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New Update: No Criminality Found After Threat Prompts Lockout At HS In Westchester New Update: No Criminality Found After Threat Prompts Lockout At HS In Westchester
New Update: No Criminality Found After Threat Prompts Lockout At HS In Westchester An investigation into a possible social media threat against a student that prompted a lockout at a Westchester County high school found no criminality, police said.  Information regarding the threat was originally found by Port Chester High School staff members on Tuesday, Oct. 8, causing the building to be placed on a temporary lockout as a precaution, according to Port Chester Police.  Earlier Report - Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At Port Chester High School A resulting police investigation resulted in the identification of a person of interest, who was later in…

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Update: Stormwater Drain Collapse On Road In Westchester Could Take Weeks To Repair Update: Stormwater Drain Collapse On Road In Westchester Could Take Weeks To Repair
Update: Stormwater Drain Collapse On Road In Westchester Could Take Weeks To Repair Traffic on a section of road in Westchester surrounding a collapsed major stormwater drain will likely be affected for weeks as crews make repairs, officials said.  The collapse, which was first believed to be a sinkhole, occurred in Port Chester on North Regent Street near the intersection at Clermont Avenue, where a section of the village's main stormwater management waterway failed, village officials said on Thursday, Aug. 8.  Earlier Report - Possible Sinkhole Forms At Port Chester Intersection, Causes Road Closures According to officials, it is not known how l…

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2 Officers Injured By Shoplifting Suspect In Westchester: 'Increasing Trend,' Police Say 2 Officers Injured By Shoplifting Suspect In Westchester: 'Increasing Trend,' Police Say
2 Officers Injured By Shoplifting Suspect In Westchester: 'Increasing Trend,' Police Say Two officers were injured during a struggle with a shoplifting suspect in Westchester, including one who sustained a hematoma after being head-butted, police said. The injuries resulted from an incident on Saturday, March 23, when two Port Chester Police officers began struggling with a 28-year-old man after telling him he was under arrest for shoplifting, the department said.  The struggle caused damage to several store displays and during the altercation, an officer was head-butted by the suspect. The other officer suffered an injury to his hand, according to police. The officer who…

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Obituaries
22-Year-Old Pulled From River In Westchester Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend' 22-Year-Old Pulled From River In Westchester Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend'
22-Year-Old Pulled From River In Westchester Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend' A community is coming together to honor the memory of a beloved 22-year-old Westchester resident who was found dead in a river after being reported missing for several days.  West Harrison resident Jan Carlos Yepes-Perafan, age 22, was found dead in the Byram River in Port Chester on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26 after going missing early Thursday morning, Nov. 23, according to Port Chester Police. Earlier Report - Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Man Pulled From Byram River In Port Chester Yepes-Perafan had last been seen on Thursday around 3:45 a.m. as he was leaving McShane's…

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19-Year-Old Nabbed After Firing Off Shots At Storefronts In Westchester: Police 19-Year-Old Nabbed After Firing Off Shots At Storefronts In Westchester: Police
19-Year-Old Nabbed After Firing Off Shots At Storefronts In Westchester: Police A 19-year-old man faces several charges after firing shots on a public street in Westchester, damaging storefronts in the process, officials announced. Port Chester resident Tyshawn Watkins, age 19, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 22 in connection with an incident on Friday, Nov. 17 in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Director of Communications Timothy Allen said.  According to Allen, on the day of the incident at around 4 p.m., Watkins allegedly fired multiple gunshots in the area of South 2nd Avenue and West 3rd Street, damaging several storefronts. Luckily though, no injuries were repo…

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Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Man Pulled From River In Westchester Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Man Pulled From River In Westchester
Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Man Pulled From River In Westchester Authorities in Westchester are investigating the death of a 22-year-old man whose body was found in a river days after he had been reported missing, police said. New, updated report: West Harrison Man Pulled From River Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend' Jan Carlos Yepes-Perafan, age 22, was found dead in the Byram River in Port Chester on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26, Port Chester Police announced.  Before his body was found, Yepes-Perafan had been reported missing by the department on Saturday, Nov. 25 after he had last been seen on Thursday, Nov. 23 around 3:45 a.m. …

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Man Found Clinging To Dock In River In Westchester On CT Border: Police Man Found Clinging To Dock In River In Westchester On CT Border: Police
Man Found Clinging To Dock In River In Westchester On CT Border: Police A man was hospitalized after being pulled from a freezing river in Westchester on the Connecticut border, where he was discovered clinging to a dock.  The incident happened on Sunday, Nov. 12 around 1 a.m., when authorities were told that someone needed help in the area of the Byram River on the border between Port Chester and the Fairfield County town of Greenwich.  According to Port Chester Police, authorities on both sides of the river soon began looking for the person in need. Eventually, Port Chester officers found a man in distress who was in the river clinging to a dock.&nb…

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved Crossing Guard Remembered By Westchester Community: 'She Was Loved By All' Beloved Crossing Guard Remembered By Westchester Community: 'She Was Loved By All'
Beloved Crossing Guard Remembered By Westchester Community: 'She Was Loved By All' A community in Westchester is mourning the loss of a much-loved school crossing guard who always took the time to talk with children and their families.  The death of Connie Catalano, a crossing guard for Port Chester Public Schools, was announced by Port Chester Police in a social media post this week.  In their memorial post, the department said Catalano was known for her deeply caring and good-hearted nature.  "She was loved by all, and cared for the children at her crossing as if they were her own," the department wrote, also adding, "She would wait and talk to the parents and childr…

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Woman Approaches School In Westchester, Turned Away: 'Misunderstanding,' Police Say Woman Approaches School In Westchester, Turned Away: 'Misunderstanding,' Police Say
Woman Approaches School In Westchester, Turned Away: 'Misunderstanding,' Police Say New Update: The woman since came forward to authorities and it was determined that the incident had been a misunderstanding, Port Chester Police announced. The department added that they had been searching for the woman after they received a report that she had attempted to pick up a child at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Port Chester at 40 Olivia St. despite not being on the school's authorized list. According to police, the department will always "err on the side of caution" in similar incidents. "Although, there are a few who have concerns about the school's policy, in t…

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by Ben Crnic
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String Of Vehicle Arsons: Early Morning Incidents Under Investigation In Westchester String Of Vehicle Arsons: Early Morning Incidents Under Investigation In Westchester
String Of Vehicle Arsons: Early Morning Incidents Under Investigation In Westchester Authorities have begun an investigation after multiple suspicious vehicle fires erupted in the same area in a village in Westchester.  The investigation stemmed from two vehicle fires on Sunday morning, June 11 around 4 a.m. that occurred in Port Chester in the area of Spring Street, according to Port Chester Police.  The fires have since been deemed "very concerning" by the department, which is currently in the early stages of "aggressively" investigating them, they announced on Sunday.  Any residents in the area who may have seen any suspicious activity or have any videos …

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New Update: 'Suspicious' Multi-Building Fire Under Investigation In Westchester New Update: 'Suspicious' Multi-Building Fire Under Investigation In Westchester
New Update: 'Suspicious' Multi-Building Fire Under Investigation In Westchester A multi-building blaze in Westchester that took the majority of a day to extinguish and had firefighters operating throughout the night is now under investigation by authorities.  The fire, which started late Monday morning, April 17, in Port Chester at 16 to 18 South Main Street (US Route 1) and lasted throughout the day left numerous buildings damaged, according to Port Chester village officials.  Earlier Report - New Update: Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Port Chester On Route 1, Affects Train Service Now that the fire has been knocked down, Port Chester police have deemed the fire to be …

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'Dangerous' Suspect Fires Shots By Public Parking Lot, Hides Behind Car In Westchester: Police 'Dangerous' Suspect Fires Shots By Public Parking Lot, Hides Behind Car In Westchester: Police
'Dangerous' Suspect Fires Shots By Public Parking Lot, Hides Behind Car In Westchester: Police A Fairfield County man faces charges after firing shots near a public parking lot in Westchester and trying to avoid arrest by fleeing officers, police said.  The incident happened on Monday morning, March 27 in Port Chester when officers responded to the Marina parking lot at 51 Abendroth Ave. after it was reported that shots were fired in the area, according to Port Chester Police.  After arriving at the scene, officers eventually found the suspect crouching behind a parked vehicle. When he was then confronted by police, he allegedly tried to flee the scene and walk away. Howeve…

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Duo Scams Victim Out Of Cash With Promise Of Winning Lottery Ticket In Westchester: Police Duo Scams Victim Out Of Cash With Promise Of Winning Lottery Ticket In Westchester: Police
Duo Scams Victim Out Of Cash With Promise Of Winning Lottery Ticket In Westchester: Police A victim was scammed out of a large amount of money in Westchester after two women convinced her into giving them a deposit to help them cash a fake winning lottery ticket and then split the proceeds. The incident happened on Thursday afternoon, March 16, when the victim was approached by two Hispanic women in Port Chester on Midland Avenue, according to Port Chester Police.  The two women began to befriend the victim and managed to convince her that they had a winning lottery ticket but could not cash it for an unknown reason.  They then convinced the victim to return home and g…

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Unknown Suspect Robs Store, Locks Worker In Backroom In Westchester: Still On Loose, Police Say Unknown Suspect Robs Store, Locks Worker In Backroom In Westchester: Still On Loose, Police Say
Unknown Suspect Robs Store, Locks Worker In Backroom In Westchester: Still On Loose, Police Say Authorities are looking for a suspect who robbed a gas station and then locked a worker in a backroom in Westchester.  The incident happened on Thursday, March 16 around 3:45 a.m. at a gas station in Port Chester on lower King Street (Route 120A), according to Port Chester Police.  Officers said that an unknown man dressed in black with a mask on entered the store around that time and demanded money from the attendant.  The worker then complied with the suspect's request before they were restrained and locked in a rear area of the store. After this, the suspect ran away on f…

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Know Him? Man Who Stole From Westchester Stop & Shop On Loose, Police Say Know Him? Man Who Stole From Westchester Stop & Shop On Loose, Police Say
Know Him? Man Who Stole From Westchester Stop & Shop On Loose, Police Say Police are asking for help in identifying a man who allegedly stole more than $500 worth of groceries from a Stop & Shop in Westchester County.  On Wednesday, Dec. 28, around 6:30 p.m., an unidentified man stole around $555 worth of items from the Stop & Shop in Port Chester located at 25 Waterfront Pl., according to Port Chester Police.  After he was approached by loss prevention officials at the store, the man ran away in an unknown direction. Before leaving though, an image of him was caught by the store's security footage, which police then released.  The suspect…

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Police Stop Suicidal Man From Jumping Off Ledge In Westchester County Police Stop Suicidal Man From Jumping Off Ledge In Westchester County
Police Stop Suicidal Man From Jumping Off Ledge In Westchester County A suicidal man in Westchester County was prevented from jumping from a tall building when police took quick action to save his life. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, police responded to a building in Port Chester in the area of South Main Street (Route 1) after receiving reports of a suspicious man standing on a ledge, who police soon realized was intending to end his life, according to Port Chester Police.  After arriving, officers began to make conversation with the man to distract him, while other officers entered the empty building and made their way up to the floor where he was located. Thes…

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Police Looking For Man Who Stole Cell Phone From Parked Car In Westchester Police Looking For Man Who Stole Cell Phone From Parked Car In Westchester
Police Looking For Man Who Stole Cell Phone From Parked Car In Westchester Police are asking for help in identifying a man who they say stole a cell phone from a parked car in Westchester County.  On Friday, Oct. 28 around 9:15 a.m., a man stole the phone from a car parked in Port Chester on lower King Street (Route 120A), according to police.  The stolen cell phone has since been turned off, police said.  In a photo released by police, the man is seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt.  Anyone with information is asked to call Port Chester Police at 914-939-6332. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Police Chase Man After He Tries To Steal From Westchester Target A Second Time Police Chase Man After He Tries To Steal From Westchester Target A Second Time
Police Chase Man After He Tries To Steal From Westchester Target A Second Time A man led police on a foot chase after trying to steal electronics from a Target in Westchester County for the second time in two days.  On Wednesday, Oct. 26, around 3 p.m., Port Chester Police responded to a Target at 495 Boston Post Road (Route 1) after employees recognized a man who had stolen over $5,000 of electronics the day before, police said.  After arriving, police saw the man try to remove electronics from display before he stopped when he realized store security was watching him, according to police.  When the man then tried to leave the store, he was stopped by…

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New Update: Police Find Suspect In Westchester Gas Station Robbery New Update: Police Find Suspect In Westchester Gas Station Robbery
New Update: Police Find Suspect In Westchester Gas Station Robbery Police have detained a suspect in the robbery of a gas station in Westchester County.  Earlier Report - Police Searching For Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Port Chester Gas Station On Thursday, Oct. 13, around 7 p.m., Port Chester Police responded to a robbery at the BP gas station at 230 Boston Post Road (Route 1), police said. The suspect had demanded money from the cashier at gunpoint before running away from the store with an unknown amount of cash toward Olivia Street and possibly entering a dark-colored sedan, authorities said. On Friday, Oct. 28, Port Chester Polic…

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Keep Your Pets Inside: Police Chase Coyote Out Of Park In Westchester Keep Your Pets Inside: Police Chase Coyote Out Of Park In Westchester
Keep Your Pets Inside: Police Chase Coyote Out Of Park In Westchester Police had to chase a coyote back into the woods after it was spotted in a public park in Westchester County.  On Saturday night, Oct. 22, police were alerted to a coyote seen in Port Chester at Lyon Park, authorities said in a Facebook post.  After locating the coyote, police were able to get the animal into a wooded area by King Street after a "lengthy chase," police said.  "Hopefully the coyote got the message to stay clear of congested/ residential areas," Port Chester police said in a post.  Police also advised residents to be aware when letting pets outside earl…

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Police Searching For Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Westchester Gas Station Police Searching For Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Westchester Gas Station
Police Searching For Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Westchester Gas Station Police are looking for a suspect who they say was involved in an armed robbery of a gas station in Westchester County.  It happened in Port Chester on Thursday, Oct. 13 around 7 p.m. at the BP gas station at 230 Boston Post Road (Route 1), police said. The suspect pointed a handgun at the store employee and demanded money before running away from the scene with an unknown amount of cash toward Olivia Street and possibly entering a dark-colored sedan, authorities said. The man is described as 5-foot-9 and was wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, police said.  Anyone with information …

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by Ben Crnic
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Shots Fired Investigation Underway In Westchester Shots Fired Investigation Underway In Westchester
Shots Fired Investigation Underway In Westchester Police are investigating an incident of shots fired in a Westchester neighborhood. The incident took place during the afternoon hours on Thursday, May 13, on Traverse Avenue in Port Chester. During an investigation, numerous spent shell casings were recovered, but no one appeared to have been injured, said Port Chester Police Captain Charles Nielsen. Police believe there was a dispute and shots were fired, but no one has come forward to identify the shooter, Nielsen said. The department does not believe there is a threat to the community.  An investigation is ongoing. Anyone w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect In Package Fraud Case Charged In Westchester Suspect In Package Fraud Case Charged In Westchester
Suspect In Package Fraud Case Charged In Westchester A man wanted by Greenwich police for fraudulently using another person's credit cards to make online purchases was nabbed in Westchester. Wai Chung Khoong, 38, of Brooklyn, was picked up at the Westchester County Jail by Greenwich Police on Thursday, Sept. 19, after he arrested on a warrant by Port Chester Police in New York, said Lt. John Slusarz. According to the arrest warrant, Khoong was wanted for allegedly using a customer's credit card obtained through a Greenwich retailer and was making numerous purchases online and having them delivered to different locations.  One of the pur…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Reportedly Shot At Housing Complex In Westchester Two Reportedly Shot At Housing Complex In Westchester
Two Reportedly Shot At Housing Complex In Westchester Click here for an updated story: One Dead In Port Chester Housing Complex Shooting, Police Say Two people were reportedly shot overnight at a Port Chester Housing Authority apartment complex, according to multiple sources. The incident took place around 12:45 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 9 Weber Drive, which is also known as Midland Court.  Two victims with gunshot wounds were transported to Westchester Medical Center and Greenwich Hospital, sources said.  The condition of those wounded was not released.  Port Chester police declined to release any detailed informati…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Port Chester Gas Leak Closes Roadway As Officials Search For Source Port Chester Gas Leak Closes Roadway As Officials Search For Source
Port Chester Gas Leak Closes Roadway As Officials Search For Source A gas leak has closed a roadway in Port Chester as police, fire and Con Ed employees work to find the source of the leak. The fire department has been on the scene on Ellendale Avenue for more than three hours trying to locate the source of the leak that is causing a strong odor of gas in the area, said the Port Chester Police. Ellendale has been closed as the crews work in the area. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates

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Four Charged With Gun Trafficking, Drug Distribution In Westchester Four Charged With Gun Trafficking, Drug Distribution In Westchester
Four Charged With Gun Trafficking, Drug Distribution In Westchester Four men are facing federal charges for allegedly trafficking firearms and distributing crack cocaine in and around the southern border of Westchester and Fairfield counties. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman and the FBI announced that Walter Jones, Frank Maxwell, Markel Calhoun and Jamar Calhoun have been charged with weapon and drug charges for alleged offenses that centered in Port Chester. In March and February last year, Jones and Markel Calhoun allegedly conspired to traffic weapons and sold four firearms in Port Chester and Riverside in Greenwich. During that same period, the two were un…

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Man Gets 20-Year Sentence For Enticing Westchester 14-Year-Old Into Sexual Activity On Video Man Gets 20-Year Sentence For Enticing Westchester 14-Year-Old Into Sexual Activity On Video
Man Gets 20-Year Sentence For Enticing Westchester 14-Year-Old Into Sexual Activity On Video An Orange County man will spend the next two decades in prison for enticing a teenage girl from Westchester into sexual activity, which was captured on video. Clint Edwards, 28, of New Windsor, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for enticing a child to engage in illegal sexual activity. He pleaded guilty to the crime on July 2 this year following the illicit activities last year. In May and June last year, Edwards admitted to using social media and texting apps on his iPhone to entice the 14-year-old girl from Port Chester to engage in the sexual activities. During their conversa…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Save Woman, Children From Shotgun-Wielding Man In Westchester Police Save Woman, Children From Shotgun-Wielding Man In Westchester
Police Save Woman, Children From Shotgun-Wielding Man In Westchester A woman and three children were rescued by police from a shotgun-wielding man they were trapped inside a home in Westchester. The incident took place around 5 p.m. Wednesday when Port Chester police received a 911 all from the woman who said there was a suicidal man in the residence on Willett Avenue who was armed with a shotgun and had fired shots, said Port Chester Police Chief Richard Conway. A full squad of officers responded and Lt. Drew Conetta immediately set up a perimeter around the home, the chief said. They quickly learned that in addition to the emotionally disturbed subject, t…

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