5 Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Trans Man Who Faced 'Prolonged Violence' In NY: Police 5 Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Trans Man Who Faced 'Prolonged Violence' In NY: Police
5 Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Trans Man Who Faced 'Prolonged Violence' In NY: Police Five suspects have been charged in the brutal killing of a missing transgender man who died after repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month by multiple individuals who later discarded his body in a field, New York State Police said. The investigation began on Sunday, Feb. 9. Troopers in Ontario County from the Canandaigua barracks, located about an hour west of Syracuse, initiated a missing person case after receiving a welfare check request for Sam (Samantha) Nordquist, age 24, originally from Minnesota. Authorities determined he had been staying at Patty’s Lodge in Canan…
$40K Scheme: Former Preschool CFO Misuses Company Card In Hudson Valley, Police Say $40K Scheme: Former Preschool CFO Misuses Company Card In Hudson Valley, Police Say
$40K Scheme: Former Preschool CFO Misuses Company Card In Hudson Valley, Police Say The former Chief Financial Officer of an Orange County preschool has been accused of misusing company credit cards for over $40,000 in personal expenses, authorities announced.  Westtown resident Mariann DeBlock, also known as Mariann Weymer and by her former name of Mariann McCarthy, was arrested following an investigation into unauthorized credit card transactions at the Field of Dreams Preschool in Slate Hill, the Orange County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Feb. 13.  DeBlock, age 39, is accused of using company-issued credit cards to make personal …
Hudson Valley Undersheriff, Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly: 'Dedicated His Life To Public' Hudson Valley Undersheriff, Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly: 'Dedicated His Life To Public'
Hudson Valley Undersheriff, Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly: 'Dedicated His Life To Public' Colleagues are mourning the sudden death of Greene County Undersheriff Michael Overbaugh. The longtime public servant, 62, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, the sheriff’s office confirmed Friday, Feb. 14. A cause of death was not given. “It is with great heartache and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Undersheriff, Michael Overbaugh,” the agency said on Facebook. A US Navy veteran, Overbaugh brought a wealth of experience and dedication to his many roles. Before joining the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, he served as a lieutenant with the …
School Bus Goes Up In Flames In Hudson Valley School Bus Goes Up In Flames In Hudson Valley
School Bus Goes Up In Flames In Hudson Valley A school bus was engulfed by flames on an Orange County road on Wednesday evening, Feb. 12.  The incident happened in Blooming Grove on Museum Village Road near Route 208, where the bus caught on fire.  The vehicle was initially reported to be a Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District bus, but Superintendent Joel Peltlin said it belonged to a private vendor and was not related to the school district at the time of the fire.  More information about injuries and if any children were on the bus is not yet known.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily…
Fire At Gas Station In Hudson Valley Draws Multi-Agency Response (DEVELOPING) Fire At Gas Station In Hudson Valley Draws Multi-Agency Response (DEVELOPING)
Fire At Gas Station In Hudson Valley Draws Multi-Agency Response (Developing) Emergency crews are battling a fire at a Hudson Valley gas station. Firefighters in Sullivan County responded to the Gulf Station in South Fallsburg, located at State Route 42 and Russell street, for a structure fire shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Photos shared by the Woodbridge Fire Department showed a residential building adjacent to the convenience store on fire. It was not immediately clear whether flames had spread to the Gulf Station. Multiple agencies were on scene, including the Rock Hill, Woodbourne, Loch Sheldrake, and Town of Bethel fire departments. State Route 42 wa…
MURDER: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says MURDER: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says
Murder: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says Former UConn basketball standout Eric Cobb has been arrested in his mother's murder in Florida, officials announced Tuesday, Feb. 11. The 28-year-old former athlete was taken into custody after officers responded to a disturbing scene on 15th Street West in the Mid-Westside area, the sheriff's office said. Officers arrived to find 51-year-old Erika Winford unresponsive, wrapped in a blanket and towels in the backyard. She had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Cobb was detained as he attempted to leave the home, police said. Following an interview with detective…
3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Pomona (VIDEO) 3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Pomona (VIDEO)
3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Pomona (Video) A taxi was involved in a three-vehicle crash at a Rockland County intersection that caused injuries.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the intersection of Route 45 and Medical Park Drive in Pomona at around 11:45 a.m., according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. Video of the incident was posted to Instagram by The Monsey Scoop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) First responders, including Spring Hill EMS, Hillcrest Fire Department, and Ramapo Police, rushed to the scene afte…
Undercover Prostitution Investigation At Hudson Valley Spas: 5 Nabbed, Police Say Undercover Prostitution Investigation At Hudson Valley Spas: 5 Nabbed, Police Say
Undercover Prostitution Investigation At Hudson Valley Spas: 5 Nabbed, Police Say Authorities in Orange County have cracked down on illegal activity at several massage parlors, leading to multiple arrests of Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut residents and the closure of one business. On Friday, Feb. 7, the New Windsor Police Department announced several arrests in connection with an undercover investigation into alleged prostitution and unlicensed massage operations at several locations in the town.  The probe, initiated after repeated complaints from residents and local businesses, led to the arrests of five individuals on various charges, including unauthor…
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (DEVELOPING) Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (Developing) Authorities responded to the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Hudson Valley after a person jumped off the structure early in the morning.  The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 7 at around 3:45 a.m., when a person leaped from the bridge, according to New York State Police.  Authorities are still at the bridge, police said, adding that more information is not yet available.  The structure connects Bear Mountain State Park in Orange County to the town of Cortlandt in Westchester County.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Tractor Trailer Skids On Ice, Hits Tree On Side Of I-84 In Hudson Valley Tractor Trailer Skids On Ice, Hits Tree On Side Of I-84 In Hudson Valley
Tractor Trailer Skids On Ice, Hits Tree On Side Of I-84 In Hudson Valley A man was injured after losing control of the tractor-trailer he was driving on an icy Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley.  The crash happened in Orange County on Thursday, Feb. 6, just before 11 a.m., when a tractor-trailer driving east on I-84 in Wallkill slid on ice and snow and veered off the right side of the highway, according to New York State Police. The tractor-trailer then hit a tree.  The 32-year-old driver was treated for minor injuries. No traffic tickets were issued, police said. 
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Haverstraw Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Haverstraw
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Haverstraw A bicyclist was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Rockland County.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at around 4:15 p.m., when the bicyclist was struck in Haverstraw at the intersection of Route 202 and Sand Street, according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. A video from the crash scene was posted to The Monsey Scoop's Instagram page:  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) The victim suffered serious injuries to his leg, including what may have been a bone fracture, and was …
Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home
Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home The body of Ridgefield Park Police Officer Steven Fernandez was escorted back to New Jersey on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in a major procession along Route 17. Video captured by Boyd A. Loving shows Ridgefield Park Officer Steve Fernandez's body being escorted home Wednesday, Feb. 4. Boyd A. Loving Video of the procession was captured at the Route 17 Park & Ride in Ridgewood by Boyd A. Loving. The clip shows dozens of law enforcement vehicles traveling in the southbound lanes. The procession traveled along Route 17 through New York into New Jersey ending at approximately 4 p.m. Fer…
Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Hudson Valley, Nabbed Months After: Police Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Hudson Valley, Nabbed Months After: Police
Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Hudson Valley, Nabbed Months After: Police A man has been charged months after crashing his pickup truck into a Hudson Valley Dunkin’ location, causing extensive damage that led to the building’s demolition, police announced.  The crash happened in Orange County on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, when 44-year-old Eric Schrader, of Pine Bush, drove a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound on Route 52 before crossing the westbound lane, leaving the roadway, and slamming into the Dunkin’ building in Crawford, the Crawford Police Department announced on Monday, Feb. 3.  Schrader's truck barreled more than three-quarters of the way into …
2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze In Hudson Valley, Residents Evacuated 2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze In Hudson Valley, Residents Evacuated
2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze In Hudson Valley, Residents Evacuated Two firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a large fire that tore through a residence in Orange County late Friday night, Jan. 31, fire officials said.  The blaze began in Newburgh just before 11:20 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, when crews were dispatched to a blaze in the area of the Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital employee parking lot. Arriving firefighters encountered heavy smoke, eventually tracing the blaze to 74 Farrington St. Due to the deterioration of the structure, firefighters had to fight the fire from the outside using master stream devices. …
Vehicles Crash Into Poles, Rocks, Hydrants Amid Snowstorm In Monsey, Airmont (VIDEO) Vehicles Crash Into Poles, Rocks, Hydrants Amid Snowstorm In Monsey, Airmont (VIDEO)
Vehicles Crash Into Poles, Rocks, Hydrants Amid Snowstorm In Monsey, Airmont (Video) Snowy and slippery conditions on Rockland County roads caused numerous vehicles to lose control and crash on Sunday night, Feb. 2.  The crashes occurred during a weather system that arrived in Rockland at around 6 p.m. on Sunday and brought around an inch of snow.  One such incident happened in Airmont near South Monsey Road and Saddle River Road, where a vehicle slid off the road and struck rocks. The car was eventually safely removed, The Monsey Scoop reported.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (…
NY Teacher Arrested For Sex Crime Charges Out Of VA: State Police NY Teacher Arrested For Sex Crime Charges Out Of VA: State Police
NY Teacher Arrested For Sex Crime Charges Out Of VA: State Police A 45-year-old teacher from Amherst, NY (Erie County) has been arrested for sex crimes stemming from Virginia, authorities said. Geoffrey J. Testa was arrested on a warrant for multiple felony child exploitation charges out of Fairfax, VA on Friday, Jan. 31, the New York State Police said. Testa is a teacher at Amherst Central High School. He was processed and taken to Erie County Holding Center on the arrest warrant awaiting extradition. Anyone with information can contact the NYSP at 585-344-6200
Brazen Burglars Hit Same Store Again and Again In Hudson Valley, Took Electronics: Police Brazen Burglars Hit Same Store Again and Again In Hudson Valley, Took Electronics: Police
Brazen Burglars Hit Same Store Again and Again In Hudson Valley, Took Electronics: Police Three suspects have been apprehended in connection with a string of commercial burglaries that targeted the same Orange County business, authorities announced.  Newburgh residents Sean Gaige, 36, Samantha Batule, 34, and Jonathan Warner, 37, were taken into custody on Friday, Jan. 31, after a police investigation linked them to multiple break-ins at a business on Pierces Road, the Newburgh Police Department said.  According to police, the suspects stole several thousand dollars worth of high-end electronics over multiple incidents. The stolen goods were then sold for cash and narc…
74-Year-Old Reverses Car Through Apartment Building In Hudson Valley: Police 74-Year-Old Reverses Car Through Apartment Building In Hudson Valley: Police
74-Year-Old Reverses Car Through Apartment Building In Hudson Valley: Police A 74-year-old woman was hospitalized after crashing her vehicle into an apartment building in Orange County, police said. The incident happened in the town of Wallkill on Thursday, Jan. 30, at around 4:13 p.m., when police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision at the Patrick Campbell Apartments, located at 88 Senior Way, according to the Wallkill Police Department.  Upon arriving at the scene, officers found that a vehicle driven by a Wallkill resident had collided with the apartment complex. The 74-year-old driver told police that she lost control of the vehicle while re…
Hudson Valley Girl, 12, Has Been Missing Nearly Week Hudson Valley Girl, 12, Has Been Missing Nearly Week
Hudson Valley Girl, 12, Has Been Missing Nearly Week Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a Hudson Valley girl who has been missing for nearly a week. Miamor Rivera, 12, of Poughkeepsie, was last seen on Saturday, Jan. 25, according to Poughkeepsie Police. She may have traveled to New Paltz or Middletown, police said. Rivera’s nose and ears are pierced, and she may wear glasses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Poughkeepsie Police Department at 845-451-4000. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Car Crumples After Hitting Tree In Rockland Amid Icy Conditions (VIDEO) Car Crumples After Hitting Tree In Rockland Amid Icy Conditions (VIDEO)
Car Crumples After Hitting Tree In Rockland Amid Icy Conditions (Video) A car was severely damaged after hitting a tree in a Rockland County crash that caused injuries.  The crash happened in Chestnut Ridge on Friday, Jan. 31 at around 1:30 p.m., when a vehicle hit a tree on Margetts Road near Saddle River Road, The Monsey Scoop reported. Video posted on Instagram by The Monsey Scoop showed severe front-end damage to the vehicle.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) Injuries were reported as a result of the crash. Police have not yet released more information about …
Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Hudson Valley Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Hudson Valley
Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Hudson Valley Firefighters rushed to a Hudson Valley apartment complex after an electric scooter caught fire inside a second-floor unit, officials said. The fire broke out on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Slatewood Apartments in the Town of Wallkill, according to the Mechanicstown Fire Company.  Crews arrived to find an electric scooter burning inside the apartment. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, but not before the fire and sprinkler system caused damage to two units—the fire-damaged apartment and the one below, which sustained water damage. Multiple agencies assisted at t…
Car Plows Into Porch In 2-Vehicle Wreck In Monsey Car Plows Into Porch In 2-Vehicle Wreck In Monsey
Car Plows Into Porch In 2-Vehicle Wreck In Monsey A crash involving a vehicle that hit a Hudson Valley porch caused injuries. The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in Rockland County, when two cars collided in the area of Hybrid Lane and Hanes Lane in Monsey, according to The Monsey Scoop. One car partially crashed into a house's porch.  Spring Hill EMS, Monsey firefighters, and the Ramapo Police Department responded to the crash. More information about the crash was not immediately available.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop)
Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Hudson Valley, Busted After Search: Police Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Hudson Valley, Busted After Search: Police
Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Hudson Valley, Busted After Search: Police A months-long investigation into narcotics sales in Dutchess County has led to the arrest of a Poughkeepsie man accused of selling fentanyl and cocaine, authorities announced.  According to an announcement on Thursday, Jan. 30 from the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, 28-year-old Tyshawn R. Smith was identified as allegedly dealing fentanyl and cocaine from a residence on Cannon Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.  Investigators conducted multiple controlled purchases of the drugs over the course of their probe, ultimately securing a search warrant for t…
Hit-Run: Teen Struck By Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Driver Apprehended, Police Say Hit-Run: Teen Struck By Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Driver Apprehended, Police Say
Hit-Run: Teen Struck By Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Driver Apprehended, Police Say Authorities apprehended a 37-year-old man after he allegedly hit a teenager with his car and drove away in a Hasidic community in the Hudson Valley.  The incident happened in the village of Kiryas Joel in Orange County on Wednesday, Jan. 29, shortly before 10 p.m., when a 2014 Toyota driving north on Garfield Road hit a 17-year-old boy who entered the road from the shoulder, according to New York State Police The Toyota then drove away and the teen was taken to Westchester Medical Center where he is now in stable condition.  The driver, 37-year-old Eliezer Allami of Monroe was ch…
U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports
U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports Figure skaters, family members, and their coaches were among the 64 people believed dead in a crash between a military helicopter and American Airlines plane in Washington DC on Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to U.S. Figure Skating and rescue officials. At least 27 bodies had been recovered and officials said they did not believe there were any survivors in the crash near Reagan National Airport,  Authorities have switched to a "recovery effort," with more than 300 responders battling frigid temps, wind, and icy waters for hours overnight, Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly said o…
Triple Fatal Fire: Mother, Daughter Among Victims In Fast-Moving Blaze At NY Home Triple Fatal Fire: Mother, Daughter Among Victims In Fast-Moving Blaze At NY Home
Triple Fatal Fire: Mother, Daughter Among Victims In Fast-Moving Blaze At NY Home Authorities identified three family members who were killed in a fast-moving house fire that left two others hospitalized in Upstate New York. Colonie Police identified the victims as: Lynne Lyons, 72 Kateleyn Ryan, 33, daughter of Lynne Timothy Ryan, 42, husband to Katelyn Emergency crews in Colonie responded to a residential fire on Locust Park shortly before 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, as Daily Voice reported. Firefighters and police arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames and multiple residents trapped inside, Colonie Police said. Despite the efforts of first responders, three p…
Teen Leads Cops On Scooter Chase In Hudson Valley, Charged in Shots Fired Incidents: Police Teen Leads Cops On Scooter Chase In Hudson Valley, Charged in Shots Fired Incidents: Police
Teen Leads Cops On Scooter Chase In Hudson Valley, Charged in Shots Fired Incidents: Police A 17-year-old is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing police and being connected to two separate shots-fired incidents in Orange County, authorities announced. The events leading up to the boy's arrest began on Sunday, Jan. 19, just before 9:45 a.m., when City of Newburgh Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 191 Washington St., the department said on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  Upon arriving at the scene, an officer saw a male suspect leaving the area who matched the description from a previous shots fired incident on William Street on Monday, Jan…
CT Investigating Hanging Death Of NY Man While In Police Custody CT Investigating Hanging Death Of NY Man While In Police Custody
CT Investigating Hanging Death Of NY Man While In Police Custody State investigators are probing the in-custody death of a 36-year-old man who died while being held at the Stamford Police Department.  The Office of Inspector General, in collaboration with Stamford police, confirmed that Jamal Linton was found unresponsive in his cell on Sunday evening, Jan. 26, hours after being arrested on multiple charges, including second-degree assault and strangulation.  Linton, who was being held on a $75,000 bond, was discovered at approximately 5:42 p.m., appearing to have hanged himself, authorities said. Officers immediately performed first aid before…
ICE Looking For 2 People In Hudson Valley, Attempting To Serve Warrants: Police ICE Looking For 2 People In Hudson Valley, Attempting To Serve Warrants: Police
ICE Looking For 2 People In Hudson Valley, Attempting To Serve Warrants: Police US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are attempting to serve warrants to two people with alleged criminal pasts in a Westchester County village on Tuesday, Jan. 28, police confirmed.  According to Sleepy Hollow Police Chief Anthony Bueti, around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, the department was notified that ICE would be trying to serve immigration warrants to two specific people in the village.  Bueti added that ICE did not state or imply that there would be a "mass roundup" but that they were only looking for the two suspects with alleged criminal pasts.  As of 1:20 p.m…
Dad Leaves Toddler In Freezing Car For 90 Minutes At Westchester Stop & Shop: Police Dad Leaves Toddler In Freezing Car For 90 Minutes At Westchester Stop & Shop: Police
Dad Leaves Toddler In Freezing Car For 90 Minutes At Westchester Stop & Shop: Police A Westchester father is facing charges after allegedly leaving his 2-year-old child alone in a car for more than 90 minutes in freezing temperatures while he shopped for Instacart orders, police said. The incident happened in Port Chester during the week of Monday, Jan. 20, when officers were called to the Stop & Shop parking lot and found the child unattended inside the locked vehicle, the Port Chester Police Department announced on Monday, Jan. 27. Concerned for the child’s welfare, officers broke into the car and safely removed the toddler. The child was immediately transported to a …
'It Started So Quick': 3 Killed, 2 Injured In 'Hoarding'-Fueled House Fire In NY 'It Started So Quick': 3 Killed, 2 Injured In 'Hoarding'-Fueled House Fire In NY
'It Started So Quick': 3 Killed, 2 Injured In 'Hoarding'-Fueled House Fire In NY A family is reeling after three people were killed and two others were hospitalized following a fast-moving house fire in Upstate New York. Multiple agencies were called to a Colonie residence on Locust Park shortly before 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Firefighters and police arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames and multiple residents trapped inside, Colonie Police said. Despite the efforts of first responders, three people died and two others were taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The victims had not been publicly …