‘Disgraceful’: Cop Union Torches US Attorney's Version Of NY Knife Attack By Deported Immigrant ‘Disgraceful’: Cop Union Torches US Attorney's Version Of NY Knife Attack By Deported Immigrant
‘Disgraceful’: Cop Union Torches US Attorney's Version Of NY Knife Attack By Deported Immigrant Albany Police are pushing back hard after US Attorney John Sarcone accused the department of failing to respond when he was allegedly chased by a knife-wielding man downtown. In a statement to Daily Voice, Albany Police said the agency was never contacted the night of the incident and only learned of it after the Albany County Sheriff’s Office had already responded. “The Albany Police did not fail to respond–APD was not called,” Officer Megan Craft said. “US Attorney Sarcone called the sheriff directly. Had APD been called, we would have responded.” Michael Delano, president of the Albany …
Man Driving Drunk With Kids In SUV Stopped On I-87 In Westchester: Police Man Driving Drunk With Kids In SUV Stopped On I-87 In Westchester: Police
Man Driving Drunk With Kids In SUV Stopped On I-87 In Westchester: Police A Pennsylvania man was arrested for driving drunk with two children in his car on a Hudson Valley, NY highway, police said.   The arrest happened in Westchester County around 11:22 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, when troopers on patrol pulled over a 2022 Toyota Highlander that was failing to stay in its lane while traveling northbound on Interstate 87 in Greenburgh, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, June 24.  The driver, identified as Santiago Ramirez Canela, age 46, of Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, showed signs of impairment during the traffic stop and failed several field s…
Woman Claimed To Be Devil Before Setting House On Fire, Shooting At Boyfriend: Cops Woman Claimed To Be Devil Before Setting House On Fire, Shooting At Boyfriend: Cops
Woman Claimed To Be Devil Before Setting House On Fire, Shooting At Boyfriend: Cops A 42-year-old man told police he awoke to his girlfriend pointing a gun at his head and claiming she was Lucifer and that they needed to kill the neighbors before allegedly setting their home on fire, authorities said. Megan Dunkin, 31, of Harwinton, turned herself in to police on Tuesday, June 24. She faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, according to the Connecticut State Police. The ordeal began on June 12, when Dunkin’s partner said she started rambling and running around their home, an arrest warrant stated. He later found her burning a hole in a shower curtain while …
Man, 74, Forcibly Touches Victim While Being Driven To Appointment In Westchester: Police Man, 74, Forcibly Touches Victim While Being Driven To Appointment In Westchester: Police
Man, 74, Forcibly Touches Victim While Being Driven To Appointment In Westchester: Police A 74-year-old Rockland County man has been charged after allegedly exposing himself and inappropriately touching someone while being driven to an appointment, according to state police. Donald Hopkins of Suffern was arrested on Saturday, June 21, and charged with public lewdness and forcible touching in connection with the incident, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, June 24. The incident allegedly happened around 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, while the victim was transporting Hopkins in their vehicle on Interstate 87 southbound in Clarkstown, en route to an appointment in Yonkers.&…
Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police
Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police A drunk ATV crash on a rail trail in Dutchess County led to injuries and several arrests after police say two Hudson Valley men tried to cover up the scene.  The crash happened on Saturday, June 21, on the Dutchess Rail Trail in LaGrange, where troopers responded to a report of an All-Terrain Vehicle crash with injuries, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 23.  When they arrived, troopers found Putnam County resident Nicholas J. Hunt, 24, of Putnam Valley, and a 25-year-old passenger from Newburgh, both injured. Their injuries were non-life-threatening, according to po…
Blaze Forces Elementary School To Close In Hudson Valley Blaze Forces Elementary School To Close In Hudson Valley
Blaze Forces Elementary School To Close In Hudson Valley A small fire caused by a fuse malfunction shut down a Dutchess County elementary school, authorities said. The incident happened around 3:34 p.m. on Monday, June 23, at Mill Road Primary School in Red Hook, according to the Red Hook Police Department.  Red Hook Police and fire crews from Red Hook and Tivoli responded after receiving a report of a fire in the school’s tool room. Upon arrival, responders found the fire had been caused by a fuse malfunction, resulting in minor damage. Central Hudson Gas & Electric was also called to the scene and assisted with the response. As a pre…
Tree Worker Killed By Falling Limb In Westchester Tree Worker Killed By Falling Limb In Westchester
Tree Worker Killed By Falling Limb In Westchester A man performing tree removal work in Northern Westchester died after being struck by a falling limb.  The fatal incident happened around 4:03 p.m. on Monday, June 23, at a private residence in Somers, New York State Police said.  Troopers responded to a call about an unresponsive man. A preliminary investigation determined the victim had been struck by a limb while working on tree removal. First responders from the Somers Fire Department arrived and performed life-saving measures. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The victim’s identit…
Legislator Stalked Outside His Long Island Home: Police Legislator Stalked Outside His Long Island Home: Police
Legislator Stalked Outside His Long Island Home: Police A Suffolk County legislator and retired detective was stalked outside his Northport home by a man who repeatedly showed up in a pickup truck to intimidate his family, authorities said. Joshua Smith, 47, of Kings Park, was arrested on Indian Head Road at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, according to Suffolk County Police. Between Sunday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 18, Smith allegedly parked a white 1989 Chevrolet pickup truck in Legislator Robert Trotta’s driveway multiple times and revved the engine, police said. Trotta reported the unsettling activity to police on Wednesday…
Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On Westbound I-84 In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On Westbound I-84 In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On Westbound I-84 In Hudson Valley (Update) This story has been updated.  A crash on Interstate 84 forced a full closure of the westbound lanes in Putnam County for hours on Monday afternoon, June 23, and resulted in a fatality, state police said.   The wreck occurred Monday around mile marker 61.4 near the border of Patterson and Kent, according to New York State Police.  As of 2:20 p.m., all westbound traffic was being diverted off at State Route 311. Drivers in the area were advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes. One person was killed in the crash, according to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the N…
Teens Targeted Victims Through Dating App In Violent HV Robbery Scheme: Police Teens Targeted Victims Through Dating App In Violent HV Robbery Scheme: Police
Teens Targeted Victims Through Dating App In Violent HV Robbery Scheme: Police Two 19-year-old men face a long list of charges — many as hate crimes — after allegedly luring victims through a dating app and attacking them in a Rockland County park, police said. The arrests followed a detailed investigation by the Ramapo Police Department, which uncovered a disturbing pattern of threats, intimidation, and armed robberies, the department announced on Friday, June 20.  According to police, the two suspects, one from Flushing, Queens, and one from Monsey, used a dating app to lure victims to a children’s park in the Village of Wesley Hills during the late night and e…
Longtime Family Home Destroyed By Fire In HV: 'Held Decades Of Memories' Longtime Family Home Destroyed By Fire In HV: 'Held Decades Of Memories'
Longtime Family Home Destroyed By Fire In HV: 'Held Decades Of Memories' A Rockland County family is picking up the pieces after a devastating fire destroyed their longtime homestead, sparking an outpouring of community support.  The blaze broke out early Saturday morning, June 21, at 350 Fulle Dr. in Valley Cottage, according to the Valley Cottage Fire Department and Clarkstown Police.   Firefighters from multiple departments rushed to the scene and battled flames that tore through the home. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Emergency medical services and Clarkstown Police also responded. The home belonged to the LaGuardia family, and for …
Man Stabbed On Main Street In HV: Suspect Arrested Nearby, Police Say Man Stabbed On Main Street In HV: Suspect Arrested Nearby, Police Say
Man Stabbed On Main Street In HV: Suspect Arrested Nearby, Police Say A man was stabbed multiple times during a late-night incident in the heart of a Dutchess County city, and a suspect is now in custody, police said. The stabbing happened around 12:17 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, on the 300 block of Main Street in Poughkeepsie, the city's police department announced.  Responding officers found a 31-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his back and abdomen. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he underwent surgery and is expected to recover.  Investigators quickly located a suspect near the scene. Police identified him as Colin Sumahit, ag…
Drunk Long Island Mom Drove With 3-Month-Old Baby In Car: Cops Drunk Long Island Mom Drove With 3-Month-Old Baby In Car: Cops
Drunk Long Island Mom Drove With 3-Month-Old Baby In Car: Cops A Long Island woman is facing felony charges after police say she was driving drunk with a baby in her car. Officers pulled over Michelle Lopez, 22, on Merrick Avenue near Stewart Avenue in Westbury just before midnight on Sunday, June 22, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police say Lopez was driving a white 2013 Honda Civic with no front license plate when they stopped her around 11:55 p.m. Officers say she had “slurred speech, watery eyes and an odor of alcohol emanating from her breath.” She tested positive during a Standardized Field Sobriety Test and was arrested with…
Infant Found In Backseat As Drunk Woman Pulled Over In New York: Police Infant Found In Backseat As Drunk Woman Pulled Over In New York: Police
Infant Found In Backseat As Drunk Woman Pulled Over In New York: Police A Westbury woman is accused of driving drunk with an infant in her car, Nassau County Police announced on Monday, June 23. Michelle Lopez, 22, was arrested after officers spotted her 2013 Honda Civic driving without a front license plate northbound on Merrick Avenue near Stewart Avenue just before midnight on Sunday, June 22, according to police. Officers pulled her over around 11:55 p.m. and found she had slurred speech, watery eyes, and the smell of alcohol on her breath. She failed standardized field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, police said. In the backseat was a 3-month-o…
Mysterious Spill In LI Sound Prompts Investigation In Westchester Mysterious Spill In LI Sound Prompts Investigation In Westchester
Mysterious Spill In LI Sound Prompts Investigation In Westchester A visible substance spotted on the surface of Long Island Sound triggered an emergency response in a Westchester village.   The incident happened around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, when the US Coast Guard alerted the Port Chester Fire Department to a possible spill in the Byram River section of Long Island Sound, according to the department.  Rescue crews soon began investigating and found the substance floating on the water. With help from the Rye Police Department, responders worked to find out the size of the spill and identify where it came from.  The findings wer…
ID Released For Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-87 Crash With 2 Tractor-Trailers, Police Say ID Released For Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-87 Crash With 2 Tractor-Trailers, Police Say
ID Released For Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-87 Crash With 2 Tractor-Trailers, Police Say New details have been released in the fatal wrong-way crash that shut down a stretch of Interstate 87 in Rockland County early Saturday, June 21. Brian P. Tortora, 33, of New York, was driving a 2024 Subaru WRX northbound in the southbound lanes when he struck two tractor-trailers in Clarkstown just after 3 a.m. near mile marker 18.9, just west of Exit 12, according to New York State Police. Tortora’s Subaru first collided with a 2017 Volvo truck towing a trailer, driven by a 52-year-old man, police said. Seconds later, the Subaru was struck by a 2016 Freightliner, also towing a trail…
Gun-Toting Trio Park At Police HQ, Caught After Shooting Threats In Hudson Valley: Cops Gun-Toting Trio Park At Police HQ, Caught After Shooting Threats In Hudson Valley: Cops
Gun-Toting Trio Park At Police HQ, Caught After Shooting Threats In Hudson Valley: Cops Four men, including a teenager, were arrested after shooting threats led to the discovery of a loaded stolen handgun outside a police station in Dutchess County, authorities said. The incident unfolded on the morning of Friday, June 20, after Beacon Police received two separate calls reporting disputes and threats involving guns, according to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia.  One of the locations was the Beacon Train Station. Officers arriving there found a suspect fleeing the scene who was quickly caught and found to be wanted on a warrant in Beacon. While that suspect was being pro…
Tires Slashed On Dozens Of Cars, Kitchen Burgled At HV Retreat, Police Say Tires Slashed On Dozens Of Cars, Kitchen Burgled At HV Retreat, Police Say
Tires Slashed On Dozens Of Cars, Kitchen Burgled At HV Retreat, Police Say A man has been charged with burglary after dozens of vehicles were found with slashed tires at a well-known retreat center in Dutchess County, police said.  The incident began on Tuesday, June 17, at approximately 11:53 a.m. at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, located at 140 Lake Dr. in Clinton, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 19.  Troopers responded to a report of criminal mischief and found about 30 vehicles on the property, each with at least one slashed tire. Police also discovered signs of a break-in at the institute’s kitchen.  Investiga…
Road Rage: Man Pulls Pellet Gun On Driver, Throws It Near Sidewalk In Westchester, Police Say Road Rage: Man Pulls Pellet Gun On Driver, Throws It Near Sidewalk In Westchester, Police Say
Road Rage: Man Pulls Pellet Gun On Driver, Throws It Near Sidewalk In Westchester, Police Say A 63-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly pointing a pellet gun at another driver during a road rage incident in Westchester, police said. The incident happened around noon on Thursday, June 19, near the entrance to the Rye Golf Club on Boston Post Road, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  A driver told police that another motorist stopped his vehicle in front of him, prompting the victim to honk his horn. That’s when the suspect allegedly pointed what appeared to be a black handgun at him, according to the department. The victim recorded the suspect’s license plat…
Westchester Murder Suspect Captured In Mexico After Year-Long Manhunt: Officials Westchester Murder Suspect Captured In Mexico After Year-Long Manhunt: Officials
Westchester Murder Suspect Captured In Mexico After Year-Long Manhunt: Officials A man accused in the brutal stabbing death of a Westchester resident was captured in Mexico more than a year after the crime, police said.  Walter F. Bustos-Solis, who has been wanted in connection with a Peekskill homicide since June 2024, was taken into custody by federal authorities in Puebla City, Mexico, on Thursday, June 12, the Peekskill Police Department announced on Thursday, June 19.  He has since been extradited to the United States and is now in the custody of Peekskill Police and the FBI. He is scheduled to appear in federal court on Friday, June 20.  Police sai…
Body Found Near Taylor Swift’s Home ID’d As Missing Man: ‘You Will Be Deeply Missed' Body Found Near Taylor Swift’s Home ID’d As Missing Man: ‘You Will Be Deeply Missed'
Body Found Near Taylor Swift’s Home ID’d As Missing Man: ‘You Will Be Deeply Missed' Police in Rhode Island have identified human remains found near Taylor Swift’s mansion in the wealthy beach community of Watch Hill as belonging to a missing man from Massachusetts. Eric Wein, 31, of Mansfield, was reported missing on April 18. His body washed ashore just over a quarter-mile from Swift's Watch Hill estate on May 14, according to the South Kingstown Police Department. Authorities said his car had been found abandoned several days earlier. No foul play is suspected, South Kingstown police said.  An update that none of us wanted on my cousin. Heaven gained anoth…
Missing Teen Found Alive Year Later 500 Miles From Home, Man Facing Dozen+ Sex Charges: Cops Missing Teen Found Alive Year Later 500 Miles From Home, Man Facing Dozen+ Sex Charges: Cops
Missing Teen Found Alive Year Later 500 Miles From Home, Man Facing Dozen+ Sex Charges: Cops A 15-year-old girl reported missing from Pennsylvania nearly a year ago was found in a North Carolina home, and the man she was with is facing more than a dozen sex charges. A 15-year-old girl who vanished nearly a year ago from Pennsylvania was found in North Carolina, about 470 miles away, and the man she was living with is now facing more than 15 felony charges, police said. The girl was reportedly reported missing out of Reading, PA in June 2024, NBC News says citing court documents. The teen was discovered on Monday, June 16, around 4:20 p.m., when detectives with the High Point Police…
Where Are Allison & Nailah? Westchester Teens Have Been Missing For Over 4 Days Where Are Allison & Nailah? Westchester Teens Have Been Missing For Over 4 Days
Where Are Allison & Nailah? Westchester Teens Have Been Missing For Over 4 Days The search is on for a pair of Westchester County teens who have been missing for several days. Nailah Hughes, 13, of Yonkers, and Allison Brooks, 16, of Valhalla, were both last seen on Saturday, June 14, according to authorities. Hughes may have traveled to Harlem or the Bronx, according to police. No other information was provided. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Over Dozen Grams Of Cocaine Found In Man's Car On Route 202 In Hudson Valley: NYSP Over Dozen Grams Of Cocaine Found In Man's Car On Route 202 In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Over Dozen Grams Of Cocaine Found In Man's Car On Route 202 In Hudson Valley: Nysp A Fairfield County man is facing felony drug charges after police say they found more than a dozen grams of cocaine in his car during a traffic stop in the Hudson Valley. The traffic stop that led to the man's arrest happened around 3:27 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, in the Putnam County town of Southeast, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, June 17.  At this time, troopers stopped a 2018 Audi on Danbury Road (Route 202) for multiple traffic violations. The driver, identified as 42-year-old Jose A. Gonzalez of Brookfield, was the only person in the car, police said.  Poli…
WATCH: K9 Sniffs Out Camouflaged Child Inside Tractor Supply In Westchester WATCH: K9 Sniffs Out Camouflaged Child Inside Tractor Supply In Westchester
Watch: K9 Sniffs Out Camouflaged Child Inside Tractor Supply In Westchester A 2-year-old girl who went missing from a Tractor Supply store in Northern Westchester was safely located thanks to the sharp nose of a police K9.  The incident began at around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 16 at the Tractor Supply store in Somers, when the girl was reported missing, the Westchester County Police Department said on Tuesday, June 17.  As search teams fanned out across the area surrounding the store, Officer Paul Osterman and his K9 partner Essex began tracking from outside the building’s entrance. To everyone’s surprise, Essex led Officer Osterman not away from the s…
‘Gallons Of Gas’: Family Recounts Terror In NJ Arson Attack That Left Mom, Son In ICU ‘Gallons Of Gas’: Family Recounts Terror In NJ Arson Attack That Left Mom, Son In ICU
‘Gallons Of Gas’: Family Recounts Terror In NJ Arson Attack That Left Mom, Son In ICU New and heartbreaking details have emerged about the horrific arson attack that left five family members hospitalized in New Jersey. The blaze broke out around 10:09 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at a home on Prospect Street in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Larry Cattano said. Authorities say Gerardo Rosario-Vasquez, 46, broke into the home carrying gallons of gasoline and intentionally set it ablaze. He has since been charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson, and home invasion. He remains hospitalized at St. Barnabas in Livingston.…
Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In HV: 'They Are Struggling' Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In HV: 'They Are Struggling'
Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In HV: 'They Are Struggling' A Dutchess County family is asking for help after an intense house fire destroyed their home and belongings, leaving them with nowhere to go. The fire broke out around before midnight on Friday, June 13 at 111 Maple Rd. in Fishkill, displacing six people, two dogs, and a kitten, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by a relative.  While all six family members and both dogs made it out safely, the fate of the kitten remains unknown.  The fire consumed nearly everything inside the house, including money, clothing, furniture, and important documents. The family is currently s…
Driver Crashes Into Taco Bell, Hospitalized In Hudson Valley Driver Crashes Into Taco Bell, Hospitalized In Hudson Valley
Driver Crashes Into Taco Bell, Hospitalized In Hudson Valley A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a Taco Bell in Dutchess County over the weekend.  The crash happened around 11:32 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 at the fast-food restaurant located at 755 Main St., prompting an emergency response, according to the Arlington Fire District.  Arlington firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes and began providing advanced life support care to the driver, who was the only occupant of the vehicle. The driver was later transported to a local hospital by Empress EMS, accompanied by an Arlington paramedic, officials said. The building …
Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Hudson Valley Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Hudson Valley
Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Hudson Valley A driver was airlifted to the hospital following a serious morning crash on Route 6 in Putnam County.  The crash occurred around 9:42 a.m. on Monday, June 16, in the area of 119 Route 6, where firefighters responded alongside the Carmel Police Department and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  First responders arrived to find the driver trapped in the vehicle. Crews quickly extricated the individual and transferred the patient to a waiting medevac helicopter, which then flew the victim to Westchester Medical Center for treatment. …
Woman Smuggles Pills, Drug-Laced Paper Into Prison In Hudson Valley: NYSP Woman Smuggles Pills, Drug-Laced Paper Into Prison In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Woman Smuggles Pills, Drug-Laced Paper Into Prison In Hudson Valley: Nysp A woman is facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs and laced papers into a Dutchess County correctional facility, police said.   The incident happened on Saturday, June 14, when a trooper responded to a report of contraband being introduced into Greenhaven Correctional Facility in Beekman, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 16.  Following an investigation, authorities said Dawn M. Jones-Mills, age 60, of Buffalo, was found to have smuggled over 200 pills and approximately 26 pieces of legal paper treated with an unknown substance into th…
Jilted Wife Arrested In Brass Knuckle Beating Of Cheating Husband's New GF: Cops Jilted Wife Arrested In Brass Knuckle Beating Of Cheating Husband's New GF: Cops
Jilted Wife Arrested In Brass Knuckle Beating Of Cheating Husband's New GF: Cops A Connecticut woman is facing serious charges after police say she broke into a woman's apartment, beat her with brass knuckles because she believed the woman was having an affair with her husband, authorities said.  Giana Garcia, 27, of Plainfield, faces multiple charges following the alleged break-in at a Killingly home on Sunday, June 15, Connecticut State Police said.  Police were called to the Church Street apartment around 4 a.m. to reports of a break-in. The victim told troopers that Garcia had rammed into her vehicle before forcing her way inside the home, a report said.,&…