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Dramatic Video Shows Officers Rescuing Residents From Burning Northern Westchester Home Dramatic Video Shows Officers Rescuing Residents From Burning Northern Westchester Home
Dramatic Video Shows Officers Rescuing Residents From Burning Northern Westchester Home Several residents were saved from the rear of a burning Northern Westchester residence after officers braved flames and a downed live wire to rescue them. The blaze happened in Ossining on Tuesday night, Aug. 6, when a residence on Maurice Avenue went up in flames, according to Ossining Police.  Arriving officers discovered that several residents were trapped in the rear of the building. However, a live wire in front of the burning porch blocked access to the residence.  Although the situation proved dangerous, officers raced behind the building and used a ladder to bring the res…
Police Lieutenant Suspended As Part Of Investigation Into Mishandled Evidence In Westchester Police Lieutenant Suspended As Part Of Investigation Into Mishandled Evidence In Westchester
Police Lieutenant Suspended As Part Of Investigation Into Mishandled Evidence In Westchester A police lieutenant in Westchester has been suspended following allegations that he may have deliberately mishandled evidence during a drug investigation, authorities announced.  In an announcement on Thursday, Aug. 1, the New Rochelle Police Department revealed one of their lieutenants has been suspended in connection with the allegations.  The events leading up to the suspension and subsequent investigation began on Tuesday, July 16, when the department received information alleging the lieutenant purposefully mishandled evidence during a drug investigation that led to…
Police Department In Northern Westchester To Be Outfitted In Body Cams Police Department In Northern Westchester To Be Outfitted In Body Cams
Police Department In Northern Westchester To Be Outfitted In Body Cams A Northern Westchester town has authorized outfitting its police department with body-worn cameras. In an announcement on Wednesday, June 5, the Yorktown Town Board said it has approved the purchase of body cameras for the Yorktown Police Department as part of an over $478,000 contract with Axon Enterprises.  Officers are expected to begin wearing the cameras during the summer.  Additionally, the five-year contract also includes the purchase of cloud storage and taser-like devices for the department, officials said.  The purchases follow a report on the town's police depart…