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Man Shoots, Kills Cab Driver Moments After End Of Shift In Westchester: Here's His Sentence Man Shoots, Kills Cab Driver Moments After End Of Shift In Westchester: Here's His Sentence
Man Shoots, Kills Cab Driver Moments After End Of Shift In Westchester: Here's His Sentence A man will spend decades in prison for fatally shooting a cab driver in Westchester during a robbery right after the victim's work shift ended, officials announced.  Covington, Virginia resident Percell Ross Blakely, age 54, was sentenced to 20 years to life in state prison for the October 2021 murder of 62-year-old Andres Valenzuela in New Rochelle, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, April 18.  Earlier Report - Man Indicted For Murder In Westchester For Fatal Shooting, Robbery According to the DA's Office, on Oct. 14…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Caught With Gun, Drugs After Possibly Flashing Weapon At Westchester Gas Station: Police Man Caught With Gun, Drugs After Possibly Flashing Weapon At Westchester Gas Station: Police
Man Caught With Gun, Drugs After Possibly Flashing Weapon At Westchester Gas Station: Police A 51-year-old man faces several charges after he was caught with a loaded handgun and illegal drugs in front of a Westchester cafe, police said. The arrest resulted from an incident on Monday, April 8 around 4:20 a.m., when a suspect was seen allegedly displaying a gun at the Pit Stop gas station in New Rochelle at 819 Main St., according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne.  An anonymous caller soon reported this incident to police, adding that the suspect had been driving a blue Corvette with Connecticut license plates. Officers then began searching the area around the g…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Caught With Handgun After Running Red Light In Westchester: Police Duo Caught With Handgun After Running Red Light In Westchester: Police
Duo Caught With Handgun After Running Red Light In Westchester: Police Two men face weapons charges after they were caught with an illegally possessed handgun during a traffic stop in Westchester, police said. The arrests resulted from an incident on Saturday, April 6 around 1:30 a.m., when authorities stopped a vehicle after it ran a red traffic light at 710 Main St. (Route 1) in New Rochelle, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne.  Police soon found that the vehicle had a fake temporary tag instead of a registered license plate and impounded it. A search of the car then resulted in authorities finding a 9mm Ruger handgun with a …

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Nabbed At Westchester Bar After Nearly Running Over Officer, Evading Arrest: Police Man Nabbed At Westchester Bar After Nearly Running Over Officer, Evading Arrest: Police
Man Nabbed At Westchester Bar After Nearly Running Over Officer, Evading Arrest: Police A 28-year-old man faces criminal charges in two Westchester municipalities after fleeing from police multiple times and nearly running an officer over in the process, authorities announced. The events leading to the man’s arrest began during the early morning of Thursday, Feb. 1, when detectives in New Rochelle tried pulling over a suspicious vehicle. According to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne, this car instead drove away at a fast speed, avoiding officers. Police still continued an investigation into the vehicle, though. Later in the day around 10 a.m., the same car was s…

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by Ben Crnic
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Person Injured In Westchester Shots-Fired Incident With A Bullet Landing Half-Mile Away: Police Person Injured In Westchester Shots-Fired Incident With A Bullet Landing Half-Mile Away: Police
Person Injured In Westchester Shots-Fired Incident With A Bullet Landing Half-Mile Away: Police A person was injured in a shots-fired incident in which one of the bullets landed about a half-mile away in Westchester, according to police. The incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 in New Rochelle. The New Rochelle Police Department said it received multiple calls of shots fired in the area of 371 Main St.  Upon arrival, New Rochelle PD officers located one shooting victim who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. An apparent errant shot from this incident hit a 13th-floor window at 360 Huguenot Street, which is approximately half a mile away and in the direct…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Suspect Robbed 4 Stores Over 5 Days In Westchester, Police Say Suspect Robbed 4 Stores Over 5 Days In Westchester, Police Say
Suspect Robbed 4 Stores Over 5 Days In Westchester, Police Say A man faces charges after burglarizing multiple businesses in the span of five days in Westchester County, police said.  On Monday, Dec. 19, New Rochelle Police arrested 32-year-old Dorian Holliday of Yonkers and charged him with multiple burglaries of businesses in downtown New Rochelle, police said.  Holliday is charged in connection with burglarizing two stores located on the 500 block of Main Street (Route 1) during the early mornings of both Wednesday, Dec. 14, and Friday, Dec. 15, as well as robbing two more adjoining stores located on the 100 block of Central Avenue on Mond…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Caught With 'Ghost Gun' After Traffic Stop In Westchester County: Police Duo Caught With 'Ghost Gun' After Traffic Stop In Westchester County: Police
Duo Caught With 'Ghost Gun' After Traffic Stop In Westchester County: Police Two people have been charged with illegally possessing a weapon after a traffic stop in Westchester County, police said.  On Wednesday, Dec. 7, around 6:50 p.m., police in New Rochelle saw a Mercedes Benz commit multiple traffic violations on the 700 block of Main Street (Route 1), and pulled the vehicle over, according to New Rochelle Police.  Police then found that the registration for the vehicle was suspended, which meant the vehicle had to be towed. In the midst of the towing process, authorities then found a 9mm "ghost gun" equipped with a laser sight behind the car's passen…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Charged With Driving Stolen Car, Illegally Possessing Gun In Westchester County: Police Duo Charged With Driving Stolen Car, Illegally Possessing Gun In Westchester County: Police
Duo Charged With Driving Stolen Car, Illegally Possessing Gun In Westchester County: Police Two women are charged with driving a stolen vehicle and illegally possessing a gun in Westchester County, police said.  On Saturday, Dec. 3, around 2 p.m., police in New Rochelle were told that a stolen vehicle had entered the city in the area of Main Street (Route 1) and Interstate 95. After searching there, police then located the vehicle at a gas station at 819 Main St., according to New Rochelle Police.  Police found two women in the vehicle, who were both arrested after a brief investigation, authorities said.  An unlicensed 9mm handgun owned by one of the women was als…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Westchester Restaurant Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes New Westchester Restaurant Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes
New Westchester Restaurant Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes A new restaurant serving up a menu of local, seasonal American dishes in a “contemporary and casual setting” is now open in Westchester County. Town House officially opened its doors in the heart of New Rochelle in September 2022. Its name is an ode to its three-story restored, historic building that hosts dining, parties, art exhibits, and other community events, the company said. Led by New Rochelle native and Executive Chef Chris dos Reis, its menu features several small plates and salads, including tuna tartare, grilled octopus, and shaved goat cheese salad with badger flame beets an…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Apprehended After Driving Stolen Vehicle In Westchester County, Police Say Man Apprehended After Driving Stolen Vehicle In Westchester County, Police Say
Man Apprehended After Driving Stolen Vehicle In Westchester County, Police Say A 51-year-old man was charged after police said he drove a stolen vehicle in Westchester County. Authorities received a report of a stolen vehicle entering New Rochelle from I-95 at about 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, the New Rochelle Police Department said. Officers found the vehicle parked and unoccupied in front of 572 Main St., and police verified it was stolen, according to the report. Police then monitored the vehicle until the suspect, identified as Cedric Wilborn, of Syracuse, was arrested without incident, authorities said. He was charged with third-degree possession of a …

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by Nicole Valinote
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20-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Westchester Intersection 20-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Westchester Intersection
20-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Westchester Intersection Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash at a Westchester intersection. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17 in New Rochelle at the intersection of Main Street and Echo Avenue, and involved a vehicle and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, Kristopher Johnson, age 20, of New Rochelle, was subsequently transported to the Jacobi Medical Center in critical condition, Captain J. Collins Coyne of the New Rochelle Police Department said.  Johnson succumbed to his injuries at 1:32 a.m. on Monday, July 18.  Johnson’s family was at the hospital at the time of his passi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Indicted For Murder In Westchester For Fatal Shooting, Robbery Man Indicted For Murder In Westchester For Fatal Shooting, Robbery
Man Indicted For Murder In Westchester For Fatal Shooting, Robbery A 52-year-old suspect has been indicted and returned to New York on murder charges for allegedly robbing and fatally shooting a man in Westchester, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Virginia resident Percell Ross Blakely, of Covington, Virginia, is in custody after allegedly stealing property and shooting 62-year-old Andres Valenzuela on Main Street in New Rochelle last year. Specifically, Blakely was indicted by a Westchester County grand jury of: First-degree murder; Two counts of second-degree murder; Two counts of robbery; Criminal possession of a weapon. Westchester County D…

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by Zak Failla
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Three Teens Busted In Westchester With Stolen Car, Home Depot Merchandise, Police Say Three Teens Busted In Westchester With Stolen Car, Home Depot Merchandise, Police Say
Three Teens Busted In Westchester With Stolen Car, Home Depot Merchandise, Police Say Three teens attempted to flee from police in Westchester after being busted with stolen merchandise in a stolen car, authorities announced. Investigators from the New Rochelle Police Department were alerted by the Westchester County Real Time Crime Center at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14 of a stolen vehicle that had just entered the city on Main Street near the Pelham Manor border. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that officers canvassed the area and were able to locate the vehicle exiting the Home Depot parking lot on Weyman Avenue. While approaching the vehicl…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen On Parole For Attempted Murder Among Four Busted With Stolen Car, Handgun In Westchester Teen On Parole For Attempted Murder Among Four Busted With Stolen Car, Handgun In Westchester
Teen On Parole For Attempted Murder Among Four Busted With Stolen Car, Handgun In Westchester A group of teens - including one on parole for attempted murder - who were in possession of a loaded handgun in a stolen vehicle in Westchester when approached by police investigators, leading to the arrest of four following brief chases, authorities announced. The New Rochelle Police Department was notified of an occupied stolen car in the vicinity of Main Street and Kings Highway shortly after 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, prompting a search of the area. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that detectives responded and located the vehicle at the BP gas station on Main Street…

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by Zak Failla
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DWI Driver Charged After Hit-Run Crash Outside McDonald's In Westchester, Police Say DWI Driver Charged After Hit-Run Crash Outside McDonald's In Westchester, Police Say
DWI Driver Charged After Hit-Run Crash Outside McDonald's In Westchester, Police Say An allegedly drunk driver was tracked down by officers after striking and hospitalizing a pedestrian outside a McDonald’s location in Westchester, police said. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to Main Street outside of McDonald’s shortly after 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, where there was a report of a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian who was struck by a driver who fled the scene. Police said that the pedestrian was found in the area with serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital while members of the New Rochelle Police Department’s Acciden…

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by Zak Failla
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Fugitive Wanted For Fatal Shooting In Westchester Apprehended After Shootout Fugitive Wanted For Fatal Shooting In Westchester Apprehended After Shootout
Fugitive Wanted For Fatal Shooting In Westchester Apprehended After Shootout A manhunt into the fatal shooting of a cab driver in Westchester led to the arrest of a wanted fugitive who was wanted in Connecticut after a shootout with police, authorities announced. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, a New Rochelle police officer on patrol found a man, later identified as city resident Andres Valenzuela, on the ground in the parking lot of Juliano’s Caterer’s on Main Street with two apparent gunshot wounds. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that he was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his wounds. Earlier story - P…

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by Zak Failla
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Police ID Taxi Driver Fatally Shot In Westchester Police ID Taxi Driver Fatally Shot In Westchester
Police ID Taxi Driver Fatally Shot In Westchester Police have identified the 62-year-old man who was shot and died after being found injured in a Westchester parking lot. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, a New Rochelle police officer on patrol found a man, later identified as city resident Andres Valenzuela, on the ground in the parking lot of Juliano’s Caterer’s on Main Street with two apparent gunshot wounds. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that he was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his wounds. Police said that when he was shot, Valenzuela was finishing his shift as a taxi drive…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting In Westchester Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting In Westchester
Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting In Westchester A shooting suspect is at large after a 62-year-old man was shot and killed after being found injured in an area parking lot, police said. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, a New Rochelle police officer on patrol found a man on the ground in the parking lot of Juliano’s Caterer’s on Main Street with two apparent gunshot wounds. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that the man was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his wounds. According to police, the investigation into the homicide is ongoing as detectives continue investigating. Coyne noted tha…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Charged With Prostitution After Bust At Spa In Westchester Two Charged With Prostitution After Bust At Spa In Westchester
Two Charged With Prostitution After Bust At Spa In Westchester Two women are facing charges for prostitution after a police raid at a spa in Westchester. The New Rochelle Police Department concluded an investigation into prostitution at the Green Rivage Spa on Main Street on Wednesday, Sept. 8, leading to the arrest of two women. Yung Ling Xu, age 41, of Queens, and Sun Mi Hong, age 69, of Brooklyn, were both arrested and charged with prostitution and practicing a massage without a license. No arraignment date for the pair has been announced.

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by Zak Failla
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Suspect Caught After Squirting White-Liquid Substance On Women In Westchester, Police Say Suspect Caught After Squirting White-Liquid Substance On Women In Westchester, Police Say
Suspect Caught After Squirting White-Liquid Substance On Women In Westchester, Police Say A 27-year-old man was apprehended after allegedly squirting a white liquid meant to mimic semen on multiple women in Westchester, police said. The New Rochelle Police Department received a report from a woman shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25 who stated that she was walking on North Avenue earlier and was followed by a suspicious man. As she boarded the bus, a second passenger said that “he threw something on your back,” and she spotted him walking away toward Main Street. The suspect, later identified as New Rochelle resident Marco Medina, and multiple other victims came forw…

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by Zak Failla
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Fans Of Popular Westchester Restaurant Eager For Opening Of Second Location Fans Of Popular Westchester Restaurant Eager For Opening Of Second Location
Fans Of Popular Westchester Restaurant Eager For Opening Of Second Location A popular restaurant plans to open its second location in Westchester County. Colombian House currently operates in New Rochelle, and owners plan to expand to another location in White Plains.  The new restaurant will be located in the heart of White Plains, at 175 Main St. The date for the new location's opening has not yet been publicly announced.  The restaurant was founded by a New Rochelle couple and it opened its doors in 2017. The menu features a wide variety of Colombian dishes, along with coffee, margaritas, sangria, and desserts such as their tres leches spong…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man Carjacked, Robbed In Driveway Of Westchester Home, Police Say Man Carjacked, Robbed In Driveway Of Westchester Home, Police Say
Man Carjacked, Robbed In Driveway Of Westchester Home, Police Say A man was carjacked and had his necklace stolen in the driveway of his Westchester County home. The incident took place around 11:40 p.m., Thursday, May 27, when New Rochelle police officers were dispatched to Beechwood Avenue on a report of an armed robbery of a motor vehicle. When officers arrived on the scene, a 39-year-old New Rochelle resident reported that after he pulled into his driveway and exited his car, he observed a Hyundai sedan pass him in a suspicious manner, said the New Rochelle Police. Shortly after, according to the victim he was confronted by a black male in …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Searching For Two Suspects In Westchester Shooting Police Searching For Two Suspects In Westchester Shooting
Police Searching For Two Suspects In Westchester Shooting Police are investigating a shooting in Westchester and searching for two men who may be responsible. The incident took place around 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28, in the area of Echo Avenue and Main Street in New Rochelle, when police responded to a call for shots fired. When officers arrived on the scene they spotted a man fleeing the area on foot and were able to catch him. He was identified as Nasiem K. Lopez, 22, of White Plains, New Rochelle PD Captain Cosmo Costa said. During a search of Lopez, he found with a Smith and Wesson handgun and was charged with criminal possession of a weapon …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Gun-Wielding Westchester Liquor Store Robbery Suspect On Loose Gun-Wielding Westchester Liquor Store Robbery Suspect On Loose
Gun-Wielding Westchester Liquor Store Robbery Suspect On Loose A suspect is on the loose after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars from a Westchester liquor store and attempting to pull out a gun to threaten a clerk who sought to stop him, police said. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department received a report shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 of an armed robbery at BMK Wine & Liquors on Main Street. It is alleged that the suspect walked into the store while a clerk was stocking shelves. The suspect proceeded to walk directly to the register and removed approximately $400 in cash. New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said t…

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by Zak Failla
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Investigation Leads To Auto Fraud Charges For Nine People, Five Businesses In Area Investigation Leads To Auto Fraud Charges For Nine People, Five Businesses In Area
Investigation Leads To Auto Fraud Charges For Nine People, Five Businesses In Area A two-year investigation into an auto fraud scheme in Westchester and the Bronx led to the arrest of nine people and five businesses that are now facing charges for trying to pull a fast one on their customers. “Operation Sledgehammer,” an enterprise insurance fraud scheme that operated in lower Westchester and the Bronx has been taken down, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Those charged were: Ronnie Lee-Andros Jawahir, of New Rochelle; Allan Ramdeo Ramiah, of New Rochelle; Joseph Cermele, of Scarsdale; Ronald Jawahir, of the Bro…

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by Zak Failla
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Man, 49, Hospitalized After Being Stabbed While Walking In Westchester Man, 49, Hospitalized After Being Stabbed While Walking In Westchester
Man, 49, Hospitalized After Being Stabbed While Walking In Westchester Police investigators in Westchester are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a pair of suspects who repeatedly stabbed a man, sending him to the hospital, investigators said. The New Rochelle Police Department received a call from the New Rochelle Montefiore Hospital Emergency Room at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, when a man was admitted with multiple stab wounds. Upon arrival at the hospital, New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said that they located the 49-year-old stabbing victim, who had a laceration on his right arm, scapula, shoulder area, and armpit, which is b…

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by Zak Failla
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Shots Fired Near Basketball Court In Westchester, Police Say Shots Fired Near Basketball Court In Westchester, Police Say
Shots Fired Near Basketball Court In Westchester, Police Say Gunshots rang out near a group of Westchester basketball courts overnight, prompting an extensive police investigation. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the area of a basketball court on Main Street shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24. New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said that officers were told by witnesses that several shots had been fired near the baseball court, though there was no one there at the time of their arrival. Costa said that a search of the area found five shel casings on the walkway and in the grass above th…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Man Told To Wear Mask Trashes Westchester McDonald's, Police Say COVID-19: Man Told To Wear Mask Trashes Westchester McDonald's, Police Say
Covid-19: Man Told To Wear Mask Trashes Westchester McDonald's, Police Say A man grew irate and trashed a Westchester McDonald’s after being told he would be refused service if he didn’t put on a mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A man got into a verbal argument with an employee at the drive-thru line at McDonald’s on Main Street in New Rochelle shortly after 5 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said. It is unclear what the argument was about. After getting into the argument, the man - who has not been located - entered the facility. Police said that once inside, the man was instructed he’d need to put on a mask or else they would ref…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Suspects Caught On Camera Stealing Cell Phones In Westchester Alert Issued For Suspects Caught On Camera Stealing Cell Phones In Westchester
Alert Issued For Suspects Caught On Camera Stealing Cell Phones In Westchester Know them? The New Rochelle Police Department issued an alert for a pair of suspects who allegedly stole several cell phones from the Sprint store on Main Street. Police said that the two men, who were caught on camera wearing hooded sweatshirts inside the store, allegedly entered the Sprint store with scissors, cut the security cords securing four phones to their displays and then fled east on Main Street and south on North Avenue. The alleged theft happened at approximately 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Anyone with information regarding the theft, or who recognizes the suspects has bee…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Victim Found With Knife Lodged In Back In Westchester Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Victim Found With Knife Lodged In Back In Westchester
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Victim Found With Knife Lodged In Back In Westchester A woman is in police custody after allegedly stabbing a man in the back in Westchester, police said. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Main Street and Echo Avenue shortly after 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, where there was a report of a stabbing. A New Rochelle Police Department spokesperson said that upon arrival, officers found a 38-year-old Hispanic man who was conscious and on the sidewalk in “extreme pain.” Police said that the man had been stabbed in the back and sustained serious injuries. The knife was found lodged in his back…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Admits To Beating Woman To Death In Westchester Man Admits To Beating Woman To Death In Westchester
Man Admits To Beating Woman To Death In Westchester A 29-year-old man has admitted to killing a 66-year-old woman whose body was found outside the former historic Armory building on Main Street in New Rochelle last year. Jose Olmos, who, like the victim, was homeless, pleaded guilty in Westchester County Court to second-degree murder for his role in the death of Nurten Seljuk on July 27 last year. He is expected to receive a term of 20 years in prison when he is sentenced on July 11. Olmos admitted to beating Seljuk, repeatedly striking her and stomping on her chest, neck, and head. Olmos followed Seljuk “for some time” on Main Street, and w…

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by Zak Failla