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Man Found With Blue Fentanyl Pills, Ecstasy On Taconic In Hudson Valley: NYSP Man Found With Blue Fentanyl Pills, Ecstasy On Taconic In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Man Found With Blue Fentanyl Pills, Ecstasy On Taconic In Hudson Valley: Nysp A traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County turned into a major drug bust after a man was found with more than 100 grams of MDMA and blue fentanyl, police said. The stop happened on Monday, May 12, when troopers stopped a 2000 Honda traveling northbound in East Fishkill for traffic violations, New York State Police announced.  The driver, identified as Anyelo L. Santiago, age 37, of Manhattan, was the only one in the vehicle, according to authorities.  During a consent search and vehicle inventory, troopers said they found around 111 grams of MDMA, commonly kno…
15-Year-Old Leads Cops On Multi-State Chase In Stolen Car, Crashing In NY: Police 15-Year-Old Leads Cops On Multi-State Chase In Stolen Car, Crashing In NY: Police
15-Year-Old Leads Cops On Multi-State Chase In Stolen Car, Crashing In NY: Police A 15-year-old from Pennsylvania led police on a high-speed multi-state chase from New Jersey into Rockland County in a stolen car before crashing into a tree on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, police said.  The pursuit began just after noon on Sunday, May 11, when troopers responded to a report of a vehicle being chased northbound on the parkway in the town of Clarkstown, New York State Police announced on Monday, May 12.  Investigators say the car, a 2024 Subaru, had been reported stolen out of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and was originally being pursued by the New Jersey Palisades…
Rap Videos Bragged Of Teen Shootings, Robberies: 22 Mak Balla Gang Members Indicted Rap Videos Bragged Of Teen Shootings, Robberies: 22 Mak Balla Gang Members Indicted
Rap Videos Bragged Of Teen Shootings, Robberies: 22 Mak Balla Gang Members Indicted Gang members filmed rap videos bragging about real violence—including 17 shootings, 22 illegal firearms, and over 40 narcotics deals—leading to a 168-count indictment of 22 alleged Mak Balla Family members, Suffolk County prosecutors announced Thursday, May 1. 'MBF 'Til The Death' The MBF is a subset of the New York Blood Brim Army and operates primarily in the Long Island communities of Mastic, Mastic Beach, Shirley, and Coram. Prosecutors say its members took oaths, followed written gang “paperwork,” and pledged loyalty “MBF ‘til the death,” all while waging violent campaigns to gain terri…
Stolen Land Rover Hits DOT Truck: 2 Teens Charged In I-684 Chase In North Salem, Police Say Stolen Land Rover Hits DOT Truck: 2 Teens Charged In I-684 Chase In North Salem, Police Say
Stolen Land Rover Hits DOT Truck: 2 Teens Charged In I-684 Chase In North Salem, Police Say Two Connecticut teens are facing felony charges after crashing a stolen vehicle into a New York State Department of Transportation truck on Interstate 684 in Putnam County after a chase that began in Westchester, police announced.  The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, April 23, after a Be On the Lookout alert was issued for a stolen 2025 Land Rover taken from Greenwich, Connecticut, New York State Police said.  Troopers soon spotted the vehicle speeding in the northbound lanes of I-684, near Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) in North Salem. Shortly after, the Land Rover crashed …
Duo Caught Smuggling Kilos Of Cocaine, Oxycodone Across State Lines In Hudson Valley: Sheriff Duo Caught Smuggling Kilos Of Cocaine, Oxycodone Across State Lines In Hudson Valley: Sheriff
Duo Caught Smuggling Kilos Of Cocaine, Oxycodone Across State Lines In Hudson Valley: Sheriff Two Massachusetts men are facing major drug charges after authorities say they were caught transporting cocaine and oxycodone through Putnam County, authorities announced. The arrests were made on Wednesday, April 9 around 6:40 p.m., when deputies with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit pulled over a vehicle in the Town of Southeast, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, April 25.  During the stop, deputies discovered that the vehicle’s occupants, identified as Joshua Rosario-Pabon, 22, of Holyoke, and Christopher Colon-Diaz, 25, of Springfield, ha…
Easter Attack: Man Tries Stabbing Victim's Neck, Head In Hudson Valley, NYSP Says Easter Attack: Man Tries Stabbing Victim's Neck, Head In Hudson Valley, NYSP Says
Easter Attack: Man Tries Stabbing Victim's Neck, Head In Hudson Valley, Nysp Says A man is behind bars after allegedly attacking a woman with a knife during a violent dispute in Dutchess County on Easter, police said. The incident happened on Sunday, April 20 in Wappinger, where troopers responded to a home after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance involving a weapon, New York State Police announced on Monday, April 21.  According to investigators, 38-year-old Ismael Quiles of Wappinger Falls struck the victim in the face and then lunged at her with a knife, aiming at her neck and head. The victim was able to wrestle control of the weapon but suffered serio…
Shocking Photos Show Firebombed Damage Inside PA Governor’s Mansion After Arson Attack Shocking Photos Show Firebombed Damage Inside PA Governor’s Mansion After Arson Attack
Shocking Photos Show Firebombed Damage Inside PA Governor’s Mansion After Arson Attack Charred walls, melted fixtures, and soot-stained ceilings — shocking new images reveal the devastation inside the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence after an arsonist set it ablaze while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept. The photos, released by the Commonwealth on Sunday evening, show extensive fire damage throughout the stately Harrisburg mansion’s interior, particularly concentrated near the front entrance. Blackened walls, debris-strewn floors, and scorched furniture paint a harrowing picture of the overnight attack that officials say could have ended in tragedy. Commonwealth Medi…
Gun, Drugs Stashed In Electronic Car Seat Compartment Found On Taconic In Hudson Valley: NYSP Gun, Drugs Stashed In Electronic Car Seat Compartment Found On Taconic In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Gun, Drugs Stashed In Electronic Car Seat Compartment Found On Taconic In Hudson Valley: Nysp A traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam County led to the discovery of a loaded gun and a stash of drugs concealed inside an electronically operated hidden compartment in a car seat, police said. The bust happened on Thursday, April 10, in Putnam Valley, when troopers pulled over a 2007 Toyota traveling northbound for unspecified vehicle and traffic law violations, New York State Police announced on Friday, April 11.  The driver, Modesto E. Martinez, age 33, of East Elmhurst, Queens, was the vehicle's sole occupant, police said. After a State Police K9 named Fortini aler…
Man Entered Home While 15-Year-Old Girl Was Home Alone In Westchester: Police Man Entered Home While 15-Year-Old Girl Was Home Alone In Westchester: Police
Man Entered Home While 15-Year-Old Girl Was Home Alone In Westchester: Police A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly entering a Westchester apartment several times while a teenage girl was home alone, according to police. Luigi F. Mejabarahona, a Rye resident, was charged with second-degree criminal trespass following an incident at a multi-family residence on Purchase Street on Thursday, April 10, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  Officers responded to the scene around 1:15 p.m. for a report of trespassing. Upon arrival, they spoke with a 15-year-old girl, who told police that Mejabarahona had entered the apartment on multiple occasions whil…
Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Westchester: Police Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Westchester: Police
Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Westchester: Police A man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly stealing a car and leading multiple police departments on a wild chase across southern Westchester, culminating in a crash and foot pursuit, authorities said.   Antonio Trusty, 36, of New York City, was arrested on Saturday, April 6, after he allegedly fled from a traffic stop and drove through residential properties and even the grounds of the American Yacht Club before crashing into a tree in Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Monday, April 7.  The incident began around 1:05 p.m. on Saturday when the Westche…
Hotel Fire Leads To Discovery Of Crack Cocaine Lab In Westchester: Suspect Burned, Police Say Hotel Fire Leads To Discovery Of Crack Cocaine Lab In Westchester: Suspect Burned, Police Say
Hotel Fire Leads To Discovery Of Crack Cocaine Lab In Westchester: Suspect Burned, Police Say A suspicious hotel room fire at a Residence Inn in Westchester uncovered a clandestine drug lab and led to the arrest of a 47-year-old man, police said.  The blaze happened on Sunday, April 6, at the Residence Inn by Marriott in New Rochelle at 35 LeCount Pl., where the New Rochelle Fire Department responded to a fire on the seventh floor at around 9:20 p.m., according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne.  Although the hotel’s fire suppression system successfully contained the blaze, it caused significant flooding throughout the floor, Coyne said.  Coyne als…
Sweeping Drug Bust: 5 Arrested After Community Complaints In Hudson Valley, DA Says Sweeping Drug Bust: 5 Arrested After Community Complaints In Hudson Valley, DA Says
Sweeping Drug Bust: 5 Arrested After Community Complaints In Hudson Valley, DA Says A major drug raid in Dutchess County has led to the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of narcotics, cash, and packaging materials following weeks of investigation and complaints from residents, authorities announced.  The arrests followed a search warrant execution on Thursday, April 3, at a Poughkeepsie home on North White Street that had been the focus of a multi-agency narcotics probe, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force announced on Friday, April 4.  Before the operation, residents in the neighborhood had alerted police to ongoing drug sal…
Ketamine, Cocaine, Ecstasy Found In Home Of Alleged Drug Dealer In Westchester: Police Ketamine, Cocaine, Ecstasy Found In Home Of Alleged Drug Dealer In Westchester: Police
Ketamine, Cocaine, Ecstasy Found In Home Of Alleged Drug Dealer In Westchester: Police A 30-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities searched his Westchester home and found plenty of drugs, including cocaine, ketamine, and mushrooms, police announced.  Irvington resident Daniel White was arrested on Tuesday, April 1, following the execution of a search warrant at his Main Street residence, the Irvington Police Department announced on Wednesday, April 2.  The warrant was the result of a coordinated effort involving the Irvington Police Department, the Greenburgh Drug and Alcohol Task Force, the Westchester County Department of Public Safety Na…
Crack, Heroin, Meth: Major Drug Hauls Made In Westchester Raids, 2 Arrested, Police Say Crack, Heroin, Meth: Major Drug Hauls Made In Westchester Raids, 2 Arrested, Police Say
Crack, Heroin, Meth: Major Drug Hauls Made In Westchester Raids, 2 Arrested, Police Say Two men were arrested in separate drug raids in Westchester after long-running investigations into narcotics sales, police announced.   On Monday, March 24, Peekskill Police Detectives, assisted by the Westchester County Police Narcotics Unit, executed a search warrant at a Main Street home, where they seized suspected crack cocaine and precursors used in the manufacturing of controlled substances, Peekskill Police announced on Monday, March 31.  The suspect, Michael Stokely of Peekskill, was taken into custody and charged with: Criminal possession of precursors of a contro…
TASER Device Used On Man With Kitchen Knife In Busy Area After Standoff In Westchester: Cops TASER Device Used On Man With Kitchen Knife In Busy Area After Standoff In Westchester: Cops
TASER Device Used On Man With Kitchen Knife In Busy Area After Standoff In Westchester: Cops A 41-year-old man brandishing a large kitchen knife was tased and arrested after allegedly ignoring repeated commands near a crowded Westchester intersection, authorities said.  The incident happened just after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, when Curtis Greene of Yonkers was seen walking with a large kitchen knife on North Broadway, heading toward Getty Square, which was crowded with pedestrians, the Yonkers Police Department announced on Friday, March 28. Officers from the 4th Precinct Anti-Crime Unit initially tried to contain Greene and ordered him to drop the knife, the department…
Hudson Valley Court Clerk Falsified Dozens Of Court Records, DA Says Hudson Valley Court Clerk Falsified Dozens Of Court Records, DA Says
Hudson Valley Court Clerk Falsified Dozens Of Court Records, DA Says A court clerk in the Hudson Valley is accused of repeatedly falsifying official court records. Haley Whalen, 26, of Saugerties, was indicted on 44 criminal counts relating to tampering with court records by an Ulster County grand jury on Wednesday, March 12. An investigation found that Whalen–who works as a clerk for Saugerties Town Court–repeatedly tampered with and falsified court records in September 2023, as well as May and October 2022, according to the Ulster County DA’s office. “This indictment is about accountability and public confidence in public matters, the accuracy and sanctit…
Child Sex Abuse: Martial Arts Teacher Indicted On 42 Counts In Hudson Valley, DA Says (UPDATE) Child Sex Abuse: Martial Arts Teacher Indicted On 42 Counts In Hudson Valley, DA Says (UPDATE)
Child Sex Abuse: Martial Arts Teacher Indicted On 42 Counts In Hudson Valley, DA Says (Update) A Dutchess County martial arts instructor previously arrested for allegedly abusing students has now been indicted on 42 criminal charges, prosecutors announced.  Tyler G. LeClerc, age 27, of Hyde Park, was arraigned in Dutchess County Court after a grand jury returned a sweeping indictment accusing him of sexually abusing multiple students over a nearly four-year period, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced Tuesday, March 25.  LeClerc was first arrested in February following a State Police investigation that began after a child sexual abuse report was filed …
Child Sex Abuse: Man Accused Of Touching Young Victims In Hudson Valley, NYSP Say Child Sex Abuse: Man Accused Of Touching Young Victims In Hudson Valley, NYSP Say
Child Sex Abuse: Man Accused Of Touching Young Victims In Hudson Valley, Nysp Say A 49-year-old Dutchess County man has been charged with multiple sex crimes against two young children following an investigation, police announced   Beekman resident Eric Pentenrieder was arrested on Friday, March 14 on sexual abuse charges, New York State Police announced.  According to troopers, Pentenrieder had inappropriate contact with two children under the age of 14 between November 2021 and January 2024. The children were not related to him, police said.  Pentenrieder has been charged with the following:  Forcible touching;  Second- and th…
Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In Westchester Robbery, Police Say Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In Westchester Robbery, Police Say
Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In Westchester Robbery, Police Say A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint in Westchester, police said.  The incident occurred on Monday, March 3, at around 8:30 p.m., when the suspect approached a victim on foot near 10 Davenport Ave. in New Rochelle, the city's police department announced on Tuesday, March 4.  The suspect had a short conversation with the victim before taking out a handgun and stealing his cell phone and wallet, police said. The victim described the suspect as a Black male with dreadlocks and glasses. Officers quickly launched an investigation, de…
DRUG BUST: Dealer Sells Fentanyl To Police, Caught In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says DRUG BUST: Dealer Sells Fentanyl To Police, Caught In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says
Drug Bust: Dealer Sells Fentanyl To Police, Caught In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says An alleged fentanyl dealer linked to an apartment in a known hotspot for drug activity in Dutchess County has been apprehended as part of an ongoing narcotics crackdown, authorities announced.  The investigation centered around the South Clinton Street area in Poughkeepsie, where the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has been looking into drug sales following months of complaints from the community.  During the investigation, Drug Task Force agents purchased fentanyl from 21-year-old Micael E. Sedano, who was reportedly dealing drugs from 4 …
Over $7K, Guns, Narcotics Seized From Housing Authority Residential Site In Westchester: Police Over $7K, Guns, Narcotics Seized From Housing Authority Residential Site In Westchester: Police
Over $7K, Guns, Narcotics Seized From Housing Authority Residential Site In Westchester: Police A search warrant executed at an apartment in Westchester resulted in the seizure of narcotics, cash, and weapons, along with the apprehension of two residents, police announced. The search was carried out at a New Rochelle apartment at the New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority residential site at 50 Sickles Ave. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said on Thursday, Feb. 13.  The operation uncovered illegal drugs, firearms, and thousands of dollars in suspected drug proceeds, Coyne said. During the search, detectives confiscated 124 glassine…
Teen, 15, Found Dead: 2 Nabbed After Discovery Of Body In Westchester, Police Say (UPDATE) Teen, 15, Found Dead: 2 Nabbed After Discovery Of Body In Westchester, Police Say (UPDATE)
Teen, 15, Found Dead: 2 Nabbed After Discovery Of Body In Westchester, Police Say (Update) Authorities have charged two people in connection to the death of a 15-year-old high school student who was found unresponsive on a sidewalk in Westchester, police announced.  New Rochelle Police announced Friday, Feb. 7, that two people have been charged in connection with the victim's death after his body was found on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Charles Street in New Rochelle, as Daily Voice reported.  The suspects are:  Hugo Perez-Gabriel, 32, of New Rochelle, who is charged with concealment of a human corpse and endangering th…
New Sean Combs Doc: Former Assistant To Speak Out On History With Past Westchester Resident New Sean Combs Doc: Former Assistant To Speak Out On History With Past Westchester Resident
New Sean Combs Doc: Former Assistant To Speak Out On History With Past Westchester Resident For the first time on camera, New York native Sean "Diddy" Combs’ former assistant, Phil Pines, is breaking his silence on his history with the embattled hip hop mogul in an exclusive interview airing after the finale of an all-new bombshell docuseries.  The 30-minute sit-down with journalist Mara S. Campo premieres Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 11 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery following the finale of "The Fall Of Diddy," a four-part series that delves into the criminal allegations against the music icon. Pines, who served as Diddy’s senior executive assistant from 2019 to 2…
NY State Workers Steal Debit Card Info From Disabled Residents, Police Say NY State Workers Steal Debit Card Info From Disabled Residents, Police Say
NY State Workers Steal Debit Card Info From Disabled Residents, Police Say Three New York State employees are accused of stealing money from developmentally disabled residents in the Capital Region. The women, all employees at the Capital District Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) in Clifton Park, were arrested on suspicion of fraud and larceny-related charges following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, Jan. 26. Officials identified the defendants as: Lashea Pettway, 30, of Schenectady Jessie Gabriel, 34, of Schenectady Christin McGrath, 45, of Selkirk An investigation found that all three women stole debit card …
$100K Marijuana Haul, $43K In Cash Found During Westchester Traffic Stop $100K Marijuana Haul, $43K In Cash Found During Westchester Traffic Stop
$100K Marijuana Haul, $43K In Cash Found During Westchester Traffic Stop A routine traffic stop in Westchester led to the discovery of a massive marijuana stash valued at over $100,000, police announced.  The incident happened on the Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon when a Westchester County Police officer pulled over a Toyota Camry with Illinois plates for a cell phone violation, the department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14.  As he approached the vehicle, the officer saw multiple bags of different sizes, shapes, and colors scattered throughout the car and suspected possible marijuana trafficking. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle’s …
Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Westchester Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Westchester
Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Westchester Three suspects were apprehended after stealing a high-end BMW while its driver was pumping gas and attempting to sell it at a Home Depot parking lot in Westchester, police said. The incident began when a woman in Greenwich, Connecticut, had her BMW X7 stolen at a gas station as she pumped gas, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Saturday, Jan. 11.  Greenwich Police quickly identified the suspects and tracked their plan to sell the stolen vehicle at the Home Depot parking lot in Mount Pleasant.  A task force of officers from multiple agencies was assembled, inclu…
Grand Jury Clears Police Lieutenant In Westchester Accused Of Misconduct: Suspension Remains Grand Jury Clears Police Lieutenant In Westchester Accused Of Misconduct: Suspension Remains
Grand Jury Clears Police Lieutenant In Westchester Accused Of Misconduct: Suspension Remains A grand jury has declined to indict a Westchester County police lieutenant accused of deliberately mishandling evidence during a drug investigation, officials announced.  In a statement on Friday, Dec. 13, New Rochelle city officials said a Westchester County Grand Jury cleared New Rochelle Police Lieutenant Sean Kane of criminal charges connected to a misconduct investigation.  Kane was originally suspended in early August when the New Rochelle Police Department announced an investigation into his alleged mishandling of evidence.  According to the department, …
Pair Who Flew Drone Dangerously Close To Boston's Logan Airport In Custody After Pursuit: Cops Pair Who Flew Drone Dangerously Close To Boston's Logan Airport In Custody After Pursuit: Cops
Pair Who Flew Drone Dangerously Close To Boston's Logan Airport In Custody After Pursuit: Cops Two Massachusetts men were arrested on Saturday, Dec. 14, after a hazardous drone operation near Logan International Airport triggered a coordinated safety response, police said. Boston Police officers apprehended 42-year-old Robert Duffy of Charlestown and 32-year-old Jeremy Folcik of Bridgewater, on Long Island in the Boston Harbor Islands around 10:22 p.m. Both face charges of trespassing, with additional charges potentially pending. The incident began at 4:30 p.m. when a Boston Police Officer monitoring real-time crime surveillance detected a drone dangerously close to Logan Internation…
Trio Caught With Gun, Drugs After Threatening Group In Westchester Trio Caught With Gun, Drugs After Threatening Group In Westchester
Trio Caught With Gun, Drugs After Threatening Group In Westchester Three men, including a Fairfield County resident, are facing charges after officers found them with a loaded handgun and drugs after they allegedly threatened a group with a firearm in Westchester, officials said. The incident began on Sunday morning, Nov. 24, when witnesses flagged down Port Chester officers while they were on patrol on North Main Street, according to the department.   Witnesses reported a man menacing a group with a firearm, and as officers approached the area near Abendroth Avenue, they also pointed out a vehicle leaving the scene. Police then pulled it over an…
44-Year-Old Caught With Crack Cocaine, Gun During Westchester Traffic Stop: Police 44-Year-Old Caught With Crack Cocaine, Gun During Westchester Traffic Stop: Police
44-Year-Old Caught With Crack Cocaine, Gun During Westchester Traffic Stop: Police A 44-year-old Westchester man faces a long list of charges after he was caught with crack cocaine and a handgun during a traffic stop, police said.  New Rochelle resident Desmond Carter was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 19 following a traffic stop in Mount Vernon, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20.  According to authorities, just after noon on Tuesday, troopers pulled over a 2015 BMW 328 Series on Mount Vernon's Union Avenue for violations of vehicle and traffic laws.  The driver, Carter, was found to be driving with a suspended license. He then tried running…
Teen Caught With Over $90K In Stolen US Treasury Checks In Westchester: Police Teen Caught With Over $90K In Stolen US Treasury Checks In Westchester: Police
Teen Caught With Over $90K In Stolen US Treasury Checks In Westchester: Police A 17-year-old boy was hit with felony charges after he was caught with dozens of stolen US Treasury checks in Westchester following his attempted escape from traffic stops, police said. The events leading to the teen's arrest began just after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when authorities in New Rochelle were alerted of a vehicle entering the city that had previously fled from a traffic stop in New York City, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne.  The same car had also fled a traffic stop in New Rochelle just before 8 p.m. on Monday, according to Coyne. Shortly …