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Student Pictured With Suspected Firearm Sparks Investigation In Hudson Valley
Authorities are investigating a report involving a Hudson Valley student allegedly photographed with what appeared to be a firearm on school grounds, police announced. The investigation began in Putnam County late Tuesday, Dec. 10, when the concerning image was reported to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer by the Putnam Valley School District, the Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The student was identified and interviewed at their residence. They did not attend Putnam Valley High School on Wednesday, authorities and school officials said. In a…
Police & Fire
Man Wielding Screwdriver Attacks Trooper After Stabbing Victim In Northern Westchester: Police
A man is facing multiple felony charges following an incident in Northern Westchester that left a victim hospitalized with multiple stab wounds, authorities said. The incident happened on Thursday, Dec. 5, when a domestic disturbance was reported in the Croton Falls area of Somers, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11. When the first trooper arrived on the scene, screams could be heard coming from inside the residence. Officers forced their way inside and encountered the suspect, identified as 50-year-old Andujar Heriberto, wielding a screwdriver, police said. Heribe…
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49 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve
After months of training, dozens of new graduates of the Westchester Police Academy will soon begin serving communities throughout the county. The 49 new recruits graduated from the Westchester County Police Academy during a ceremony held at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Friday, Dec. 6. They will now go on to work at seven departments in the county. The new recruits will now be sent to the following Westchester departments: Westchester County PD: Shaun Blute, Frank Caparelli, Devin Furphy, Steven Hartog, Autumn …
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SUV Crashes Into Rock Wall, Guide Rail On Saw Mill Parkway In Northern Westchester
A woman was hospitalized after losing control of her vehicle and crashing on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Northern Westchester, authorities said. The crash happened just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, near Route 120 in Chappaqua, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O’Leary. The woman, driving an Acura SUV southbound, lost control, causing the car to slide off the road, strike a rock wall on the right, and then veer back onto the parkway before hitting a guide rail on the left side. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The driver, a…
Police & Fire
Blaze Tears Through Home In Westchester
Firefighters in Westchester quickly extinguished a house fire that broke out early in the morning, officials said. The blaze occurred in the Greenhaven area of Rye on Monday morning, Dec, 9, according to the Rye Fire Department. Arriving firefighters were able to quickly knock down the flames and check for any fire extension before bringing the situation under control. In photos released by the department, flames could be seen shooting out of the home's roof. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was not detailed.
Police & Fire
Drone Captures Massive Mulch Fire As Crews Battle Blaze For Hours In Mount Pleasant
A massive mulch fire in Northern Westchester required drone support and hours of effort to contain as crews battled frigid conditions and a lack of hydrants, officials said. The fire began early Sunday, Dec. 8, when the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department was dispatched at around 12:30 a.m. for a reported brush fire on the Taconic State Parkway, according to fire officials. After searching the area, no fire was found on the parkway. However, a large plume of smoke led responders to a mulch pile fire burning on Clay Bird Lane in Mount Pleasant With no hydrants nearby, tankers from …
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Mental Health Crisis Involving Gun Prompts Lockdown At Westchester School
A mental health emergency involving a man reportedly armed with a firearm prompted a lockdown at a Westchester school, police said. The incident occurred in Yonkers around 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, when Yonkers Police responded to the O'Rourke Townhomes on Shoreview Drive after receiving reports of a man in crisis who may have been in possession of a gun. Out of caution due to the location’s proximity to the Robert C. Dodson School, police requested a lockdown to ensure the safety of students and staff, officials said. Authorities made contact with the man and took him into protectiv…
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Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Blaze At New Rochelle Home (
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Firefighters swiftly extinguished a two-alarm house fire that erupted Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8, in New Rochelle. The fire broke out shortly after 4 p.m. at a residence located at 1347 North Ave. Crews worked diligently to contain the blaze, bringing it under control just before 6 p.m., local resident and fire buff Domenic Ramacciato tells Daily Voice. Ramacciato captured the scene, sharing striking photos of the response on his Instagram page (click here for photos). No additional details about the fire or possible injuries were immediately available.
Police & Fire
Santa’s Holiday Drop Becomes 'Claus' For Concern When He Gets Stuck 60 Feet Up At Area Event
It was a ho-ho-hold-on-tight moment for Santa Claus when he got stuck some 60 feet on the side of a building in Fairfield County during a Christmas celebration event, leading to a high-flying rescue. This is why Santa sticks with the reindeer. The Norwalk Holiday Extravaganza turned into an unexpected spectacle Saturday evening, Dec. 7, when a performer dressed as Santa Claus found himself stranded on the side of a building at 50 Washington Street, the Norwalk Fire Department said. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. as Santa rappelled down the 13-story building. According to…
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Fugitive In Fake Virus Home Invasion Sentenced — Westchester Jeep Clue Cracked The Case: Feds
A Romanian man involved in a terrifying 2007 Connecticut home invasion has been sentenced to seven years in prison after evading capture for 15 years, authorities said. Stefan Alexandru Barabas, 38, was part of a group that terrorized two residents in a scheme that seemed straight out of a nightmare. Just before midnight, Barabas and his accomplices — Emanuel Nicolescu and Alexandru Lucian Nicolescu — broke into a South Kent home wearing masks and wielding knives and fake guns, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. They tied up and blindfolded two adults, injecting them with a s…
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Driver, 28, Seriously Injures Golden Doodle, Leaves Crash Scene In Hudson Valley, SPCA Says
A Hudson Valley woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly hitting a dog with her car and fleeing the scene, leaving the severely injured pet to suffer, authorities said. The incident occurred on Mon., Dec. 2, around 5:22 p.m., when Putnam County SPCA detectives responded to Center Street in Brewster, the Putnam County SPCA said. There, they learned that a five-year-old Goldendoodle named Astro was struck by a white Toyota Rav4, suffering severe injuries, officials said. Astro’s family rushed him to Guardian Veterinary Specialists in the Town of Southeast, where he underwent mu…
Police & Fire
Dog Helps Young Victim Testify Against Former
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Detective From Westchester In Sex Abuse Case
In a groundbreaking trial, a court-certified support dog named Eddie helped a young child testify against former NYPD detective Wilson Frias, leading to his conviction on charges of child sexual abuse in Westchester County. Frias, 52, of Briarcliff Manor, was sentenced to five years in prison and ten years of post-release supervision after a jury found him guilty of first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. He will also be required to register as a sex offender. The abuse occurred on March 11, 2023, in Frias’s home during a playdate. The vic…
Police & Fire
52-Year-Old Man Missing In Westchester: Police
Authorities in Westchester are searching for a 52-year-old man who has been missing for almost two weeks. David Morales was last seen in the area of Willow Street in Yonkers on Saturday, Nov. 23, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 5. Morales is described as a Hispanic man who is 5-foot-7 and 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing dark brown pants and a black jacket. He may be in need of medical attention, police said. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call Yonkers Police at 914-377-7900. Click the Facebook icon below to share this story…
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Woman Killed In Blaze At Tarrytown Home: (
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A tragic fire claimed the life of a woman at a Westchester residence, authorities said. The blaze broke out early Thursday, Dec. 5, at around 12:15 a.m. at a residence on Martling Avenue, according to the Tarrytown Police Department. Emergency responders, including the Tarrytown Fire Department, Tarrytown EMS, Greenburgh Paramedics, and Tarrytown Police, quickly arrived on the scene and found an active fire at 227 Martling Ave. Firefighters entered the residence and discovered an unresponsive woman near the entryway. Despite resuscitation efforts, the 77-year-old victim, whose name w…
Police & Fire
Car Damaged in Botched Theft During Holiday Deliveries In Northern Westchester
An attempted vehicle theft disrupted a holiday delivery effort in Northern Westchester, police said. The incident occurred on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, in North Castle near the Greenwich border when a resident at a home on Bedford Banksville Road reported damage to her vehicle, the North Castle Police Department announced on Thursday, Dec. 5. The woman told officers she was loading her car with holiday deliveries when someone apparently entered the vehicle and damaged its ignition, which police said was consistent with an attempt to steal the car. Authorities have no…
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Pets Endangered: 100 Tacks Found Scattered in Hudson Valley Dog-Walking Area
A troubling discovery in the Hudson Valley has sparked an investigation after nearly 100 metal thumbtacks were found scattered in a grassy area commonly used for dog walking, authorities said. The incident occurred at Twin Brook Manor in the Putnam County town of Southeast, according to the Putnam County SPCA, which received a report from a resident on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The resident, who frequently walks their dog in the area behind the 200 block of houses, noticed dozens of metal tacks scattered across the grass and notified the SPCA. Upon further investigation, SPCA officials …
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17-Year-Old Boy Found After Going Missing In Westchester: (
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New Update: A 17-year-old boy has been located after going missing in Westchester. Shamir Aaron, who was reported missing after last being seen in the area of Ashburton Avenue in Yonkers on Wednesday, Dec. 4, was found safe, Yonkers Police announced around 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5. More information about where he was found and his condition was not released. Original Report: Authorities in Westchester are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 17-year-old boy. Shamir Aaron was last seen in the area of Ashburton Avenue in Yonkers on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Yonkers Polic…
Police & Fire
Man Critically Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Westchester
A man was left critically injured after being struck by a vehicle at a busy Westchester intersection, police said. The crash happened in Yonkers just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the intersection of Nepperhan Avenue and School Street, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. Officers arriving at the scene found an adult man suffering from severe injuries. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition, Spink said. A preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle's driver had been traveling east on Nepperhan Avenue through a green lig…
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Crashes, Dangerous Driving, Multiple DWIs Occur In Hudson Valley Over Holiday Weekend
Several people, including Connecticut residents, were apprehended for impaired driving over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the Hudson Valley, including several incidents involving crashes and dangerous driving behaviors, authorities announced. The arrests, which occurred in Putnam County between Tuesday, Nov. 26, and Wednesday, Dec. 4, were announced by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday. The first of the incidents happened on Nov. 26, when deputies were dispatched to a two-car crash on Route 311 in Patterson near McManus Road North. According to the Sheriff's Offic…
Police & Fire
Blaze Leaves Residence Charred In Northern Westchester
A Northern Westchester home suffered damage in an overnight fire that drew a multi-agency response, fire officials said. The blaze broke out just before 2 a.m. on Saw Mill River Road in the Yorktown Heights section of Yorktown, according to the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving fire crews found smoke pushing from the second floor of the home, and firefighters determined that the blaze had spread into the structure from the chimney. ***1st Due Structure Fire*** At approx 0158am, Yorktown Fire with a FASTeam from Bedford Hills Fire Department were... Posted by Y…
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Drill Planned At Westchester Elementary School: What Parents Need To Know
A Westchester elementary school will host a reunification drill to prepare for emergencies, prompting temporary road closures and special procedures for parents and guardians. The Milton School in Rye will conduct the drill on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 12 p.m., according to the City of Rye Police Department. The exercise is designed to simulate how students, staff, and first responders would account for and reunite children with their families or caregivers following a crisis or emergency. The entire drill is expected to take at least two hours to complete. The Rye Police Department will close…
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Drunk Driver Flees Traffic Stop, Caught Over Twice Legal Limit In Northern Westchester: Police
A Westchester man accused of driving drunk with more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system is facing numerous charges after allegedly leading police on a chase, authorities said. The incident began just before 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, when an erratic driver was seen traveling westbound on Route 202 in Yorktown, the town's police department announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Responding officers quickly located the vehicle and observed it failing to stay in its lane, police said. When police tried to pull the car over, the driver allegedly refused to stop and fled w…
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Man, 43, Fatally Struck After Breaking Down On I-87 In Westchester
A 43-year-old man from the region was fatally struck after leaving his broken-down car on a busy interstate in Westchester. The crash occurred just before 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, in Yonkers, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3. At the time of the crash, the victim, identified as 43-year-old Ulster County resident Christopher Colom of Tilson, had been operating a 2011 Honda Accord when his vehicle broke down in the left lane of the highway, police said. Colom left the vehicle and was struck by a 2002 Lexus ES 300 driven by a 48-year-old resident of Danbury, Conn…
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Car Of Speeding Driver Crushed By 2 Tractor-Trailers On I-87, Police Say (
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A speeding driver escaped serious injury, but not traffic citations, after police say he caused a crash involving two tractor-trailers Tuesday morning, Dec. 3 on I-87 in Rockland County. Joseph T. Bonomi of Washingtonville, was cited for speeding and moving from the lane unsafely, and treated at Westchester Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries following the crash in the southbound lanes in Hillburn, State Police said. The collision occurred in the southbound lanes of the New York State Thruway near Exit 15A in Hillburn. Photos shared by The Monsey Scoop show the car …
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Driver Rescued After Plunging Into Reservoir In Hudson Valley
A driver was rescued from a partially submerged vehicle in a Hudson Valley reservoir, authorities said. The incident occurred in Putnam County shortly after noon on Tuesday, Dec. 3, when a vehicle crashed into the West Branch Reservoir near Washington Road in Carmel, according to the Carmel Police Department. The driver, a 76-year-old Mahopac woman, was unable to exit the vehicle, prompting an immediate response from Carmel Police officers, along with the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Dive Team, and EMS units. Upon arriving, Carmel off…
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New Details Revealed In Fiery Parkway Crash That Killed Westchester Firefighter
New details are being unveiled about a fiery crash on the Taconic State Parkway in the Hudson Valley that claimed the life of a beloved Army veteran and longtime Westchester firefighter. The crash, which killed 58-year-old Dutchess County resident Michael Fitzgerald of Fishkill, occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, just south of Route 301 in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley, according to the New York State Police. An initial investigation revealed that Fitzgerald had been driving a 2017 Toyota Rav4 southbound when the vehicle left the parkway for unkn…
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Massive Blaze Engulfs Vacant Westchester Commercial Building
Firefighters battled an early morning fire at a vacant commercial building in Westchester. The blaze broke out around 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 46 Broad St. in Port Chester, according to the Port Chester Fire Department. When first responders arrived, heavy flames were seen from the rear of the two-story vacant commercial building, and there were initial reports of possible people trapped inside. Firefighters forced their way into the building and conducted searches under heavy fire, high heat, and low visibility conditions, fire officials said. Luckily, all s…
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Woman Killed In Head-On Hudson Valley Crash With Box Truck
A Massachusetts woman was killed when she collided head-on with a box truck on a Hudson Valley road, police said. The crash occurred on Monday, Dec. 2 at around 8:30 a.m., on John Simpson Road in the Putnam County town of Southeast, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. According to authorities, a southbound Honda CRV crossed over the double yellow line and struck a northbound Isuzu box truck head-on. The driver of the Honda, 82-year-old Worcester County resident Anna Catullo of Shrewsbury, was pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities said. Meanwhile, …
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Update: Fiery Tesla Crash Turns Double-Fatal In Westchester
This story has been updated. Two people were killed in a fiery crash involving a Tesla in Westchester. New, updated report - Update: Fiery Tesla Crash Kills Parents In New Rochelle School District The crash occurred on Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, at the intersection of Pelhamdale Avenue and Shore Road in Pelham Manor, according to village officials. According to Pelham Manor Police Lt. Gregory Sancho, a Tesla drove through the intersection and struck a wall on the northbound lane of Shore Road before going up in flames. Two people, whose identities have not yet been released, wer…
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Driver Killed In Early Morning Crash On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester
A driver was killed in a one-car crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester, police said. The crash occurred shortly before 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, when a vehicle traveling on the southbound lanes left the roadway and struck an electrical utility box just south of Wilmot Road in New Rochelle, according to the Westchester County Police Department. The driver, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. As of Tuesday morning, both lanes of the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway remain closed between Wilmot Road and Mill Road…
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Teen Accused Of Stealing Vehicle, Leading Police Chase Through Westchester
A 19-year-old man from Connecticut is facing numerous charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Westchester and leading police on a multi-agency pursuit, authorities said. The incident began on Thursday morning, Nov. 28, when a West Harrison resident reported suspicious activity involving two vehicles, a white Mercedes Benz and a dark-colored Audi A5, on Columbus Avenue, the Harrison Police Department announced on Monday, Dec. 2. Those inside the cars were seen trying to pull on the door handles of parked cars, the department said, prompting a quick response to the scene. When of…
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