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Ben Crnic

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bcrnic@dailyvoice.com

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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Police & Fire
4-Year-Old Child Rescued in Croton Falls After Kidnapping, Chase On I-84, I-684 4-Year-Old Child Rescued in Croton Falls After Kidnapping, Chase On I-84, I-684
4-Year-Old Child Rescued in Croton Falls After Kidnapping, Chase On I-84, I-684 A four-year-old child with autism was safely rescued after being abducted in a rapidly unfolding kidnapping situation that spanned highways in Westchester and Putnam counties, authorities announced. The incident began when Putnam County 911 Dispatch received a report of a kidnapping in progress on Saturday, Feb. 22, with the suspect believed to be traveling southbound on the Taconic State Parkway. At the time, the exact location of the vehicle was unknown, the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services announced on Wednesday, March 5.  Authorities learned that the suspect had allegedly…

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News
Croton Native, Former DA Candidate Named US Attorney For NY's Northern District Croton Native, Former DA Candidate Named US Attorney For NY's Northern District
Croton Native, Former DA Candidate Named US Attorney For NY's Northern District A Northern Westchester native and former candidate for District Attorney has been appointed as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York, overseeing federal prosecutions and civil litigation across a vast region of the state.  John A. Sarcone III, a Croton-on-Hudson native, will begin his new role on Monday, March 17, after being appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi, the US Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, March 4.  Sarcone, who has built a long career in public service and law, will serve as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the Nor…

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Police & Fire
Dump Truck Crash Leaves 1 Dead On Route 303 In Congers (UPDATE) Dump Truck Crash Leaves 1 Dead On Route 303 In Congers (UPDATE)
Dump Truck Crash Leaves 1 Dead On Route 303 In Congers (Update) A driver has died following a violent crash involving a dump truck that shut down Route 303 in Rockland County, police confirmed. The crash happened in Congers on Wednesday, March 5 at around 9:20 a.m. near the intersection of Route 303 and Hemlock Drive, where officers found a jackknifed Peterbilt dump truck blocking the roadway and a white Kia Soul that had sustained severe damage off the road in a grassy area, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. Officers and emergency responders from the Congers-Valley Cottage Ambulance Corps and Rockland Paramedics provided life-sav…

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Police & Fire
$14K Scheme: Chester Woman Defrauded Program For Disabled People, Police Say $14K Scheme: Chester Woman Defrauded Program For Disabled People, Police Say
$14K Scheme: Chester Woman Defrauded Program For Disabled People, Police Say An Orange County woman has been arrested after allegedly manipulating invoices to defraud a Medicaid-funded program for individuals with developmental disabilities, authorities said. Following an investigation, investigators determined that Chester resident Julie M. Persaud, 36, falsified invoices and illegally profited over $14,000 from the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, the Orange County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, March 4.  Authorities allege that Persaud digitally altered invoices to inflate payments from the OPWDD program, which is ser…

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Toddler's Disappearance Leads To Arrest Of Mother, Boyfriend In Westchester: DA Toddler's Disappearance Leads To Arrest Of Mother, Boyfriend In Westchester: DA
Toddler's Disappearance Leads To Arrest Of Mother, Boyfriend In Westchester: DA A 3-year-old child missing for nearly a month has been found safe following a multi-jurisdictional investigation in four counties and two states that led to two arrests, officials announced.  The child and his mother vanished in early February from a temporary housing facility in Westchester County, the Westchester County DA's Office said on Tuesday, March 4.  Investigators from the DA’s Office immediately launched an extensive search effort, working around the clock to track the child’s whereabouts.  Authorities eventually traced the child to his maternal grandmother’s home…

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NJ Wrong-Way Driver, 25, Caused Double Fatal Crash On Route 17 In NY: Cops (UPDATE) NJ Wrong-Way Driver, 25, Caused Double Fatal Crash On Route 17 In NY: Cops (UPDATE)
NJ Wrong-Way Driver, 25, Caused Double Fatal Crash On Route 17 In NY: Cops (Update) A wrong-way driver caused a devastating head-on collision on Route 17 in Orange County, leaving two people dead and another seriously injured, New York State Police confirmed. The crash occurred around 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, when a 2009 Nissan traveling in the eastbound direction on the westbound lanes of Route 17 near Exit 126 in Chester struck a 2014 Honda Odyssey head-on, according to State Police. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. They were identified as the driver of the Honda, 54-year-old Sullivan County resident Mordichy Zafir of Kiamesha Lake,…

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Police & Fire
Victims Shot In Face, Chest After Argument In Yonkers: Suspect At Large Victims Shot In Face, Chest After Argument In Yonkers: Suspect At Large
Victims Shot In Face, Chest After Argument In Yonkers: Suspect At Large A verbal dispute on a Westchester street escalated into gunfire Tuesday afternoon, March 4, leaving two men wounded, police said. The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Walnut and Elm Streets in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. Authorities say a single suspect fired one shot at each of the two victims before fleeing on foot. One man was shot in the face and is in stable condition, while the other was shot in the torso and was initially in critical condition but has since been stabilized.  Yonkers detectives are currently review…

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Guns, Drugs Sold From Food Truck: Another Trafficking Ring Member From Newburgh Gets Jail Time Guns, Drugs Sold From Food Truck: Another Trafficking Ring Member From Newburgh Gets Jail Time
Guns, Drugs Sold From Food Truck: Another Trafficking Ring Member From Newburgh Gets Jail Time Another member of a major firearms and narcotics trafficking operation in Orange County will see prison time, marking the latest sentencing in an extensive law enforcement crackdown.  Russell Knight, 46, of Newburgh, was sentenced in Orange County Court on Monday, March 3, to five to ten years in state prison, followed by three years of post-release supervision in connection with Operation Hot Lunch," a large-scale investigation into gun and drug trafficking in Orange County, according to Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler.  The sweeping law enforcement probe le…

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Obituaries
15-Year-Old Fire Explorer From Stony Point Dies: 'His Absence Is Deeply Felt' 15-Year-Old Fire Explorer From Stony Point Dies: 'His Absence Is Deeply Felt'
15-Year-Old Fire Explorer From Stony Point Dies: 'His Absence Is Deeply Felt' Rockland County is grieving the loss of Kenneth John Bermudez Jr., a brave 15-year-old boy who was known for his bright spirit, deep faith, and dedication to serving others.  Bermudez, a Stony Point resident known as "Kenny J." died on Sunday, Feb. 23, leaving behind his family, friends, and fellow members of the Rockland County Fire Explorer Post 44. Described as the "sunshine" of his family, Kenny was the youngest of five siblings and had an extraordinary bond with his loved ones, according to his obituary.  He was known for his kindness, his love of video games, and his d…

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Police & Fire
Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In New Rochelle Robbery, Police Say Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In New Rochelle Robbery, Police Say
Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In New Rochelle Robbery, Police Say A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint in Westchester, police said.  The incident occurred on Monday, March 3, at around 8:30 p.m., when the suspect approached a victim on foot near 10 Davenport Ave. in New Rochelle, the city's police department announced on Tuesday, March 4.  The suspect had a short conversation with the victim before taking out a handgun and stealing his cell phone and wallet, police said. The victim described the suspect as a Black male with dreadlocks and glasses. Officers quickly launched an investigation, de…

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