Monthslong Burglary Spree Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Suspect In Westchester Monthslong Burglary Spree Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Suspect In Westchester
Monthslong Burglary Spree Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Suspect In Westchester A 30-year-old suspect is behind bars after a monthslong investigation following a string of commercial burglaries in Westchester and Queens. Greenburgh Police detectives arrested Danny Crespo on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx on Wednesday, May 15. The arrest was the result of a multi-agency investigation over a period of several months, said Lt. Kobie Powell, public information officer of the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. The following agencies were part of the operation in addition to the Greenburgh Police Department: the City of New Rochelle Police Department, the Westch…
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Gas Station In Westchester Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Gas Station In Westchester
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Gas Station In Westchester A masked man took off with cash following an early morning armed robbery at a Westchester gas station. Officers from the Greenburgh Police Department responded to the BP gas station on South Central Avenue in Edgemont shortly after 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, where there was a reported robbery. Police said that the attendant told officers that a man wearing a mask and dark-colored hooded sweatshirt walked into the station armed with a handgun and demanded cash. He was given an undisclosed amount of money and took off on foot north on Central Avenue, investigators said. The attendant at …
Millwood Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Underage Girls In NY, CT Millwood Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Underage Girls In NY, CT
Millwood Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Underage Girls In NY, CT A Northern Westchester man will spend close to decades in prison for sex trafficking of minors in New York and Connecticut and production of child pornography. Victor Gonzalez, 41, of Millwood was sentenced to 19 1/2 years in prison in White Plains Federal Court on Friday, May 3 after pleading guilty on Jan. 24. In addition to the prison term, Gonzalez was sentenced to 10 years of supervised release and restitution in an amount to be determined by the court at a later date. "Victor Gonzalez admitted to the reprehensible crimes of trafficking underage girls for his commercia…
Town Board Member, Ex-Greenburgh Police Officer Dies At 63 Town Board Member, Ex-Greenburgh Police Officer Dies At 63
Town Board Member, Ex-Greenburgh Police Officer Dies At 63 Kevin Morgan, a beloved Greenburgh Town Board member, and retired Greenburgh police detective has died. Morgan, a lifelong resident of Elmsford, died following a short battle with cancer on Thursday, April 4. He was 63. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said the world lost a good man when Morgan passed away. "Greenburgh Councilman Kevin Morgan was a good man," he said. "Kevin was a good family man – devoted to his wife, children, and grandchildren." Feiner went on to say that Morgan was a good councilman, a good police officer, and a good neighbor.  "Kevin was extremely we…
Teacher Placed On Leave For Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Student In Westchester Teacher Placed On Leave For Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Student In Westchester
Teacher Placed On Leave For Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Student In Westchester A Westchester teacher is on administrative leave after being accused of alleged inappropriate conduct with a student. The teacher, who works at Woodlands Middle/High School in Hartsdale, was placed on leave Thursday, April 4, Greenburgh Central School District Superintendent  Tahira A. DuPree Chase said. "The matter has been referred to the proper authorities, including the Greenburgh Police Department," Chase said in a statement. The superintendent went on to say that many may have questions, she cannot provide further comment given the referral to law enforcement and …
Accidents Involving Pedestrians On Busy Westchester Road Spark Concern Accidents Involving Pedestrians On Busy Westchester Road Spark Concern
Accidents Involving Pedestrians On Busy Westchester Road Spark Concern An increase in incidents involving pedestrians being struck by cars crossing streets in Westchester has become a cause of concern for some elected officials. A woman was struck in the intersection outside of Starbucks in Ardsley on Thursday, prompting officials to review ways to increase safety for pedestrians, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. The woman suffered minor injuries, but he said “the accident highlights the dangers when pedestrians cross speedy areas.” Feiner said that he is calling on New York State officials to hire a traffic consultant who could review the crossing…
Missing Westchester Man Found Missing Westchester Man Found
Missing Westchester Man Found Update: An 85-year-old Westchester man who went missing has been located and is safe. John Lamson was observed by a concerned citizen walking in the vicinity of the BP Gas Station, 190 Aqueduct Road in White Plains at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 in the Town of Greenburgh, Greenburgh Police said. Greenburgh Police responded and confirmed his identity. Lamson was evaluated on scene by Greenburgh Police EMS and was found to be in good condition. He has since been returned home to his family. Original report: An 85-year-old Westchester man has gone missing and authorities are askin…
Suspects At Large After Armed Robbery In Westchester Suspects At Large After Armed Robbery In Westchester
Suspects At Large After Armed Robbery In Westchester Police launched a manhunt after two suspects allegedly approached a man with a handgun and stole his watch, prompting an investigation in Westchester. Officers from the Greenburgh Police Department received a report at approximately 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, from a man who said he was the victim of an armed robbery in the area of Thomas Street in Edgemont. Police said the victim told officers that as he was in his driveway, two men approached him, one with a handgun. The two men then demanded the resident’s watch, which they took and fled on foot. Members of the Greenburgh Police Patrol Di…
Three Westchester Store Employees Charged With Selling Tobacco, Vaping Products To Minors Three Westchester Store Employees Charged With Selling Tobacco, Vaping Products To Minors
Three Westchester Store Employees Charged With Selling Tobacco, Vaping Products To Minors Police in Greenburgh went to work this week, targeting smoke shops that sell tobacco products to underage customers, leading to several arrests. On Monday, Feb. 4, members of the Greenburgh Police Department Drug and Alcohol Task Force conducted enforcement in the area, making three arrests of three employees at three different stores. Each of the employees was charged with selling tobacco or tobacco products to a minor under the age of 18, a misdemeanor. In this instance, investigators found that Juul Pods vaping products were being sold to the underage shoppers. Employees charged in Gree…
Scam Alert: 'Spoofing' Calls Being Made By Scammers Pretending To Be Cops, Municipal Officials Scam Alert: 'Spoofing' Calls Being Made By Scammers Pretending To Be Cops, Municipal Officials
Scam Alert: 'Spoofing' Calls Being Made By Scammers Pretending To Be Cops, Municipal Officials Police are alerting residents to a "spoofing" scam in which the callers pretend to be police officers or other municipal officers in an attempt to solicit money and sensitive personal information. On Friday, Jan. 25, a town resident reported receiving a suspicious phone call that appeared to originate from the Greenburgh Police Department, Chief Chris McNerney said on Saturday, Jan. 26.  The caller claimed to be a Greenburgh police officer and wanted to discuss the woman's credit report.  "Fortunately, the resident became suspicious and hung up the phone," McNerney said. "We…
Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say
Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say A porch pirate was arrested in Westchester after getting busted stealing packages from a local home, police said. Bronx resident Jean Tapia, 33, has been arrested after allegedly stealing a package from a home in the Edgemont neighborhood, Greenburgh Police Sgt. Brian Matthews announced on Wednesday. Tapia was arrested this week and charged with one count of petit larceny. He has been booked at Greenburgh Police Headquarters and has since been released on bail. Tapia is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to respond to the charge. Police said that locals should be vigilant fo…
Family Sues For $20M After Son Dies In Scuffle With Police In Greenburgh Family Sues For $20M After Son Dies In Scuffle With Police In Greenburgh
Family Sues For $20M After Son Dies In Scuffle With Police In Greenburgh The family of a Westchester man who died last year during a struggle with members of the Greenburgh Police Department has filed a $20 million wrongful death lawsuit against the town and first responders. In November last year, Yonkers resident Jonathan Maldonado - Yonkers City Council President Mike Khader’s nephew - died after being tasered by police following an incident at Best Buy on Central Avenue in Hartsdale. At approximately 5:50 p.m. on Nov. 29, police said that officers were called to the Best Buy location following reports of a larceny in progress. Upon arrival, officers allegedl…