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Firearm Recovery

Duo In Custody After Shots Fired On Roadway In Region Duo In Custody After Shots Fired On Roadway In Region
Duo In Custody After Shots Fired On Roadway In Region Two people are in custody after a report of shots fired on a roadway in the region overnight. The incident happened around 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27 in Rockland County.  That's when Orangetown Police Department officers responded to the area of 49 West Central Ave. in Pearl River. As a result of the investigation, the Orangetown Police recovered a firearm and have the two people in custody.  The identities of those apprehended, and other information on the incident, have not yet been released. "There are no reports of physical injuries at this time," th…
Police: Armed Teen Who Threatened Girlfriend Apprehended Following Northern Westchester Pursuit Police: Armed Teen Who Threatened Girlfriend Apprehended Following Northern Westchester Pursuit
Police: Armed Teen Who Threatened Girlfriend Apprehended Following Northern Westchester Pursuit A Northern Westchester teen who was threatening his girlfriend, and was originally thought to have abducted the woman and a child, has been arrested on a probation violation charge. Jacob Ruffin, 19, of Peekskill, was arrested around 3:45 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, after Peekskill police responded to a home for a domestic violence incident involving a handgun, said Peekskill Police Chief Don Halmy.  A short time later, Ruffin was seen on the 1300 block of Howard Street, and a foot pursuit with responding officers ensued, Halmy said. With the assistance of multiple agencies, …
Police Pursue, Apprehend Suspect Wanted For Firing Gun At Westchester Bar Police Pursue, Apprehend Suspect Wanted For Firing Gun At Westchester Bar
Police Pursue, Apprehend Suspect Wanted For Firing Gun At Westchester Bar A 22-year-old man was arrested following a shooting at a local bar and a wild police pursuit throughout the Westchester area. Tony Orlando Saez, of Yonkers, was arrested following the 4 a.m. shooting on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Eclipse Bar on Riverdale Avenue, said Yonkers Police Det. Lt. Dean Politopoulos. According to Politopoulos, members of the Yonkers Police 3rd Precinct were at the station house at 435 Riverdale Ave., when they became aware of a commotion outside at the Eclipse Bar. As an officer approached, Saez, allegedly displayed a handgun and fired two shots into the bar, strikin…