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61-Year-Old Man Dies After Hitting 'Roadkill,' Crashing In Northern Westchester 61-Year-Old Man Dies After Hitting 'Roadkill,' Crashing In Northern Westchester
61-Year-Old Man Dies After Hitting 'Roadkill,' Crashing In Northern Westchester A 61-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed after his vehicle left the roadway. The accident took place in Northern Westchester County around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 11 on Dogwood Road in Cortlandt. According to New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel, the unidentified man from Putnam Valley was driving a 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he crashed. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the accident is under investigation.  Nevel said a preliminary investigation reveals that the driver may have hit “roadkill” which caused his bike to leave the roadway. This is a de…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Menaces Victim With Baseball Bat, Breaks Car Windows In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Menaces Victim With Baseball Bat, Breaks Car Windows In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Menaces Victim With Baseball Bat, Breaks Car Windows In Northern Westchester, Police Say A 31-year-old man is behind bars after state police say he menaced a victim with a baseball bat and broke several car windows. Troopers responded to Dogwood Road in the town of Cortlandt for a reported neighbor dispute on Saturday, Jan. 12. Investigation by the troopers discovered the suspect, Anthony W. Perez of Yonkers, arrived at the residence, engaged in a domestic dispute with the current resident, and engaged in a dispute with separate victim outside, state police said. During the dispute, Perez menaced the male victim outside with a baseball bat and broke several of his vehicle…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Accused Of Firing Shots From Rifle In Northern Westchester DIspute Behind Bars Man Accused Of Firing Shots From Rifle In Northern Westchester DIspute Behind Bars
Man Accused Of Firing Shots From Rifle In Northern Westchester DIspute Behind Bars A 38-year-old man accused of firing shots from a rifle during a dispute in Northern Westchester has been apprehended and is behind bars. The incident took place around 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at Dogwood Road in Cortlandt, where police responded to a report of shots fired. State Police, Westchester County Police and Peekskill Police officers all responded. An investigation determined that John J. Magner III engaged in a dispute with a party known to him at his residence, and fired two rounds from the Marlin .22 rifle. Magner was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, third-degree…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Police Investigating Report Of Shots Fired In Northern Westchester Police Investigating Report Of Shots Fired In Northern Westchester
Police Investigating Report Of Shots Fired In Northern Westchester State police are on the scene of a report of shots fired in the Cortlandt area. The incident took place around 9:30 a.m. Friday at 101 Dogwood Road according to a 911 call made to New York State Police, said Trooper AJ Hicks, "We have troopers are on scene but the person who made the 911 call is not being cooperative," said  Hicks. Hicks said a report that officers are looking for a black vehicle in connection with the case, has not been confirmed.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes