6-Time DWI Offender Admits Role In Drug-Impaired NY Route 9 Crash That Killed Man, 28 6-Time DWI Offender Admits Role In Drug-Impaired NY Route 9 Crash That Killed Man, 28
6-Time DWI Offender Admits Role In Drug-Impaired NY Route 9 Crash That Killed Man, 28 A repeat DWI offender has admitted causing a drug-impaired crash that killed a 28-year-old man on Route 9 in Dutchess County in 2025.  Richard C. Rider, 47, pleaded guilty before Dutchess County Court Judge Karen Edelman-Reyes to first-degree vehicular manslaughter and driving while ability impaired by the combined influence of drugs, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Aug. 4.  As Daily Voice previously reported, the charges stem from a head-on crash on Dec. 14, 2025, on Albany Post Road (Route 9) near Huyler Drive in Hyde Park.   Inves…
Man Tries Breaking Into 3 Homes In Westchester County, Jailed Man Tries Breaking Into 3 Homes In Westchester County, Jailed
Man Tries Breaking Into 3 Homes In Westchester County, Jailed A Bronx man is accused of trying to break into three homes in a Westchester County neighborhood before officers found and arrested him following a search of nearby yards and wooded areas, police said.  The attempted break-ins happened at around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, on Heritage Drive in Pleasantville, Mount Pleasant Police Chief Paul Oliva said on Monday, Aug. 3. Police were called after a homeowner reported seeing a man trying to enter the home on a home surveillance camera. The homeowner gave officers a description of the suspect, who had fled the area before police arrived, O…
Strangling Suspect Flees Into NY Woods, Spends Weeks On Run Before Maryland Capture: Cops Strangling Suspect Flees Into NY Woods, Spends Weeks On Run Before Maryland Capture: Cops
Strangling Suspect Flees Into NY Woods, Spends Weeks On Run Before Maryland Capture: Cops A man accused of strangling and assaulting a woman in the Hudson Valley, NY, before fleeing into a wooded area was captured in Maryland after spending weeks on the run, authorities said.   Putnam County resident Selvin Martinez Quim, 34, of Southeast, was arrested following a multi-state investigation prompted by an incident on June 14, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Aug. 4.  The case began during the early morning hours on June 14, when deputies responded to a reported domestic violence incident in Southeast. According to the Sheriff's Office, deput…
NYPD Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports NYPD Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports
Nypd Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports The NYPD is mourning the loss of a 31-year-old officer who reportedly died of a botched breast implant surgery in the Dominican Republic. Rebecca De Paula's family members tell Spanish outlet Noticias SIN that she developed a bacterial infection after having her breast implants removed in the Dominican Republic. De Paula developed severe diarrhea and her condition rapidly worsened before she died at a clinic in Santo Domingo following the procedure on Sunday, Aug. 2, according to the outlet. Her family is urging officials to probe whether or not medical malpractice or negligence contributed…
NY Police Official Was Getaway Driver In Son's Gang Shooting: Report NY Police Official Was Getaway Driver In Son's Gang Shooting: Report
NY Police Official Was Getaway Driver In Son's Gang Shooting: Report A high-ranking police official in Westchester County has been fired after being charged in an alleged Bronx gang-related shooting involving her son, city officials announced.  The City of Mount Vernon announced on Tuesday, Aug. 4, that Jennifer Lackard, who served as the department's Deputy Commissioner of Wellness, was terminated effective immediately following criminal charges filed by the Bronx County District Attorney's Office.  The New York Post reported that Lackard was arrested Tuesday morning alongside her son, Chase Lackard, 20, after prosecutors alleged he opened fire on…
Family ID's Man, 20, Killed In Shooting That Injured 4 Teens In Westchester, Suspect Charged Family ID's Man, 20, Killed In Shooting That Injured 4 Teens In Westchester, Suspect Charged
Family ID's Man, 20, Killed In Shooting That Injured 4 Teens In Westchester, Suspect Charged The 20-year-old man who died in a targeted shooting that also wounded four teenagers in Westchester County has been identified by his family — and the young suspect accused of killing him now faces murder charges.  Brandon Garcia, 20, was the victim of a shooting in Yonkers at around 8:43 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, in the area of Elm Street and Palisade Avenue, according to his loved ones.  As Daily Voice previously reported, Yonkers Police said five people were struck by gunfire. Garcia suffered a gunshot wound to the back and was pronounced dead.  Four other victims, a 1…
UPDATE: Child Still Critical After Head-On Crash On Palisades Parkway, More Details Released UPDATE: Child Still Critical After Head-On Crash On Palisades Parkway, More Details Released
Update: Child Still Critical After Head-On Crash On Palisades Parkway, More Details Released Police have released more details about a head-on minivan crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County that injured nine people and left a child in critical condition.  The crash happened at around 1:10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, on the southbound Palisades Interstate Parkway near Exit 11 in Ramapo, as Daily Voice previously reported.  According to an update from New York State Police on Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, the minivan, a 2022 Toyota Sienna, was being driven by a 26-year-old Monsey man when, for reasons police say are still under investigation, it left the roadwa…
2 Fatally Struck By Tractor-Trailer While Standing Outside Car On I-95 In Westchester 2 Fatally Struck By Tractor-Trailer While Standing Outside Car On I-95 In Westchester
2 Fatally Struck By Tractor-Trailer While Standing Outside Car On I-95 In Westchester Two people were struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while standing outside of their vehicle on Interstate 95 in Westchester County. The fatal collision happened at around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, on the southbound side of Interstate 95 near mile marker 14.2 in the Village of Port Chester, New York State Police confirmed in an announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 4.  Investigators said they found that Kamla K. Singh, 72, and Andrew Sookdeo, 40, both of Richmond Hill, Queens, were standing outside their vehicle after being involved in an earlier minor collision when they were struck by a…
Girl, 14, Bites Officer After Running Into Road In Westchester County, Police Say Girl, 14, Bites Officer After Running Into Road In Westchester County, Police Say
Girl, 14, Bites Officer After Running Into Road In Westchester County, Police Say A police officer was bitten on the hand while trying to stop a 14-year-old girl in crisis from running into traffic outside a residential treatment facility in Westchester County, authorities said. The incident happened at around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, when patrol officers were called to help staff at the Jewish Child Care Association's Pleasantville campus after a 14-year-old resident left the campus and attempted to enter a gas station convenience store on Kensico Road in Thornwood, Mount Pleasant Police Chief Paul Oliva said.  Oliva said the teen was acting violently, and …
Intense NY Standoff Leads To Arrest After Gunfire Goes Off During Argument: Cops Intense NY Standoff Leads To Arrest After Gunfire Goes Off During Argument: Cops
Intense NY Standoff Leads To Arrest After Gunfire Goes Off During Argument: Cops A 36-year-old man was arrested after police said he fired off seven shots during an early morning dispute in Sullivan County before leading officers into a lengthy standoff at a nearby apartment complex. Monticello resident Luis Cortes-Martinez, 36, was arrested on Saturday, July 25, following an incident that began at a Loch Sheldrake apartment complex on the same day, Fallsburg Police announced. Investigators said Luis Cortes-Martinez, 36, of Monticello, became involved in a verbal altercation with a man and a woman during the early morning hours at the apartment complex, which …
Man Blinds Police Helicopter Pilot With Laser In Westchester — Now Faces Charges, Cops Say Man Blinds Police Helicopter Pilot With Laser In Westchester — Now Faces Charges, Cops Say
Man Blinds Police Helicopter Pilot With Laser In Westchester — Now Faces Charges, Cops Say A 41-year-old man is accused of temporarily blinding the crew of a Westchester County Police helicopter by shining a green laser into the aircraft's cockpit while it was flying along the Hudson River, authorities said.  The incident happened just before 10 p.m. on Friday, July 31, when a Westchester County Police Aviation Unit helicopter was flying near the Hudson River shoreline in Ossining, the department announced on Monday, Aug. 3. Police said someone aimed a green laser into the cockpit, temporarily blinding both the pilot and a tactical flight officer. Despite the sudden loss of …
Man Caught Driving Drunk With 9-Year-Old In Car In Peekskill, Police Say Man Caught Driving Drunk With 9-Year-Old In Car In Peekskill, Police Say
Man Caught Driving Drunk With 9-Year-Old In Car In Peekskill, Police Say A 52-year-old man is facing a felony drunk driving charge after police said they caught him intoxicated with a 9-year-old child in his vehicle in Westchester County. Peekskill resident Manuel V. Carchipulla Lupercio, 52, was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 2, after a traffic stop in Peekskill, New York State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 3. The traffic stop happened at around 2:49 a.m. on Sunday, when troopers saw Carchipulla Lupercio's vehicle traveling northbound on Smith Street in Peekskill while allegedly violating vehicle and traffic laws.  After pulling him over, State Police s…
Brake Failure Sends Box Truck Rolling Into Vehicle In Westchester: 'Critical Safety Violations' Brake Failure Sends Box Truck Rolling Into Vehicle In Westchester: 'Critical Safety Violations'
Brake Failure Sends Box Truck Rolling Into Vehicle In Westchester: 'Critical Safety Violations' A box truck rolled into another vehicle in Westchester County after a brake failure — and police said they made some disturbing discoveries after conducting an inspection.  The incident happened recently in Chappaqua, where the driver parked the truck on a hill while making a delivery, New York State Police said on Monday, Aug. 3. Police said the driver set the parking brake and exited the vehicle, but the truck rolled forward and struck another vehicle. A follow-up police inspection found that a dislodged roller pin, a critical brake system component, had allowed the brake actuator r…
9 Hospitalized In Minivan Crash On Palisades Interstate Parkway: NYPS 9 Hospitalized In Minivan Crash On Palisades Interstate Parkway: NYPS
9 Hospitalized In Minivan Crash On Palisades Interstate Parkway: Nyps UPDATE: Nine minivan passengers were hospitalized after the vehicle struck a tree on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County.  New, updated report - UPDATE: Child Still Critical After Head-On Crash On Palisades Parkway, More Details Released The crash happened at around 1:10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, on the southbound Palisades Interstate Parkway near Exit 11 in Ramapo, according to New York State Police. The vehicle involved, a Toyota Sienna, struck a tree, according to Rockland Paramedic Services. Police said nine people were inside the vehicle at the time o…
2 Young Men Admit Role In $100K Lighthouse Arson Spree In Westchester — Here's Their Punishment 2 Young Men Admit Role In $100K Lighthouse Arson Spree In Westchester — Here's Their Punishment
2 Young Men Admit Role In $100K Lighthouse Arson Spree In Westchester — Here's Their Punishment Two men, ages 19 and 20, have admitted to their role in a fire that damaged a historic lighthouse in Westchester County, causing more than $100,000 in damage, prosecutors said.  White Plains resident Elvin Ayavaca, 19, and Harrison resident Richard Joseph Barrero, 20, pleaded guilty on Monday, Aug. 3, to third-degree arson and fourth-degree criminal mischief in connection with a devastating fire at the Tarrytown Lighthouse in May 2025, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced. The charges stem from the vandalism and arson spree at the Tarrytown Lighthouse i…
Drunk Driver Caught With 11-Year-Old In Car On I-684 In Westchester County: NYSP Drunk Driver Caught With 11-Year-Old In Car On I-684 In Westchester County: NYSP
Drunk Driver Caught With 11-Year-Old In Car On I-684 In Westchester County: Nysp A Bronx man is facing drunk driving charges after police said they caught him intoxicated with an 11-year-old child in his vehicle on Interstate 684 in Westchester County.  Bronx resident Jonathan Danilo Burgos Pua, 33, was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 2, following a traffic stop on I-684 South in North Salem, New York State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 3. The traffic stop happened at around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, when troopers saw a vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 684 in North Salem while violating vehicle and traffic laws, according to State Police.  Troopers identifie…
Taconic Crackdown: Over 100 Commercial Drivers Ticketed For Using Parkway Taconic Crackdown: Over 100 Commercial Drivers Ticketed For Using Parkway
Taconic Crackdown: Over 100 Commercial Drivers Ticketed For Using Parkway Police said they issued over 150 tickets during a crackdown on the Taconic State Parkway, with the vast majority going to commercial drivers who were illegally using the parkway.  The enforcement detail was conducted on Monday, July 27, and Tuesday, July 28, along the Taconic State Parkway, New York State Police announced on Saturday, Aug. 1.  During the operation, troopers issued 158 traffic tickets, including 114 citations for violations of parkway regulations that prohibit commercial vehicles from operating on New York's parkway system, the agency said. Another 11 tickets were…
Car Bursts Into Flames On NYS Thruway Exit Ramp In Hudson Valley Car Bursts Into Flames On NYS Thruway Exit Ramp In Hudson Valley
Car Bursts Into Flames On NYS Thruway Exit Ramp In Hudson Valley A vehicle was destroyed by flames after it caught fire while traveling on the New York State Thruway in Rockland County, prompting a response from multiple emergency agencies.  The incident happened on Sunday, Aug. 2, on the northbound New York State Thruway Exit 14B off-ramp at North Airmont Road in Airmont, The Monsey Scoop reported.  The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames after reaching the exit ramp, according to the outlet. Firefighters from the Monsey Fire Department and Tallman Fire Department responded to extinguish the blaze. They were also helped at the scene by Fa…
Man Runs From Cops After Domestic Dispute, Caught Near Route 52 In NY: Police Man Runs From Cops After Domestic Dispute, Caught Near Route 52 In NY: Police
Man Runs From Cops After Domestic Dispute, Caught Near Route 52 In NY: Police A man accused of violating an order of protection and leading police on a foot chase through a wooded area in Sullivan County now faces charges, authorities said. The incident leading to the arrest happened on Saturday, Aug. 1, when officers responded to a home in Loch Sheldrake for a reported domestic dispute involving an alleged violation of an order of protection, according to the Fallsburg Police Department.  When officers arrived, they identified the suspect as Edwin Rivera Rosa, 29, who was outside the home. Police said Rivera Rosa fled on foot into a wooded area, prompting a cha…
Man Shot In Chest, Buttocks In Hudson Valley — Police Seek Tips Man Shot In Chest, Buttocks In Hudson Valley — Police Seek Tips
Man Shot In Chest, Buttocks In Hudson Valley — Police Seek Tips A 22-year-old man was shot in the chest and buttocks in Dutchess County over the weekend, prompting an ongoing police investigation. The shooting happened in Poughkeepsie just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, in the area of Montgomery Street and South Hamilton Street, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.  At that time, authorities received multiple reports of shots fired, and responding officers found the 22-year-old victim suffering from gunshot wounds to his chest and buttocks, police said. Officers began giving medical aid, including applying a chest seal, bef…
NY Rapist Arrested For Assault On Girl Under Age 15: Police NY Rapist Arrested For Assault On Girl Under Age 15: Police
NY Rapist Arrested For Assault On Girl Under Age 15: Police A Capital Region man raped a girl younger than 15 years old at a local home, according to police. Deacon M. Mullarkey, 20, of Providence, was arrested Sunday, Aug. 2, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office said. Mullarkey had “vaginal and oral sexual contact” with a victim under age 15, investigators said. Authorities began investigating Mullarkey following a sexual assault report at a Providence home in July, according to the sheriff’s office. He was charged with two counts of first-degree rape and child endangerment, authorities. Mullarkey was held in Saratoga County jail following his arr…
Person Pulled From Embankment After 30-Foot Fall Along NYS Thruway In Westchester Person Pulled From Embankment After 30-Foot Fall Along NYS Thruway In Westchester
Person Pulled From Embankment After 30-Foot Fall Along NYS Thruway In Westchester Firefighters and police used a rope rescue system to save an injured person who had fallen about 30 feet down a steep embankment alongside the New York State Thruway in Westchester County.  The rescue unfolded at around 1:35 p.m. on Friday, July 31, along the northbound side of Interstate 87 near mile marker 11.3 in Tarrytown, according to the Tarrytown Fire Department.   Responding crews arrived to find an injured person stranded roughly 30 feet below the roadway on a steep embankment.  Firefighters worked alongside the MTA Police Emergency Services Unit, New York Stat…
PHOTOS: Flooding Closes Roads, Bridge As Heavy Rain Pounds Hudson Valley PHOTOS: Flooding Closes Roads, Bridge As Heavy Rain Pounds Hudson Valley
Photos: Flooding Closes Roads, Bridge As Heavy Rain Pounds Hudson Valley Heavy rain moving across the Hudson Valley has already caused flooding, road closures, and hazardous travel conditions in parts of Dutchess County.  The Pawling Highway Department reported at around 7:11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, that multiple roads across the town were impacted by rising water as another round of soaking rain moved through the region.  According to the department, South Quaker Road is experiencing water flowing across the roadway between Ravine Road and Birch Hill Road, while Ravine Road has been closed at the bridge because of high water affecting the structure. Off…
Man, 20, Killed, 4 Teens Critical In Targeted Westchester Shooting Man, 20, Killed, 4 Teens Critical In Targeted Westchester Shooting
Man, 20, Killed, 4 Teens Critical In Targeted Westchester Shooting A 15-year-old suspect is in custody after a violent Westchester County shooting that left a 20-year-old man dead and four teenagers seriously wounded. New, updated report - Family ID's Man, 20, Killed In Shooting That Injured 4 Teens In Westchester The shooting happened in Yonkers at around 8:43 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, in the area of Elm Street and Palisade Avenue, according to the Yonkers Police Department.  Officers responding to the scene found that five people had been struck by gunfire. Police said the 20-year-old victim suffered a gunshot wound to the back and was pronounc…
Who Killed Her? Woman Found Dead In Upstate NY Home As State Police Execute Search Warrants Who Killed Her? Woman Found Dead In Upstate NY Home As State Police Execute Search Warrants
Who Killed Her? Woman Found Dead In Upstate NY Home As State Police Execute Search Warrants A woman was found dead inside an Upstate New York home Sunday morning, Aug. 2, prompting an active investigation that included the execution of multiple search warrants, State Police said. Troopers responded at approximately 10:05 a.m. to a residence at 150 Carey Road in the town of Jay for a report of a deceased woman, according to the New York State Police. When they arrived, troopers found the woman dead inside the home. A preliminary investigation determined she had non-self-inflicted injuries, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The New York State Police Bureau of Crimi…
3 Men Busted Moving Crate Of Rifles, Cocaine In NY Parking Lot, Police Say 3 Men Busted Moving Crate Of Rifles, Cocaine In NY Parking Lot, Police Say
3 Men Busted Moving Crate Of Rifles, Cocaine In NY Parking Lot, Police Say Three men were arrested after officers allegedly caught them transferring numerous rifles from a large wooden crate into their vehicles in a parking lot in New York, police said.  Members of the Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) were on routine patrol around 3:58 p.m. Friday, July 31, when they spotted three men exit their vehicles in the parking lot at 86 Jericho Turnpike, according to detectives. Officers watched as the men opened a large wooden crate and began moving numerous rifles into their vehicles before launching an investigation, police said.  The three s…
Man Breaks Into NY Home, Beats Resident With Chair: Police Man Breaks Into NY Home, Beats Resident With Chair: Police
Man Breaks Into NY Home, Beats Resident With Chair: Police A man is accused of breaking into a New York home through an unlocked back door before allegedly attacking a resident with a chair during a late-night confrontation, police said.  Officers responded to a home on Kathleen Drive East in Syosset at 11:27 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, after receiving a report of a burglary, according to Nassau County Police.  Jason He, 56, of Syosset, unlawfully entered the residence through an unlocked rear door before becoming involved in a disturbance with a 57-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman inside the home, detectives said.  The argument esca…
6-Year-Old Child Left Alone At NY Community Center By Family Friend, Police Say 6-Year-Old Child Left Alone At NY Community Center By Family Friend, Police Say
6-Year-Old Child Left Alone At NY Community Center By Family Friend, Police Say A 6-year-old boy was found alone at a community center after the family friend who was supposed to be watching him allegedly left him unattended, police said.  The incident happened around 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in New Cassel, according to Nassau County Police. Officers responded to the Town of North Hempstead Community Center at 141 Garden St. after receiving a report of a found child.  When officers arrived, they found the unattended 6-year-old boy and launched an investigation. Police determined the child had been left in the care of a family friend, who then left the res…
NY Post Office Stabbing: Man Charged With Attempted Murder (UPDATE) NY Post Office Stabbing: Man Charged With Attempted Murder (UPDATE)
NY Post Office Stabbing: Man Charged With Attempted Murder (Update) A Rockland County man has been charged with attempted murder after police said he stabbed a postal worker multiple times inside a Putnam County post office before a sheriff's deputy deployed a TASER device to stop the attack. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Howard McNiff, of Nanuet, was charged following the stabbing at the United States Post Office at 29 Fair St. in the hamlet of Carmel on Thursday, July 30, according to a press release issued Saturday, Aug. 1.  McNiff is charged with: Attempted murder in the second degree Two counts of assault in the second degree Criminal p…
UTV Pins 2 Children, Killing 12-Year-Old, Critically Injuring 10-Year-Old In NY UTV Pins 2 Children, Killing 12-Year-Old, Critically Injuring 10-Year-Old In NY
UTV Pins 2 Children, Killing 12-Year-Old, Critically Injuring 10-Year-Old In NY A 12-year-old child was killed, and a 10-year-old remains in critical condition after a UTV rolled over and pinned both children beneath it, authorities announced on Saturday, Aug. 1. The crash happened in the area of 84 County Route 56 in Maplecrest, where deputies with the Greene County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a UTV accident.  A preliminary investigation found the UTV was being driven on a private gravel driveway that serves several homes when it veered off the left side of the driveway, struck a boulder, and rolled onto its passenger side, ejecting all four oc…
2 Men, Teen Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing Of New York 18-Year-Old 2 Men, Teen Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing Of New York 18-Year-Old
2 Men, Teen Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing Of New York 18-Year-Old More than a month after an 18-year-old was found fatally stabbed on a New York street, police have arrested three people in connection with his killing. Denis A. Gonzalez Sorto, 21, of Hempstead, Isaac Lopez Alvarez, 20, of Hempstead, and a 17-year-old adolescent offender have each been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Michael David Grajeda Suazo, according to Nassau County Police in an update issued Saturday, Aug. 1.  The arrests stem from the fatal stabbing that happened around 9:25 p.m. Sunday, June 28, outside 545 Fulton Ave. in Hempstead. Officers responding to a…