Viral Fake Serial Killer Post Appearing On Putnam Social Media Accounts: Sheriff Viral Fake Serial Killer Post Appearing On Putnam Social Media Accounts: Sheriff
Viral Fake Serial Killer Post Appearing On Putnam Social Media Accounts: Sheriff Authorities in the Hudson Valley are cautioning residents to be vigilant about a fake social media post that has been circulating nationwide and is now appearing on local accounts.  In an announcement on Monday, Jan. 13, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said the fraudulent post warns of a "serial killer on the loose," featuring an image of a supposed suspect and victim names.  However, the Sheriff's Office has confirmed that there is no validity to the post.  According to authorities, scammers often use these posts to manipulate users. Once shared, the original c…
Man Traumatically Injured In Motorcycle Crash In Mahopac, Airlifted To Hospital Man Traumatically Injured In Motorcycle Crash In Mahopac, Airlifted To Hospital
Man Traumatically Injured In Motorcycle Crash In Mahopac, Airlifted To Hospital A 50-year-old man suffered traumatic injuries and was airlifted to a hospital after crashing his motorcycle in the Hudson Valley.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Sunday, Jan. 12 around 12:30 p.m., when a motorcycle crashed on Croton Falls Rd. (Route 34) in Mahopac after failing to negotiate a turn, losing control, and hitting a guardrail, Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo said on Monday, Jan. 13. The rider, a 50-year-old Mahopac resident, suffered traumatic injuries to his lower body and pelvic area, Bodo said. After the crash, he was taken to the Mahopac Fire Department firehous…
Car Crashes Into Home After Losing Control In Northern Westchester Car Crashes Into Home After Losing Control In Northern Westchester
Car Crashes Into Home After Losing Control In Northern Westchester A car crashed into the side of a Northern Westchester residence after losing control, police said.  The incident occurred on Sunday, Jan. 12, around 2:40 a.m., when a vehicle driven by a 51-year-old Katonah resident lost control on Goldens Bridge Road (Route 22), Bedford Police Lt. Jeffrey Gulick said. The vehicle veered into the opposite lane, exited the roadway, and struck several obstacles, including a guard rail and a fence, before colliding with the siding of a residence, causing damage. Despite this, the driver was not injured and declined medical attention at the scene, au…
Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Westchester Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Westchester
Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Westchester Three suspects were apprehended after stealing a high-end BMW while its driver was pumping gas and attempting to sell it at a Home Depot parking lot in Westchester, police said. The incident began when a woman in Greenwich, Connecticut, had her BMW X7 stolen at a gas station as she pumped gas, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Saturday, Jan. 11.  Greenwich Police quickly identified the suspects and tracked their plan to sell the stolen vehicle at the Home Depot parking lot in Mount Pleasant.  A task force of officers from multiple agencies was assembled, inclu…
Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Westchester Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Westchester
Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Westchester An early morning fire caused damage to a renowned restaurant in Westchester, firefighters said.  The blaze happened a little after 3 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant in Tarrytown at 630 Bedford Rd., when a commercial alarm was triggered at the property, according to the Pocantico Hills Fire Department.  Upon arrival, police and firefighters discovered a cooking appliance fire on the exterior of the building that had spread inside, affecting the first and second floors.  With assistance from numerous mutual aid departments, firefighter…
Firefighters Decontaminated After Blaze At Supply Yard In Montrose Firefighters Decontaminated After Blaze At Supply Yard In Montrose
Firefighters Decontaminated After Blaze At Supply Yard In Montrose A large industrial fire at a supply yard in Northern Westchester required the efforts of numerous fire departments and hazardous materials teams, firefighters said. The blaze, which escalated to a second alarm and happened at the Dakota Supply on Albany Post Road in Montrose, began around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11,  drawing firefighters from across Westchester, including from the Yorktown Heights and Hartsdale Fire Departments.  Upon arrival, Yorktown Heights firefighters noticed deteriorating conditions near a storage container holding hazardous materials, prompting ad…
Heavy Smoke Fills Yonkers Building As Firefighters Battle Blaze: FD (PHOTOS) Heavy Smoke Fills Yonkers Building As Firefighters Battle Blaze: FD (PHOTOS)
Heavy Smoke Fills Yonkers Building As Firefighters Battle Blaze: FD (Photos) Thick smoke poured out of a Yonkers building Sunday morning, Jan. 12, sending firefighters racing to contain the flames, according to the city’s fire department. The fire broke out at 575 Shoreview Drive and was reported around 10:30 a.m., Yonkers Fire Department officials said. Engine 314 arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the structure. Firefighters worked swiftly to extinguish the blaze and conducted overhaul operations to prevent it from reigniting, according to fire officials. No injuries were immediately reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Further de…
2 Dead In I-84 Crash Involving Freightliner, Government-Insured Vehicle: CT State Police 2 Dead In I-84 Crash Involving Freightliner, Government-Insured Vehicle: CT State Police
2 Dead In I-84 Crash Involving Freightliner, Government-Insured Vehicle: CT State Police Police have released details in a weekend crash on I-84 in Danbury that involved three vehicles including a Freightliner, and left two people dead. A disabled Hyundai in the left lane of the Exit 8 on-ramp was struck by a Lexus, whose driver was from Avon, traveling in the left, westbound lane around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, Connecticut State Police said. Some of the Hyundai's occupants had exited the vehicle, police said. After being struck by the Lexus, the Hyundai spun out into the path of the Freightliner. Those killed included Ronald Omar Tello, 27, of Danbury, the pedestrian…
Live Wires Spark Blaze On Westchester Street (VIDEO) Live Wires Spark Blaze On Westchester Street (VIDEO)
Live Wires Spark Blaze On Westchester Street (Video) Firefighters had to put out a fire started by live wires on a Westchester road. The incident happened on Thursday morning, Jan. 9 on a street in the village of Port Chester, according to the Putnam Engine & Hose Co. 2 of the Port Chester Fire Department. The blaze was shown in a video posted to Instagram by firefighters.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Putnam Engine & Hose Co. 2 (@pcfd_eng63ine) In the video and images shared in the post, firefighters can be seen using a fire extinguisher to quell the flames.&…
Westchester Man Nabbed In Bank Fraud, Identity Theft Scheme: Police Westchester Man Nabbed In Bank Fraud, Identity Theft Scheme: Police
Westchester Man Nabbed In Bank Fraud, Identity Theft Scheme: Police A Westchester County man is facing serious charges in Vermont after being accused of using stolen identities and forged documents to commit multiple bank frauds, police announced.  Gregory Errico, age 35, of Yonkers, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 7, by the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department in Bethel, Vermont, following an attempted fraud at Mascoma Bank, the Sheriff's Department announced.  According to the Windsor County Sheriff’s Office, Errico’s alleged scheme involved using stolen identities to withdraw money from banks across the Bethel area. After his arrest in Bethel, Err…
K9 Helps Sniff Out Hidden Narcotics During Traffic Stop In Northern Westchester K9 Helps Sniff Out Hidden Narcotics During Traffic Stop In Northern Westchester
K9 Helps Sniff Out Hidden Narcotics During Traffic Stop In Northern Westchester A traffic stop in Northern Westchester turned into a significant drug bust thanks to the keen sense of a K9, who uncovered narcotics hidden throughout a vehicle, police said. The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 9, around 7:50 p.m., when Officer Mulé of the Lewisboro Police Department conducted a traffic stop, the department announced on Friday, Jan. 10. After talking with those inside the car, the officer determined that the driver was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Further observations revealed suspected narcotics inside the car, police said. To help with the investig…
School Bus Collides With Vehicle On I-287 In Westchester (DEVELOPING) School Bus Collides With Vehicle On I-287 In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
School Bus Collides With Vehicle On I-287 In Westchester (Developing) A school bus collided with another vehicle on a ramp leading to Interstate 287 in Westchester, firefighters said. The crash happened on Friday, Jan. 10 a little after 8 a.m. on the ramp leading to I-287 West from Westchester Avenue in Harrison, according to 511NY.  The West Harrison Fire Department confirmed that the collision involved a school bus and another vehicle. The department declined to release more information at this time.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Child Struck By Turning Vehicle, Taken To Hospital In Westchester: Police Child Struck By Turning Vehicle, Taken To Hospital In Westchester: Police
Child Struck By Turning Vehicle, Taken To Hospital In Westchester: Police A child was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Westchester, police said. The incident happened in Yonkers around 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, when the child ran ahead of their guardian while crossing the street at the intersection of North Broadway (Route 9) and Robert Lane and was struck by a vehicle traveling at a low speed, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene following the collision. The child, who showed no visible signs of injury, was transported to a local hospital for a precautionary evaluation, Spink said. …
Physical Fight Leads To Charges For 17-Year-Old In Yorktown, Police Say Physical Fight Leads To Charges For 17-Year-Old In Yorktown, Police Say
Physical Fight Leads To Charges For 17-Year-Old In Yorktown, Police Say A 17-year-old boy faces assault charges following an incident in Northern Westchester, police announced.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 8, when a domestic dispute prompted a police response in Yorktown, Yorktown Police said on Thursday, Jan. 9. Officers soon arrived at the location of the incident, which was not made public by the department, and determined a physical fight had occurred between the victim and the 17-year-old suspect.  The boy was then taken to Yorktown Police headquarters for processing and charged with third-degree assault, the department said. They w…
Fire At Westchester Home Displaces Residents In Cold Weather (DEVELOPING) Fire At Westchester Home Displaces Residents In Cold Weather (DEVELOPING)
Fire At Westchester Home Displaces Residents In Cold Weather (Developing) An early morning blaze at a Westchester residence displaced residents amid freezing temperatures. The fire happened at 550 South 5th Avenue in Mount Vernon on Thursday morning, Jan. 9, Mount Vernon resident Jeffrey Shah Holliday told Daily Voice.  A video taken by Holliday posted to social media showed smoke pouring from the home as fire crews fought to extinguish it. EARLY MORNING FIRE AT 550 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE, NO CASUALTIES,JUST DISPLACEMENT IN THIS VERY FRIGID WEATHER. TRULY SAD. Posted by Jeffrey Shah Holliday on Thursday, January 9, 2025 Holliday said residents …
Fourth Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting Of 22-Year-Old In Westchester (UPDATE) Fourth Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting Of 22-Year-Old In Westchester (UPDATE)
Fourth Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting Of 22-Year-Old In Westchester (Update) A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old Mount Vernon man at a public housing complex in New Rochelle, police announced.  Ali Mohammed, age 21, of Mount Vernon, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Jan. 8, after turning himself in with the assistance of community members, according to the New Rochelle Police Department.  Mohammed is accused of being the gunman in the fatal shooting of David Smith, which occurred at the Heritage Homes complex on Rhoda Quash Lane on Monday, Jan. 6, around 10:45 a.m. Smith was found by police sufferi…
Fire Goes Up At Condo Complex In Westchester Fire Goes Up At Condo Complex In Westchester
Fire Goes Up At Condo Complex In Westchester Firefighters battled an early morning blaze at a condominium complex in Westchester for hours.  The fire began at 118 Town Green Dr. in Elmsford on Wednesday, Jan. 8 around 6:15 a.m., according to the Irvington Fire Department, which helped respond to the incident.  Fire crews battled the two-alarm blaze for several hours.  More information about injuries and the cause was not immediately available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Carmel HS Put Into Lockdown During Police Chase: Suspect In Custody Carmel HS Put Into Lockdown During Police Chase: Suspect In Custody
Carmel HS Put Into Lockdown During Police Chase: Suspect In Custody A vehicle pursuit that began on Interstate 84 led to a temporary hold-in-place at a Hudson Valley high school as a precautionary measure and also resulted in the arrest of an Orange County man. The incident started around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8 when a man was reported to be on the highway on I-84 West near I-684 trying to stop cars. When a Sheriff's Deputy and a New York State Trooper arrived at the location, the man got in a vehicle parked nearby and began driving away, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  The man, 34-year-old New Windsor resident Ian Assad …
Road Reopens After Tree Falls On Wires In Yorktown: Power Still Being Restored Road Reopens After Tree Falls On Wires In Yorktown: Power Still Being Restored
Road Reopens After Tree Falls On Wires In Yorktown: Power Still Being Restored Power had to be restored to dozens of residents after a tree fell and struck power lines at a Yorktown intersection.  The tree fell at the intersection of Mill Street and North Ridge Road in Yorktown, prompting a temporary road closure that ended by 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, according to Yorktown Police.  Since the road's reopening, according to Con Edison, over 40 residents have had their power restored.
Stuck Dog Pulled From Icy Pond At Country Club In Westchester Stuck Dog Pulled From Icy Pond At Country Club In Westchester
Stuck Dog Pulled From Icy Pond At Country Club In Westchester A dog stuck in an icy pond at a golf course in Westchester was rescued by firefighters in a dramatic rescue effort.  The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 6, around 9:30 a.m., when the Rye Fire Department responded to a call from The Apawamis Club about a dog trapped in the frozen pond off the 12th tee, Rye city officials said.  When rescue crews arrived, they used Locust Avenue to quickly access the pond. A firefighter soon donned a Mustang cold/ice-water rescue suit and then entered the freezing water to reach the dog.  After breaking through the surrounding ice, the firef…
ID Released Of 22-Year-Old Killed In Westchester Shooting: Suspects Caught, Police Say (UPDATE) ID Released Of 22-Year-Old Killed In Westchester Shooting: Suspects Caught, Police Say (UPDATE)
ID Released Of 22-Year-Old Killed In Westchester Shooting: Suspects Caught, Police Say (Update) Three men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old Mount Vernon man at a public housing complex in New Rochelle, police announced.  New, updated report - Fourth Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting Of 22-Year-Old In Westchester (UPDATE) The incident occurred at around 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, at the Heritage Homes complex on Rhoda Quash Lane, and resulted in the death of Mount Vernon resident David Smith, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne. At the time of the incident, New Rochelle Police responded to reports of shots …
Hundreds Without Power After Downed Tree Falls On Wires In Yorktown, Causes Road Closure Hundreds Without Power After Downed Tree Falls On Wires In Yorktown, Causes Road Closure
Hundreds Without Power After Downed Tree Falls On Wires In Yorktown, Causes Road Closure Hundreds of residents in Northern Westchester have lost power thanks to a downed tree that took out wires and caused an intersection to close.  The tree fell in the area of the intersection of Blinn Road and Journeys End Road in Yorktown, which is closed as of 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, Yorktown Police announced.  Authorities are now waiting for Con Edison to respond to the scene. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. According to Con Edison, over 200 customers in the area are without electricity as a result. The estimated time of restoration is 7:00 p.m.  This is a dev…
Firefighters Close Stretch Of Busy Road Near Westchester Grocery Store (DEVELOPING) Firefighters Close Stretch Of Busy Road Near Westchester Grocery Store (DEVELOPING)
Firefighters Close Stretch Of Busy Road Near Westchester Grocery Store (Developing) Firefighters closed a stretch of a busy road in Northern Westchester.  The stretch of Bedford Road between Huntville Road and Harris Road near the DeCicco Family Markets is closed as of 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Katonah Fire Department announced. A specific reason for the closure was not given. However, fire crews were seen operating in the area in photos released by the department on social media.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Man Caught With Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl After Fleeing Peekskill Traffic Stop: Police Man Caught With Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl After Fleeing Peekskill Traffic Stop: Police
Man Caught With Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl After Fleeing Peekskill Traffic Stop: Police A routine traffic stop in Northern Westchester turned into a significant drug bust after a man tried to run from police, authorities announced. The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 6, around 2:30 a.m., when Peekskill Police Officer Justin Quiles conducted a traffic stop on the 10 block of Nelson Avenue, the Peekskill Police Department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 7. As the vehicle came to a stop, a male occupant got out and began running away, the department said.  Officer Quiles chased after the suspect, later identified as Peekskill resident Corey M. Blair, and apprehended him on the…
Speeding Charge Against Driver Dropped In Fatal Yorktown Hit-And-Run (UPDATE) Speeding Charge Against Driver Dropped In Fatal Yorktown Hit-And-Run (UPDATE)
Speeding Charge Against Driver Dropped In Fatal Yorktown Hit-And-Run (Update) Yorktown Police have cleared a 24-year-old driver of a speeding charge and another traffic infraction in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Mohegan Lake woman pending a subsequent investigation, authorities announced. New, updated report - Westchester Hit-Run Victim Was 'Perfectionist', Animal Lover: 'Half Of Me Has Died', Twin Says In an announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Yorktown Police Department released the update on the investigation into a crash on Friday, Jan. 3 that killed 42-year-old Jennifer Proeschel of Mohegan Lake.  Police did not elaborate on the change. …
Sidewalk Snow Plow Hits Vehicle In Northern Westchester: Police Sidewalk Snow Plow Hits Vehicle In Northern Westchester: Police
Sidewalk Snow Plow Hits Vehicle In Northern Westchester: Police A roadway was briefly blocked after a snow plow hit a vehicle at a Northern Westchester intersection, police said. The collision happened on Tuesday, Jan. 7 around 11 a.m., when a small sidewalk plow used for snow removal hit a vehicle in Bedford at the intersection of Cherry Street and Bedford Road (Route 117), according to Bedford Police Lt. Jeff Gulick. Gulick said the plow hit the vehicle while trying to cross Bedford Road and added that there were no injuries.  The roadway is now clear. 
Watch Out! Scammers Use 'Surveillance Video' Ploy to Demand Bitcoin In Putnam Watch Out! Scammers Use 'Surveillance Video' Ploy to Demand Bitcoin In Putnam
Watch Out! Scammers Use 'Surveillance Video' Ploy to Demand Bitcoin In Putnam Authorities in the Hudson Valley are warning residents of scammers claiming to have surveillance video of victims as part of a blackmail scheme.  In an announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Carmel Police Department in Putnam County said they had received reports of an email scam targeting those in the area.  According to the department, the scammers may include victims' accurate names and addresses in emails and will claim to have surveillance footage of them.  The sender will then request a "confidentiality tip" or "privacy tip" payment in Bitcoin, police said. To avoid fal…
Sex Trafficked Teen Was Drugged Kept On Long Island Yacht For Days, Dad Says After Arrest Made Sex Trafficked Teen Was Drugged Kept On Long Island Yacht For Days, Dad Says After Arrest Made
Sex Trafficked Teen Was Drugged Kept On Long Island Yacht For Days, Dad Says After Arrest Made An arrest has been made days after 14-year-old Emmarae Gervasi was rescued from a Long Island yacht after nearly a month missing, according to her father, who made the rescue, and local police. Emmarae "Emma" Gervasi was last seen on Terrell Street in Patchogue around 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. Her father, Frank Gervasi, found her on a boat named The Phoenix on Jan. 3, 26 days after her disappearance, thanks to an anonymous tip, he tells Daily Voice. “The phone call I received was that she was on a boat in Islip, which I didn’t want to believe at the time,” he said in a video shared to Faceb…
Westchester Teen Raped In Pennsylvania: State Police Investigating Westchester Teen Raped In Pennsylvania: State Police Investigating
Westchester Teen Raped In Pennsylvania: State Police Investigating A 16-year-old girl from New Rochelle, New York, was raped in Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, according to a Pennsylvania State Police release on Monday, Jan. 6. The assault took place between Jan. 1 and Nov. 4, 2024, along Academy Drive in Mercersburg Borough, state police said. The Chambersburg Crime Unit launched an investigation after receiving a CY-104 referral involving the teen victim and an unnamed suspect, police said. No further details, including the identity of the suspect or the circumstances of the assault, have been released as the investigation is ongoing, police…
'Combative' Person Trespasses On Mahopac Middle School Campus: Police 'Combative' Person Trespasses On Mahopac Middle School Campus: Police
'Combative' Person Trespasses On Mahopac Middle School Campus: Police A person was arrested for trespassing on the grounds of a Putnam County middle school after refusing to leave and becoming combative, authorities said.  The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 6, around 9:20 a.m., at Mahopac Middle School, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. The individual was observed by the school’s Resource Officer (SRO) on the campus and was approached for questioning. The man refused to provide a legitimate reason for being on the property and declined to leave, officials said.  As the SRO attempted to gather more information, the individual becam…
Fire Damages Building On Yeshiva Complex In New Castle Fire Damages Building On Yeshiva Complex In New Castle
Fire Damages Building On Yeshiva Complex In New Castle A blaze at a building on the Yeshiva property in Northern Westchester prompted an hours-long response from fire crews. The fire happened just before 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, when a building on Nitra Road in the Yeshiva farm complex in the Town of New Castle went up in flames, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, which helped respond to the incident.  The response was complicated by the lack of fire hydrants on the property, firefighters said, forcing the use of tankers from Bedford Hills, Katonah, Millwood, and Yorktown in addition to Croton.  Firefighters respond…