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Large Amounts Of PCP, Over $80K Found In Westchester Home, Police Say
A man faces several charges after a large quantity of phencyclidine and more than $80,000 in cash were seized from his Northern Westchester home, police announced.
The arrest resulted from the execution of a search warrant at a Peekskill residence on Brown Street on Thursday, Nov, 9, Peekskill Police announced.
As a result of the search, a large amount of suspected phencyclidine (PCP) and more than $80,000 in US currency were seized, authorities said, adding that the search was part of an extensive investigation into the sale of PCP in and around Peekskill.
The resid…
Westchester Murder Suspect Who Set Fire To Avoid Capture ID'd, Charged, Police Say
Police have identified a Northern Westchester man who has been apprehended after allegedly setting fire to a home in order to avoid being captured following the stabbing death of another man.
Peekskill resident Shane Gilleo, age 30, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and charged with murder and arson, said Det. Lt. Jack Galusha, of the Peekskill Police.
The incident unfolded around 12:30 p.m., Wednesday when police responded to a call of a person stabbed in front of 7 N. James St., in Peekskill.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 48-year-old Edward Reeves had suffered multiple stab wounds…
Man Nabbed For Jewelry Store Heist In Westchester, Police Say
A Northern Westchester man has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing and stealing several items of jewelry from an area jewelry store.
Anthony Sidney, age 33, of Peekskill, was arrested on Tuesday, April 27, by the Peekskill Police after officers responded to A&D Jewelry on South Street around 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, for an interior alarm, said Lt. Jack Galusha
Upon arrival, officers discovered the jewelry store had been burglarized and several items of jewelry had been stolen, Galusha said.
An investigation led by Peekskill Detective Matt Basso developed Sidney as a suspect, he…
Police Officer In Westchester Indicted For Sex Abuse
A police officer who worked in Northern Westchester has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing a woman on four separate occasions.
Michael Agovino, 33, of Palisades, was indicted on 20 counts on Friday, March 20, announced Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr.
The charges are based on several incidents where prosecutors allege that Agovino, while dressed in his Peekskill Police uniform, coerced a victim, illegally entered her home, and sexually abused her, the DA's office said.
He is also accused of filing false reports. At least four separate i…
