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Police Officer In Westchester 'Doing Well' After Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Police Officer In Westchester 'Doing Well' After Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
Police Officer In Westchester 'Doing Well' After Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Members of a police department in Westchester will be growing out their facial hair as part of their effort to support one of their own who is bravely facing off against cancer.  Throughout this month, the Irvington Police Department will be supporting the American Thyroid Cancer Association with its annual No-Shave-November as one of its members, Officer Estefania Mejia, fights her own battle against the disease. According to the department, Mejia was diagnosed earlier in the year. There's good news, though — she has undergone surgery and treatments and is now "doing well," …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Missing Westchester Resident Found Safe Missing Westchester Resident Found Safe
Missing Westchester Resident Found Safe New update: A man who went missing after leaving his Westchester residence has been found safe.  Robert "Bob" Cerbone, age 78, was located safely after going missing on Tuesday, July 9, around 3 a.m. after walking away from his Irvington home, Irvington Police announced.  More information about where he was found was not released.  Original report:  Authorities in Westchester are asking for the public's help in finding a man who went missing after leaving his home.  Robert "Bob" Cerbone, age 78, was last seen on Tuesday, July 9, around 3 a.m., walking away f…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Update: President Biden's Westchester Visit To Cause 'Significant' Traffic Impacts New Update: President Biden's Westchester Visit To Cause 'Significant' Traffic Impacts
New Update: President Biden's Westchester Visit To Cause 'Significant' Traffic Impacts Before President Joe Biden's visit to Westchester, authorities are warning motorists of expected impacts to rush hour traffic. New, updated report - Biden Visit: These Westchester School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Biden will be in the county on Thursday, April 25, when he is scheduled to appear at a fundraising event in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson hosted by actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.  Earlier Report - President Biden To Visit Irvington: Here's When According to an announcement from the Irvington Police Department on Tuesday, April …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Robbery, Attempted Carjacking Under Investigation In Westchester: Suspect At Large Robbery, Attempted Carjacking Under Investigation In Westchester: Suspect At Large
Robbery, Attempted Carjacking Under Investigation In Westchester: Suspect At Large Authorities are searching for those involved in a robbery and attempted carjacking incident in Westchester, police announced. The incident happened on Sunday, Feb. 4 just before 12:45 a.m. in the area of Harriman Road in Irvington, the Irvington Police Department announced. After authorities were alerted of the incident, patrol officers responded to the location of the robbery and began searching for the suspect while also notifying surrounding police departments.  According to police, the robbery and attempted carjacking were a targeted and isolated incident and did not appear to pos…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Fundraiser Set For Westchester Police Detective Battling Brain Cancer Fundraiser Set For Westchester Police Detective Battling Brain Cancer
Fundraiser Set For Westchester Police Detective Battling Brain Cancer A fundraiser is set to help a 20-year Westchester police detective suffering from brain cancer. The event for Irvington Police Department Detective David Walsh will be held in Irvington from 2 to 6 p.m., on Saturday, April 9 at the Immaculate Conception Gym, 16 North Broadway.  Walsh, a lifelong resident of Irvington has been with the department since 2002 and worked to better the community he grew up in, said the Irvington PD. "He is always the first to lend a helping hand to his family, friends, and certainly the community," the department said on Facebook. "Now he needs our help an…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed For Attempting To Scam Nearly $10K From Westchester Woman, Police Say Duo Nabbed For Attempting To Scam Nearly $10K From Westchester Woman, Police Say
Duo Nabbed For Attempting To Scam Nearly $10K From Westchester Woman, Police Say Two Connecticut men are facing larceny charges for their alleged attempt to scam a Westchester County woman out of thousands of dollars. Kylo Simons and Rayshawn McFarlane, both of Hartford, were each charged with third-degree larceny, according to the Irvington Police Department. The 77-year-old Irvington woman was contacted by an individual who identified herself as the attorney for the woman's grandson, police said.  The caller reportedly said she had the ability to facilitate a bail transaction of $9,800 for the fake arrest. The victim was then contacted by the same cal…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man Admits To Burglarizing Schools In Westchester Man Admits To Burglarizing Schools In Westchester
Man Admits To Burglarizing Schools In Westchester A man with a lengthy rap sheet will spend time behind bars after admitting to burglarizing multiple schools in Westchester, the District Attorney announced. Mount Vernon resident Donald Bennett, age 62, pleaded guilty this week to burglarizing schools in communities throughout Westchester after he unlawfully entered several buildings between 2020 and 2021. Original story - Suspect Arrested For String Of Westchester School Intrusions Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that between Feb. 20, 2020, and Feb. 28 this year, Bennett illegally entered and stole items from Imm…

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by Zak Failla
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61-Year-Old Unlawfully Entered School Buildings Across Westchester, DA Says 61-Year-Old Unlawfully Entered School Buildings Across Westchester, DA Says
61-Year-Old Unlawfully Entered School Buildings Across Westchester, DA Says A 61-year old man who unlawfully entered school buildings across Westchester County, stealing various items along the way, is facing a host of charges, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Mount Vernon resident Donald Mack Bennett was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Friday, April 9, where he was charged for unlawfully entered school buildings in communities across Westchester and in some instances, stealing items Specifically, Bennett was charged with: Seven counts of burglary; Six counts of grand larceny; Two counts of petit larceny. Westchester County District Attorney Mir…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man, Woman Nabbed Trying To Scam Westchester Resident Out Of $21K, Police Say Man, Woman Nabbed Trying To Scam Westchester Resident Out Of $21K, Police Say
Man, Woman Nabbed Trying To Scam Westchester Resident Out Of $21K, Police Say A man and woman are facing charges for allegedly attempting to bilk a Westchester resident out of more than $20,000, police said. The Irvington Police Department and a Greenburgh Police Department’s task force arrested Bronx resident Bryant Pena, 29, and Genesis Cedeno, 26, for their roles following an alleged grandparent scam. According to the Irvington Police Department, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, a 97-year-old man reported to investigators that he was contacted by a man who portrayed himself as his grandson. The victim said the man stated that his grandson had been arrested for alleged impa…

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by Zak Failla
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Threat Discovered Written On Bathroom Wall At High School In Westchester Threat Discovered Written On Bathroom Wall At High School In Westchester
Threat Discovered Written On Bathroom Wall At High School In Westchester There will be an increased police presence at a Westchester high school after “an unsettling message” was found written in a bathroom. On Thursday, Jan. 30, a student alerted administrators at Irvington High School that there was a message stating “Don’t come tomorrow” that had been written on a bathroom wall, Schools Superintendent Kirstopher Harrison said. The Irvington Police Department was made aware of the message and an investigation determined that the graffiti had been on the wall “for some time,” possibly for as long as a week. Harrison said that there is no present threat to stu…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect In Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Nabbed Burglarizing Westchester Home Suspect In Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Nabbed Burglarizing Westchester Home
Suspect In Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Nabbed Burglarizing Westchester Home A man who was a suspect in a series of vehicle break-ins was nabbed by police after he was allegedly caught breaking into an area home. Jonathan Martin, 27, of Sleepy Hollow, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 17, after Tarrytown Police spotted him acting suspiciously in the area of South Broadway, said Tarrytown Police Lt. Greg Budnar. Officers quickly recognized Martin, who is a suspect in a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred over the past several weeks within the Village of Tarrytown, Budnar said.  Officers continued to watch as Martin entered a residential neighbo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Westchester Man Pretending To Be Real Estate Broker Scammed Thousands, Police Say Westchester Man Pretending To Be Real Estate Broker Scammed Thousands, Police Say
Westchester Man Pretending To Be Real Estate Broker Scammed Thousands, Police Say A 59-year-old Westchester man is behind bars after police say he pretended to be a real estate broker and scammed thousands from property renters. Ricardo Gonzalez, of Tarrytown, was arrested by Irvington Police Department detectives and arraigned in four unrelated fraud cases. In all cases, Gonzalez misrepresented himself as a licensed real estate broker to renters of properties located in the Village of Irvington, police said.  Gonzalez used Hotpads.com Trulia.com Craigslist.org and Zillow.com to bypass MLS (Multiple Listing Service) to find potential victims. On April 1, 2019 a 4…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Police Investigate Threat To Irvington Schools Police Investigate Threat To Irvington Schools
Police Investigate Threat To Irvington Schools Police have increased their presence on the campuses of both Irvington High School and Irvington Middle School following a threatening statement made by a student about allegedly doing harm on school grounds. Irvington Free Union Free School District Superintendent Dr. Kristopher Harrison said on Friday morning, March 22 that the threat was made on Thursday, March 21. "This matter was promptly reported to the Irvington Police Department who immediately investigated," said Harrison in a letter to parents. An investigation by police determined that the threat was not credible and t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Traffic Alert Issued For Road Construction In Irvington Traffic Alert Issued For Road Construction In Irvington
Traffic Alert Issued For Road Construction In Irvington A busy roadway in Westchester will be temporarily closed as contractors install a “rumble strip.” The Irvington Police Department announced that from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 25, only local traffic will be permitted on East Sunnyside Lane in Irvington to permit the Highway Department to install a centerline rumble strip along the narrow roadway. In response, there will be no through traffic permitted on East Sunnyside Lane from Broadway (Route 9) to Taxter Road. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area, when possible. Drivers that need to travel through the area can expect “a sig…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fire Causes Evacuation At Irvington High School Fire Causes Evacuation At Irvington High School
Fire Causes Evacuation At Irvington High School This story has been updated. Students were evacuated from Irvington High School following a fire from an extension cord. The incident happened around 8 a.m. Monday when the extension cord shorted out and caught fire in the area of the high school office at 40 N. Broadway, Irvington Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kristopher Harrison said. "Due to the fast actions of our school staff, the hazard was immediately extinguished," Harrison said. The Irvington Fire Department checked for any extension and vented the school before giving the all clear. "At approximately 8:45 am, the…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Missing: Alert Issued For Westchester 17-Year-Old Missing: Alert Issued For Westchester 17-Year-Old
Missing: Alert Issued For Westchester 17-Year-Old Have you seen him? The Irvington Police Department is asking for help finding a 17-year-old boy who has been missing since 1:45 p.m. Thursday. Pedro Alfonso Banegas Avila, a resident of the Abbott House, a community-based human services agency,  is a native of Honduras, who does not speak English. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a red wolf emblem on the front, black shorts and black sneakers. Anyone with information should call Irvington Police at (914) 591-8080. Share this story on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for up…

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by Daily Voice
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Driver Whose Car Slammed Into Westchester House Was Drunk, Police Say Driver Whose Car Slammed Into Westchester House Was Drunk, Police Say
Driver Whose Car Slammed Into Westchester House Was Drunk, Police Say The 29-year-old driver who slammed into a Westchester home on Wednesday was driving drunk, according to Irvington Police. Sonia M. Minchala-Juanacio of Danbury was charged with drunk driving, refusal to take a breath test, driving without a license, failure to stop at a stop sign, and failure to maintain a lane, said Irvington PD Det. Kevin Johnson. The crash took place around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday when Minchala-Juanacio, driving a 2013 Nissan Rouge, drove through a steel guardrail and slammed into a home at 3 Riverview Road near Circle Drive in Irvington, Johnson said. Minchala-Juanacio, al…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Person Hospitalized After Car Slams Into House In Westchester Person Hospitalized After Car Slams Into House In Westchester
Person Hospitalized After Car Slams Into House In Westchester A vehicle slammed into a home in Westchester, sending at least one person to the hospital. The incident took place around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday when a vehicle drove into a home at 3 Riverview Road near the intersection of Circle Drive in Irvington, said Irvington Police Det. Kevin Johnson. Johnson said he did not have many details as the investigation had just begun, but did say an arrest may be pending.  Building department officials were on scene to see if the home was structurally sound.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Coast Guard Beaches Six Barges That Went Loose On Hudson Coast Guard Beaches Six Barges That Went Loose On Hudson
Coast Guard Beaches Six Barges That Went Loose On Hudson The Coast Guard and partner agencies have beached six barges that broke away from their moored location on the Hudson River.  The construction barges were drifting south of the Tappan Zee Bridge on Friday afternoon. The barges were beached in various locations between Dobbs Ferry and Yonkers. Another two barges are aground in the area of Palisades Park, New Jersey. The captain of the Port has instructed that a tug remain on scene with each barge until conditions stabilize, the Coast Guard said on Saturday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New York received the initial report of the adri…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Irvington Superintendent On Lockout: 'Our Students, Staff Were Stars' Irvington Superintendent On Lockout: 'Our Students, Staff Were Stars'
Irvington Superintendent On Lockout: 'Our Students, Staff Were Stars' As Tarrytown police searched for an armed man, students in six school districts were placed under lockout in an abundance of caution.  Irvington Superintendent Dr. Kris Harrison said the students of his district were "stars," during the daylong lockout. Harrison said from the moment they (the district) learned of the issues throughout the Rivertowns, his "dedicated administrative team, faculty, and staff sprang into action to ensure the safety of our students." Throughout the entire lock-out period, our schools remained secured with staff manning each door, the superint…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Who Used GPS For 11 Burglaries Committed In Westchester Sentenced Man Who Used GPS For 11 Burglaries Committed In Westchester Sentenced
Man Who Used GPS For 11 Burglaries Committed In Westchester Sentenced A 52-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 years to life in state prison for burglarizing homes in and around Westchester counties, including Harrison, Irvington, Rye Brook, Tarrytown, Bedford, New Castle and Mamaroneck, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced Thursday. From June 19, 2014 until he was arrested by the Harrison Police Department on Oct, 21, 2014, Angelo Carzoglio of Manhattan relied on various tools and modern technology to commit the burglaries, including a Garmin Nuvi 65 GPS device which allowed him to easily navigate through unfamiliar suburb…

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by Joe Lombardi