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Failed Seat Swap in Three-Wheeled Chase Fails to Fool Police; NY/NJ Duo Arrested: Paramus PD
A reckless driver and his passenger tried pulling a fast one on Paramus police after a wild three-wheeled chase — but it didn’t work, authorities announced on Monday, April 14.
Jonathan Valentin, 28, of Maywood, took off in a black Mercedes-Benz after Officer Sean Casey tried stopping him for speeding on Route 4 West near the Verizon store around 1:20 a.m., the Paramus Police Department said.
Valentin refused to pull over, racing away at a dangerous speed, police said. During the pursuit, he lost the front driver-side tire but kept going on three wheels, endangering everyone on the highway,…
Nearly 100 Grams Of Cocaine, MDMA, Scales, Gun Found In Westchester Traffic Stop: Police
A routine traffic stop in Westchester led to the arrest of a Bronx man and the discovery of loaded firearms, cocaine, MDMA pills, and drug distribution materials, police announced.
The arrest happened around 6:35 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, when officers on patrol stopped a vehicle traveling southbound on Memorial Highway in New Rochelle. Officers pulled the car over after seeing that the windows were tinted beyond legal limits, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said on Monday, April 8.
The driver, 44-year-old Aldo Nunez of the Bronx, was the only one in the vehicle. While spe…
Cocaine Bust: Woman, 27, Caught With Several Grams In Taconic Parkway Traffic Stop, Police Say
A 27-year-old woman is facing felony drug charges after being pulled over in Dutchess County, police said.
The arrest happened on Sunday, March 30, when a trooper stopped a 2024 Toyota traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in LaGrange for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, April 1.
The driver, Angelica M. Vivo, age 27, of the Bronx, was found with around 9.2 grams of cocaine during the stop, according to police.
Vivo was arrested and charged with:
Fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance;
Seventh-degree criminal p…
Youth Bystander Hit By Pepper Spray During Shoplifting Arrest In Westchester: Police
A youth bystander was caught in the effects of pepper spray when police officers nabbed a shoplifting suspect at a Target in Westchester, authorities said.
According to White Plains Public Safety, police responded to Target at 9 City Pl on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:12 p.m., after store employees reported a shoplifting incident.
Officers arrested a 58-year-old man from the Bronx, who was accused of stealing more than $250 worth of merchandise. However, when police attempted to take him into custody, the suspect, whose name was not released, allegedly resisted arrest.
To subdue h…
Woman's Body Was Found In Suitcase Along Westchester Highway, BF Charged: Report (Photos)
A Bronx man was arrested and charged with murder after a missing woman was found dead along the Saw Mill River Parkway in Yonkers, police said.
Junior Perez Diaz, 46, of 2200 Morris Avenue, was taken into custody on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 5:17 p.m. in the 46th Precinct, authorities said. He faces charges of second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and first-degree kidnapping, the NYPD said.
The victim was identified by abc7 as Pamela Alcantara, whose family had raised more than $10,000 on a GoFundMe as of press time.
The case unfolded on Thursday, March 6, at 9:51 a.m., when off…
Teen Stabbed On Bee-Line Bus: Man Charged In Connection To Westchester Incident, Police Say
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident on a Bee-Line bus in Westchester that left a teenager stabbed, police announced.
Eric Dickerson of Yonkers was taken into custody at 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, at his home, Westchester County Police announced on Friday, March 7.
According to police, Dickerson was part of a group of men who confronted the teenage victim on Wednesday, March 5, around 5:10 p.m., while riding a Bee-Line bus on Elm Street in Yonkers. The confrontation escalated, leading to the teen being stabbed before the suspects fled at the co…
New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where
Residents and businesses in parts of New York City will soon need to adapt to a new area code.
The New York State Public Service Commission has announced the introduction of area code 465 to the existing regions served by 347, 718, 917, and 929.
This change affects the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Marble Hill section of Manhattan.
“With increased telephone usage, we must accommodate the growing demand for phone numbers,” said Commission Chair Rory M. Christian. “The new area code will ensure that there are enough phone numbers available for New York…
Live Bird Markets Shut Down In Westchester To Stop Avian Flu Spread
New York officials are taking aggressive action to stop the spread of bird flu.
An order issued by the Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) on Friday, Feb. 7, directed live bird markets in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties to close for five days, Gov. Hochul’s office said.
The emergency measure comes after health officials confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)–or bird flu–has been detected at seven live bird markets in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx since Friday, Jan. 31. Outbreaks have also been confirmed in Suffolk and Ulster counties, as D…
'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged Doge Staff Member, To Move Into Hudson Valley Property
A fast-growing, CT-based snack brand owned by the father of a 19-year-old allegedly working with Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency has secured a massive new distribution facility in Putnam County, expanding its presence in the Northeast.
Lesser Evil, a Danbury, Connecticut-based company known for its organic and minimally processed snacks, has signed a 303,100-square-foot lease at Lincoln Logistics 84x684 Crossings in Brewster, according to real estate developer Lincoln Equities Group (LEG).
The facility, located near major highways I-84, I-684, and Route 7 and finished in…
Caregiver Steals Nearly $10K From Elderly Woman In Westchester: Police
A caregiver is accused of betraying the trust of an elderly Westchester woman by illegally writing nearly $10,000 in checks from her account, police said.
Amie Faye, age 35, of the Bronx, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and charged in connection with the alleged theft, the City of Rye Police Department announced.
Detectives launched an investigation after uncovering that Faye, who was employed as the victim’s caregiver, allegedly wrote $9,100 in checks without the woman's consent and used the money for herself, police said.
After her arrest, Faye was charged with the follow…
Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat
As Westchester County Executive George Latimer prepares to be sworn in as a US Congressman representing New York’s 16th Congressional District, he has scheduled when he will say farewell to his current position.
Latimer, age 70, will give his farewell address on Monday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. The speech will be live-streamed on Facebook, according to county officials.
Following these remarks, Latimer’s resignation will take effect a few days later on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 12:01 p.m., he said during a public address in November.
Latimer will then transition to hi…
Leaders Of Gang Involved In Violent Shootings, Robberies In Westchester Get Decades In Jail
Two high-ranking leaders of a violent gang involved in multiple violent incidents throughout Westchester will spend decades in prison, officials announced.
Bronx resident Dwight Reid, age 52, and Brooklyn resident Christopher Erskine, age 41, were both sentenced to 35 years in prison for their leadership of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Bloods Gang, a violent street and prison organization that has operated in Westchester County, other parts of New York State, and across the country, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday, …
