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Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At BJ's in Hudson Valley: Police
A man faces criminal charges after spitting on a victim in front of a BJ's Wholesale Club in Northern Westchester and hitting his shopping cart with his car, police said.
Peekskill resident Robert Casey, age 30, was arrested after surrendering himself to Yorktown Police on Thursday, Jan. 18 on charges resulting from an incident on Monday, Jan. 8, the department announced.
According to Yorktown Police, on the day of the incident around 10 a.m., officers responded to a verbal argument in front of the BJ's Wholesale Club in Yorktown at 3303 Crompond Rd. (Route 202). There, they met with …
Bus Driver Charged After Hudson Valley Boy, 9, Hit By Truck, Police Say
A Hudson Valley school bus driver has been charged with reckless endangerment after an investigation into a 9-year-old boy being hit by a truck after getting off the bus.
Rockland County resident Edgar Hawkins, age 61, of Stony Point, was charged on Thursday, July 20, for the incident which took place on Tuesday, March 21 in Ramapo.
According to Lt. Blaine Howell, of the Ramapo Police, on March 21, around 5:10 pm an officer on patrol was made aware of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.
When he arrived on the scene, the officer found a child pinned under…
Fatal Fire: 2 Escape Jail After Blaze Claiming Lives Of Rockland Firefighter, Other Man
Two rabbis who pleaded guilty to a fatal fire at an adult home in the Hudson Valley have escaped jail time through a plea deal.
Rockland County residents Nathaniel Sommer, age 72, of Monsey, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, June 20 to two counts of second-degree manslaughter and is expected to be sentenced to five years probation, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh.
His son, Aaron Sommer, age 29, also of Monsey, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree reckless endangerment, which carries a sentence of three years probation, Walsh added.
The fire, which took place around…
Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say
A 29-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading New York State Police troopers on a highway chase before intentionally striking two police vehicles, authorities said.
The incident began at around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, March 2, when troopers in Greene County attempted to stop Angelo Paradiso, of Palenville, for a traffic violation on the northbound Thruway near Catskill, according to state police.
Paradiso, who was driving a Chevrolet Cobalt, allegedly refused to stop and a chase ensued.
Troopers deployed a tire deflation device near mile marker 106, causing Paradiso’s …
Man Accused Of Beating Woman, Taking Police On Pursuit In Hudson Valley
A man has been charged in connection with the alleged violent beating of a woman and then taking deputies on a pursuit in the Hudson Valley.
Ulster County resident, Matthew A. Dequarto, age 23, of Rosendale, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 16, for the Monday, Tuesday, Feb. 13 assault, said Lt. Joseph Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office.
On Feb. 13, deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a woman screaming for help on Springtown Road in the town of Rosendale.
When deputies arrived, they spotted a vehicle matching the description from the 911 callers …
Man Charged With Shooting Of 2 Men At Hudson Valley Restaurant
A Hudson Valley man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of two men inside an area restaurant.
The incident took place in Rockland County on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Haverstraw at the P&D Seafood restaurant at 9 Main St.
Haverstraw police responded to the area of 9 Main St., on a report of shots fired in the area, said Capt. John Gould Jr., of the Haverstraw Police.
During an investigation, it was determined that two men were shot inside the restaurant, Gould said.
An extensive investigation led police to Percy Ayers, age 38, of Nanuet, he added.
Ayers was arrest…
Town Of Newburgh Restaurant Owner Convicted Of Setting Fire That Destroyed Eatery
A Hudson Valley restaurant owner faces years in prison after being found guilty by a jury of setting fire to his restaurant.
Zef Gjurashaj, age 60, was found guilty on Monday, Sept. 26 by a jury on all counts including arson, reckless endangerment, and insurance fraud, among others, for setting fire to Andiamo’s Restaurant in the town of Newburgh, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler
Prior to the trial, Gjurashaj’s co-defendant, Marina Gjurashaj, age 38, of Yonkers, who is the wife of his nephew, pled guilty for her role in setting the fire. As part of her plea agree…
20-Year-Old Man Accused Of Firing Shots Striking Victim, Business With Customers Inside In Area
A 20-year-old man is facing charges that include attempted murder after firing several gunshots that struck his victim and a business in the region that was packed with customers, police said.
The alleged incident happened in Ulster County at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 in Kingston, police said.
Antoine Leonard, of Kingston, was allegedly involved in a dispute with a 29-year-old man, according to police, during which he fired multiple rounds from a handgun.
The bullets struck his victim, a local business, and a private residence that had a family inside at the time…
Four NYC Men Indicted For Shooting Outside Area Home
Four men have been indicted after shots were fired at a home in the Hudson Valley.
Armani Millier, Garron White, Ivor Minott, and Daquan Young, all of Brooklyn, were indicted on charges stemming from the January incident outside a Rockland home on Turnberry Court. in New City.
The four men, whose ages were not released, opened fire on the single-family home on the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 29, according to an announcement from Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh.
Several occupants of the residence were home at the time, but no one was injured during the shooting, the DA's Offi…
Hudson Valley Woman Nabbed For Shooting Incident, Police Say
A Northern Westchester woman has been arrested for allegedly shooting at a vehicle with a woman and two sons inside.
Shaynna Session, age 18, of Peekskill, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 12, for the shooting which took place around 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 5.
According to Lt. Jack Galusha, of the Peekskill Police, patrol units responded to the area of Spring Street and Main Street for a report of shots fired in the vicinity.
After an initial investigation, it was determined that a single suspect fired at least one round at a vehicle that was occupied by an adult wom…
