Two Car Crashes Within Hour Keep Firefighters Busy In Westchester Two Car Crashes Within Hour Keep Firefighters Busy In Westchester
Two Car Crashes Within Hour Keep Firefighters Busy In Westchester Firefighters and emergency responders in Croton-on-Hudson were called to the scene of two crashes on Monday, Feb. 10, both occurring within a short span of time.  The first incident happened at around 11:30 a.m. on Grand Street, where a vehicle crashed off the roadway. The victim was later taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation, the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department said.  About an hour later, at 12:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a multi-vehicle collision on northbound Route 9, south of Municipal Place. Fire crews helped with traffic control before turning the scene ov…
'Manhole Event' Causes Evacuation Of Court House, PD Building In Westchester (UPDATE) 'Manhole Event' Causes Evacuation Of Court House, PD Building In Westchester (UPDATE)
'Manhole Event' Causes Evacuation Of Court House, PD Building In Westchester (Update) This story has been updated.  Smoking manholes on a Westchester street caused the evacuation of the County Court House and a police department building, officials said.  The incident happened in the area of the intersection of South Lexington Avenue and Martine Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at around 11 a.m., when smoking manholes caused high carbon monoxide levels, leading to the temporary evacuation of the County Court House and the White Plains Police Department, according to a Con Edison spokesperson. The "manhole event" was caused by salt on the roads mixing with melting s…
Taconic Trouble: Stolen Speeding Car Caught On Parkway In Westchester, Police Say Taconic Trouble: Stolen Speeding Car Caught On Parkway In Westchester, Police Say
Taconic Trouble: Stolen Speeding Car Caught On Parkway In Westchester, Police Say A 40-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly speeding in a stolen vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester, police said. The incident occurred late on Tuesday, Feb. 4, when a Yorktown Police officer noticed a vehicle traveling at high speeds on the southbound Taconic State Parkway, Yorktown Police announced on Monday, Feb. 10. Upon pulling the vehicle over, the officer discovered that the vehicle's license plate had been reported stolen out of Pennsylvania, the department said. The driver, identified as Tamar Williams, was taken into custody and transported to …
Dog Found With Abscesses, Infected Ears: Owner From Hudson Valley Charged, Officials Say Dog Found With Abscesses, Infected Ears: Owner From Hudson Valley Charged, Officials Say
Dog Found With Abscesses, Infected Ears: Owner From Hudson Valley Charged, Officials Say A 33-year-old man was criminally charged after allegedly neglecting his Havanese mix puppy, who was found suffering from severe infections and abscesses in Dutchess County, officials announced.  The investigation began on Monday, Jan. 29, when the Town of East Fishkill Police contacted the Putnam County SPCA after the puppy’s owner brought the dog, named "Max," to a veterinary office in East Fishkill. The veterinarians reported that Max showed severe signs of neglect, particularly in his ears and body, the SPCA said on Saturday, Feb. 8.  According to the SPCA, Max had been unable …
Father, Son Injured In Hit-Run: 18-Year-Old Driver Caught In Westchester, Police Say (UPDATE) Father, Son Injured In Hit-Run: 18-Year-Old Driver Caught In Westchester, Police Say (UPDATE)
Father, Son Injured In Hit-Run: 18-Year-Old Driver Caught In Westchester, Police Say (Update) An 18-year-old driver is facing charges after police say he struck a father and his 12-year-old son in a hit-and-run crash at the Cross County Center in Westchester and then fled the scene at high speed.  The crash happened on Saturday, Feb. 1, in front of the former TGI Friday’s at 853 Kimball Ave. near the Cross County Center, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. When officers arrived, they found the two victims, a 47-year-old father and his son, suffering from injuries. The pair told police they had been crossing the street near a crosswalk when a gray SUV hit them at a hi…
2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Hudson Valley Intersection 2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Hudson Valley Intersection
2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Hudson Valley Intersection A 2-car crash at a Putnam County intersection caused a brief road closure and resulted in injuries, fire crews said. The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 7 at around 3:30 p.m., when two vehicles collided at the intersection of Route 6 and Mount Hope Road in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  One person involved in the crash was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, while the other refused transport.  The lanes from Route 6 to East Lake Boulevard were closed for around a half hour while the vehicles were removed from the road. 
2 Teens Fatally Stabbed: Police ID Victims In Incident Near Pizzeria In Westchester (UPDATE) 2 Teens Fatally Stabbed: Police ID Victims In Incident Near Pizzeria In Westchester (UPDATE)
2 Teens Fatally Stabbed: Police ID Victims In Incident Near Pizzeria In Westchester (Update) Two 16-year-old boys who died in a stabbing outside a Westchester pizzeria have been identified by authorities.  Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink said on Monday, Feb. 10, that the victims were Tyler King-Mellanson, a resident of Queens, and Jayron Rivera, a Yonkers resident. Both teenagers succumbed to their injuries after being stabbed multiple times during a violent altercation outside Mickey's Pizzeria at 136 Lake Ave. on Thursday, Feb. 6. The incident unfolded around 8 p.m. when Yonkers Police officers responded to reports of a fight outside the location. Upon arrival, officers fou…
Drunk Driver Causes Crash On Playland Access Drive In Westchester: Police Drunk Driver Causes Crash On Playland Access Drive In Westchester: Police
Drunk Driver Causes Crash On Playland Access Drive In Westchester: Police A Hudson Valley man with a prior DWI conviction is facing new drunk driving charges after crashing into another vehicle on Playland Access Drive in Westchester, police said. The incident happened in Rye on Saturday, Feb. 8, at around 10:20 p.m., when officers responded to a two-car crash on Playland Access Drive at the intersection of Theodore Fremd Avenue, according to the Rye Police Department.  The driver at fault, identified as 30-year-old Putnam County resident Jonathan Soto of Cold Spring, was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and additional vehicle and traff…
Car Fire Kills Man Outside Westchester Municipal Building: Police Car Fire Kills Man Outside Westchester Municipal Building: Police
Car Fire Kills Man Outside Westchester Municipal Building: Police An 82-year-old man died in a fiery crash outside of a municipal building Friday evening, Feb. 7 in Westchester. Police received multiple 911 calls for a motor vehicle fire with an occupant trapped in the back of the municipal building parking lot on Maple Avenue around 5:45 p.m. in Hastings on Hudson, Chief David A Dosin said. Officers and fire chiefs from the Hastings-on-Hudson Fire Department attempted to remove the driver from the vehicle utilizing fire extinguishers but were unsuccessful. Additional fire trucks arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. Ultimately, the opera…
Two 16-Year-Olds Stabbed Dead In Yonkers, 17-Year-Old In Custody: Police Two 16-Year-Olds Stabbed Dead In Yonkers, 17-Year-Old In Custody: Police
Two 16-Year-Olds Stabbed Dead In Yonkers, 17-Year-Old In Custody: Police A Yonkers teenager has been charged with murder after a double stabbing left two 16-year-old boys dead, police said. Officers responded to a report of a dispute at 136 Lake Avenue around 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, according to the Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. When they arrived, officers found the two victims outside the location with stab wounds. The victims were immediately taken to area hospitals, where both succumbed to their injuries shortly after arrival, officials said. Detectives from the Major Case Squad, Digital Forensics Unit, and Crime Scene Unit quickly launched an invest…
Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Hudson Valley Apartment, Police Say Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Hudson Valley Apartment, Police Say
Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Hudson Valley Apartment, Police Say Authorities in Dutchess County took six people into custody and seized narcotics and firearms after raiding an apartment suspected of drug activity, police announced. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department executed a search warrant at 641 Main St., Apt. 4, following an investigation sparked by community complaints, according to the department.  During the operation—conducted by the Poughkeepsie SWAT Team, the Detective Division’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit, the Patrol Division, and the New York State Police—officers found 12 people inside the small apartment.&…
Car Stolen From Gas Station While Owner Was In Store In Hudson Valley: Police Car Stolen From Gas Station While Owner Was In Store In Hudson Valley: Police
Car Stolen From Gas Station While Owner Was In Store In Hudson Valley: Police A man accused of stealing a vehicle from a Dutchess County gas station while its owner was in the store was apprehended after officers located the car and found him inside, police announced.  The theft happened around 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, when patrol officers responded to the Gulf Station at 531 Main St. in the City of Poughkeepsie for a report of a stolen vehicle. According to police, the car was taken while the owner was inside the store, and the suspect had already fled the area. Officers canvassed the surrounding streets but were initially unable to locate the stolen car. Ho…
Teen, 15, Found Dead: 2 Nabbed After Discovery Of Body In Westchester, Police Say (UPDATE) Teen, 15, Found Dead: 2 Nabbed After Discovery Of Body In Westchester, Police Say (UPDATE)
Teen, 15, Found Dead: 2 Nabbed After Discovery Of Body In Westchester, Police Say (Update) Authorities have charged two people in connection to the death of 15-year-old Jonson Temaj, a high school student who was found unresponsive on a sidewalk in Westchester, police announced.  New Rochelle Police announced Friday, Feb. 7, that two people have been charged in connection with Temaj's death after his body was found on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Charles Street in New Rochelle, as Daily Voice reported.  The suspects are:  Hugo Perez-Gabriel, 32, of New Rochelle, who is charged with concealment of a human corpse and endan…
Luxury SUV Targeted In Overnight Home Burglary In Westchester Neighborhood Luxury SUV Targeted In Overnight Home Burglary In Westchester Neighborhood
Luxury SUV Targeted In Overnight Home Burglary In Westchester Neighborhood Authorities in Westchester County are investigating a home burglary in which suspects broke in to steal a high-end SUV, police announced.  The incident happened in Eastchester on Greystone Circle in the southern part of town, the Eastchester Police Department announced on Friday, Feb. 7. Investigators believe the suspects entered the home during the overnight hours in an attempt to locate the keys to a luxury SUV parked in the driveway. Police said the burglary is similar to two other recent incidents in a neighboring village, in which Range Rovers were stolen during the late-night an…
2 Killed In Stabbing Outside Pizzeria In Westchester, Police Say 2 Killed In Stabbing Outside Pizzeria In Westchester, Police Say
2 Killed In Stabbing Outside Pizzeria In Westchester, Police Say A violent dispute outside a Westchester pizza shop turned deadly after two men were stabbed multiple times, authorities said.  The incident happened around 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, when Yonkers Police responded to reports of a fight outside Mickey’s Pizzeria at 136 Lake Ave. in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. Upon arrival, officers found two men suffering from multiple knife wounds. Both were rushed to an area hospital in critical condition but later died from their injuries.  Preliminary investigations suggest that a fight between a small group of peop…
Man Accused Of Lying About Stolen Porsche To Officers In Westchester: Police Man Accused Of Lying About Stolen Porsche To Officers In Westchester: Police
Man Accused Of Lying About Stolen Porsche To Officers In Westchester: Police A Westchester County man is facing charges after allegedly filing a false police report about his luxury car being stolen, authorities said. Jerry Giovinazzo, age 51, of Yorktown, was arrested for falsely reporting an incident in the third degree, a misdemeanor, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Thursday, Feb. 6.  The investigation began on Wednesday, Jan. 15, when an officer responded to a report of a stolen 2020 Porsche Panamera from Giovinazzo’s driveway. The officer found no signs of forced entry and confirmed that Giovinazzo was still in possession of both sets of keys, …
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (DEVELOPING) Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (Developing) Authorities responded to the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Hudson Valley after a person jumped off the structure early in the morning.  The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 7 at around 3:45 a.m., when a person leaped from the bridge, according to New York State Police.  Authorities are still at the bridge, police said, adding that more information is not yet available.  The structure connects Bear Mountain State Park in Orange County to the town of Cortlandt in Westchester County.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Hudson Valley Girl, 12, Found After Going Missing (UPDATE) Hudson Valley Girl, 12, Found After Going Missing (UPDATE)
Hudson Valley Girl, 12, Found After Going Missing (Update) New update: A 12-year-old girl who was missing from her Dutchess County home for around two weeks has been found, police said.  Miamor Rivera, who went missing on Saturday, Jan. 25, has been found, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced.  The department did not release more information about her condition or where she was located.  Original Report: Authorities in Dutchess County are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl.  In an announcement on Thursday, Feb. 6, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department said they are searching for Miamor Rivera, w…
Vehicle Lands On Side On Icy Route 9 In Westchester Vehicle Lands On Side On Icy Route 9 In Westchester
Vehicle Lands On Side On Icy Route 9 In Westchester Icy road conditions in Northern Westchester caused a rollover crash, firefighters said.  The crash happened on Thursday, Feb. 6 at around 7:15 a.m., when a vehicle landed on its side on northbound Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department.  The driver declined any medical treatment, firefighters said. The response took around 45 minutes in total. "More winter weather may hit our area in the upcoming weekend. As a reminder, if you don’t absolutely have to drive in snow and ice, don’t," the department wrote in a social media post. 
Bloods Killer Wanted In Yonkers Murder Captured After Hiding In Aunt's CT Apartment: Cops Bloods Killer Wanted In Yonkers Murder Captured After Hiding In Aunt's CT Apartment: Cops
Bloods Killer Wanted In Yonkers Murder Captured After Hiding In Aunt's CT Apartment: Cops A 19-year-old Bloods gangster wanted for an August murder in Yonkers, NY was tracked down and arrested inside a Stamford, CT apartment this week, authorities said. Kelvin Mitchell was taken into custody at his aunt's apartment on Atlantic Street apartment following the execution of a search warrant on Wednesday, Feb. 5, Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin said. Mitchell was wanted on a fully extraditable warrant for the killing of Daquan Glenn in Yonkers on Aug. 26, 2024, Conklin said. He faces charges of second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, second-degree assault, an…
Martial Arts Instructor Sexually Abused Children Over Several Years In Hudson Valley: Police Martial Arts Instructor Sexually Abused Children Over Several Years In Hudson Valley: Police
Martial Arts Instructor Sexually Abused Children Over Several Years In Hudson Valley: Police A Dutchess County martial arts instructor has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing multiple children over the course of several years, authorities announced.  Tyler G. Leclerc, age 28, of Hyde Park, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Feb. 5, New York State Police said on Thursday, Feb. 6.  According to authorities, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at the State Police Poughkeepsie barracks first received a report of child sexual abuse on Friday, Jan. 31. Their investigation uncovered evidence that Leclerc had victimized multiple children over an extended period, police said. F…
Duo Uses 3D Printer To Make 'Ghost Guns' In Westchester, Police Say Duo Uses 3D Printer To Make 'Ghost Guns' In Westchester, Police Say
Duo Uses 3D Printer To Make 'Ghost Guns' In Westchester, Police Say Two Northern Westchester residents are facing serious charges after authorities discovered an illegal weapons manufacturing operation involving 3D-printed firearms, police announced. Nicholas Pinnetti, 46, and Brooke Ahern, 42, both of Hillside Avenue in Goldens Bridge, were arrested earlier this week following an investigation by the Westchester County Police Narcotics Unit with assistance from the Lewisboro Police Department, the county announced on Thursday, Feb. 6. A search warrant executed at their home around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, led to the seizure of seven “ghost guns”, a quant…
Car Flips On I-684 In Katonah Car Flips On I-684 In Katonah
Car Flips On I-684 In Katonah Firefighters rushed to Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester after a car overturned amid snowy conditions, causing injuries.  The crash happened on Thursday, Feb. 6 at around 10:30 a.m., when a car flipped on I-684 North near Exit 5 in Katonah, according to 511NY and the Katonah Fire Department. Arriving first responders soon rescued the driver from the vehicle, who was then taken to Westchester Medical Center.  Fire crews stayed at the scene for a short amount of time to help tow trucks and manage traffic. 
Fight Between Armed Teens In Westchester: Officers Seize Gun Used, Police Say Fight Between Armed Teens In Westchester: Officers Seize Gun Used, Police Say
Fight Between Armed Teens In Westchester: Officers Seize Gun Used, Police Say Police subdued a group of armed teenagers after a fight broke out in a Westchester County neighborhood, authorities said. The incident happened in Ossining on Tuesday night, Feb. 4, when officers responded to a report of a fight in progress on Broad Avenue, according to the Ossining Police Department. Upon arrival, officers encountered multiple suspects, aged 15 to 19, who attempted to flee. Police managed to apprehend them and recovered a loaded handgun that one of the suspects had brandished during the altercation, officials said. Authorities emphasized that the fight was not a random ac…
ID Released Of 15-Year-Old HS Student Found Dead At Westchester Intersection (UPDATE) ID Released Of 15-Year-Old HS Student Found Dead At Westchester Intersection (UPDATE)
ID Released Of 15-Year-Old HS Student Found Dead At Westchester Intersection (Update) This story has been updated.  A 15-year-old boy was found unresponsive at an intersection in Westchester County, prompting a police investigation. New, updated report - 2 Charged In Jonson Temaj's Death In New Rochelle: Police The incident happened early Thursday, Feb. 6, around 6:15 a.m., when New Rochelle Police responded to the area of Charles Street and Washington Avenue for a report of an unresponsive person, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said. Upon arrival, officers found unresponsive 15-year-old Jonson Temaj. They attempted to render aid before he was trans…
Driver Hospitalized After Car Slides Into Woods In Hudson Valley Driver Hospitalized After Car Slides Into Woods In Hudson Valley
Driver Hospitalized After Car Slides Into Woods In Hudson Valley Slippery roads amid snowy conditions on Thursday, Feb. 6 led to multiple crashes in Putnam County, including a vehicle that veered off the road and into the woods, first responders said.  The crash happened at around 7:15 a.m. when the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Carmel VAC were dispatched to Hitchcock Hill Road for a single-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, crews found the vehicle off the roadway and into the trees. EMS personnel assessed the driver at the scene before transporting them to a hospital for further evaluation, the fire department said. Shortly after, emerg…
Wanted: Police Seek Hudson Valley Man At Large Wanted: Police Seek Hudson Valley Man At Large
Wanted: Police Seek Hudson Valley Man At Large Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a Dutchess County man wanted on felony charges. New York State Police have issued an arrest warrant for Robert J. Brown, a resident of Wappingers Falls, in connection with criminal possession of stolen property, police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at around 4 p.m.  Anyone who has information on Brown’s whereabouts or has been in contact with him is urged to call Troop K Communications at (845) 677-7300 or SP Wappinger at (845) 298-0952 and refer to case No. NY2400913866.  Police assured that all sources will remain c…
Police Deny ICE Activity Amid Social Media Rumors In Westchester Village Police Deny ICE Activity Amid Social Media Rumors In Westchester Village
Police Deny ICE Activity Amid Social Media Rumors In Westchester Village Police in a Westchester County village are pushing back against social media speculation about potential immigration enforcement activity.  The Port Chester Police Department issued a statement on social media on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in which they denied claims that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would be conducting operations in the village on Thursday, Feb. 6.  The rumors, which allegedly originated from an overheard conversation in a local deli, were later amplified in a Facebook post, police said.  "We have no credible information concerning this response or h…
Scammers Claim Relatives Are in Trouble Over Phone Calls In Hudson Valley, Police Say Scammers Claim Relatives Are in Trouble Over Phone Calls In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Scammers Claim Relatives Are in Trouble Over Phone Calls In Hudson Valley, Police Say Authorities in Dutchess County are urging residents to stay vigilant as scammers increasingly target unsuspecting victims and claim their loved ones are in trouble.  The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office issued a public warning on Wednesday, Feb. 5 about an increasing number of phone scams, many of which prey on emotions by falsely claiming a loved one has been hurt or arrested. Scammers often impersonate law enforcement officials or relatives, pressuring victims into sending money immediately.  One of the latest scams reported involves fraudsters calling victims and claiming that …
Early Morning Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Westchester Early Morning Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Westchester
Early Morning Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Westchester Authorities in Mount Vernon are investigating a shooting that left one person injured early Tuesday, Feb. 4. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired around 3 a.m. at 129 South 4th Ave. Upon arrival, they discovered a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the right forearm.  The victim was transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries. Detectives are currently working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No arrests have been announced at this time. Authorities are urging anyone …
Vehicle Hits Victim, Drives Away In Westchester Vehicle Hits Victim, Drives Away In Westchester
Vehicle Hits Victim, Drives Away In Westchester Authorities are searching for a driver who hit a victim in Westchester and drove off, causing injuries.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at around 3 p.m., when a light gray SUV hit a person walking in the area of Riverdale Avenue and Pier Street in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.  The victim reported minor pain to their leg, Spink said, adding that the driver left the scene.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.