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Large Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Trailway In Northern Westchester Large Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Trailway In Northern Westchester
Large Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Trailway In Northern Westchester Authorities are warning residents to take precautions after a large black bear was seen near a popular trailway in Northern Westchester.  In an announcement on Monday, June 3, the New Castle Police Department said the bear was seen in the area of the North County Trailway in Millwood.  Despite the sighting, the bear will only be encouraged to leave the area if it creates a public disturbance, acts aggressively toward a human or pet, tries to enter a home, or is injured and cannot move to escape, according to New York State Environmental Conservation guidelines. Thus, if the bear …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Two Vehicles Go Up In Flames On Busy Parkway In Northern Westchester Two Vehicles Go Up In Flames On Busy Parkway In Northern Westchester
Two Vehicles Go Up In Flames On Busy Parkway In Northern Westchester Multiple people were injured after two vehicles caught on fire on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester. The incident happened on Monday, May 20 around 11:45 a.m., when three cars were involved in a collision on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua at Roaring Brook Road.  According to the Chappaqua Fire Department, arriving crews found two cars on fire and a damaged third vehicle. Officers from the New Castle Police Department then confirmed that all drivers and occupants were safely out of the three involved cars.   Fire crews put out the blaze by just after noon using …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Event To Cause Parking Restrictions At Chappaqua Train Station Event To Cause Parking Restrictions At Chappaqua Train Station
Event To Cause Parking Restrictions At Chappaqua Train Station Metro-North commuters are being warned of an upcoming event that will cause parking restrictions at a train station in Northern Westchester. The majority of parking lot "B" at the Chappaqua train station will be blocked off beginning on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. and lasting until Saturday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m., according to the New Castle Police Department. The closure is a result of the upcoming Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival, which will be held on Saturday. Motorists are asked to obey all posted no parking signs during the closure. Any vehicles left in the restricted area will …

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Former Detective Sergeant From Northern Westchester Dies: 'Always There To Help' Former Detective Sergeant From Northern Westchester Dies: 'Always There To Help'
Former Detective Sergeant From Northern Westchester Dies: 'Always There To Help' A former detective sergeant from Northern Westchester who was dedicated to helping people any way he could has died.  Joseph Cindrich of Somers died on Thursday, March 16 at the age of 69, according to his obituary.  Born in 1953, Cindrich began his policing career with the Rye Police Department in 1978, serving there for two years before then joining the New Castle Police Department in 1980.  There, he stayed for nearly 20 years before retiring in 1998. Cindrich spent most of his career as a Detective Sergeant, his obituary said.  Friends and family remember …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Busy Northern Westchester Roadway Reopens After Crash Amid Icy Conditions Busy Northern Westchester Roadway Reopens After Crash Amid Icy Conditions
Busy Northern Westchester Roadway Reopens After Crash Amid Icy Conditions This story has been updated. Police have reopened a main road in Northern Westchester after a crash in the midst of icy conditions late Friday morning, Jan. 27. The crash took place in Chappaqua on South Bedford Road (Route 117) between Smith Street and South Greeley Avenue, where a "personal injury auto accident" happened, according to authorities. South Bedford Road was closed between South Greeley Avenue and Apple Hill Lane. It was announced to be reopened around 2:40 p.m.  The New Castle Police Department had warned commuters of "icy and hazardous" road conditions in the are…

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by Ben Crnic
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Northern Westchester Man Sentenced To Probation For Sexually Abusing Woman While Sleeping Northern Westchester Man Sentenced To Probation For Sexually Abusing Woman While Sleeping
Northern Westchester Man Sentenced To Probation For Sexually Abusing Woman While Sleeping A Westchester County man has been sentenced to 10 years of probation for sexually abusing a woman while she was sleeping. Anthony Urena, age 25, of New Castle, was sentenced on Wednesday, June 15, after being found guilty by a jury, said Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah. In addition to the 10 years, Urena will be required to register as a sex offender, the DA's Office said. On July 21, 2019, at approximately 4 a.m., Urena sexually abused the victim while she was sleeping in the defendant’s home in New Castle, the DA's Office said. The New Castle Police Department …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
New Bear Sighting Reported In Northern Westchester New Bear Sighting Reported In Northern Westchester
New Bear Sighting Reported In Northern Westchester A new black bear sighting has just been reported in the region. It comes from Northern Westchester where the bear was spotted in the Town of New Castle on the North County Trailway in the vicinity of Random Farms Drive, the New Castle Police Department said late Friday morning, April 29. "The (New York State) Environmental Conservation advises that bears will only be encouraged to leave the area unless the bear creates a public disturbance, acts aggressively towards a human or a pet, attempts to enter a home, or is injured and cannot move freely to escape," the department noted. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
One Killed In Crash Between Car, Tow Truck In Northern Westchester One Killed In Crash Between Car, Tow Truck In Northern Westchester
One Killed In Crash Between Car, Tow Truck In Northern Westchester One person was killed and another injured during a crash between a tow truck and a car in Northern Westchester. It happened around 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 on Saw Mill River Road (Route 100) near the Taconic State Parkway in Millwood. According to the New Castle Police, when officers arrived on the scene they found one person dead and another with minor injuries. The identity of the victim has not yet been released. The injured driver was transported to Westchester Medical Center for evaluation, police said. There were no passengers in either vehicle. The incident is under investigat…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
$140K Stolen From Checks Taken From Mailboxes In Northern Westchester Town, Police Say $140K Stolen From Checks Taken From Mailboxes In Northern Westchester Town, Police Say
$140K Stolen From Checks Taken From Mailboxes In Northern Westchester Town, Police Say Law enforcement officials in Northern Westchester are cautioning about a recent rash of stolen checks that were taken from mailboxes in the area to the tune of nearly $150,000. The New Castle Police Department issued an alert after receiving eight reports of checks stolen from various mailboxes throughout the month of January, prompting concern from some in the area. According to police, the thefts took place from both standard and tamper-proof residential mailboxes, and the checks were then altered for large sums and cashed at different banks. To date, police said that more than $140,000 …

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by Zak Failla
News
New Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester New Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester
New Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester Some Northern Westchester residents had an unexpected visitor as one or more black bears made the rounds through their neighborhoods. The New Castle Police Department issued alerts for two separate bear sightings that happened in a 24-hour span. On Friday morning, Oct. 22, the department advised that a black bear was seen making the rounds in the area of Twin Ridges Road and Lake way in the town of New Castle. Police said that the bear stuck to himself, and did not create any public disturbances before heading back into the woods. Late Saturday morning, Oct. 23, the department reported a …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
New Black Bear Sighting Reported On Northern Westchester Roadway New Black Bear Sighting Reported On Northern Westchester Roadway
New Black Bear Sighting Reported On Northern Westchester Roadway A busy Northern Westchester roadway may want to consider a name change after a black bear was spotted there making the rounds for the second time in three weeks. The New Castle Police Department issued an alert on Saturday, Aug. 28 after the brand-new sighting on Roaring Brook Road near the Chappaqua Crossing. The last sighting was reported on Monday, Aug. 9, also on Roaring Brook Road near the Chappaqua Crossing. At this rate, maybe that stretch of the road may become known as "Black Bear Way." "If a bear creates any problem, the New Castle Police will respond, and, if necessar…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Black Bear Sighting Reported In Northern Westchester Black Bear Sighting Reported In Northern Westchester
Black Bear Sighting Reported In Northern Westchester A black bear gave some residents in Northern Westchester a quick scare as it made the rounds through an otherwise quiet neighborhood last week. The New Castle Police Department issued an alert on Monday, Aug. 9 after the bear was spotted making the rounds on Roaring Brook Road near the Chappaqua Crossing. Police said that the bear stuck to himself, and did not create any public disturbances before heading back into the woods. In response to the initial sighting, an alert was issued by police to stay clear of the black bear. The bear left peacefully and no incidents were reported involving…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fast-Moving Fire Rips Through Building In Northern Westchester Fast-Moving Fire Rips Through Building In Northern Westchester
Fast-Moving Fire Rips Through Building In Northern Westchester A fast-moving fire that heavily damaged a building is under investigation in Northern Westchester. The fire was discovered around 8:13 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, when the Chappaqua Fire Department was called to the area behind their firehouse for a reported garage fire, the department said. First arriving units, who found flames shooting out of the roof, determined the address to be on Memorial Drive, in a building that had a significant fire in September 2020.  Crews battled frigid conditions for over three hours and severe icing conditions to extinguish the fire, the department said.  Th…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing Black Lives Matter Yard Sign In Northern Westchester Man Accused Of Stealing Black Lives Matter Yard Sign In Northern Westchester
Man Accused Of Stealing Black Lives Matter Yard Sign In Northern Westchester An investigation has led to the arrest of a 57-year-old man who is accused of stealing a Black Lives Matter yard sign from a private home in Northern Westchester. On Tuesday, Sept.15 at approximately 7 p.m., New Castle Police arrested Vincent LaDuca, of Chappaqua, on one count of petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor. The arrest stems from an investigation into a theft that occurred on Sunday, Sept. 13 in the Town of New Castle.  LaDuca was processed at the New Castle Police Department and released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of New Castle Justice Court on Thurs…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Photos: Overnight Fire Breaks Out At Building In Northern Westchester Photos: Overnight Fire Breaks Out At Building In Northern Westchester
Photos: Overnight Fire Breaks Out At Building In Northern Westchester All hands were on deck to take down a fire that tore through a Northern Westchester building. Officers from the New Castle Police Department on regular patrol alerted the Chappaqua Fire Department that there was a blaze burning shortly before 1 a.m. on Memorial Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Fire crews from Thornwood, Pleasantville, Millwood and Mount Kisco all responded, with members of the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Westchester EMS, and Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance on scene to provide medical assistance. It was determined that the building was unoccupied at the time the fire b…

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by Zak Failla
News
Reward Offered For Info Leading To Arrest After Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Train Station Reward Offered For Info Leading To Arrest After Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Train Station
Reward Offered For Info Leading To Arrest After Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Train Station A reward has been offered by police in Northern Westchester as they attempt to identify and locate a suspect who recently committed racist and anti-Semitic crimes in the Town Of New Castle. The New Castle Police Department announced that a $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect following recent incidents of hate. New York State Sen. Pete Harckham said that there has been racist and anti-Semitic graffiti at the Chappaqua train station, plus the theft of Black Lives Matter signs at the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco on Route 133 and a BLM bann…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Description Of Suspect Released After Painted Noose Found On Northern Westchester Roadway Description Of Suspect Released After Painted Noose Found On Northern Westchester Roadway
Description Of Suspect Released After Painted Noose Found On Northern Westchester Roadway A description has been released of a suspect after a noose painted on a roadway in Northern Westchester was discovered. The New Castle Police Department said its investigation has determined the blue line was intentionally painted on Cross Ridge Road on Saturday, Aug. 8 at about midnight.  The suspect is described as a chubby white man in his late 30s or early 40s, with straight brown hair, and wearing a polo shirt and shorts. The investigation is active and ongoing.  Anyone with information regarding this incident or anything similar is encouraged to contact the New Castle…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: Police To Increase Social Distancing Enforcement After Greeley HS Graduation Cluster COVID-19: Police To Increase Social Distancing Enforcement After Greeley HS Graduation Cluster
Covid-19: Police To Increase Social Distancing Enforcement After Greeley HS Graduation Cluster Police will be increasing social distancing enforcement after a cluster of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases linked to the graduation ceremony in Northern Westchester County at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua. New Castle Police Chief James D. Carroll made the announcement early Monday evening, June 29. The cluster, traced to a student at the ceremony who tested positive after returning from Florida, has jumped to 13 cases, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced earlier in the day Monday. Cuomo said that anyone who attended the graduation ceremony should self-quarantine until at lea…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Police Officer Credited With Saving Young Girl's Life In Area Police Officer Credited With Saving Young Girl's Life In Area
Police Officer Credited With Saving Young Girl's Life In Area A quick-thinking police officer was in the right place at the right time and is now being credited for saving the life of a child who was choking. A Dutchess County 911 alert was issued warning officers in the Town of Fishkill that a child was choking and not breathing on Saturday, Jan. 4. Town of Fishkill Police Officer Kevin Martyn jumped into action when the dispatch came across his radio, and he was able to arrive at the scene within seconds. Martyn then was able to remove the object from the child’s airway and performed CPR, resulting in her life being saved. Police said that the girl…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect On Loose After Pair Of Home Burglaries In Northern Westchester Suspect On Loose After Pair Of Home Burglaries In Northern Westchester
Suspect On Loose After Pair Of Home Burglaries In Northern Westchester A suspect is still on the loose after police say he was involved in two burglaries in Northern Westchester. Police say they investigated reports of burglaries in New Castle on Annandale Drive and Crossways on Monday, Sept. 23 around 2 p.m. During the first incident, New Castle Police say the suspect entered through an open window after removing the screen. The suspect allegedly gained entry into the second home through an unsecured basement sliding door. Police say they also received two reports of a suspicious person on Orchard Ridge Road and Taylor Road stating that an unknown suspect kn…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Road Closure Alert: Paving Project Underway In New Castle Road Closure Alert: Paving Project Underway In New Castle
Road Closure Alert: Paving Project Underway In New Castle This story has been updated. A busy Northern Westchester road will be closed for an extended period, prompting delays in the area. The New Castle Police Department issued an alert warning that Roaring Brook Road will be closed between Bedford Road and Horace Greeley High School in New Castle on Thursday, Aug. 29. Police said that the closure was expected to last from 9 a.m. through the middle of the afternoon on Thursday, but has now been extended to 6 p.m., New Castle Police said. The closure had earlier been extended to 4 p.m. before the new change. During the road work, police said tha…

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by Zak Failla
News
Man Admits To Northern Westchester Home Invasion After Following Victim From Store Man Admits To Northern Westchester Home Invasion After Following Victim From Store
Man Admits To Northern Westchester Home Invasion After Following Victim From Store A 79-year-old man has admitted to acting as a getaway driver after he and a co-conspirator followed a woman home from a Westchester grocery store, pulled a gun on her and robbed her. Manhattan resident Philip Budin pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted robbery, a violent felony, for his role in a burglary in Chappaqua last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said that as part of the plea, Budin will be required to pay restitution by the time of his sentencing date on Oct. 10. Budin and Mirabai Sheridan, of the Bronx, allegedly spotted their victim at DeCicco…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
New Round Of Roadwork Causing Closures, Delays On Route 117 New Round Of Roadwork Causing Closures, Delays On Route 117
New Round Of Roadwork Causing Closures, Delays On Route 117 A busy Northern Westchester roadway will be temporarily closed once again as crews continue work on an extensive project on Route 117. Roadwork on Route 117 at Roaring Brook Road in Chappaqua started at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 12, as crews perform work in the area, likely leading to delays for motorists. The closures are expected to last until approximately 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon. During the construction work, Roaring Brook Road will be closed from the entrance of the Horace Greeley High School to Route 117. This is the third straight day that Roaring Brook Road has been temporarily clo…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Expect Delays: Route 117 Construction Involves Lane Closures Expect Delays: Route 117 Construction Involves Lane Closures
Expect Delays: Route 117 Construction Involves Lane Closures A busy Northern Westchester roadway will be temporarily closed as crews prepare to perform an extensive project on Route 117. Roadwork on Route 117 at Roaring Brook Road in Chappaqua that started at 8 a.m. will continue to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, as crews perform work in the area, likely leading to delays for motorists. During the construction work, Roaring Brook Road will be closed from the entrance of the Horace Greeley High School to Route 117. According to the New Castle Police Department, the work being done on Wednesday will require lane closures, road saw cutting and road exca…

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by Zak Failla
News
Man Sentenced For Rape Of Teenage Girl In Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Rape Of Teenage Girl In Northern Westchester
Man Sentenced For Rape Of Teenage Girl In Northern Westchester A Northern Westchester man sent to prison last week for sex trafficking underage girls in New York and Connecticut has now been sentenced to time in state prison for the rape of a teenage girl. Victor Gonzalez, 41, of Millwood, was convicted of third-degree rape after he assaulted the teenager in his New Castle apartment last June. Gonzalez entered his plea on Tuesday, Jan. 9 in Westchester County Sex Offender Court. This week, Gonzalez was sentenced to four years in state prison, days after he was sentenced to 19.5 years behind bars on the charges related to the sex trafficking of minors a…

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by Zak Failla
News
Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Underage Girls In NY, CT Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Underage Girls In NY, CT
Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Underage Girls In NY, CT A Northern Westchester man will spend close to decades in prison for sex trafficking of minors in New York and Connecticut and production of child pornography. Victor Gonzalez, 41, of Millwood was sentenced to 19 1/2 years in prison in White Plains Federal Court on Friday, May 3 after pleading guilty on Jan. 24. In addition to the prison term, Gonzalez was sentenced to 10 years of supervised release and restitution in an amount to be determined by the court at a later date. "Victor Gonzalez admitted to the reprehensible crimes of trafficking underage girls for his commercia…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
School In Northern Westchester Goes Into Lockdown After Student Reports Seeing Man With Gun School In Northern Westchester Goes Into Lockdown After Student Reports Seeing Man With Gun
School In Northern Westchester Goes Into Lockdown After Student Reports Seeing Man With Gun A middle school in Northern Westchester was placed in lockdown after a student reported seeing a man with a gun. On Friday, April 12 at approximately 12:25 p.m., the New Castle Police Department said it was notified by Chappaqua Central School District Administration that a student reported seeing the armed man in the school. As per the District policy, Robert Bell Middle School was put in lockdown. New Castle Police officers responded and thoroughly searched the interior and exterior of the building. The search came up negative for anyone matching the description provided by the student o…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Ex-Police Officer Sentenced For Cover-Up After Westchester Hit-Run Hospitalizes Two Ex-Police Officer Sentenced For Cover-Up After Westchester Hit-Run Hospitalizes Two
Ex-Police Officer Sentenced For Cover-Up After Westchester Hit-Run Hospitalizes Two A former police officer has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempting to engage in an elaborate cover-up after he hospitalized two people in a hit-and-run crash in Westchester before driving away. Valhalla resident Raymond Beckley, a former police officer in New Castle and New Rochelle, has been sentenced to five years of "shock" probation, starting with 90 days in Westchester County Jail for tampering with evidence. The 26-year-old pleaded guilty last year to tampering with physical evidence dating back to a hit-and-run crash in November 2016 that left his victims with broken …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police In Northern Westchester Issue Alert For Friend/Family Member Scam Police In Northern Westchester Issue Alert For Friend/Family Member Scam
Police In Northern Westchester Issue Alert For Friend/Family Member Scam Police are warning area residents to be wary of opportunistic scammers that have been committing fraud by claiming faux emergency situations involving family members. The New Castle Police Department in Northern Westchester issued an alert this week following several investigations into complaints of fraud, where residents were contacted through phone or email regarding an emergency with a friend or family member. According to police, the scammers fabricate a false narrative that includes accurate information with names and locations of friends and family. The fraudsters may also speak…

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by Zak Failla
News
Two Charged For Chappaqua Home Invasion After Following Victim From Store Two Charged For Chappaqua Home Invasion After Following Victim From Store
Two Charged For Chappaqua Home Invasion After Following Victim From Store A man and woman who followed a woman home from a Westchester grocery store before pulling a gun on her and robbing her are facing a host of charges after being busted attempting to make a second heist. Mirabai Sheridan, of the Bronx and New York City resident Philip Budin has been indicted and arraigned on charges related to a Chappaqua home invasion in October last year, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Thursday. The indictment alleges that at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 last year, Sheridan and Budin spotted their victim at DeCicco’s in Millwo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Convicted Of Kidnapping, Raping Teenage Girl In Northern Westchester Man Convicted Of Kidnapping, Raping Teenage Girl In Northern Westchester
Man Convicted Of Kidnapping, Raping Teenage Girl In Northern Westchester A 40-year-old man is heading to prison after being convicted of kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl. Victor Gonzalez, of Millwood, was convicted of third-degree rape after he raped the teenager in his New Castle apartment last June. Gonzalez entered his plea on Tuesday, Jan. 9 in Westchester County Sex Offender Court. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said that on June 21 last year, police in New Castle received a phone call about a missing 16-year-old girl. Before being contacted by her mother, the teenager had sent a text message to her mother asking for help. 
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by Zak Failla