen goods worth $6,152.88. Authorities apprehended the trio before they could escape, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, March 19. Investigators identified the suspects as Har…

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Dog Left In Soaked Box Outside Pet Care Facility In Middletown: Suspects At Large Dog Left In Soaked Box Outside Pet Care Facility In Middletown: Suspects At Large
Dog Left In Soaked Box Outside Pet Care Facility In Middletown: Suspects At Large The search is on for whoever left a severely neglected dog overnight in the trash and recycling area of an Orange County veterinary office, left to suffer in the cold, wind, and rain before staff discovered him the next morning.   The dog, now named Olaf, was found on Monday morning, March 17, 2025, after enduring a freezing night outside near the garbage bins of Quality Pet Care, LLC in Middletown, the staff announced in a Facebook post.  Security footage is being reviewed, and the Town of Wallkill Police Department is actively investigating to identify those responsible for…

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Police & Fire
Violent Gas Station Assault: Victim's Son, Suspect Arrested In New Rochelle, Police Say Violent Gas Station Assault: Victim's Son, Suspect Arrested In New Rochelle, Police Say
Violent Gas Station Assault: Victim's Son, Suspect Arrested In New Rochelle, Police Say A violent altercation at a Westchester gas station left one man hospitalized with a head injury and resulted in the arrest of two people, including the victim's son, police said. The incident unfolded on Saturday, March 15, at around 6:30 p.m., at a gas station located at the intersection of North Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Wednesday, March 19. When officers arrived, they stopped a gray Subaru trying to leave the station onto North Avenue. Inside, they found the driver suffering from a serious head injury. The victim told police he had been st…

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Traffic
Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Goshen Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Goshen
Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Goshen A crash involving a car and a utility pole has shut down a section of Route 17M in Orange County, prompting major detours, officials said. The accident happened on Wednesday, March 19, at 2762 Route 17M near Cannon Hill Road in Goshem, according to Orange County Emergency Services.  The impact brought down utility poles and wires, forcing authorities to close the roadway in both directions between County Route 50 and Hartley Road.  Utility crews are actively working to restore power and remove debris, while emergency responders manage the scene. Officials urge drivers to avoid th…

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Gunman Robs Cashier At Store, Flees On Foot In Poughkeepsie Gunman Robs Cashier At Store, Flees On Foot In Poughkeepsie
Gunman Robs Cashier At Store, Flees On Foot In Poughkeepsie Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a cashier at gunpoint at a Dutchess County business before fleeing the scene. The robbery happened at a store in Poughkeepsie at 195 Mill St., where officers responded just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Wednesday, March 19.   According to police, a male suspect entered the premises, brandished a firearm, and demanded money from the cashier. The robber made off with an undisclosed amount of cash before escaping on foot. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate th…

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Driver Seriously Injured After Hitting Tree, Rolling Over On Hutch In Scarsdale (UPDATE) Driver Seriously Injured After Hitting Tree, Rolling Over On Hutch In Scarsdale (UPDATE)
Driver Seriously Injured After Hitting Tree, Rolling Over On Hutch In Scarsdale (Update) A driver was seriously injured after his pickup truck veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway, struck a tree, and rolled over in a wooded area, authorities said. The crash happened on Wednesday, March 19, shortly after 7 a.m., on the southbound side of the parkway, just south of Mamaroneck Road in Scarsdale, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. Emergency responders were alerted when a 911 caller reported seeing a heavily damaged pickup truck off the roadway. Police arrived to find the vehicle had sustained severe damage after leaving the road and…

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