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Duo Steals $10K In Supplies From Westchester Store, Caught Selling Stolen Items: Police Duo Steals $10K In Supplies From Westchester Store, Caught Selling Stolen Items: Police
Duo Steals $10K In Supplies From Westchester Store, Caught Selling Stolen Items: Police A man and woman from New Jersey face burglary charges after allegedly stealing $10,000 in merchandise from a Westchester County business and selling it, police announced.  New Jersey residents James Kralovich, age 39, and Olivia Barbarito, age 29, both from the Union County city of Summit, were arrested on Friday, July 19 in connection with a burglary at Mangone's Garden Center in Mamaroneck at 1427 East Boston Post Rd. (Route 1), the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department announced on Sunday, July 21.  The events leading up to the duo's arrests began on Sunday, July 7 just after…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man With Outstanding Warrants Robs Westchester Home, Ties Up Victims: Police Man With Outstanding Warrants Robs Westchester Home, Ties Up Victims: Police
Man With Outstanding Warrants Robs Westchester Home, Ties Up Victims: Police After a long investigation, a 29-year-old man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a Westchester residence, police announced.  Brandon Scerri, age 29, who is currently homeless with a last known address in Dobbs Ferry, was arrested on Wednesday, June 26 in connection with a burglary that happened in Hastings-on-Hudson on Saturday, May 11, according to Hastings-on-Hudson Police Chief David Dosin.  On the day of the incident at around 5:20 a.m., police received a 911 call from a resident with an address on Broadway (Route 9) who reported her house was being burgla…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Nabbed For Shoplifting Over $1K Worth Of Products From Westchester Stores: Police Duo Nabbed For Shoplifting Over $1K Worth Of Products From Westchester Stores: Police
Duo Nabbed For Shoplifting Over $1K Worth Of Products From Westchester Stores: Police Two men face charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from two Northern Westchester stores in numerous separate incidents, police said. Both 48-year-old Putnam County resident Scott Keeler of Putnam Valley and 43-year-old Bronx resident Jonathan Maldonado face larceny charges after stealing products from stores in Yorktown, according to Yorktown Police.  Keeler's arrest resulted from an incident on Wednesday, Aug. 2 around 12:15 p.m., when Yorktown Police were alerted to numerous thefts at the Lowe's Home Improvement store at 3200 Crompond Rd. (Route 2…

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by Ben Crnic
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Scammer Poses As Victim's Friend, Asks for $15K, Gets Arrested Instead In Westchester: Police Scammer Poses As Victim's Friend, Asks for $15K, Gets Arrested Instead In Westchester: Police
Scammer Poses As Victim's Friend, Asks for $15K, Gets Arrested Instead In Westchester: Police A would-be scammer who posed as a victim's friend and asked for over $15,000 in bail money in Westchester was instead met at their door by detectives who quickly arrested him, police said.  The incident happened on Thursday, April 20, when a New Rochelle resident received a call from someone who was claiming to be a friend in jail who was in need of bail money, according to New Rochelle Police.  The resident then received a second call from someone claiming to be from a "public defender's office," and that they needed over $15,000 in bail money to free the "friend."  The wou…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Man Steals Car While Owner Quickly Runs Inside Home, Police Say Westchester Man Steals Car While Owner Quickly Runs Inside Home, Police Say
Westchester Man Steals Car While Owner Quickly Runs Inside Home, Police Say A man from Northern Westchester faces charges after stealing a car from a Hudson Valley residence while the victim ran inside his home to grab a bag, police said.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Saturday, March 11, when state troopers responded to a home in the Lake Peekskill neighborhood of Putnam Valley for a reported stolen vehicle.  Once arriving at the home, the victim told troopers that he had started the car, returned to his house to grab a bag, and found the vehicle gone once he came back out, according to state police.  With the help of the Westchest…

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by Ben Crnic
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Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Making $14.8K In Fraudulent Deposits Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Making $14.8K In Fraudulent Deposits
Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Making $14.8K In Fraudulent Deposits A traffic stop led to the arrest of a 28-year-old man who is under investigation for more than $14,800 in fraudulent deposits at Hudson Valley Credit Union. Police in Orange County pulled over a 2019 Acura TL for a traffic violation on Washington Street in Newburgh at about 4:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, according to New York State Police. The driver, identified as Nicholas Palm, of Newburgh, was found to be impaired by alcohol, and he was charged with driving while intoxicated, police said.  Troopers subsequently learned that Palm was under investigation for fraudulent charges at n…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Alert Issued For Woman Wanted In Area Alert Issued For Woman Wanted In Area
Alert Issued For Woman Wanted In Area An area woman is wanted by police after she allegedly stole a welfare check worth $4,062.76 then deposited it into her checking account.  Elizabeth Antona, 37, is wanted for third-degree grand larceny.  State Police in Orange County said she stands at 5-foot-9, weighs approximately 135 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes.  Anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts is asked to contact State Police in Monroe at 845-782-8311 or via email at crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.

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by Christina Coulter
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Man Who Allegedly Stole Three Generators Worth $5k Wanted In Hudson Valley, Long Island Man Who Allegedly Stole Three Generators Worth $5k Wanted In Hudson Valley, Long Island
Man Who Allegedly Stole Three Generators Worth $5k Wanted In Hudson Valley, Long Island A man who allegedly used a fraudulent credit card to buy three generators worth $5,073 is wanted for third-degree grand larceny in both the Hudson Valley and on Long Island. Saekuan Smith, 29, said that he was an employee from a nearby building and remodeling company in Dickson, PA when he made the illegal purchase at a business in Sullivan County, in Calliccoon, according to State Police.  Both the Town of Calliccoon Court and the Nassau County Police Department have issued warrants for his arrest.  Smith stands at 5-foot-5, weighs 145 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.&n…

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by Christina Coulter
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State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted In Hudson Valley State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted In Hudson Valley
State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted In Hudson Valley State Police are searching for a woman who allegedly stole over $4,500 by cashing fraudulent checks. Ophelia Atkins, 28, is wanted in Dutchess County for third-degree grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument after cashing the bogus checks in Wappinger and Poughkeepsie, according to New York State Police.  She is known to frequent the Newburgh area, stands at 5-foot-6, weighs approximately 135 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.  Those with information pertaining to Atkin's whereabouts are asked to contact New York State Police in Troop K at (845)-677-730…

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by Christina Coulter
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Seen Him? Alert Issued For Yonkers Man Wanted For Robbery, Grand Larceny Seen Him? Alert Issued For Yonkers Man Wanted For Robbery, Grand Larceny
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Yonkers Man Wanted For Robbery, Grand Larceny Police investigators in Westchester are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a wanted man who was arrested on multiple charges. An alert has been issued by the Yonkers Police Department as they attempt to locate 44-year-old Levar Dimmie, who is wanted following his arrest for second-degree robbery and third-degree grand larceny. Following his arrest, Dimmie failed to make scheduled court appearances, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Police described Dimmie as being 6-foot-1 weighing approximately 165 pounds with black hair, brown eyes, and a medium build. Dimmie also wa…

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by Zak Failla