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Man Accused Of Robbing Victim With Machete, Running From Officers In Westchester Man Accused Of Robbing Victim With Machete, Running From Officers In Westchester
Man Accused Of Robbing Victim With Machete, Running From Officers In Westchester A 51-year-old man faces charges after robbing a victim with a machete in Westchester before leading police on a short chase, authorities said.  The events leading to the man's arrest began on Wednesday, July 3, when 51-year-old Tyrone McGhee of New Rochelle allegedly robbed a victim at 111 Lockwood Ave., according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne.  McGhee allegedly used a machete to threaten the victim during the robbery, Coyne said.  Two weeks later, on Wednesday, July 17, McGhee was seen by officers while walking on Lockwood Avenue. When …
45 Arrested At Yale University Over Student Protests On War In Gaza 45 Arrested At Yale University Over Student Protests On War In Gaza
45 Arrested At Yale University Over Student Protests On War In Gaza Police arrested some 45 protesting the war in Gaza at Yale University after refusing to leave the campus. The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m., Monday, April 22, in Beinecke Plaza at Yale University in New Haven. According to Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police, officers responded to assist the Yale Police Department regarding a protest in the Beinecke Plaza area.  The protesters were told to leave the property or face arrest. Approximately 45 people refused to leave and were charged by Yale officers with criminal trespass, Bruckhart said. They were transported to a…
Intruder Caught At Carmel Animal Hospital Intruder Caught At Carmel Animal Hospital
Intruder Caught At Carmel Animal Hospital A woman faces charges after illegally entering a Hudson Valley animal hospital during its overnight hours, police said. The incident happened in Putnam County on Friday night, April 12, when a woman illegally entered the Carmel Animal Hospital at 235 Route 52, according to Carmel Police. A detective soon found the suspect near the hospital and arrested her. The suspect, a woman whose name has not yet been released by the department, was charged with: Third-degree criminal trespass; Possession of burglar's tools. She was later released with a future court date. 
Person On Campus Of Ridgefield Elementary School Quickly Arrested, Police Say Person On Campus Of Ridgefield Elementary School Quickly Arrested, Police Say
Person On Campus Of Ridgefield Elementary School Quickly Arrested, Police Say A 63-year-old man was charged with criminal trespass after he was allegedly found on the campus of an elementary school in Fairfield County and argued with school security. The incident occurred in Ridgefield around 3:50 p.m., Monday, March 4 at Farmingville Elementary School. Ridgefield Police responded to the school for a report of an unknown man walking around on school property with a metal detector, possibly drunk, and arguing with school security, said Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police. The man, identified as Robert Nesline of Ridgefield, was located outside the schoo…
‘You're Racist': Video Shows Lawyer Harassing NY Mosque Members Over Israel-Hamas War ‘You're Racist': Video Shows Lawyer Harassing NY Mosque Members Over Israel-Hamas War
‘You're Racist': Video Shows Lawyer Harassing NY Mosque Members Over Israel-Hamas War A New York lawyer is facing criminal charges after he was allegedly caught on video harassing members of a mosque over the Israel-Hamas war. The Long Island incident happened at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Melville Islamic Center, located on Old Neck Road. Suffolk County Police said Jordan Endler, age 46, entered the place of worship and made several statements regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Video shared on X, formerly Twitter, shows Endler walking in circles around a staircase while repeatedly shouting, “Free the Israeli hostages now.” A woman filming the i…
Man Nabbed After Stealing Clothes, Other Items From College Dorms In Westchester: Police Man Nabbed After Stealing Clothes, Other Items From College Dorms In Westchester: Police
Man Nabbed After Stealing Clothes, Other Items From College Dorms In Westchester: Police A 24-year-old man faces burglary charges after stealing items from college dormitories in Westchester, police said. Bronx resident Matthew Williams was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 2 for committing burglaries at Manhattanville College in the hamlet of Purchase on Saturday, Nov. 4, according to Harrison Police. On the day of the break-ins, the department was contacted by Manhattanville College security staff, which told police that several students had reported items stolen from their rooms.  An investigation conducted by the department then revealed that Williams, a …
Ridgefield Man Attempts To Set Fire To Hospital In New Canaan, Police Say Ridgefield Man Attempts To Set Fire To Hospital In New Canaan, Police Say
Ridgefield Man Attempts To Set Fire To Hospital In New Canaan, Police Say A Ridgefield man has been charged with allegedly breaking windows with a baseball bat and attempting to set fire to a hospital in New Canaan. Darren Yu Huang, age 23, was arrested by New Canaan Police on Tuesday, March 7, for the incident which took place on Monday, Feb. 20 at Silver Hill Hospital. Officers responded to the hospital around 6 p.m. after receiving a report of an individual with a baseball bat breaking windows and pouring gasoline around one of the buildings of the hospital campus, said Lt. Marc DeFelice, of the New Canaan Police. Based on an investigation, Huang was identifi…
Hudson Valley Man Attempts To Carjack Vehicle, Attacks Woman, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Attempts To Carjack Vehicle, Attacks Woman, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Attempts To Carjack Vehicle, Attacks Woman, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged after allegedly attempting to carjack a vehicle and then attacking a woman at an area home. The incident took place in Rockland County on Saturday, March 4 in Nanuet. Officers from the Clarkstown Police Department responded to reports of a dispute in front of 6 Second Ave. in Nanuet where they found a victim who said he was sitting in his vehicle when a man opened the door and began trying to pull him out, said Det. Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police. The suspect then began punching the victim in his face and body. After failing attempts to …
Mother Sneaks Into Hudson Valley HS Dressed As Student To Watch Daughter Fight, Police Say Mother Sneaks Into Hudson Valley HS Dressed As Student To Watch Daughter Fight, Police Say
Mother Sneaks Into Hudson Valley HS Dressed As Student To Watch Daughter Fight, Police Say The mother of a high school student in the region has been arrested for allegedly sneaking into the school dressed as a student so she could watch her daughter fight with another student. The incident took place in Dutchess County at Arlington High School around 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17. Immediately following the altercation, it was discovered that the mother of one of the students involved in the fight was in the building without prior authorization, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. "She allegedly entered the building during arrival disg…
500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From Restaurant: Westchester Duo Nabbed In CT, Police Say 500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From Restaurant: Westchester Duo Nabbed In CT, Police Say
500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From Restaurant: Westchester Duo Nabbed In CT, Police Say Two New York men have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than 500 gallons of used cooking oil at a Connecticut restaurant. The men, both from Westchester County, were stopped in Litchfield County in Harwinton around 5:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12. According to Connecticut State Police, the duo, identified as Yonkers residents Jeyson Santiago, age 25, and Isaac Then, age 25, were stopped after troopers received a 911 call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked near a restaurant in Harwinton. Troopers located the vehicle fleeing the scene, but were able to stop it on Route 8. Troopers de…
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Burglary Of $1K In Goods From Home, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Burglary Of $1K In Goods From Home, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Burglary Of $1K In Goods From Home, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with burglary after allegedly entering a home and stealing more than $1,000 in goods. The incident took place in Rockland County around 9:25 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31, in Stony Point. Rafael Olivo, age 58, of Stony Point, was arrested after he allegedly entered a home and removed items valued at more than $1,000 without permission, said Lt. Greg Becker, of the Stony Point Police. Olivo was arrested and charged with: Burglary Grand larceny Petit Larceny Criminal trespass  He was processed and issued a criminal summons and is scheduled to appear in cou…
Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say
Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say A local woman has been arrested for allegedly entering a Hudson Valley home and stealing more than $1K in items. Danielle Logan, age 37, allegedly entered the Rockland County residence in Stony Point and removed items valued at more than $1,000, according to Lt. Greg Becker, of the Stony Point Police. Following an investigation, Logan, a resident of Stony Point, was arrested and charged with: Burglary Grandy larceny Petit larceny Criminal trespass  She was released on an appearance ticket and is due in court on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Stony Point.
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Entering Locked Animal Shelter To Retrieve Dog, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Entering Locked Animal Shelter To Retrieve Dog, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Entering Locked Animal Shelter To Retrieve Dog, Police Say A 20-year-old man was charged with trespassing after police said he entered a closed Hudson Valley animal shelter to retrieve his dog. In Rockland County, an employee at Hi-Tor Animal Care Center Inc. in  Pomona discovered on Saturday, Sept. 17, that one of the dogs that was lodged at the shelter was missing, according to the Rockland County Sheriff's Office The dog was lodged at the shelter on Friday, Sept. 16, after the animal was found wandering unattended in Ramapo, authorities said. Investigators found that the dog, named Sky, is owned by Pomona resident Bernard Teichma…
Man Wanted For Rape Of 4-Year-Old Twins Nabbed In Westchester Man Wanted For Rape Of 4-Year-Old Twins Nabbed In Westchester
Man Wanted For Rape Of 4-Year-Old Twins Nabbed In Westchester A man accused of raping a pair of 4-year-old twins and attacking two NYPD officers attempting to arrest him in a homeless shelter was tracked down and arrested in Westchester, authorities announced. US Marshals were able to track down 22-year-old Isaiah Metz in Yonkers at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19 inside a different shelter on West 30th Street, where he was arrested on dozens of charges. It is alleged that Metz was adopted into a foster family in York County, Pennsylvania, where he is accused of raping the young twin girls. According to police, Metz was taken into custod…
Texas Teen Damages Vehicle In Hudson Valley 'Just For Fun,' Police Say Texas Teen Damages Vehicle In Hudson Valley 'Just For Fun,' Police Say
Texas Teen Damages Vehicle In Hudson Valley 'Just For Fun,' Police Say An 18-year-old jumped on the hood of a vehicle and smashed the windshield at an area sports complex, just for fun, police said. The incident took place on Saturday, March 26, in Ulster County at the Cantine Memorial Sports Complex in Saugerties. Saugerties Police arrested Tyler Battros, of San Antonio, Texas, for criminal mischief, and criminal trespass following the incident, said Chief Joseph Sinagra, of the Saugerties Police. An investigation into the incident found that Battros entered the sports complex around 11:30 p.m. and “just for fun” smashed the windshie…
Two Teens Arrested Trespassing At High School In Northern Westchester Two Teens Arrested Trespassing At High School In Northern Westchester
Two Teens Arrested Trespassing At High School In Northern Westchester A pair of teenagers are facing charges after allegedly breaking into an area high school and resisting arrest when approached by investigators in Northern Westchester. The two 14-year-old boys from Peekskill were busted by a Yorktown High School resource officer on Thursday, March 17 after they were caught by a staff member loitering on campus without authorization, according to Yorktown Police. Police said that the high school resource officer was joined by a member of the Mildred E. Strang Middle School security team to launch an investigation into the juveniles. During the subsequent in…
Anti-Abortion Activists Found Guilty Of Trespassing At Westchester Women's Center Anti-Abortion Activists Found Guilty Of Trespassing At Westchester Women's Center
Anti-Abortion Activists Found Guilty Of Trespassing At Westchester Women's Center Three anti-abortion activists were found guilty of criminally trespassing at All Women’s Medical in Westchester to prevent patients from receiving access to medical care, the District Attorney’s Office announced. A jury found Matthew Connelly, age 40, William Goodman, age 52, and Christopher Moscinski, age 52, guilty following a three-day trial of unlawfully remaining at the White Plains medical facility to discourage women from gaining necessary medical treatment and procedures. Specifically, the three were found guilty on Thursday, March 17 of third-degree criminal trespass, a misdemeanor…
Merrill Lynch Fires Fairfield County Man Charged After Smoothie Shop Tirade, Report Says Merrill Lynch Fires Fairfield County Man Charged After Smoothie Shop Tirade, Report Says
Merrill Lynch Fires Fairfield County Man Charged After Smoothie Shop Tirade, Report Says A Fairfield County man who is facing charges after authorities said he yelled and threw a drink at employees of an area smoothie shop has been fired from his job at Merrill Lynch, according to a new report. James Iannazzo, age 48, of Fairfield, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 22, following the incident at Robeks, which is located at 2061 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield, according to the Fairfield Police Department. Earlier report - Man Accused Of Attacking Smoothie Shop Workers In Fairfield County For Son's Allergic Reaction Police said Iannazzo was angry after his son suffered a…
Man Accused Of Attacking Smoothie Shop Workers For Son's Allergic Reaction Man Accused Of Attacking Smoothie Shop Workers For Son's Allergic Reaction
Man Accused Of Attacking Smoothie Shop Workers For Son's Allergic Reaction A Fairfield County man was arrested for allegedly attacking employees at an area fruit and smoothie shop after his son had an allergic reaction to peanuts and was hospitalized. James Iannazzo, age 48, of Fairfield, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 22 after Fairfield Police received numerous calls from employees at Robeks, located at 2061 Black Rock Turnpike, reporting a customer throwing things, yelling at employees, and refusing to leave. According to Sgt. Michael Stahl, of the Fairfield Police, an investigation found that at around 1 p.m., Iannazzo made a purchase at Robeks and left the sto…
Investigation Launched After Incident At Women's Healthcare Clinic In Westchester, DA Announces Investigation Launched After Incident At Women's Healthcare Clinic In Westchester, DA Announces
Investigation Launched After Incident At Women's Healthcare Clinic In Westchester, DA Announces An investigation has been launched in Westchester after an incident at a women’s healthcare clinic, the authorities announced. On Wednesday, Dec. 1, Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that her office and local law enforcement partners are investigating an incident that took place at a clinic in White Plains on Saturday, Nov. 27. According to Rocah, investigators are looking at whether individuals illegally interfered with patients receiving access to medical care. No other information was immediately released. Rocah said that the New York State Clinic…
Connecticut Woman Arrested Three Times In 24 Hours Connecticut Woman Arrested Three Times In 24 Hours
Connecticut Woman Arrested Three Times In 24 Hours A Connecticut woman was arrested three times in 24 hours following a domestic dispute with her boyfriend in which she threatened him with a kitchen knife. Windham County resident Heather Poplasky, age 32, was arrested the first time around 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 10, when she stepped towards a victim with a large kitchen knife at home in Central Village in Plainview, said Plainview Police Deputy Chief William D. Wolfburg. Poplasky, of Plainfield, then threatened to cut herself to make it appear the victim had injured her, Wolfburg said. She was arrested and charged with d…
Man Wanted For Trespassing In Westchester Busted Attempting To Enter Home Man Wanted For Trespassing In Westchester Busted Attempting To Enter Home
Man Wanted For Trespassing In Westchester Busted Attempting To Enter Home A man wanted for trespassing in Westchester was arrested after attempting to gain entry to a residence in a neighboring village, police said. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department responded to Taunton Road shortly before 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, where there were reports of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, the Taunton Road resident said that an unknown African American man repeatedly attempted to enter his home before fleeing the property on foot. Police said the officers were able to locate the suspect wanted in Mamaroneck, 31-year-old Kofi Busia, who has no known address,…
Northern Westchester Man Accused Of Spray-Painting Area Business Northern Westchester Man Accused Of Spray-Painting Area Business
Northern Westchester Man Accused Of Spray-Painting Area Business A Northern Westchester man is facing charges for allegedly tagging a Dutchess County business, police said. Officers from the City of Beacon Police Department responded to the area of Madam Brett Park on South Avenue at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday, June 1, where there was a report of a suspicious vehicle. Beacon Police Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson said that arriving officers found Buchanan resident Daniel Vines-Mevic in a building owned by Scenic Beacon Development that is currently fenced off to the public with “no trespassing” signs visibly posted. Johnson said that at the time of his arre…
Two Arrested After Large Fight Breaks Out In Westchester Two Arrested After Large Fight Breaks Out In Westchester
Two Arrested After Large Fight Breaks Out In Westchester Two men were arrested after police responded to several reports of a large group of people gathering. The incident took place in Westchester around midnight on Sunday, May 18, in New Rochelle. According to Costa, the department received several calls of a group of about 75 people gathering in the area of Brook Street and Lincoln Avenue, said New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa. Shortly after midnight, police received another call of a disorderly group fighting on Hartley Court.  New Rochelle Police units responded, began to disperse the crowd when several men began fighting ag…
Man Gets 40-Year Sentence After Armed Robbery Attempt For Painkillers At Area Hospital Man Gets 40-Year Sentence After Armed Robbery Attempt For Painkillers At Area Hospital
Man Gets 40-Year Sentence After Armed Robbery Attempt For Painkillers At Area Hospital The 43-year-old man who attempted to rob an area hospital at gunpoint and proceeded to break into area homes and stole a car while fleeing from police will spend decades behind bars. Ulster County resident Joshua Stuart, of Pine Hill, was convicted at trial on felony counts of robbery, burglary and criminal trespass earlier this year in connection with the incident at Ellenville Regional Hospital in the fall of 2018. Stuart was sentenced on Friday, Dec. 6 to 25 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision for the robbery, consecutive sentences of 10 years each for two…
29 Arrested During Protest At Energy Facility In Area 29 Arrested During Protest At Energy Facility In Area
29 Arrested During Protest At Energy Facility In Area A total of 29 people were arrested during a protest at the Crickett Valley Energy facility in Dover. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police said the 29 were charged during the early morning hours on Saturday, Nov. 15, said Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Capt. John Watterson. A large group of the protestors gained access to the facility ground, with most of the group blocking the entrance while a smaller group climbed up onto smokestacks on the property, Watterson said. The protesters’ actions resulted in a large law enforcement response from bo…
Man Found Naked Inside Newtown Home After Crash In Backyard, Police Say Man Found Naked Inside Newtown Home After Crash In Backyard, Police Say
Man Found Naked Inside Newtown Home After Crash In Backyard, Police Say A pair of Newtown residents came home from an outing to find a naked man walking around inside their home over the weekend. The incident took place around 8:20 a.m., Sunday, April 14, when Newtown Police were called to a residence on Church Hill Road to investigate the report of a naked man walking around in a residence, said Newtown Police Lt. Aaron Bahamonde. The homeowners returned to their residence after going out for about an hour and returned to find Joseph Achenbach, 35, of Watertown, walking around their house, they left the residence and called the police, Bahamonde…
Drunken Woman Attempts To Enter Area Home, Police Say Drunken Woman Attempts To Enter Area Home, Police Say
Drunken Woman Attempts To Enter Area Home, Police Say Police intervention was required at an area home during an early morning incident involving an allegedly drunk woman. The North Castle Police Department received a complaint from a resident of Washington Avenue in White Plains before 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22, of a drunken woman who attempted to trespass into the home. Police said that the caller stated the Hispanic woman was wearing a silver coat, wandering on her property and attempting to get into the residence. Two officers responded to the home, and the woman was arrested for a criminal trespass charge. She was released and schedu…
Man Taken Into Custody After Trespassing At Elite Prep School, Police Say Man Taken Into Custody After Trespassing At Elite Prep School, Police Say
Man Taken Into Custody After Trespassing At Elite Prep School, Police Say State police arrested a man for trespassing on the property of the elite prep school early in the morning. The incident unfolded around 1 a.m. Friday when school security staff from the Hotchkiss School in Western Connecticut near the New York border contacted state police and reported a trespasser, said Connecticut State Troopers. Troopers from Troop B responded to the campus along with a K-9 officer and quickly took Alexander Gimpelson, 59, of Astoria in Queens into custody, they added. Troopers, along with school officials then performed a headcount to make sure everyone on campus was a…
Westchester Pair Nabbed In Theft Of Cooking Oil For Sale On Black Market Westchester Pair Nabbed In Theft Of Cooking Oil For Sale On Black Market
Westchester Pair Nabbed In Theft Of Cooking Oil For Sale On Black Market Two Westchester men were nabbed in Fairfield County stealing cooking oil to sell on the black market where it is turned into biofuel.  The arrest took place around 4:53 a.m. Tuesday after Stamford Police received a complaint of two men stealing used cooking oil from 184 Summer St., said Lt. Michael A. Noto. When officers with the Bureau of Criminal Investigations Property Crimes Division and patrol responded to the area dotted with numerous restaurants they found the two men, Jonathan J. Garces and Richard D. Tolentino both of Yonkers, attempting to leave the scene, Noto said. Both men wer…
Details Emerge After Two Suspects Nabbed In Westchester Stolen Car Chase Details Emerge After Two Suspects Nabbed In Westchester Stolen Car Chase
Details Emerge After Two Suspects Nabbed In Westchester Stolen Car Chase It took a true team effort between county and local law enforcement to stop a pair of suspects who allegedly stole a car in New Rochelle on Thursday and led police on a wild foot chase on the Metro-North railroad tracks. A detective in the Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center received an alert at approximately 11:18 a.m. on Wednesday that a stolen Ford Explorer was being driven in downtown New Rochelle. Officers quickly located the vehicle and boxed it in on North Avenue, near the intersection of Huguenot Street, prompting the driver and three passengers to bail and flee, police…