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Fire Forces Town Building To Close In Westchester County Fire Forces Town Building To Close In Westchester County Fire Forces Town Building To Close In Westchester County
Fire Forces Town Building To Close In Westchester County A fire inside a Westchester County municipal building has forced several town departments to suspend in-person services for a second consecutive day as officials assess the damage.  The fire broke out in the boiler room of the Town of North Castle's Annex Building at 17 Bedford Rd. in Armonk, behind Town Hall, on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 24, according to an announcement from town officials.   The building was unoccupied when the fire started, and the Armonk Fire Department responded and contained the flames, according to the town.  Town officials initially announ…
Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Through Backyards Before Capture In Hudson Valley: Police Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Through Backyards Before Capture In Hudson Valley: Police Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Through Backyards Before Capture In Hudson Valley: Police
Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Through Backyards Before Capture In Hudson Valley: Police A Dutchess County man accused of committing an armed robbery in Orange County was arrested after leading detectives on a chase through several backyards and over multiple fences, police said.   Poughkeepsie resident Carlos Diggs, 38, was arrested following the robbery on Thursday, Oct. 22, the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27.  The incident began when officers responded to a reported gunpoint robbery near a residence at 8 City Terrace in Newburgh. Responding officers obtained a description of the suspect, who had reportedly fled …
Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Westchester — And Rescued Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Westchester — And Rescued Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Westchester — And Rescued
Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Westchester — And Rescued An elderly snapping turtle found in poor condition at a waterfront park in Westchester County is getting a helping hand thanks to a local animal control officer and a team of wildlife rescuers. The rescue happened on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill, according to a social media post shared by the Peekskill Police Department's Animal Control Officer on Saturday, Oct. 24.  The animal control officer was preparing to wrap up his day when he received a call about a turtle in need of help at the park. Rather than leave the animal to fend for herself, the officer…
2 Cars Catch Fire, Leak Fuel Hours Apart In Westchester County 2 Cars Catch Fire, Leak Fuel Hours Apart In Westchester County 2 Cars Catch Fire, Leak Fuel Hours Apart In Westchester County
2 Cars Catch Fire, Leak Fuel Hours Apart In Westchester County Firefighters in a Westchester County town had a busy day after responding to two separate vehicle fires just hours apart.  The incidents happened in Yorktown on Sunday, Oct. 25, the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department said on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The first fire was reported just before 9 a.m. on Underhill Avenue, just as firefighters were preparing for the department's annual Fire Prevention Day and Open House. Responding crews arrived to find a vehicle engulfed in flames.  Firefighters first deployed a hose to battle the blaze but had to switch to foam after discovering…
Injuries Reported After Pedestrian Hit At Hudson Valley Intersection: Report Injuries Reported After Pedestrian Hit At Hudson Valley Intersection: Report Injuries Reported After Pedestrian Hit At Hudson Valley Intersection: Report
Injuries Reported After Pedestrian Hit At Hudson Valley Intersection: Report A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Rockland County, resulting in injuries. The crash happened at the intersection of South Main Street and East Funston Avenue in Spring Valley on Monday afternoon, Oct. 26, The Monsey Scoop reported. The pedestrian suffered what were reported to be minor injuries, the outlet said.  Emergency crews from Hatzoloh EMS and Spring Hill EMS responded to the scene, as well as Spring Valley Police. Click here to view video from the scene posted by The Monsey Scoop. More information about the crash was not immediately available. Daily …
2 Horses Found Wandering Near Hudson Valley Intersection 2 Horses Found Wandering Near Hudson Valley Intersection 2 Horses Found Wandering Near Hudson Valley Intersection
2 Horses Found Wandering Near Hudson Valley Intersection Two loose horses were found horsing around in Rockland County, prompting a search for their owner.  The Ramapo Police Department said they found the animals near Route 202 and Viola Road on Tuesday morning, Oct. 27. Police released photos of the animals showing a larger black horse and a smaller brown pony.  The owner has since been found, police said in an update on Tuesday. 
Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say
Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Human remains found in a shed in New York have now been confirmed as a woman who had been missing since 2010, police said. Ashley Carroll, of Troy, was 24 years old when she was last seen alive May 6, 2010, according to authorities. Her remains were uncovered when law enforcement searched a shed at 7 Marlborough Court in Albany on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Albany Police Department confirmed her identity on Friday, Oct. 23. “At this time the investigation, now led by the Albany Police Department, remains active and ongoing,” the department wrote. “The cause of death is still under investigation…
‘I Want Shoot Him’: NY Man Accused Of Trump Death Threat Before Rally ‘I Want Shoot Him’: NY Man Accused Of Trump Death Threat Before Rally ‘I Want Shoot Him’: NY Man Accused Of Trump Death Threat Before Rally
‘I Want Shoot Him’: NY Man Accused Of Trump Death Threat Before Rally A New York man made threats to kill President Trump ahead of a recent campaign rally in the state, according to authorities. Christopher Vignogna, 26, of Syracuse, was arrested ahead of Trump’s rally on Friday, Oct. 9 in the city, the Justice Department announced Monday, Oct. 26. The rally was not interrupted. Vignogna asked a coworker on Tuesday, Oct. 6 if the coworker’s boyfriend could obtain a gun for him, federal investigators said. The coworker responded, “No, why?” “Trump is coming to Syracuse I want shoot him,” Vignogna responded, according to the feds. He also mimed shooting a gun …
Hudson Valley Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Casino Trip Hudson Valley Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Casino Trip Hudson Valley Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Casino Trip
Hudson Valley Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Casino Trip A Putnam County, NY woman turned a trip to a Connecticut casino with her sister into a million-dollar payday after hitting a seven-figure jackpot on a slot machine.  Ady R., of Lake Peekskill, won a whopping $1,025,913.22 while playing a Dragon Link slot machine at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Thursday, Oct. 15, casino officials announced on Friday, Oct. 23. According to Mohegan Sun, Ady was visiting the casino with her sister when she struck the massive jackpot on the popular Dragon Link game by Aristocrat Gaming. The winning spin came during the game's Hold & S…
One Of ‘Cornell 7’ Asks Judge To Toss Claims Against Him In Gang Rape Lawsuit: Report One Of ‘Cornell 7’ Asks Judge To Toss Claims Against Him In Gang Rape Lawsuit: Report One Of ‘Cornell 7’ Asks Judge To Toss Claims Against Him In Gang Rape Lawsuit: Report
One Of ‘Cornell 7’ Asks Judge To Toss Claims Against Him In Gang Rape Lawsuit: Report A Connecticut man named in a lawsuit alleging a gang rape at Cornell University has asked a judge to dismiss the claims against him, according to a new report.  Diego Sarabia, a member of Chi Phi with ties to Bethel, denies the allegations. He was among seven men originally named in the suit over events at the fraternity house on Oct. 19 and 20, 2024.   The former student, identified as Jane Doe, filed the lawsuit Sept. 16 in New York state court. Sarabia filed his dismissal request Friday, Oct. 23, NBC News reported. In her civil suit, Doe accused Sarabia of grabbing h…
Victim Beaten By Partner Who Now Faces Assault Charges In Hudson Valley: Police Victim Beaten By Partner Who Now Faces Assault Charges In Hudson Valley: Police Victim Beaten By Partner Who Now Faces Assault Charges In Hudson Valley: Police
Victim Beaten By Partner Who Now Faces Assault Charges In Hudson Valley: Police A man faces assault charges after police said he attacked his former intimate partner in Orange County, leaving them hospitalized.  Steven P. Calderon was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 25, in connection with the incident, the Crawford Police Department announced on Monday, Oct. 26. According to the department, on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 24, officers learned of a physical dispute that happened at a Bullville Road residence. After the incident, a victim was taken to a local hospital to receive treatment for serious injuries sustained during the attack, which police said involved their f…
NY Archdiocese Reaches Nation’s Second-Largest Clergy Abuse Settlement NY Archdiocese Reaches Nation’s Second-Largest Clergy Abuse Settlement NY Archdiocese Reaches Nation’s Second-Largest Clergy Abuse Settlement
NY Archdiocese Reaches Nation’s Second-Largest Clergy Abuse Settlement The Archdiocese of New York has reached a massive $800 million settlement with about 1,300 parishioners who said they were sexually abused by clergy members. Attorneys for the survivors first announced the deal Saturday, Oct. 24, followed by confirmation from Archbishop Ronald Hicks. “The $800 million payout by the Archdiocese of New York is far from a full measure of justice,” said Jeff Anderson, an attorney for more than 1,000 of the victims. “For the horrors inflicted, for decades, it does mark a momentous moment of real reckoning.” Hundreds of civil lawsuits were filed against the Arch…
Top NY State Police Official Suspended Without Pay As FBI Takes Over Investigation Top NY State Police Official Suspended Without Pay As FBI Takes Over Investigation Top NY State Police Official Suspended Without Pay As FBI Takes Over Investigation
Top NY State Police Official Suspended Without Pay As FBI Takes Over Investigation A top New York State Police leader is now under FBI investigation following concerning posts from his social media account. Lt. Col. Jared Duffy was suspended from duty Sunday, Oct. 25, and the FBI was asked to take over the case, according to New York State Police. Duffy’s brother, Buffalo-based attorney Trevor Duffy, told the Albany Times-Union that Jared Duffy’s X account had gone unused for years before it was hacked and used to promote illicit content related to sexual images of children. Investigators were first spotted at Jared Duffy’s home in Colonie on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according …
Man Who Sexually Abused Girl From Age 12 To 17 In Hudson Valley Is Convicted: DA Man Who Sexually Abused Girl From Age 12 To 17 In Hudson Valley Is Convicted: DA Man Who Sexually Abused Girl From Age 12 To 17 In Hudson Valley Is Convicted: DA
Man Who Sexually Abused Girl From Age 12 To 17 In Hudson Valley Is Convicted: DA A man has been convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a girl over several years, beginning when she was just 11 years old in Honduras and continuing for years after they moved to Sullivan County, prosecutors said.    Honduras native Luis Romero Arriaza, 38, was found guilty of predatory sexual assault against a child and third-degree rape following a four-day jury trial, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian Conaty announced on Friday, Oct. 23. According to prosecutors, the abuse began in Honduras when the victim was 11 years old. Arriaza and the girl later moved to South…
Sticky Belt, Mouse Traps Used To Steal Mail Found During Westchester Traffic Stop, Police Say Sticky Belt, Mouse Traps Used To Steal Mail Found During Westchester Traffic Stop, Police Say Sticky Belt, Mouse Traps Used To Steal Mail Found During Westchester Traffic Stop, Police Say
Sticky Belt, Mouse Traps Used To Steal Mail Found During Westchester Traffic Stop, Police Say Police said they found adhesive-coated tools commonly used to steal mail from drop boxes during a routine traffic stop in Westchester County, leading to a Bronx man's arrest. Bronx resident Felix Checo Montesino, 42, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 23, after White Plains Police stopped his yellow 2011 Ford Festiva near the intersection of Lake Street and North Broadway, according to the department. Officers said they first stopped the vehicle after seeing the driver fail to use a turn signal. However, the department added that the vehicle had recently triggered a Real Time Crime…
WATCH: 'Grappler' Ends High-Speed Chase After Tractor Supply Burglary In Hudson Valley WATCH: 'Grappler' Ends High-Speed Chase After Tractor Supply Burglary In Hudson Valley WATCH: 'Grappler' Ends High-Speed Chase After Tractor Supply Burglary In Hudson Valley
Watch: 'Grappler' Ends High-Speed Chase After Tractor Supply Burglary In Hudson Valley A high-speed police chase spanning two counties ended with the first successful use of a specialized vehicle-stopping device in Putnam County — and two arrests, authorities said.   Orange County residents Frank V. Commisso, 35, of Newburgh, and Hilary L. Rampe, 39, of Walden, were both arrested following the pursuit on Thursday, Oct. 22, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced. The chase, which lasted more than 30 minutes, began after a reported theft at the Tractor Supply on Route 311 in Patterson just before 6:40 p.m. on Thursday. There, authorities said a man sto…
Person Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge (DEVELOPING) Person Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge (DEVELOPING) Person Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Person Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge (Developing) A person jumped from the Tappan Zee Bridge early Monday morning, Oct. 26.  The incident was reported at around 2:20 a.m. on Monday, when police and firefighters were dispatched to a report of a person jumping from the southbound side of the bridge near mile marker 14.1, according to the Piermont Fire Department and New York State Police. Piermont crews provided mutual aid to the Tarrytown Fire Department during the response. The New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team and Unmanned Aircraft System also helped with the search, alongside the US Coast Guard, Rock…
Officer Ran Over By Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley Who Faces Attempted Murder Charge: Cops Officer Ran Over By Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley Who Faces Attempted Murder Charge: Cops Officer Ran Over By Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley Who Faces Attempted Murder Charge: Cops
Officer Ran Over By Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley Who Faces Attempted Murder Charge: Cops A 24-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he ran over an officer with his vehicle and led authorities on a chase through Rockland County that ended with a crash.  Haverstraw resident Isaac Catedral, 24, was arrested following the incident on Friday, Oct. 23, which left three Haverstraw Police officers injured, according to Haverstraw Police. The incident began around 4:41 p.m. on Friday, when Haverstraw Police responded to a home in the village for a report of a disorderly man attempting to break into a home. Responding officers eventually found a ve…
American Girl’s Death Prompts German Teen’s Arrest, Online Connection Under Scrutiny American Girl’s Death Prompts German Teen’s Arrest, Online Connection Under Scrutiny American Girl’s Death Prompts German Teen’s Arrest, Online Connection Under Scrutiny
American Girl’s Death Prompts German Teen’s Arrest, Online Connection Under Scrutiny An online connection between an American girl and a German teenager is now at the center of an international murder investigation. An 18-year-old German man was arrested in Hamburg on Thursday, Oct. 22, on suspicion of murder and aggravated assault. Authorities allege he manipulated a 14-year-old girl into harming herself through Discord, according to a joint statement from Hamburg prosecutors and police. The girl, who lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, died by suicide on Friday, Oct. 2. Prosecutors say the suspect was 17 during the alleged offenses, which occurred between September and October.…
Mom Faked Son’s Death For GoFundMe, Then Her Own To Avoid Court: Affidavit Mom Faked Son’s Death For GoFundMe, Then Her Own To Avoid Court: Affidavit Mom Faked Son’s Death For GoFundMe, Then Her Own To Avoid Court: Affidavit
Mom Faked Son’s Death For GoFundMe, Then Her Own To Avoid Court: Affidavit A mom charged with collecting donations for her living son’s funeral faked her own death to get the case closed — but cellphone records, a Snapchat post, and a dumpster order helped expose the scheme, detectives wrote in court documents. Jennifer Marie Lamer, 39, of Carrolltown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, faces 29 charges stemming from fabricated medical documents and an obituary submitted to Blair County officials, according to court records. Lamer waived her preliminary hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 20, sending all 29 charges to county court, as shown in court documents Daily Voice obtained…
Westchester Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat Westchester Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat Westchester Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat
Westchester Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat Michael Frick brought people together through food and helped young wrestlers grow in the community where he once competed. The New Fairfield chef and former state wrestling champion, 35, died after a vehicle struck him in Patterson, New York, on Oct. 20.  The crash happened around 8:09 p.m. at Route 22 and Route 164, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Frick was walking when the Toyota sedan struck him. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, authorities said. Known as Chef Mike, Frick owned Salt x Thyme, a catering and private chef service …
Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush
Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush A Philadelphia police officer who was shot 12 times in an attack that killed his partner was released from the hospital Saturday, Oct. 24, receiving a standing ovation from more than 100 fellow officers, medical personnel, and loved ones. Officer Hector Rodriguez III, 33, was wheeled out of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center two weeks after he and Officer Shane Seiber, 40, were shot while responding to a call in West Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 10, as Daily Voice previously reported. Rodriguez placed his hand over his heart as officers, hospital staff, and loved ones applauded his release.…
Phone-Distracted Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike Phone-Distracted Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike Phone-Distracted Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike
Phone-Distracted Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike A truck driver distracted by his phone when he killed a New York father and his two children on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors announced on Friday, Oct. 23. Santos M. Valentin, 31, of Philadelphia, was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 13, to three years minus three days to 12 years in prison by Judge Todd Brown, the Lancaster County District Attorney said. The crash killed Donnell Hickson, 43, of Baldwin, Long Island his 18-year-old son, Decir Hickson, and his 11-year-old daughter on Sunday, July 21, 2024, as Daily Voice previously reported. A Lancaster Co…
Woman Recognized Man Masturbating In NY Theater Lot From News: DA Woman Recognized Man Masturbating In NY Theater Lot From News: DA Woman Recognized Man Masturbating In NY Theater Lot From News: DA
Woman Recognized Man Masturbating In NY Theater Lot From News: DA A Long Island man facing four public lewdness cases was arrested again after another woman recognized him in news coverage and identified him as the man who masturbated in front of her outside a movie theater, authorities announced Saturday, Oct. 24. Nicholas Critelli, 20, of Ronkonkoma, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 22, in connection with a February encounter in the AMC Stony Brook 17 parking lot, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. The woman was loading purchases into her car around 10:22 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, when Critelli approached in a dark gray Nissan Al…
Another NY Man Arrested In Deadly NJ Hit-Run Outside Major Mall: Prosecutor Another NY Man Arrested In Deadly NJ Hit-Run Outside Major Mall: Prosecutor Another NY Man Arrested In Deadly NJ Hit-Run Outside Major Mall: Prosecutor
Another NY Man Arrested In Deadly NJ Hit-Run Outside Major Mall: Prosecutor A search of the Acura and U-Haul trailer involved in a deadly hit-and-run on Route 17 in Paramus turned up hundreds of THC cartridges, leading to a second arrest and new drug charges against the driver accused of killing a Bronx woman, authorities said. Michael C. Marciano, 47, of Fairport (Monroe County), NY, who was driving a Jeep in tandem with the Acura at the time of the crash, owned the Acura and had rented the U-Haul trailer, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Marciano surrendered to authorities Friday, Oct. 23, and was charged with two counts of second-degree possession wit…
Westchester Man Who Shoved Victim On Subway Tracks Before Train Arrived Gets Prison Time Westchester Man Who Shoved Victim On Subway Tracks Before Train Arrived Gets Prison Time Westchester Man Who Shoved Victim On Subway Tracks Before Train Arrived Gets Prison Time
Westchester Man Who Shoved Victim On Subway Tracks Before Train Arrived Gets Prison Time A 20-year-old Westchester County man will spend years in prison for pushing a stranger onto subway tracks in Brooklyn, leaving the victim scrambling to safety just seconds before a train entered the station.  Harrison resident Andrew Pashinin, 20, was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison and two years of post-release supervision on Friday, Oct. 23, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced.  The sentence follows Pashinin's conviction on Aug. 24, 2026, of first-degree attempted assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon after a jury trial.  Th…
Auto Theft Trafficking Ring Gets Westchester Woman Arrested: Mount Olive PD Auto Theft Trafficking Ring Gets Westchester Woman Arrested: Mount Olive PD Auto Theft Trafficking Ring Gets Westchester Woman Arrested: Mount Olive PD
Auto Theft Trafficking Ring Gets Westchester Woman Arrested: Mount Olive PD Four people were arrested and charged in Mount Olive with running an operation to traffic stolen vehicles, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 23. Last October, an off-duty Englewood Police Department officer notified this agency of a vehicle located within Mount Olive that appeared to have an altered Vehicle Identification Number, Mount Olive police said. An investigation determined that a residence in Mount Olive was being used to conduct an illegal operation that stored stolen motor vehicles and to remove and alter VINs from the cars, police said. In April, three peop…
$10K Murder-For-Hire Plot: Man Convicted Of Killing Wrongly Targeted Victim In Hudson Valley $10K Murder-For-Hire Plot: Man Convicted Of Killing Wrongly Targeted Victim In Hudson Valley $10K Murder-For-Hire Plot: Man Convicted Of Killing Wrongly Targeted Victim In Hudson Valley
$10K Murder-For-Hire Plot: Man Convicted Of Killing Wrongly Targeted Victim In Hudson Valley A man who was hired to kill an Orange County resident inside his apartment in exchange for $10,000 and a pound of marijuana has been convicted of murder, prosecutors said.  Douglas McFarlane, 27, of Middletown, was found guilty of first-degree murder and second-degree murder following a jury trial in Orange County Court on Friday, Oct. 23, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler.  The conviction comes weeks after Sheldon Paul, 42, also of Middletown, was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder for arranging the killing of a man he mistakenly believed had…
Delta Passenger Spews Racist Tirade As Cops Haul Him Off JFK Flight (VIDEO) Delta Passenger Spews Racist Tirade As Cops Haul Him Off JFK Flight (VIDEO) Delta Passenger Spews Racist Tirade As Cops Haul Him Off JFK Flight (VIDEO)
Delta Passenger Spews Racist Tirade As Cops Haul Him Off JFK Flight (Video) A would-be Delta Airlines passenger unleashed a racist, expletive-filled tirade as he was hauled off a plane at JFK Airport on Thursday, Oct. 22. “Can you believe these motherf-----s? You believe this?” the man is heard saying in a video shared on X by Shawn Wasson. “Put it on Instagram! Look at these n—s! Look at these n—s!” Other passengers can be heard clapping as Port Authority police officers remove the man from the plane. Authorities have since identified the man as Jerome Anixter, a 60-year-old man from Brooklyn, WABC reported. He was charged with assault, disorderly conduct, resist…
Mass Dad Convicted Of Groping Teen On Boston-Bound Flight With Wife, 4 Kids Aboard Mass Dad Convicted Of Groping Teen On Boston-Bound Flight With Wife, 4 Kids Aboard Mass Dad Convicted Of Groping Teen On Boston-Bound Flight With Wife, 4 Kids Aboard
Mass Dad Convicted Of Groping Teen On Boston-Bound Flight With Wife, 4 Kids Aboard A Massachusetts father faces prison after a jury convicted him of repeatedly groping a teenage girl on a flight while traveling with his wife and four children. Jonathan Alan Lefman, 48, of Newton, touched the 17-year-old’s buttocks without her consent during an Aug. 30, 2024, JetBlue flight from Puerto Rico to Boston, federal prosecutors said. A jury found him guilty after a three-day trial.  Lefman sat behind the girl, with his 16-year-old son beside him. Prosecutors said he pushed his hand through the gap between her seat cushion and seatback to touch her repeatedly. The girl …
3 Westchester Men Linked To Multimillion-Dollar Bank Fraud Scheme That Recruited 'Mules' 3 Westchester Men Linked To Multimillion-Dollar Bank Fraud Scheme That Recruited 'Mules' 3 Westchester Men Linked To Multimillion-Dollar Bank Fraud Scheme That Recruited 'Mules'
3 Westchester Men Linked To Multimillion-Dollar Bank Fraud Scheme That Recruited 'Mules' Three Westchester County residents are among eight people accused of carrying out a multimillion-dollar bank fraud scheme that used social media to recruit people willing to provide access to their bank accounts, federal prosecutors said.   The defendants, including two men from Mount Vernon and one from Yonkers, are accused of depositing fraudulent checks and US Treasury notes into bank accounts before withdrawing money, according to an indictment unsealed on Wednesday, Oct. 21, by the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.   Federal authorities all…