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Ramapo Police Charge Spring Valley Man With DWI Ramapo Police Charge Spring Valley Man With DWI
Ramapo Police Charge Spring Valley Man With DWI RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police have charged a 38-year-old resident of Spring Valley with DWI and various vehicle and traffic violations following an incident in Hillcrest, police said. The arrest came about when a patrol officer observed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner about 3:19 a.m. Saturday, according to police. The vehicle was stopped, and the officer investigated, leading to the arrest of the motorist, police said. The suspect was held for arraignment Sunday morning; along with the other charges, he was charged on an outstanding bench warrant out of Spring Valley, accordi…
Burglaries, Weapons Violations Keep Clarkstown Police Busy Burglaries, Weapons Violations Keep Clarkstown Police Busy
Burglaries, Weapons Violations Keep Clarkstown Police Busy CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Clarkstown Police Department responded to 628 calls the week of Sept. 5-12, according to statistics released by the department. Cases included three alcohol and narcotics investigations, six incidents of arson, vandalism or criminal mischief, four assaults and two burglaries and robberies, police said. The department also responded to 30 domestic incidents, 23 cases of fraud and theft, two weapons violations and four emotionally disturbed persons, according to police. During the week, Clarkstown police officers rendered assistance in 100 medical emergencies and inve…
Mets Hosting 'Fairfield University Night' At Citi Field Mets Hosting 'Fairfield University Night' At Citi Field
Mets Hosting 'Fairfield University Night' At Citi Field FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The New York Mets will once again host "Fairfield University Night" at Citi Field when the Mets play their division rivals, the Atlanta Braves, on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. The first 1,000 fans to purchase tickets through the Fairfield group will receive a customized Mets’ hat featuring the Fairfield Stags' logo. Specially-priced Fairfield University seating is available in the Big Apple Reserved Section for $20. Additional information is available at the Stags' website. “After the success of last year’s event, we’re excited to continue our partnership w…
Norwalk Preservation Trust Plans Tour To Showcase The Gilded Age Norwalk Preservation Trust Plans Tour To Showcase The Gilded Age
Norwalk Preservation Trust Plans Tour To Showcase The Gilded Age NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Preservation Trust will be hosting its sixth annual Living History Tour on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. The event, “Victorian Splendor: The Homes, Churches and Monuments of Norwalk’s Gilded Age,” will feature a bus tour of some of the city’s most noted sites. The excursion, which will include four stops, will start and end at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, a home built in 1868 that is now a National Historic Landmark. Other attractions will include a Queen Anne home in Golden Hill that was built in 1889, and a Second Empire house in Cranbury …
Sloatsburg Man Arrested While Reporting Lost Wallet At Police Station Sloatsburg Man Arrested While Reporting Lost Wallet At Police Station
Sloatsburg Man Arrested While Reporting Lost Wallet At Police Station RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police have arrested a 55-year-old Sloatsburg man on a Family Court warrant out of New York City, police said. The warrant was discovered when the man came into the station to report a lost wallet, according to police. The New York City Sheriff’s Department was contacted, and officials there confirmed the warrant, police said. The suspect was taken into custody and turned over to the New York City Sheriff’s Department later in the day, according to police. Ramapo police officers investigated 20 motor vehicle accidents throughout the town on Thursday. One accident i…
Know Him? Ramapo Police Are Looking For Him Know Him? Ramapo Police Are Looking For Him
Know Him? Ramapo Police Are Looking For Him RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect. Pelege Brevil is wanted on a charge of third-degree assault stemming from an incident in August 2015, police said. Brevil is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed about 150 pounds at the time of his arrest, according to police. Anyone with information pertaining to Brevil’s whereabouts is asked to contact Ramapo police at 845-357-2400.
Man Damages Air Conditioner In Beekmantown Domestic Dispute, Say Police Man Damages Air Conditioner In Beekmantown Domestic Dispute, Say Police
Man Damages Air Conditioner In Beekmantown Domestic Dispute, Say Police BEEKMANTOWN, N.Y. -- New York State Police have arrested a 24-year-old resident of Mooers on criminal contempt and other charges following an incident at a Beekmantown residence, authorities said. The arrest came about when state police responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Stoney Acres Drive Tuesday at approximately 8:42 a.m., according to officials. An investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as Carl J. Duprey, violated an active order of protection when he unlawfully entered the residence, threatened harm to a 24-year-old woman and damaged an air conditioner, police r…
Dumont Pet Store Fundraiser Aids War Dogs, Rescues Dumont Pet Store Fundraiser Aids War Dogs, Rescues
Dumont Pet Store Fundraiser Aids War Dogs, Rescues DUMONT, N.J. -- Pet Valu in Dumont is collecting donations through the end of September for the United States War Dogs Association and two local rescues. The association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the history and contributions of military service dogs. The contributions for the USWDA will help provide specialty equipment such as cooling vests, boots and “doggles” – protective eyewear for dogs – along with post-war transportation and adoption services for the canines. Pet Valu is also accepting ongoing donations for two local rescue organizations, the Closter Animal…
10 Westchester Students Will Be Honored For Outstanding Service 10 Westchester Students Will Be Honored For Outstanding Service
10 Westchester Students Will Be Honored For Outstanding Service County Executive Rob Astorino and the Westchester County Youth Board will honor 10 Westchester students with the 2016 Milly Kibrick Youth Service Award for outstanding contributions to their communities at a dinner event on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at Beckwith Pointe, 700 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle. The awards are given in memory of Milly Kibrick, a prominent county social worker, volunteer and youth activist who dedicated her life to helping underprivileged children. The aim of the Youth Board’s awards program is to recognize high school students who have been involved in building a…
Woman Charged With Stealing Merchandise At Jefferson Valley Mall Woman Charged With Stealing Merchandise At Jefferson Valley Mall
Woman Charged With Stealing Merchandise At Jefferson Valley Mall YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 50-year-old resident of Danbury on a larceny charge, police said. The arrest came about when officers responded to a shoplifting complaint at Sears in the Jefferson Valley Mall on Sunday, police said. The suspect, identified as Brenda Urban, allegedly stole $146 of merchandise from the store, police said. Urban was transported to Yorktown Police Headquarters for processing; she has been charged with petty larceny, a class A misdemeanor, police said. The defendant was released on $50 cash bail, police report. She is scheduled to ap…
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