Westchester Driver, 31, Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In CT Hit-Run Crash Westchester Driver, 31, Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In CT Hit-Run Crash
Westchester Driver, 31, Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In CT Hit-Run Crash A man was fatally struck on I-95 early Sunday morning, May 18, after stepping out of his disabled vehicle, police said. Investigators are now asking for the public’s help in tracking down the driver responsible. Cristhian Eduardo Carvajal Saldana, 31, of White Plains, New York, was checking on his vehicle about a half-mile from Exit 3 around 4:30 a.m. when he was hit, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers were already en route to assist with the stalled car when they received word that the driver had been struck. Emergency crews responded quickly, but Saldana was pronounced dead a…
2 Dead In Mexican Navy Ship Crash With Brooklyn Bridge: 'Modern Metaphor' (UPDATE) 2 Dead In Mexican Navy Ship Crash With Brooklyn Bridge: 'Modern Metaphor' (UPDATE)
2 Dead In Mexican Navy Ship Crash With Brooklyn Bridge: 'Modern Metaphor' (Update) Two people are dead and 19 more are injured after a Mexican Navy ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night, May 17, the NYPD confirmed. The crash happened at around 8:26 p.m., when the ship — which had just departed from Pier 17 — suffered a mechanical failure, according to the NYPD. “A preliminary investigation by the NYPD Special Operations Division, FDNY, US Coast Guard, and the NYC Department of Transportation revealed that a naval vessel… experienced a mechanical malfunction,” police said in a statement. “The masts of the vessel then collided with the structure of the Broo…
10 Inmates Escape Through Toilet Hole, Taunt Police: ‘Catch Us When You Can’ 10 Inmates Escape Through Toilet Hole, Taunt Police: ‘Catch Us When You Can’
10 Inmates Escape Through Toilet Hole, Taunt Police: ‘Catch Us When You Can’ Police in Louisiana believe a dramatic prison break that allowed 10 inmates to dash to freedom was the result of an inside job, according to investigators. The inmates escaped from the New Orleans jail early Friday morning, May 16, but jail authorities did not notice they were missing until several hours later. As of Saturday afternoon, Louisiana authorities had tracked down three of the escapees. One was found hiding in the French Quarter, a popular tourist destination in New Orleans, according to the Washington Post. Louisiana State Police guide a hooded Kendall Myles to a chopper…
Field Trip Ends In DUI Arrest For School Bus Driver From NY, Authorities Say Field Trip Ends In DUI Arrest For School Bus Driver From NY, Authorities Say
Field Trip Ends In DUI Arrest For School Bus Driver From NY, Authorities Say A charter bus driver was arrested after allegedly appearing impaired while transporting students and chaperones back from a field trip in North Jersey, authorities said. Police responded to White Rock Elementary School in Oak Ridge around 6:34 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, where they made contact with Jean Audain, 57, of Spring Valley, NY, identified as the bus driver, Jefferson Police Capt. Robert Bush said. “After further investigation, officers placed Audain under arrest and conducted further testing for impairment,” Bush said in a release. The bus had just returned from a field trip w…
NJ Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie On NY Stage Sentenced To Decades In Prison NJ Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie On NY Stage Sentenced To Decades In Prison
NJ Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie On NY Stage Sentenced To Decades In Prison A New Jersey man who nearly killed world-renowned author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack on a New York stage has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Hadi Matar, 27, of Fairview, NJ, was sentenced Friday, May 16, in Chautauqua County Court after a jury found him guilty in February of attempted murder and assault. The charges stem from a brutal ambush on Aug. 12, 2022, when Matar stormed the stage at the Chautauqua Institution, stabbing Rushdie more than a dozen times in front of a stunned audience. The attack left the 77-year-old Booker Prize-winning author blind in one eye and with seve…
Teen Was Behind Hate-Fueled Graffiti At Westchester Parks, Police Say (UPDATE) Teen Was Behind Hate-Fueled Graffiti At Westchester Parks, Police Say (UPDATE)
Teen Was Behind Hate-Fueled Graffiti At Westchester Parks, Police Say (Update) Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic graffiti discovered at two public parks in Westchester over the weekend, police said.  The boy's arrest was announced on Friday, May 16, and was made in connection to the discovery of offensive graffiti on Sunday, May 11, at both Patriot Skate Park and the Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Track in Yorktown, according to the Yorktown Police Department.  According to police, the vandalism included racial slurs, homophobic and anti-Semitic messages, and profane images, scrawled across town…
Driver Pulled From Flipped SUV Off Palisades Parkway In Hudson Valley Driver Pulled From Flipped SUV Off Palisades Parkway In Hudson Valley
Driver Pulled From Flipped SUV Off Palisades Parkway In Hudson Valley Emergency crews sprang into action early in the morning after a serious two-car crash left one driver trapped inside an overturned SUV along the Palisades Parkway in Rockland County. The crash happened around 6:54 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, when Hillcrest Fire Company was dispatched for a vehicle extrication on the southbound side of the Palisades Parkway.  Upon arrival, crews discovered that one of the vehicles, an SUV, had veered off the roadway and come to rest on its side in a wooded area—with the driver still inside and unable to get out.  Firefighters responded swiftly, work…
IDs Released Of Victims In Quadruple-Fatal Taconic Parkway Crash In Westchester (UPDATE) IDs Released Of Victims In Quadruple-Fatal Taconic Parkway Crash In Westchester (UPDATE)
IDs Released Of Victims In Quadruple-Fatal Taconic Parkway Crash In Westchester (Update) Police have released the names of the four people killed in a devastating two-vehicle crash on the Taconic State Parkway in New York that claimed the life of beloved football coach and teacher Robert Violante, as well as three New Jersey men.   The crash occurred on Wednesday, May 14, at around 4:46 p.m., near mile marker 9.2 in the Westchester County town of New Castle, as Daily Voice previously reported.   According to a preliminary investigation, a 2014 Ram ProMaster van driven by a 50-year-old Long Branch, NJ resident was driving southbound when it crossed the center…
High-Voltage Power Line Crashes Through NJ Driver's Windshield — She Somehow Survives High-Voltage Power Line Crashes Through NJ Driver's Windshield — She Somehow Survives
High-Voltage Power Line Crashes Through NJ Driver's Windshield — She Somehow Survives A driver narrowly escaped serious injury or worse when a high-voltage power line crashed onto her windshield while she was driving in Bergen County, incident reporter Boyd A. Loving said. The incident happened Thursday, May 15, after a tree fell and knocked down the live wire on Cornwall Road in Glen Rock, Loving said. Despite the terrifying moment, the driver of the Mazda CX 9 was uninjured and managed to drive her car away safely after speaking with a Glen Rock police officer, who gathered details for an accident report. Photo(s) of the day, 05/15/2025: A driver narrowly escape…
Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Hudson Valley Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Hudson Valley
Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Hudson Valley A popular Dunkin' location in Putnam County was the scene of a large emergency response after smoke was reported inside the building.  The incident occurred around 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at the Dunkin’ Donuts located at 969 Route 6 in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed visible smoke inside the building and immediately requested additional resources. Multiple fire departments and emergency agencies soon raced to the scene.  Crews remained on the scene to investigate the source of the smoke and ensure the b…
Harrison Driver Hit Kid On Bike, Sending Child To Hospital With Serious Injuries: Police Harrison Driver Hit Kid On Bike, Sending Child To Hospital With Serious Injuries: Police
Harrison Driver Hit Kid On Bike, Sending Child To Hospital With Serious Injuries: Police A New York man is facing serious charges after police say he veered out of his lane and hit a child riding a bike in Norwalk, seriously injuring the young victim. Giovani Holguin, 30, of Harrison, New York, turned himself in to police on Tuesday, May 14, after investigators tied him to the crash that happened on Wilson Avenue in Norwalk last month, authorities said.  According to Norwalk Police, the crash happened on April 19 around 7:15 p.m. Multiple 911 calls came in about a child struck by a car. First responders, including Norwalk Police, Fire, and EMS teams, rushed to the scene. T…
4 Dead In Fiery Crash On Taconic State Parkway In Westchester: State Police 4 Dead In Fiery Crash On Taconic State Parkway In Westchester: State Police
4 Dead In Fiery Crash On Taconic State Parkway In Westchester: State Police Four people are dead following a fiery two-car crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, state police said. Terrible crash tonight on the Taconic in Westchester County. Waiting confirmation of basic details from NYSP. 📸 CREDIT: Mike Harrington pic.twitter.com/8sJ7imtZVu — Tony Aiello (@AielloTV) May 14, 2025 A Sprinter van traveling south crossed the center median and entered the northbound lanes, where it struck a Honda sedan that was driving in the passing lane at approximately 5 p.m. near milepost 9.2 in New Castle, New York State Police said. The impact caused the …
Man Drives Drunk With Young Child In Front Seat In Westchester, Police Say Man Drives Drunk With Young Child In Front Seat In Westchester, Police Say
Man Drives Drunk With Young Child In Front Seat In Westchester, Police Say A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including felony DWI and endangering the welfare of a child, after allegedly driving drunk in Westchester with a child in the car who was not wearing a seatbelt, police announced.  The incident happened in Yorktown on Saturday, May 10, around 9:25 p.m., when police responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated driver in the area of Underhill Avenue and Route 118. Officers found the vehicle and saw it committing several traffic violations before pulling it over, Yorktown Police said in an announcement on Wednesday, May 14.  The driver…
Feud Goes Boom: Man Tosses Mortar On Neighbor's Property In Westchester, Police Say Feud Goes Boom: Man Tosses Mortar On Neighbor's Property In Westchester, Police Say
Feud Goes Boom: Man Tosses Mortar On Neighbor's Property In Westchester, Police Say A man is facing charges after a dispute between neighbors in Westchester turned explosive.  The incident happened on Sunday, May 11, around 6:48 p.m., when officers were dispatched to a home on Van Wyck Street in Croton-on-Hudson for reports of an explosion. There, they found that an unknown explosive device had detonated on private property, damaging multiple items, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced on Wednesday, May 14.  An investigation by detectives revealed that the explosive device had been intentionally thrown onto the property during a conflict between neigh…
Hundreds Of Fentanyl Bags, Crack Seized In Taconic Parkway Drug Bust In Hudson Valley: Police Hundreds Of Fentanyl Bags, Crack Seized In Taconic Parkway Drug Bust In Hudson Valley: Police
Hundreds Of Fentanyl Bags, Crack Seized In Taconic Parkway Drug Bust In Hudson Valley: Police Two men were arrested after a traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County led to police finding nearly 200 bags of fentanyl and other narcotics inside their vehicle, authorities announced.  The stop happened on Wednesday, May 14, in East Fishkill, when troopers pulled over a 2021 Jeep traveling northbound on the parkway for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police said.  The vehicle’s occupants were identified as Julio C. Tejada, age 41, and Michael Barnes, age 45, both residents of New York City.   During the stop, troopers had K-9 Vinn condu…
Car Hits DOT Sign, Flips On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Driver Escapes Through Windshield Car Hits DOT Sign, Flips On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Driver Escapes Through Windshield
Car Hits DOT Sign, Flips On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Driver Escapes Through Windshield A driver escaped serious injury after crashing into a DOT message board in Rockland County and overturning their vehicle on the New York State Thruway Wednesday morning, May 14.  The crash happened on Wednesday morning, prompting a response from Spring Hill EMS and New York State Police. When crews arrived, they found the vehicle flipped over, but the driver had already crawled out through the windshield to escape.  Authorities say the driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital in stable condition by Spring Hill EMS. 
Flames Engulf Car On Route 59 In Hudson Valley Flames Engulf Car On Route 59 In Hudson Valley
Flames Engulf Car On Route 59 In Hudson Valley A dramatic scene played out at a Rockland County intersection when a car went up in flames on Route 59.  The blaze happened on Tuesday evening, May 13, when a vehicle caught fire at the intersection of Route 59 and Crosfield Avenue in West Nyack, according to The Monsey Scoop. Photos posted by The Monsey Scoop showed the front end of the vehicle completely covered in flames.  The incident prompted a response from the West Nyack Fire Department in addition to other emergency personnel.  Information regarding any injuries was not immediately available. Check back to Dail…
Man Nearly Crashes Into Ex's Car, Stalks, Menaces Her In Westchester: NYSP Man Nearly Crashes Into Ex's Car, Stalks, Menaces Her In Westchester: NYSP
Man Nearly Crashes Into Ex's Car, Stalks, Menaces Her In Westchester: Nysp A 39-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly violating an order of protection by stalking and harassing his ex-girlfriend in Westchester and nearly crashing his car into her vehicle, police announced.  Croton-on-Hudson resident Ralph V. Sedlmayer was arrested following an investigation into the alleged violations, New York State Police said on Tuesday, May 13.  The case began on Monday, April 28, when the victim reported a near-collision involving a vehicle driven by someone who resembled her ex-boyfriend, Sedlmayer. The victim had an active order of protectio…
Duo Caught After Daytime Burglary At Hudson Valley Home: Police Duo Caught After Daytime Burglary At Hudson Valley Home: Police
Duo Caught After Daytime Burglary At Hudson Valley Home: Police Two men are facing felony charges after a daytime residential burglary in Dutchess County, according to police. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 13 around 11:53 a.m., when officers responded to a burglary report on Pershing Avenue, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Wednesday morning, May 14. By the time officers arrived, the suspects had already left the scene. However, a quick investigation helped officers identify the individuals as Christopher Cortez, 46, and Eric Espinosa, 36, the department announced. Police located both suspects a short time later on the 700…
$20K Tech Support Hoax: Scammer Busted After Running Into Woods In Westchester, Police Say $20K Tech Support Hoax: Scammer Busted After Running Into Woods In Westchester, Police Say
$20K Tech Support Hoax: Scammer Busted After Running Into Woods In Westchester, Police Say A man posing as a tech support worker was arrested after allegedly scamming a Westchester resident out of $20,000 and trying to collect even more, police said.  Flushing resident Dengjin Chen, age 44, was arrested on Saturday, May 10,  following a coordinated investigation into his alleged scam involving several law enforcement agencies, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced on Tuesday, May 13. The case began on Friday, May 9, when the victim reported having printer issues and calling what he believed was Hewlett-Packard customer support. The person on the phone co…
Turkey Hunter Shot In Face In Hudson Valley Forest, Suspect In Custody: NYSP Turkey Hunter Shot In Face In Hudson Valley Forest, Suspect In Custody: NYSP
Turkey Hunter Shot In Face In Hudson Valley Forest, Suspect In Custody: Nysp A man was airlifted to the hospital after being shot in the face with birdshot during a turkey hunting trip in Orange County, police announced.  The incident happened around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, in Stewart State Forest, located in the town of New Windsor. Police say the victim called Orange County 911 to report that he had been shot by an unknown person while hunting, New York State Police announced on Tuesday afternoon.  The man was flown by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center, where he is currently listed in stable condition. After an extensive emergency response…
Taxi Driver Kidnaps Woman, Attacks Her With Screwdriver Before Crashing In Hudson Valley: Cops Taxi Driver Kidnaps Woman, Attacks Her With Screwdriver Before Crashing In Hudson Valley: Cops
Taxi Driver Kidnaps Woman, Attacks Her With Screwdriver Before Crashing In Hudson Valley: Cops A 22-year-old taxi driver is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly kidnapping a woman, attacking her with a screwdriver, and crashing a car during the struggle in Rockland County, police said.  The incident happened around 1:45 a.m. on Monday, May 5, when Spring Valley Police responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a fence at a home on Ridge Avenue. Officers arrived and found a visibly injured and distressed woman at the scene, the department announced on Tuesday, May 13.  According to investigators, the woman had been picked up by a taxi near the Evergre…
2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Hudson Valley 2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Hudson Valley
2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Hudson Valley A car wash in Putnam County will have to make repairs after a two-car crash sent vehicles into its parking lot, knocking over poles.   The crash happened on Tuesday, May 13 at around 11:20 a.m. in front of the Iguana Wanna Carwash at the intersection of Route 6 and Baldwin Lane in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Photos of the damage released by fire officials showed that the crash caused poles in the business's parking lot to fall over.  One person was taken to a hospital to be evaluated, firefighters said. 
Man Found With Blue Fentanyl Pills, Ecstasy On Taconic In Hudson Valley: NYSP Man Found With Blue Fentanyl Pills, Ecstasy On Taconic In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Man Found With Blue Fentanyl Pills, Ecstasy On Taconic In Hudson Valley: Nysp A traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County turned into a major drug bust after a man was found with more than 100 grams of MDMA and blue fentanyl, police said. The stop happened on Monday, May 12, when troopers stopped a 2000 Honda traveling northbound in East Fishkill for traffic violations, New York State Police announced.  The driver, identified as Anyelo L. Santiago, age 37, of Manhattan, was the only one in the vehicle, according to authorities.  During a consent search and vehicle inventory, troopers said they found around 111 grams of MDMA, commonly kno…
Blaze Rips Through Home In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Blaze Rips Through Home In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Blaze Rips Through Home In Hudson Valley (Developing) A devastating fire destroyed an Orange County home on Monday afternoon, May 12.  The blaze happened at around 5:30 p.m. on Monday at a home on Birchwood Court in Hamptonburgh, where an intense fire was discovered.  Photos released by Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance show a dramatic response from firefighters, who deployed hose lines in an effort to douse the flames.  Campbell Hall 2nd Alarm Posted by Orange and Rockland County Fire on Monday, May 12, 2025 More information about the fire, including if there were injuries, was not immediately available. Ch…
NJ Man Had Sex With Dogs, Possessed 9K Files Of Child Porn: Prosecutor NJ Man Had Sex With Dogs, Possessed 9K Files Of Child Porn: Prosecutor
NJ Man Had Sex With Dogs, Possessed 9K Files Of Child Porn: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Maple Shade man was arrested and charged on Thursday, May 8 with having sex with a Rottweiler, among other offenses, authorities said. Law enforcement began investigating Hunter Roy after receiving a tip that he distributed more than 9,000 files of child pornography, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia  Bradshaw and Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher Fletcher said. Roy was also communicating with an underage boy, with whom he sent child pornography, authorities said. Roy also made videos of himself engaging in sexual acts with a Rottweiler and a smaller dog, tradin…
15-Year-Old Leads Cops On Multi-State Chase In Stolen Car, Crashing In NY: Police 15-Year-Old Leads Cops On Multi-State Chase In Stolen Car, Crashing In NY: Police
15-Year-Old Leads Cops On Multi-State Chase In Stolen Car, Crashing In NY: Police A 15-year-old from Pennsylvania led police on a high-speed multi-state chase from New Jersey into Rockland County in a stolen car before crashing into a tree on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, police said.  The pursuit began just after noon on Sunday, May 11, when troopers responded to a report of a vehicle being chased northbound on the parkway in the town of Clarkstown, New York State Police announced on Monday, May 12.  Investigators say the car, a 2024 Subaru, had been reported stolen out of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and was originally being pursued by the New Jersey Palisades…
Car Slams Into Pharmacy When New Driver Mistakes Gas Pedal In Hudson Valley: Police Car Slams Into Pharmacy When New Driver Mistakes Gas Pedal In Hudson Valley: Police
Car Slams Into Pharmacy When New Driver Mistakes Gas Pedal In Hudson Valley: Police A car slammed into the front of a pharmacy in Rockland County after the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brakes while trying to park, police said.  The crash happened at Bardonia Pharmacy on Route 304 on Monday morning, May 12, according to the Clarkstown Police Department.  Police said the driver, a 20-year-old woman, was attempting to park when she mistakenly accelerated, causing the vehicle to crash into the building’s front entrance. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.  First responders from Nanuet Ambulance and Rockland Paramedics evaluated the driver …
Victim Tricked Out Of $20K By Fake FCC Rep In Elaborate Westchester Tech Hoax, Police Say Victim Tricked Out Of $20K By Fake FCC Rep In Elaborate Westchester Tech Hoax, Police Say
Victim Tricked Out Of $20K By Fake FCC Rep In Elaborate Westchester Tech Hoax, Police Say A Westchester resident was scammed out of more than $20,000 in cash after falling victim to a tech support hoax involving a fake federal agent and a pop-up alert claiming child pornography had been found on their computer, police said.  The incident happened on the afternoon of Thursday, May 8, between 3:00 and 3:45 p.m. in the area of Ravencrest Road, the Yorktown Police Department announced.  According to investigators, the victim received a pop-up alert on their computer claiming that child pornography had been detected. The alert included a phone number, which the victim calle…
Car Plunges Off Road, Into Pole In Hudson Valley Car Plunges Off Road, Into Pole In Hudson Valley
Car Plunges Off Road, Into Pole In Hudson Valley A driver had to be rescued from their vehicle after crashing into a utility pole just after midnight in Putnam County, fire officials said.  The crash happened at the intersection of Stoneleigh Avenue and Drewville Road in Carmel shortly after 12 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, according to the Carmel Fire Department. Emergency responders from Carmel Fire, Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and the Carmel Police Department were dispatched to the scene following reports of a car off the roadway. Arriving crews found that the car had hit a telephone pole and that the driver was trapped inside.…
Man Sent Chilling Email Before Deadly NJ Explosion That Claimed His Life And One More: Report Man Sent Chilling Email Before Deadly NJ Explosion That Claimed His Life And One More: Report
Man Sent Chilling Email Before Deadly NJ Explosion That Claimed His Life And One More: Report A man who perished in a South Jersey home explosion over the weekend reportedly sent a haunting email to his ex-girlfriend just minutes before the blaze, NBC10 reports. The explosion broke out around 2 a.m. Sunday, May 12, at a home on Tranquility Court and Orion Way in Washington Township, Gloucester County, authorities said. First responders arriving at 13 Tranquility Ct. found the home fully engulfed in flames. Two bodies — a man and a woman — were recovered from the rubble, police said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Neighbors and an ex-girlfriend, Nicole Ruiz, iden…