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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…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Man Charged With Mailing Letters With White Powder To Federal Offices In NY, CT Man Charged With Mailing Letters With White Powder To Federal Offices In NY, CT
Man Charged With Mailing Letters With White Powder To Federal Offices In NY, CT An area man has been arrested for mailing letters with white powder along with a note implying the substance was Anthrax to federal offices in New York and Connecticut. Jason Pantone, 34, of Hyde Park, was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 27, and appeared in court in Albany on Thursday on charges of conveying false information and hoax, said the U.S. Attorney Grant Jaquith. Pantone is accused of using the U.S. mail to send envelopes containing white power to locations in New York and Connecticut. Each envelope contained suspicious white powder and a note indicating, or implying, that the powde…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Former Manhattan ADA Takes 'Inspector General' Role For Westchester City Former Manhattan ADA Takes 'Inspector General' Role For Westchester City
Former Manhattan ADA Takes 'Inspector General' Role For Westchester City A former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney is coming to Mount Vernon to “provide the means to hold city employees, boards and officials accountable,” according to the mayor. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced the appointment of former Manhattan ADA Charles Knapp, who will be tasked with “protecting residents, preventing corruption and enforcing quality controls so justice can prevail.” As the city’s Inspector General, Knapp’s role will be to investigate complaints, prevent and detect corruption, and conflicts of interest or abuse. He will also assist in establishing programs fo…

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by Zak Failla