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Duo In Stolen Car Leads Troopers On Chase, Crashes Into Cruiser In Hudson Valley: Police Duo In Stolen Car Leads Troopers On Chase, Crashes Into Cruiser In Hudson Valley: Police
Duo In Stolen Car Leads Troopers On Chase, Crashes Into Cruiser In Hudson Valley: Police Two people face a long list of charges after leading troopers on a chase in a stolen car on a busy parkway in the Hudson Valley and crashing into a police vehicle in the process, authorities said. Brooklyn resident Justin Bumpers, age 28, and Dutchess County resident Jada Joseph of Poughkeepsie, age 23, were arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30 in connection with an incident that happened in Putnam County earlier on the same day, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 3.  The events leading up to the arrests began around 12:15 a.m. when troopers patrolling the Taconic State Parkwa…
Search For Fugitive Northeast Killer Now 'Nationwide' Manhunt, Police Say Search For Fugitive Northeast Killer Now 'Nationwide' Manhunt, Police Say
Search For Fugitive Northeast Killer Now 'Nationwide' Manhunt, Police Say Danelo Cavalcante has somehow slipped by the hundreds of law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania and neighboring states searching for him in the Longwood Gardens, and though authorities believe he is still in Pennsylvania, they are now describing the search as a "nationwide" manhunt.  The 34-year-old fugitive killer was captured on home surveillance footage on the porch of a residence in northern Chester County near Phoenixville, sometime late Saturday, Sept. 9, Pennsylvania State Police said. By Sunday morning, Sept. 10, troopers said they had received leads that Cavalcante was no longer…
14-Year-Old In Stolen Car Crashes, Killing Person In Hudson Valley 14-Year-Old In Stolen Car Crashes, Killing Person In Hudson Valley
14-Year-Old In Stolen Car Crashes, Killing Person In Hudson Valley A man was killed during a two-vehicle crash with a stolen vehicle driven by a 14-year-old in the Hudson Valley, police say. The crash took place in Dutchess County around 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 28 on Route 9 in the town of Rhinebeck. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2017 Chevrolet van driven by New Jersey resident Jonathan A. Kiech, age 49, of Fords, in Middlesex County, was traveling northbound when the van was struck head-on by a southbound 2015 Toyota 4Runner.  The 4Runner is a confirmed s…
47-Year-Old Charged With Residential Burglary, Theft Of Vehicle In Hudson Valley 47-Year-Old Charged With Residential Burglary, Theft Of Vehicle In Hudson Valley
47-Year-Old Charged With Residential Burglary, Theft Of Vehicle In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley man has been charged with an alleged residential burglary that included the theft of a vehicle. Orange County resident Clarence Hulzenga, of New Windsor, was arrested in Newburgh on Wednesday, March 22, said New. Windsor Police Chief Daniel Valeri. Hulzenga was arrested in connection with a residential burglary on Saturday, March 18, in which numerous items were stolen including a motor vehicle, on Barberry Lane in New Windsor, the chief said. An investigation led to Hulzenga who was located in the city of Newburgh, police said. Following his arrest, Hulzenga was charged w…
Former Garage Owner Steals Customer's Truck In Hudson Valley, Still At Large: Police Former Garage Owner Steals Customer's Truck In Hudson Valley, Still At Large: Police
Former Garage Owner Steals Customer's Truck In Hudson Valley, Still At Large: Police Police are searching for a former garage owner who they say allegedly stole a customer's truck in Northern Westchester.  According to state police, Carlos Vera, who once owned C&K Little Garage in Cortlandt, stole a customer's 2012 Ford F150 pickup truck upon closing the business and left the area with it.  After receiving a stolen vehicle complaint, authorities set out to find Vera, who is a former resident of the Verplanck area of Cortlandt, state police announced on Wednesday, March 22. Anyone with any information regarding Vera's whereabouts is asked to cal…
Suspect Uses Garage Door Opener In Unlocked Car To Break Into Hudson Valley Home: Police Suspect Uses Garage Door Opener In Unlocked Car To Break Into Hudson Valley Home: Police
Suspect Uses Garage Door Opener In Unlocked Car To Break Into Hudson Valley Home: Police Police are searching for a suspect who was able to use a garage door opener in an unlocked car to break into a residence in Westchester.  The incident happened on Friday, March 3, around 6 a.m., when police in Greenburgh received a report of an attempted theft of a vehicle that had been parked in the driveway of the Cotswold section of the town, according to Greenburgh Police.  Police determined that the suspect was able to get into the unlocked vehicle and remove the garage door opener inside. He then used it to get into the residence, where he was confronted by the resident insi…
Suspect On Loose After Stealing Car With Child Inside In Hudson Valley Suspect On Loose After Stealing Car With Child Inside In Hudson Valley
Suspect On Loose After Stealing Car With Child Inside In Hudson Valley This story has been updated. One of a parent's worst nightmares was realized when a running vehicle with a child still inside was stolen by a suspect in Westchester who now remains on the loose.  The incident happened on Thursday, March 2 around 8:10 a.m., when police in Eastchester were notified that a vehicle with a child inside had been stolen while parked in the Green Knolls part of town.  The vehicle had been left running with the key inside while its owner had been escorting another child to a bus stop in the immediate vicinity of the car, police said. While this happened, …
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle In Hudson Valley Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle In Hudson Valley
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle In Hudson Valley Know him? The New York State Police are attempting to identify a man who allegedly stole a vehicle in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Tuesday, Jan. 10, when the vehicle was stolen from the driveway of a residence on Route 9D in the town of Wappinger, said Trooper AJ Hicks. The vehicle was later found in Orange County in the city of Newburgh, state police said. Anyone with information regarding the possible identity of the man is asked to contact the New York State Police in Wappinger at 845-677-7300.  Refer to case No. 11234309.
Fugitive Caught: Wanted NY Man Apprehended At Highway Rest Area In CT Fugitive Caught: Wanted NY Man Apprehended At Highway Rest Area In CT
Fugitive Caught: Wanted NY Man Apprehended At Highway Rest Area In CT A man wanted in New York State was apprehended by authorities at a rest area on a Connecticut highway. Just before 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, Connecticut State Police troopers in Middlesex County responded to the I-91 northbound rest area in Middletown after receiving information that the subject of an active extraditable arrest warrant in the State of New York may be in the area, in possession of a tan Buick LeSabre displaying a New York registration.  Troopers were advised that the owner of the Buick had reported the vehicle stolen in the State of New York. Upon arrival, tro…
Man Nabbed After Hudson Valley Chase In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say Man Nabbed After Hudson Valley Chase In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say
Man Nabbed After Hudson Valley Chase In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say A Westchester man was arrested after fleeing from police and taking them on a chase along the Taconic State Parkway before crashing in a stolen vehicle. The incident took place in around 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. It began when the Real Time Crime Center broadcast an alert that a stolen Kia SUV was traveling on the Saw Mill River Parkway, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. An officer located the vehicle in Hawthorne and attempted a traffic stop at the ramp to the northbound Taconic Parkway, O'Leary said. O'Leary said the driver refused to pull over, fled nor…
SiriusXM Notification Leads Police To Stolen SUV In Hudson Valley, 3 Suspects SiriusXM Notification Leads Police To Stolen SUV In Hudson Valley, 3 Suspects
SiriusXM Notification Leads Police To Stolen SUV In Hudson Valley, 3 Suspects A report from SiriusXM about a stolen SUV led to the arrests of three suspects in Westchester County. Police received a report from SiriusXM at about 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, about a stolen Infiniti QX60 that was stopped in Rye Brook on Holly Lane, the Rye Brook Police Department reported. Officers found the SUV in the area and determined that it had been stolen from Fairfield County, on Saturday, Aug. 20, in Stamford, according to the report. The three occupants of the Infiniti, identified as Jovani Bahadur, Jaden Stewart, and Adajjh Stewart, all 21-year-old residents of Queens, were…
Suspect Nabbed After Two Vehicles Stolen From Auto Shop In Hudson Valley Suspect Nabbed After Two Vehicles Stolen From Auto Shop In Hudson Valley
Suspect Nabbed After Two Vehicles Stolen From Auto Shop In Hudson Valley A 36-year-old man is facing charges after investigators said that he stole two vehicles from the parking lot of a Hudson Valley auto repair shop. Police in Ulster County said the vehicles were stolen from the parking lot of Monroe Muffler & Brake Service, located at 3160 Route 9W in Saugerties, on Friday, July 22. Authorities began investigating the overnight thefts of a 2015 Subaru Forester and a 2019 Nissan Frontier, according to the Saugerties Police Department. At 3 p.m. Friday, detectives arrested Spencer Lane, of Saugerties, and he was charged with two counts of fourth-degree gra…
Seen Him? Statewide Alert Issued For Wanted NY Man Seen Him? Statewide Alert Issued For Wanted NY Man
Seen Him? Statewide Alert Issued For Wanted NY Man Police are asking for help locating a wanted New York man. Capital District resident Shawn Guilbault, age 26, is wanted on a bench warrant out of Rensselaer County for charges stemming from an alleged vehicle theft, New York State Police said. The theft reportedly occurred in Schaghticoke in September 2021. He is wanted on grand larceny and identity theft charges, police said. Guilbault is described as having brown hair and brown eyes, standing 6-feet tall and weighing 175 pounds. He is believed to have connections to the Troy area, police said. Anyone with information on his whereabout…
Officer Dragged By Car While Trying To Arrest Shoplifting Suspect In Area, Police Say Officer Dragged By Car While Trying To Arrest Shoplifting Suspect In Area, Police Say
Officer Dragged By Car While Trying To Arrest Shoplifting Suspect In Area, Police Say A police officer was seriously injured after being dragged by a fleeing shoplifting suspect in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 in the Town of Poughkeepsie, at the Home Depot store located on North Road. The loss prevention employee gave a physical description of the suspect, later identified as John Vanleuven Jr., age 29, and followed him on foot to the area of North Road and West Cedar Street, said the Town of Poughkeepsie Police. A Town of Poughkeepsie police officer was arriving in the area at that time and spotted…
Three Teens Busted With Stolen Car, Merchandise In Area, Police Say Three Teens Busted With Stolen Car, Merchandise In Area, Police Say
Three Teens Busted With Stolen Car, Merchandise In Area, 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…
Auto Larcenies, Thefts On Rise By Organized Crime Ring In Area Auto Larcenies, Thefts On Rise By Organized Crime Ring In Area
Auto Larcenies, Thefts On Rise By Organized Crime Ring In Area Authorities are reporting an uptick in the number of larcenies from vehicles in the area as well as theft of vehicles by a large out-of-state crime ring.  The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said it investigating several larcenies from vehicles as well as thefts of actual vehicles themselves, all of which have occurred recently in the eastern Dutchess County areas -- primarily in Dove, said Captain John Watterson. All of these incidents have occurred recently during the late-night/early-morning hours, and in each case, the perpetrators have targeted vehicles that were unlocked with th…
Man Nabbed Driving Stolen Vehicle After Routine Traffic Stop In Rockland Man Nabbed Driving Stolen Vehicle After Routine Traffic Stop In Rockland
Man Nabbed Driving Stolen Vehicle After Routine Traffic Stop In Rockland A 35-year-old man was arrested by New York State Police for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle during a routine traffic stop. Carmelo C. Murray, age 35, of Brooklyn, was arrested around 2:20 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, following the stop on I-87 in the Village of Suffern. During an investigation following, it was determined that the vehicle, a 2015 Toyota Sienna van, was reported stolen out of New York City, state police said. Murray did not have permission to possess the vehicle and could not provide the owner’s name, state police said.  He was taken into custody, and charged with posse…
COVID-19: Police Warn Of Spike In Car Thefts, Thefts From Cars In Hudson Valley During Pandemic COVID-19: Police Warn Of Spike In Car Thefts, Thefts From Cars In Hudson Valley During Pandemic
Covid-19: Police Warn Of Spike In Car Thefts, Thefts From Cars In Hudson Valley During Pandemic Hundreds of cars have been stolen since the COVID-19 crisis hit the Hudson Valley in March, State Police are cautioning. New York State Police in the Hudson Valley are calling on communities to offer an assist in curtailing a recent rise in car thefts and thefts from cars in the region. Police said that since Sunday, March 1, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies have investigated more than 400 stolen vehicle cases in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Rockland counties. Since the uptick in vehicle thefts, several arrests have been made in the area, and many of the vehicles hav…
Man Nabbed After Stealing, Crashing Three Vehicles In Area, State Police Say Man Nabbed After Stealing, Crashing Three Vehicles In Area, State Police Say
Man Nabbed After Stealing, Crashing Three Vehicles In Area, State Police Say A man who allegedly stole several vehicles in the area and crashed all three before attempting to unsuccessfully flee from a New York State Police canine was arrested during a late-night patrol in the area. New York State Police in Columbia County received a report from a County Route 6 resident at approximately 4:20 a.m. Sunday, July 28 for a suspicious man at a home in Clermont. While canvassing the area for the suspicious man, State Police troopers were informed by Columbia County Police of a nearby rollover crash involving a 2005 Honda Civic, which was found unattended. Police said a s…
Feds: Trio Stole $1.5M Worth Of High-End Vehicles From Rockland, Elsewhere Feds: Trio Stole $1.5M Worth Of High-End Vehicles From Rockland, Elsewhere
Feds: Trio Stole $1.5M Worth Of High-End Vehicles From Rockland, Elsewhere A trio of thieves who snatched high-end vehicles in New Jersey, Rockland County, Long Island and Connecticut often used one stolen car to swipe another, federal authorities said. In one instance, they said, the Essex County crew members stole a Maserati GranTurisimo at the Jersey Shore and drove it to New City in Rockland, where they took a Range Rover and a Porsche. A predawn police pursuit followed before the Maserati driver hit the gas and slammed it head-on into a police vehicle, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. The suspects fled in another vehicle, he said. Authorities later recov…
New Round Of Vehicle Thefts, Larcenies Hit Rockland County New Round Of Vehicle Thefts, Larcenies Hit Rockland County
New Round Of Vehicle Thefts, Larcenies Hit Rockland County Police are investigating another crime spree involving the theft of two stolen vehicles and numerous reports of larcenies from unlocked vehicles. The incidents were reported in Rockland County on Monday, May 25, in Pearl River, said the Orangetown Police. During the crime spree, a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee was allegedly stolen from a home on N. Main St and a 2006 Honda Civic was reported stolen from a home on W. Lewis Ave., said Orangetown Police Lt. James Sullivan. It is believed those vehicles were stolen between 4 and 4:30 a.m. Orangetown Police have also received numerou…
Man Arrested On Thruway For Fleeing Police In Stolen Car, Police Say Man Arrested On Thruway For Fleeing Police In Stolen Car, Police Say
Man Arrested On Thruway For Fleeing Police In Stolen Car, Police Say A 33-year-old man who allegedly fled from state troopers on the Thruway was nabbed for driving a stolen vehicle. John C. Johnson, 33, of Paterson, New Jersey, was arrested around 10 a.m., Thursday, March 5, after troopers received a report of a vehicle pursuit entering the state from New Jersey, involving a stolen vehicle, said New York State Police.  Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle on I-87 in the town of Tuxedo. While attempting to avoid police, Johnson's vehicle struck the guide rail sustaining heavy damage and continued for a short time before driving off the road.  &nb…
Do You Drive One? These Are The Most Stolen Vehicles In Nation Do You Drive One? These Are The Most Stolen Vehicles In Nation
Do You Drive One? These Are The Most Stolen Vehicles In Nation Do you drive one of the most frequently stolen vehicles? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released a brand-new report highlighting which vehicles are most likely to be targeted by potential car thieves. According to the report, the Dodge Charger HEMI and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat topped the list, coming in at five times more thefts of any other models produced between 2016 and 2018. According to the report, nearly all 20 models with the highest theft rates are either vehicles with big engines, luxury vehicles or pickups. The IIHS noted that “somewhat puzzlingly, the …
Rash Of Vehicle Thefts Reported In Ramapo Rash Of Vehicle Thefts Reported In Ramapo
Rash Of Vehicle Thefts Reported In Ramapo Ramapo Police are warning residents that there has been a recent rash of vehicle thefts in Rockland County. The department, which did not offer other information, said residents should remember to lock the vehicle and to remove key fobs from them at all times. Also, report any vehicles or persons who appear suspicious to your local police department.
Suspects In Maserati Ram Clarkstown PD Cruiser During Escape Attempt, Police Say Suspects In Maserati Ram Clarkstown PD Cruiser During Escape Attempt, Police Say
Suspects In Maserati Ram Clarkstown PD Cruiser During Escape Attempt, Police Say A man allegedly involved in stealing high-end vehicles rammed a Clarkstown patrol vehicle with a dark-colored Maserati sedan in an effort to escape. The incident took place around 3 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, after the department received multiple calls regarding high-end vehicle thefts and attempted thefts in the New City area, Clarkstown Police said. When officers responded to the area, they spotted the Maserati on Strawtown Road with people inside. The Maserati struck the police vehicle in an attempt to flee the scene, police said.  Both suspects fled the Maserati on foot and were pick…
Newburgh Police Offer Tips For Preventing Thefts From Vehicles During Crime Uptick Newburgh Police Offer Tips For Preventing Thefts From Vehicles During Crime Uptick
Newburgh Police Offer Tips For Preventing Thefts From Vehicles During Crime Uptick City of Newburgh Police are warning residents of an uptick in the number of thefts from vehicle. The majority of the larcenies are happening overnight and the one trend seems to be that they had not been locked, said Newburgh Police Det. Sgt. Joseph Rutigliano. In an effort to slow, or stop the larcenies, the department is reminding residents to lock their vehicles, and remove anything of value, including key fobs which allow the thieves to steal the vehicle.  " If a thief can see something of value, even loose change, the likelihood of a break-in is increased," Rutigli…
Drug Deal Turns Into Fight For Life After Stabbing, Police Say Drug Deal Turns Into Fight For Life After Stabbing, Police Say
Drug Deal Turns Into Fight For Life After Stabbing, Police Say A small drug deal almost turned deadly Wednesday when a drug dealer was stabbed three times after being attacked by the buyer who later stole his vehicle, according to police.  The incident unfolded around 2:36 p.m. Wednesday when the City of Middletown Police received a call for a reported motor vehicle crash in the area of 37 Heidt Ave., said the City of Middletown Lt. Lt. Jeffry R. Thoelen, commander of Operations. Upon arriving in the area, Middletown police officers located a 19-year-old male lying on a snowbank in front of 13 Heidt Ave., suffering from three separate st…
Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill
Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill Police in Wallkill are encouraging and urging local residents to lock their doors at night following a series of thefts from unlocked cars in the area. Investigators from the Town of Wallkill Police Department are looking into a series of thefts from vehicles that were left parked and unlocked overnight in Scotchtown from Sept. 21 through Sept. 23. They’ve also released a surveillance photo of a suspect in a gray sedan that may have been involved in a vehicle break-in on Sept. 25 near the Schutt Road Extension. “We encourage residents to ensure that their vehicles are parked with the doors …
New Arrest Made In Dobbs Ferry Car Theft Spree New Arrest Made In Dobbs Ferry Car Theft Spree
New Arrest Made In Dobbs Ferry Car Theft Spree A sixth teenager living in a residential treatment center in Westchester has been arrested for his role in stealing cars in Dobbs Ferry. Police in Dobbs Ferry received a report at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 of two cars that had been stolen from a Hatch Terrace residence. With an assist from Chevrolet On-Star and BMW customer service, detectives were quickly able to locate both vehicles. Related story: Five Teens Nabbed In Thefts Of Cars In Westchester The initial police investigation led to the arrest of five teenagers and the recovery of the BMW. They were taken into polic…
Specially Equipped $60K Handicapped Accessible Van Stolen From Area Home, Report Says Specially Equipped $60K Handicapped Accessible Van Stolen From Area Home, Report Says
Specially Equipped $60K Handicapped Accessible Van Stolen From Area Home, Report Says A Putnam County man with cerebral palsy is hoping to be reunited with his specially equipped, handicapped accessible van after it was stolen from his driveway in Brewster, according to ABC7. The van was stolen from their driveway in Brewster on Thursday, according to the report, throwing their daily routine into disarray, causing distress to both Ryan Gotto and his single mother, Christy. "It's a real hopeless feeling," Gotto’s mother, a social worker, told ABC. "It's overwhelming because we rely on our community. We are out and about. And it's scary to think ff Ryan had to g…
Rockland Stolen Vehicle, Short Pursuit Leads To Two Arrests Rockland Stolen Vehicle, Short Pursuit Leads To Two Arrests
Rockland Stolen Vehicle, Short Pursuit Leads To Two Arrests Police arrested two people who had stolen a vehicle after officers spotted them driving on North Main Street in Spring Valley and then refused to stop. Chaney L. Brice, 26, of Nyack and Demetrice Young, 27, of Spring Valley, were arrested around 9 a.m. Wednesday after police responded to 86 Lake St., for a report of a stolen vehicle that had occurred overnight, according to Officer Matthew Galli.  Hours later, a patrol officer noticed the stolen vehicle traveling on North Main Street and attempted to stop the vehicle, he said. The vehicle made a quick maneuver into the Police Department pa…