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Attempted Car Break-In Caught On Video At Westchester Residence Attempted Car Break-In Caught On Video At Westchester Residence
Attempted Car Break-In Caught On Video At Westchester Residence Authorities are urging residents to take precautions following an attempted vehicle break-in in a Westchester driveway.   The incident was captured on surveillance video released on Tuesday, Aug. 20 by the City of Rye Police Department on their Instagram page.  In the video, two masked suspects can be seen peering into a homeowner's vehicle at a residence on Forest Avenue in Rye. After looking inside, the suspects fled to a getaway car on the road.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by City of Rye Police Department…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Thieves Using Glue Traps To Steal From Mailboxes In This Westchester City, Police Warn Thieves Using Glue Traps To Steal From Mailboxes In This Westchester City, Police Warn
Thieves Using Glue Traps To Steal From Mailboxes In This Westchester City, Police Warn A police department in Westchester is warning residents to be careful when sending mail, as several public mailboxes have been found with glue traps installed by thieves.  The compromised mailboxes were found throughout the City of Rye, the city's police department announced on Wednesday, Aug. 21.  According to the department, the mailboxes contained mouse glue traps used to steal envelopes. These traps were found in mailboxes found in the following locations in Rye: Purdy Avenue; Elm Place; West Purdy Avenue; In front of the Locust Avenue firehouse. Residents are advised to tak…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Hidden Surveillance Camera Found At Westchester Home: Likely Placed By Thieves, Police Say Hidden Surveillance Camera Found At Westchester Home: Likely Placed By Thieves, Police Say
Hidden Surveillance Camera Found At Westchester Home: Likely Placed By Thieves, Police Say Authorities are advising residents to take precautions against burglaries after a hidden surveillance camera was found on the property of a Westchester home.  The hidden camera was found on Sunday, July 28 at a Scarsdale residence on Bradford Road, according to an announcement by Mayor Justin Arest, Police Chief Andrew Matturro, and Acting Village Manager Alexandra Marshall on Monday, July 29.  After the device was found, police were notified and began investigating the discovery with other agencies, officials said, adding that no one was harmed and that there was no indication of…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Vehicle Stolen From Driveway On Residential Street In Westchester Vehicle Stolen From Driveway On Residential Street In Westchester
Vehicle Stolen From Driveway On Residential Street In Westchester Police are urging residents to lock their cars after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway on a quiet Westchester street. The theft happened on Friday, June 21 around 3 a.m., when a car was stolen from a driveway in the area of Dearborn Avenue in Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  The car had been left unlocked with the keys inside, police said. The incident prompted the department to remind residents to lock their vehicles, take the keys inside, and remove valuables. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
Electronics, Cash Stolen From Parked Cars In Hudson Valley Neighborhoods Electronics, Cash Stolen From Parked Cars In Hudson Valley Neighborhoods
Electronics, Cash Stolen From Parked Cars In Hudson Valley Neighborhoods Authorities are warning residents to lock their cars after electronics and cash were stolen from several vehicles in multiple Hudson Valley neighborhoods.  The thefts were reported in Putnam County on Friday morning, June 14, when Carmel Police learned that unlocked vehicles had been entered in the South Lake and North Lake Boulevard neighborhoods in Mahopac.  According to the department, small electronics and cash, reported as $20 and some loose change, were taken from some of the cars.  The suspect carried only a flashlight and a backpack and was not armed, police said als…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Video Shows Man Entering Unlocked Vehicle In Westchester: Here's Where Video Shows Man Entering Unlocked Vehicle In Westchester: Here's Where
Video Shows Man Entering Unlocked Vehicle In Westchester: Here's Where Authorities are warning residents to take precautions after a suspect was able to get into an unlocked vehicle in a Westchester neighborhood.  The incident happened on Tuesday, May 28 around 2:30 a.m., when a man entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the Milton Point area of Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department. Surveillance footage of the incident was later released on the department's Instagram page.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by City of Rye Police Department (@ryepolice_ny) In their post on the pla…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
2 Vehicles Stolen From Driveways In Northern Westchester 2 Vehicles Stolen From Driveways In Northern Westchester
2 Vehicles Stolen From Driveways In North Castle Authorities are warning residents to take precautions following the thefts of two vehicles from driveways in Northern Westchester. The two cars were stolen from North Castle driveways over the weekend of Saturday, April 27, North Castle Police announced on Monday, April 29.  Police did not reveal exactly where the vehicles were stolen from or if any suspects had been apprehended. However, they did give residents a list of safeguards they could take to avoid being victimized:  Do not leave your vehicle's key fob inside the car and be sure to lock it; Close and lock all windows an…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Duo Wearing Ski Masks Seen Trying To Enter Cars In Westchester: Police Duo Wearing Ski Masks Seen Trying To Enter Cars In Westchester: Police
Duo Wearing Ski Masks Seen Trying To Enter Cars In Westchester: Police Authorities are warning residents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity after two suspects were seen trying to enter cars in Westchester.  The warning followed an incident on Sunday, March 3 at around 9:45 a.m., when the City of Rye Police Department received several calls from residents reporting a black Jeep occupied with two suspects wearing ski masks who were trying to open car doors. Although officers searched for the suspects, they fled the area after being spotted by residents, the department said.  Luckily, almost all of the vehicles the duo tried to enter had been…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed For Stealing From Unlocked Cars In Westchester, Police Say Man Nabbed For Stealing From Unlocked Cars In Westchester, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Stealing From Unlocked Cars In Westchester, Police Say A man has been charged in connection with a string of thefts from unlocked vehicles in Westchester, police announced.  The suspect, Gary Greene, was arrested in connection with several larcenies from unlocked vehicles in Irvington, the village's police department announced on Wednesday, Feb. 14.  According to Irvington Police, Greene's arrest followed a string of incidents in which valuables had been stolen from vehicles left unlocked during the evening hours. More information about where and when these incidents occurred was not released.  Police did not release either Gree…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Town Sees Rise In Home Burglaries In Westchester: Here's What Police Are Doing In Response Town Sees Rise In Home Burglaries In Westchester: Here's What Police Are Doing In Response
Town Sees Rise In Home Burglaries In Westchester: Here's What Police Are Doing In Response As a town in Westchester experiences more residential burglaries, police are taking action to prevent them as well as giving tips to homeowners to avoid being victimized.  According to authorities, the town of Mamaroneck has seen an "uptick" in residential burglaries over the last three months, which has also been seen as a trend across the county as well, the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department said.  In response to the burglaries, the department said it is "vigorously investigating" each incident and also working with county, state, and federal partner agencies to combat the in…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Police To Etch Catalytic Converters With Numbers To Prevent Thefts In Westchester County Police To Etch Catalytic Converters With Numbers To Prevent Thefts In Westchester County
Police To Etch Catalytic Converters With Numbers To Prevent Thefts In Westchester County A police department in Westchester County is launching an effort to assist with stopping the theft of catalytic converters.   The New Rochelle Police Department is hoping to find stolen converters by etching them with numbers that will then be registered into a national database, police said in a post from Saturday, Dec. 17.  These numbers will then help police find the owners of any recovered stolen converters, which will aid them in prosecuting the criminals who take them, according to the department.  The use of these etched numbers is the second part of the departme…

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by Ben Crnic
News
'Fresh Start': Westchester County Second-Chance Program Celebrates Success A Year In 'Fresh Start': Westchester County Second-Chance Program Celebrates Success A Year In
'Fresh Start': Westchester County Second-Chance Program Celebrates Success A Year In A year after the launch of the "Fresh Start" program, which offers low-level offenders counseling and rehabilitation instead of fines and incarceration, Westchester County officials are celebrating its success.  Since being launched in October 2021, the program has been completed by close to 200 participants, according to an announcement by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office from Tuesday, Nov. 22.  "Through our successful partnership with county government and law enforcement, this program allows non-violent individuals facing low-level charges an opportunity to res…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
New Survey Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Fear They'll Be Victims Of Gun Violence New Survey Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Fear They'll Be Victims Of Gun Violence
New Survey Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Fear They'll Be Victims Of Gun Violence Just days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a “disaster emergency," due to the rise in gun violence, a new survey shows New Yorkers are just as worried. The survey, conducted by SafeWise, polled over 5,000 Americans in their annual State of Safety survey which focuses on crime, their feelings about crime, and their overall feeling of safety and security. Survey results showed that New Yorkers were the most worried residents in the U.S. when it comes to violence and becoming a victim of balance. The survey also found that 73 percent of residents worried about gun violence on a daily bas…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Violently Assaulted Outside Greenwich McDonald's By Stranger Woman Violently Assaulted Outside Greenwich McDonald's By Stranger
Woman Violently Assaulted Outside Greenwich McDonald's By Stranger A man violently assaulted a Fairfield County woman he didn't know after opening her car door and dragging her outside of the vehicle at an area McDonald's, police say. The attack took place on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the restaurant located 268 West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich. According to Zuccerella, responding Greenwich officers found Steven Lopez, age 31, of Fresh Meadows, Queens, engaged in an unprovoked physical assault on the victim, who was over 60 years old, said Greenwich PD Captain Mark E. Zuccerella. Without provocation, Lopez opened the victim's car door, which caused the victi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Three Cars Stolen In Greenwich, Multiple Vehicles Burglarized Three Cars Stolen In Greenwich, Multiple Vehicles Burglarized
Three Cars Stolen In Greenwich, Multiple Vehicles Burglarized Police continue to urge residents to lock their vehicles after three were stolen, and seven entered over the weekend in Greenwich. The thefts and burglaries took place across the town, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz. The vehicles stolen include a Ford Expedition from the Riverside section of town, Slusarz said. It was later recovered on Willow Road and a Lincoln on East Putnam Avenue while the owner was shopping, he added.  The third vehicle stolen was a Jeep Cherokee on Sheephill Road. Three juveniles were later arrested by Norwalk Police for the theft. In addition to t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
State Police Warn Communities Of Larcenies From Vehicles In Northern Westchester State Police Warn Communities Of Larcenies From Vehicles In Northern Westchester
State Police Warn Communities Of Larcenies From Vehicles In Northern Westchester With the warm weather, there has been an uptick in burglars breaking into parked cars overnight, said police. New York State Police officials have been investigating several reported larcenies from vehicles in Westchester in recent days, officials said. The larcenies were centered around Somers and Northern Westchester, they noted. In response to the larcenies, State Police in Westchester issued a handful of tips to help homeowners avoid getting robbed:  Do not leave your vehicle unlocked. Remove your keys from your vehicle, including spare keys. Do not leave valuables in your vehicl…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Video: Security Camera Captures Man Trying To Get Into Cars In Westchester Video: Security Camera Captures Man Trying To Get Into Cars In Westchester
Video: Security Camera Captures Man Trying To Get Into Cars In Westchester Police investigators in Westchester are attempting to locate a suspect who was caught on home surveillance video attempting to break into cars overnight. The Yonkers Police Department released a surveillance video from a home in Crestwood that showed an African American suspect who walked up to a parked car, pulled its handle, found that it was locked before taking off while looking around. In the video, the suspect was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, sneakers, and a backpack. The latest incident comes on the heels of several similar incidents throughout Westchester, which w…

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by Zak Failla
News
Video: Suspect Attempted To Break Into Cars Parked In Westchester Driveway Video: Suspect Attempted To Break Into Cars Parked In Westchester Driveway
Video: Suspect Attempted To Break Into Cars Parked In Westchester Driveway Police in Pelham are warning area residents to be on the lookout after a suspicious suspect was caught on camera attempting to enter cars parked in a driveway. Investigators released video of the suspect, who was caught on camera overnight on Monday, Sept. 16. In the video, the man in shorts and a backward hat carrying a bag can be seen checking the door handles of two cars before a security light came on and chased him away. According to police, the owner of the vehicles remembered to lock the doors of the two cars, and nothing was stolen during the incident. “This is a very preventable c…

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by Zak Failla
News
Take These Steps To Prevent Thefts From Vehicles, Officials Say Take These Steps To Prevent Thefts From Vehicles, Officials Say
Take These Steps To Prevent Thefts From Vehicles, Officials Say Police agencies in Westchester are urging village residents to lock the doors of their vehicles overnight following a rash of break-ins. Police said that some sticky-fingered suspects got into several unlocked cars earlier this week, prompting them to remind residents of the importance of locking up overnight and keeping valuables out of sight. Tips offered by police to avoid having vehicles broken into include: Never leave keys in the car. Cars have been stolen while warming up in front of homes and while the owner has stopped briefly to mail a letter or buy a newspaper. This also applie…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect Stealing From Car Takes Officers On Foot Chase In Westchester, Police Say Suspect Stealing From Car Takes Officers On Foot Chase In Westchester, Police Say
Suspect Stealing From Car Takes Officers On Foot Chase In Westchester, Police Say Police are cautioning area residents to lock up their homes and cars after a sticky-fingered suspect took officers in Westchester on a foot chase when he was caught rummaging through a car. A Tuckahoe police officer on patrol at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 spotted a suspect going through a car parked on Lake Avenue. When the officer stopped to intervene, the suspect took off running toward the Garrett Street park. A Westchester County Police K9 was called in to assist, tracking the suspect to the Bronxville Metro-North station when he lost the scent. Investigators noted that …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Porch Pirate Caught Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say Porch Pirate Caught Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say
Porch Pirate Caught Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say A real-life Grinch is in police custody after he was caught red-handed stealing a package from the front door of a Westchester home. Joshua Ismail, 25, of Bruce Avenue in Yonkers, was arrested this week after he was caught on camera stealing a neighbor’s package and walking off with it, according to Yonkers Police. In the video, hecan be seen walking on Bruce Avenue in sweatpants and a hoodie doing a double-take when he saw the package. He proceeded to walk up to the porch, steal the package and casually take off with it. Investigators did not disclose what was stolen. Ismail was arrested …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say
Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say A porch pirate was arrested in Westchester after getting busted stealing packages from a local home, police said. Bronx resident Jean Tapia, 33, has been arrested after allegedly stealing a package from a home in the Edgemont neighborhood, Greenburgh Police Sgt. Brian Matthews announced on Wednesday. Tapia was arrested this week and charged with one count of petit larceny. He has been booked at Greenburgh Police Headquarters and has since been released on bail. Tapia is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to respond to the charge. Police said that locals should be vigilant fo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
New Report Of Vehicles Being Rummaged Prompts Police Warning In Northern Westchester New Report Of Vehicles Being Rummaged Prompts Police Warning In Northern Westchester
New Report Of Vehicles Being Rummaged Prompts Police Warning In Northern Westchester After receiving multiple complaints of unlocked vehicles getting broken into at night, the New Castle Police Department is issuing a warning to residents in the area. “We want to remind you to lock your cars at night and remove any valuables from them. Please keep an eye out for suspicious activity in your neighborhood. No one knows what is out of place better than you and your neighbors,” said Lt. James Carroll of the Patrol Division. As always, those who observe any suspicious activity are urged to contact the New Castle Police at (914) 238-4422. In the event of an emergency, dial 91…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police Probe Packages Stolen Outside Homes In Westchester Community Police Probe Packages Stolen Outside Homes In Westchester Community
Police Probe Packages Stolen Outside Homes In Westchester Community As the holiday season approaches police are investigating four different incidents of thefts of packages from doorsteps and expect more "porch pirates" to be on the prowl. The thefts took place between Oct. 18 and Nov. 3 at four homes in Greenburgh, said Lt. Kobie Powell with the Greenburgh Police Department. Due to the thefts, Powell and the department are urging residents to consider purchasing a security/video surveillance system to deter thieves and to take steps to safeguard their packages. The first incident took place on Thursday, Oct. 18, around 2:30 p.m. on Eastern Road in Hartsd…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
New Rankings: This Westchester Locale Is No. 1 Safest Spot In Nation New Rankings: This Westchester Locale Is No. 1 Safest Spot In Nation
New Rankings: This Westchester Locale Is No. 1 Safest Spot In Nation According to this newly released crime data analysis by Safewise, nine communities in Westchester County, two in Putnam County and three in Orange County are the safest in New York state and among the "Top 100" safest places to live in the entire United States. Safewise analyzed the most recent FBI crime report and put together this resource, which not only lists the 100 safest cities in America but also provides insight into crime trends across the nation. The town of Lewisboro was ranked the "Safest City in America" for a third consecutive year.  "Their collabora…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Makes Surprise Appearance At Westchester National Night Out Event Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Makes Surprise Appearance At Westchester National Night Out Event
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Makes Surprise Appearance At Westchester National Night Out Event National Night Out was a Hall of Fame event in New Rochelle this week, as Mariano Rivera made a special guest appearance. Attendees received a surprise on Tuesday afternoon when they went to fetch a sausage outside the New Rochelle Police Department, as the Yankee legend was behind the grill. Rivera was sporting a t-shirt representing his wife’s church, Refugio de Esperanza, which is located next door to the station. Scarpino attended several events throughout the county - though none were as star-studded - until rain and thunderstorms ultimately washed out several planned events at area po…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Host National Night Out Events In Mount Kisco, Yonkers, New Rochelle Police Host National Night Out Events In Mount Kisco, Yonkers, New Rochelle
Police Host National Night Out Events In Mount Kisco, Yonkers, New Rochelle Westchester County Police officials are going all-in this year for National Night out, participating in multiple events in the area. Each year, thousands of communities throughout the country celebrate National Night Out, which is designed to “strengthen police-community partnerships and generating further awareness about the safety in our communities. This year, those events will kick off on Tuesday, Aug. 7. During the National Night Out events, there will be “feature family-friendly activities, entertainment, demonstrations and presentations designed to connect with and inform the communi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Westchester DA To Join Several 'National Night Out' Events This Week Westchester DA To Join Several 'National Night Out' Events This Week
Westchester DA To Join Several 'National Night Out' Events This Week Westchester County is hoping to strengthen the ties between police and the communities they are tasked with protecting at National Night Out events on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Each year, thousands of communities throughout the country celebrate National Night Out, which is designed to “strengthen police-community partnerships and generating further awareness about the safety in our communities. During the National Night Out events, there will be “feature family-friendly activities, entertainment, demonstrations and presentations designed to connect with and inform the community about crime preventi…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Skimmers Stealing Credit Card Numbers At Gas Stations, Secret Service Says Skimmers Stealing Credit Card Numbers At Gas Stations, Secret Service Says
Skimmers Stealing Credit Card Numbers At Gas Stations, Secret Service Says With tens of millions of Americans traveling this July 4th week, the government is warning about a surge in crime at gas stations.The Secret Service issued an alert about a scam involving devices hidden inside the gas pump to steal credit card numbers. Secret Service agents are participating in a nationwide initiative to locate and recover illegal credit card skimming devices from fueling stations Operations are being conducted at locations across 21 states and involving 36 Secret Service field offices with agents inspecting pumps for illegal skimming devices. Skim…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Westchester DA Issues Alert For Mailbox Fishing Westchester DA Issues Alert For Mailbox Fishing
Westchester DA Issues Alert For Mailbox Fishing The Westchester County District Attorney and Yonkers Police Department are cautioning residents to be wary of a mailbox fishing scheme that involves suspects attempting to steal mail. This week, Yonkers Police Sgt. Dean Politopoulos issued an alert on behalf of the department warning of mailbox fishing, which is when “unscrupulous individuals use a sticky substance or adhesive on a lead to pull mail out of a mailbox.” In the alert, Yonkers police issued some common sense advice to help residents avoid becoming victims of the scam: Consider transferring money via other methods; Drop mail c…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Burglaries At 'All-Time Low' In Greenburgh Burglaries At 'All-Time Low' In Greenburgh
Burglaries At 'All-Time Low' In Greenburgh Greenburgh Supervisor reported on Friday, Feb. 9 that burglary reports in the town during 2017 were at their lowest level since the own began to maintain crime records. Greenburgh Police Chief Chris McNerney released statistics on Part I Criminal Offenses for the year 2017. Part I Offenses are considered serious crimes by the United States Department of Justice. Included in this category are Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Homicide, Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft, Robbery and Rape. During the year 2017, a total of 671 Part I Offenses were reported to the department as compared to the 839 repo…

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by Jon Craig