Man Burglarizes 3 NY Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: NYSP Man Burglarizes 3 NY Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: NYSP
Man Burglarizes 3 NY Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: Nysp A Connecticut man has been charged in a burglary spree that targeted three Hudson Valley, NY businesses within hours earlier this year, police said.  Troy P. Stone, 41, of Ansonia, CT, was arrested following a months-long investigation into the burglaries, which happened in Greene County, NY, in January, New York State Police announced on Friday, June 19.  The investigation began on Jan. 17, at around 1:16 a.m., when troopers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at Gracie's Luncheonette on Route 23B in the Town of Catskill.  Investigators said that Stone had unlawfully e…
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Engaging In Sexual Contact With Minor Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Engaging In Sexual Contact With Minor
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Engaging In Sexual Contact With Minor A 35-year-old Orange County man faces a felony charge for allegedly engaging in sexual contact with a child, police announced.  Pine Bush resident Eric Guarneri, 35, was arrested on Thursday, June 18, in connection with an investigation into his alleged conduct, Town of Montgomery Police said.  Guarneri is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a minor younger than 17 years old, police said. He was charged with third-degree criminal sex act.  After his arrest, he was arraigned and remanded to Orange County Jail on a $10,000 cash bail.  The investigation was conduct…
Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret
Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret What began as a routine parking maneuver ended with a Tesla plowing through a grass median, striking multiple vehicles, and crashing into a support pillar outside a Hershey outlet store, police said. The crash happened at the Tanger Outlets in Derry Township around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, according to Derry Township police Sharada Naganur, of Princeton, New Jersey, was parked or attempting to park her 2026 Tesla when the vehicle suddenly jumped a curb and turned sharply right, police said. The Tesla traveled down a grass median toward the row of stores, striking a small tree and thr…
Caller Tails Restaurant Burglary Suspect, Helps Cops Catch Him In Westchester: Police Caller Tails Restaurant Burglary Suspect, Helps Cops Catch Him In Westchester: Police
Caller Tails Restaurant Burglary Suspect, Helps Cops Catch Him In Westchester: Police A man was arrested just hours after an early-morning burglary at a Westchester County restaurant thanks in part to a citizen who followed their vehicle, helping authorities catch him, police said. The incident began at around 4:25 a.m. on Friday, June 19, when officers responded to the Hudson Social restaurant at the Dobbs Ferry train station for a report of a commercial burglary that had just occurred, according to the Dobbs Ferry Police Department.  After arriving, officers confirmed that the business had been burglarized and that items, including an undisclosed amount of cash, had b…
This Person Wanted In Months-Long Assault Case In Westchester County, Police Say This Person Wanted In Months-Long Assault Case In Westchester County, Police Say
This Person Wanted In Months-Long Assault Case In Westchester County, Police Say Police in Westchester County are asking for the public's help identifying a person of interest in an ongoing assault investigation.  In an announcement on Sunday, June 21, Port Chester Police released a surveillance image of a person they said is of interest in the ongoing investigation, which began after an incident in January.  According to the department, the person of interest was seen leaving The Capitol Theatre onto Westchester Avenue in Port Chester at around 11:47 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, shortly before the assault under investigation was reported.  Authorities did n…
300-Pound Cannabis Haul Seized During I-87 Traffic Stop: NYSP 300-Pound Cannabis Haul Seized During I-87 Traffic Stop: NYSP
300-Pound Cannabis Haul Seized During I-87 Traffic Stop: Nysp Three hundred pounds of cannabis were seized during a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Saratoga County, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 22. Tyler Thompson, 41, of Schenectady, was arrested after troopers discovered the massive cannabis haul during a stop on the Northway in Malta, according to police. Troopers assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit, working with the United States Border Patrol, stopped Thompson's vehicle for a traffic violation at approximately 10:53 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, authorities said. During the investigation, State Police K9 "J" assis…
Man Snatches Gold Chain From Display Case At NY Store, Flees: Police Man Snatches Gold Chain From Display Case At NY Store, Flees: Police
Man Snatches Gold Chain From Display Case At NY Store, Flees: Police A 25-year-old Dutchess County man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a gold necklace from a jewelry store in Orange County and running away, police said.   The arrest stemmed from an incident on Tuesday, June 16, when officers responded to Kay Jewelers at 1221 Route 300 in Newburgh at around 6:51 p.m. for a reported theft, the Town of Newburgh Police Department said. According to investigators, the suspect, identified as Kwasi Oronde, entered the store and asked to view a gold chain. An employee removed the necklace from a display case and handed it to Oronde, who then all…
Woman Dies After Car Crashes Through Barriers At Empire City Casino In Westchester Woman Dies After Car Crashes Through Barriers At Empire City Casino In Westchester
Woman Dies After Car Crashes Through Barriers At Empire City Casino In Westchester A 61-year-old woman has died after crashing through barriers and hitting a wall at MGM Empire City Casino in Westchester County, authorities said. The crash happened at around 10:43 p.m. on Monday, June 8, in the casino parking lot, Yonkers Police told Daily Voice.  A preliminary investigation found that the vehicle traveled through barriers before striking a wall, causing significant damage.  The driver, identified only as a 61-year-old Yonkers resident, was transported to Jacobi Medical Center for treatment. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital, police said. The cause…
Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police
Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police A stable worker is being sought after stabbing his roommate during an argument at the North Shore Equestrian Center on the LIU Post campus in Brookville, NY, police said. Brookville Police were notified Saturday, June 20, by staff at Glen Cove Hospital that a stabbing victim was receiving treatment for injuries sustained during an incident at approximately 10 p.m. Friday, June 19, according to Police Chief Kenneth Lack. The preliminary investigation determined that an altercation occurred between two roommates who were both employed by the North Shore Equestrian Center, Lack said. Duri…
Why Tesla Didn't Electrify New Canaan Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day Why Tesla Didn't Electrify New Canaan Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day
Why Tesla Didn't Electrify New Canaan Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day Opening day at the Steve Benko Pool in New Canaan didn't go quite as planned.  Instead of swimmers diving in, a Tesla did. A now-viral video taken by Kristen Schilo of New Canaan Dogs shows firefighters hoisting the electric vehicle from the pool at Waveny Park after it crashed through a fence and plunged into the water Tuesday morning, June 16.  Multiple lifeguards and police officers entered the pool to help the driver out of the submerged vehicle, police said. He was the only person inside. Concerns about the pool becoming electrified appear to be unfounded. According to EV F…
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds 11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…
8 Caught Trespassing At Former Westchester IBM Site In Latest Incident At Vacant Facility: NYSP 8 Caught Trespassing At Former Westchester IBM Site In Latest Incident At Vacant Facility: NYSP
8 Caught Trespassing At Former Westchester IBM Site In Latest Incident At Vacant Facility: Nysp A group of eight young people was arrested after allegedly trespassing on the former IBM campus in Northern Westchester, a property that has become the focus of repeated police action this year.  The arrests resulted from an incident on Monday, June 15, when troopers responded to the former IBM facility on Route 100 in Somers at around 8:20 p.m. for a report of trespassers, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 18. When troopers arrived, they found eight people on the grounds and took them into custody, police said. Police identified some of them as: Jacob Fernando Enriq…