State Police Warn Of Uptick Of Vehicle Larcenies, Thefts From Gas Stations State Police Warn Of Uptick Of Vehicle Larcenies, Thefts From Gas Stations
State Police Warn Of Uptick Of Vehicle Larcenies, Thefts From Gas Stations New York State Police are again reminding motorists to lock their vehicles and to remove all valuables after a stolen vehicle was used in two larcenies. Trooper AJ Hicks said the department has seen an increase in the number of larcenies from vehicles over the past year and has recently investigated larcenies from vehicles left unattended at gas station pumps.  A black Infinity with stolen Connecticut license plates was recently involved in two larcenies last month in the Brewster area, state police said. "The victims left their vehicles momentarily unattended while with valuable…
Police Sergeant Seriously Injured After Stolen-Vehicle Chase, Crash In Westchester Police Sergeant Seriously Injured After Stolen-Vehicle Chase, Crash In Westchester
Police Sergeant Seriously Injured After Stolen-Vehicle Chase, Crash In Westchester A police officer is in serious condition following a crash with a man driving a stolen vehicle in Westchester. The incident took place around 2 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, when an unmarked Yonkers Police unit was working a crime suppression detail in the area of Central Park Avenue in response to recent commercial burglaries which include local car dealerships, said Detective Lt. Dean Politopoulos. The officers observed a white Honda Pilot loitering in the area which appeared to be casing commercial locations; the Honda Pilot then drove southbound on Central Park Avenue passing several red…
Two Busted After Crashing While Stealing Car In Westchester, Police Say Two Busted After Crashing While Stealing Car In Westchester, Police Say
Two Busted After Crashing While Stealing Car In Westchester, Police Say A pair of would-be car thieves didn’t make it far after crashing a stolen vehicle shortly after leaving a Westchester driveway. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to Davis Avenue at approximately 4 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, where there was a report of a one-vehicle crash where the driver struck a utility pole. Upon arrival at the crash scene, New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said that it was determined that the Nissan Pathfinder involved in the crash had been in the process of being stolen, though the driver crashed shortly after pulling out of the owner’s drivewa…
Duo Wanted After Car Stolen In Westchester With Keys In Ignition Duo Wanted After Car Stolen In Westchester With Keys In Ignition
Duo Wanted After Car Stolen In Westchester With Keys In Ignition Know them or this car? New York State Police investigators in Northern Westchester issued an alert as they look to identify two suspects who allegedly stole a car that was left unlocked with the keys in the ignition. Police said that a 2018 Honda CRV was stolen from a parking area on Titicus Road in North Salem. The vehicle was later recovered by investigators on Peach Lake Road. According to police, the investigation found that the two suspects later traveled to Walmart in Branford, Connecticut, where they were caught on camera. The two suspects also allegedly used credit cards stolen …
COVID-19: Westchester Residents Urged To Be Vigilant With Auto Thefts Up 50 Percent COVID-19: Westchester Residents Urged To Be Vigilant With Auto Thefts Up 50 Percent
Covid-19: Westchester Residents Urged To Be Vigilant With Auto Thefts Up 50 Percent Car thieves in Westchester apparently haven’t been adhering to “stay at home” orders during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as reports of stolen cars continue to rise. According to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. and the Westchester Intelligence Committee, automobile thefts from January to March this year rose 57.4 percent from the same time last year. In April alone, there were 69 vehicles reported stolen, a 94.3 percent increase from a year ago. Scarpino noted that a “disproportionate number” of the stolen vehicles involved owners leaving keys or key …
Man Gets 40-Year Sentence After Armed Robbery Attempt For Painkillers At Area Hospital Man Gets 40-Year Sentence After Armed Robbery Attempt For Painkillers At Area Hospital
Man Gets 40-Year Sentence After Armed Robbery Attempt For Painkillers At Area Hospital The 43-year-old man who attempted to rob an area hospital at gunpoint and proceeded to break into area homes and stole a car while fleeing from police will spend decades behind bars. Ulster County resident Joshua Stuart, of Pine Hill, was convicted at trial on felony counts of robbery, burglary and criminal trespass earlier this year in connection with the incident at Ellenville Regional Hospital in the fall of 2018. Stuart was sentenced on Friday, Dec. 6 to 25 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision for the robbery, consecutive sentences of 10 years each for two…
Suspects On Loose As Stolen BMW Police Chase Includes Crash, Injury To Officer In Westchester Suspects On Loose As Stolen BMW Police Chase Includes Crash, Injury To Officer In Westchester
Suspects On Loose As Stolen BMW Police Chase Includes Crash, Injury To Officer In Westchester Click here for an updated story: Suspect Apprehended After Being Shot, Injuring Cops During BMW Chase In Westchester A police officer was injured as he attempted to stop two suspects in an allegedly stolen vehicle. Police said that the officer was dragged for at least a block as he attempted to apprehend the suspects, and at least one gunshot was fired during a chase that started in Mount Vernon and wound up in the Bronx. The incident led to an intense manhunt and a Bronx high school was put in lockdown as a precaution. The chase began at approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, nea…
Five Teenagers Nabbed In Thefts Of Cars In Westchester Five Teenagers Nabbed In Thefts Of Cars In Westchester
Five Teenagers Nabbed In Thefts Of Cars In Westchester Five teenage residents of a residential treatment center in Westchester are behind bars after allegedly stealing two cars. Police in Dobbs Ferry received a report at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 of two cars that had been stolen from a Hatch Terrace residence. With an assist from Chevrolet On-Star and BMW customer service, detectives were quickly able to locate both vehicles. Investigators said that units were dispatched to Manhattan, which led to the arrest of one man and the recovery of the two stolen cars. The following day, on Aug. 13, the investigation, led by members of …
Felon Sentenced To 40 Years To Life For Attempting To Stab Westchester Cop Felon Sentenced To 40 Years To Life For Attempting To Stab Westchester Cop
Felon Sentenced To 40 Years To Life For Attempting To Stab Westchester Cop A lifetime criminal from Mount Vernon may spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced to a term of between 40 years and life in prison for attempting to stab a Westchester County Police officer who intervened when he tried to steal rims from a Mount Kisco car dealership. Ronald Clare Greenland, 55, was sentenced on Tuesday morning in Westchester County Court after being convicted of multiple charges last October, including attempted murder of a police officer. According to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov…
Reports: Two On The Run From Police In Westchester After Stealing Car Reports: Two On The Run From Police In Westchester After Stealing Car
Reports: Two On The Run From Police In Westchester After Stealing Car A stretch of North Avenue was temporarily closed down in New Rochelle as local and county law enforcement officials searched for two suspects who reportedly stole a car in Westchester County. There was a heavy police presence in downtown New Rochelle on Thursday afternoon, as officers canvassed the area. According to multiple reports, two suspects were initially taken into custody, with two more fleeing on foot in the area of Garden Street. The suspects on the run stole a car out of Mount Vernon, according to Talk of the Sound, and were tracked down quickly by a License Plate Reader at the …