Investigation Leads To Auto Fraud Charges For Nine People, Five Businesses In Area Investigation Leads To Auto Fraud Charges For Nine People, Five Businesses In Area
Investigation Leads To Auto Fraud Charges For Nine People, Five Businesses In Area A two-year investigation into an auto fraud scheme in Westchester and the Bronx led to the arrest of nine people and five businesses that are now facing charges for trying to pull a fast one on their customers. “Operation Sledgehammer,” an enterprise insurance fraud scheme that operated in lower Westchester and the Bronx has been taken down, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Those charged were: Ronnie Lee-Andros Jawahir, of New Rochelle; Allan Ramdeo Ramiah, of New Rochelle; Joseph Cermele, of Scarsdale; Ronald Jawahir, of the Bro…
Man, 49, Hospitalized After Being Stabbed While Walking In Westchester Man, 49, Hospitalized After Being Stabbed While Walking In Westchester
Man, 49, Hospitalized After Being Stabbed While Walking In Westchester Police investigators in Westchester are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a pair of suspects who repeatedly stabbed a man, sending him to the hospital, investigators said. The New Rochelle Police Department received a call from the New Rochelle Montefiore Hospital Emergency Room at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, when a man was admitted with multiple stab wounds. Upon arrival at the hospital, New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said that they located the 49-year-old stabbing victim, who had a laceration on his right arm, scapula, shoulder area, and armpit, which is b…
Shots Fired Near Basketball Court In Westchester, Police Say Shots Fired Near Basketball Court In Westchester, Police Say
Shots Fired Near Basketball Court In Westchester, Police Say Gunshots rang out near a group of Westchester basketball courts overnight, prompting an extensive police investigation. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the area of a basketball court on Main Street shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24. New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said that officers were told by witnesses that several shots had been fired near the baseball court, though there was no one there at the time of their arrival. Costa said that a search of the area found five shel casings on the walkway and in the grass above th…
COVID-19: Man Told To Wear Mask Trashes Westchester McDonald's, Police Say COVID-19: Man Told To Wear Mask Trashes Westchester McDonald's, Police Say
Covid-19: Man Told To Wear Mask Trashes Westchester McDonald's, Police Say A man grew irate and trashed a Westchester McDonald’s after being told he would be refused service if he didn’t put on a mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A man got into a verbal argument with an employee at the drive-thru line at McDonald’s on Main Street in New Rochelle shortly after 5 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said. It is unclear what the argument was about. After getting into the argument, the man - who has not been located - entered the facility. Police said that once inside, the man was instructed he’d need to put on a mask or else they would ref…
Alert Issued For Suspects Caught On Camera Stealing Cell Phones In Westchester Alert Issued For Suspects Caught On Camera Stealing Cell Phones In Westchester
Alert Issued For Suspects Caught On Camera Stealing Cell Phones In Westchester Know them? The New Rochelle Police Department issued an alert for a pair of suspects who allegedly stole several cell phones from the Sprint store on Main Street. Police said that the two men, who were caught on camera wearing hooded sweatshirts inside the store, allegedly entered the Sprint store with scissors, cut the security cords securing four phones to their displays and then fled east on Main Street and south on North Avenue. The alleged theft happened at approximately 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Anyone with information regarding the theft, or who recognizes the suspects has bee…
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Victim Found With Knife Lodged In Back In Westchester Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Victim Found With Knife Lodged In Back In Westchester
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Victim Found With Knife Lodged In Back In Westchester A woman is in police custody after allegedly stabbing a man in the back in Westchester, police said. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Main Street and Echo Avenue shortly after 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, where there was a report of a stabbing. A New Rochelle Police Department spokesperson said that upon arrival, officers found a 38-year-old Hispanic man who was conscious and on the sidewalk in “extreme pain.” Police said that the man had been stabbed in the back and sustained serious injuries. The knife was found lodged in his back…
Man Admits To Beating Woman To Death In Westchester Man Admits To Beating Woman To Death In Westchester
Man Admits To Beating Woman To Death In Westchester A 29-year-old man has admitted to killing a 66-year-old woman whose body was found outside the former historic Armory building on Main Street in New Rochelle last year. Jose Olmos, who, like the victim, was homeless, pleaded guilty in Westchester County Court to second-degree murder for his role in the death of Nurten Seljuk on July 27 last year. He is expected to receive a term of 20 years in prison when he is sentenced on July 11. Olmos admitted to beating Seljuk, repeatedly striking her and stomping on her chest, neck, and head. Olmos followed Seljuk “for some time” on Main Street, and w…
Two Men Admit To Roles In String Of Westchester Burglaries Two Men Admit To Roles In String Of Westchester Burglaries
Two Men Admit To Roles In String Of Westchester Burglaries Two men have admitted to their roles related to a string of burglaries targeting southern Westchester businesses over several months in 2017. Brooklyn resident Patrick Williams and Kareem Johnakin of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania have pleaded guilty to charges related to the burglaries of several Yonkers and New Rochelle businesses. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. said that Williams pleaded guilty on March 7, while Johnakin entered his plea this week as his trial was set to begin in Westchester County Court. Scarpino said that Williams pleaded guilty to five counts …
Beloved Barber Dies After Being Struck By Two Cars Crossing Street In Westchester Beloved Barber Dies After Being Struck By Two Cars Crossing Street In Westchester
Beloved Barber Dies After Being Struck By Two Cars Crossing Street In Westchester It was like any other day, cutting hair and joking with customers until the end of the day when a local beloved barber walked out the door of the shop and was hit by two vehicles while crossing the street. Just before 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, life support was turned off for Vyacheslav Shaknmurov, known as Steve at B&A Barber Shop in New Rochelle, said the shop's manager and his close friend, Alex Ribiev. The incident which ultimately took Shaknmurov's life, happened at 7:02 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, while he was crossing Main Street near Stephenson Bouleva…
Seen Her? Police Issue Alert For Missing Westchester Teen Seen Her? Police Issue Alert For Missing Westchester Teen
Seen Her? Police Issue Alert For Missing Westchester Teen Have you seen her? A 16-year-old girl has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in finding her. The New Rochelle Police Department has issued an alert for Wendy Vanessa Barrios-Ramirez, who was last seen near North Avenue and Main Street on Sunday, Jan. 27. Police described Barrios-Ramirez as a 5-foot-2 Hispanic woman weighing approximately 130 pounds with a medium build, brown eyes and black hair with blonde highlights. She is known to frequent the area of Huguenot Street and Centre Avenue. Anyone with information regarding Barrios-Ramirez’s whereabouts, or who re…
Northern Westchester Man Charged With Vehicular Assault, DWI After Crash Injures Woman Northern Westchester Man Charged With Vehicular Assault, DWI After Crash Injures Woman
Northern Westchester Man Charged With Vehicular Assault, DWI After Crash Injures Woman The driver of a silver sedan driving drunk has been charged with vehicular assault after crashing into a taxi cab in Westchester on Thanksgiving morning, seriously injuring a woman, according to a News 12 report. The crash occurred at the intersection of Echo Avenue and Main Street in a New Rochelle. The injured woman was ejected from the taxi and suffered a series of fractures,  but is expected to survive, according to lohud.com. The taxi driver suffered from minor injuries and was also hospitalized. The man charged has been identified as Joseph Vessechia of Yorktown Height…
Bicyclist Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Westchester Bicyclist Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Westchester
Bicyclist Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Westchester A bicyclist required medical attention after being struck by a car near a busy intersection in Westchester. Paramedics and members of the New Rochelle Police Department were dispatched to Lawton Street, early on Thursday, Sept. 27, when an auto-bicyclist was struck by a driver, New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said in an email. The bicyclist was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries and transported to an area hospital for additional treatment. The bicyclist was struck near the intersection of Lawton Street and Main Street. Police temporarily limited traffic in the area…