PA Former Lowe's District Manager Caught In Human Trafficking Sting, District Attorney Says PA Former Lowe's District Manager Caught In Human Trafficking Sting, District Attorney Says
PA Former Lowe's District Manager Caught In Human Trafficking Sting, District Attorney Says A former Lowe’s district manager is among seven Pennsylvania men accused of fueling human trafficking by trying to buy sex at a Cumberland County hotel, District Attorney Seán M. McCormack announced on Friday, April 25. The arrests happened during "Operation Impact Demand (X)" at a Silver Spring Township hotel, according to the Cumberland County Human Trafficking Task Force. The operation was carried out alongside the Silver Spring Township Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police, and Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. "The money these individuals spend on prostitution-related activit…
County Judge Accused Of Interfering In Immigration Case Arrested By FBI County Judge Accused Of Interfering In Immigration Case Arrested By FBI
County Judge Accused Of Interfering In Immigration Case Arrested By FBI New details have been released after FBI agents arrested a judge in the Midwest, accusing her of helping an immigrant avoid detention from federal authorities. A spokesperson for the US Marshals confirmed that Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan had been taken into custody in Wisconsin. According to court documents, the charges arise from events that took place on Friday, April 18.  On that day, members of the Milwaukee office of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO), along with federal partners from the FBI, DEA, and US Customs …
Man Tries Robbing FedEx Driver, Caught On I-684 In Westchester, Police Say (UPDATE) Man Tries Robbing FedEx Driver, Caught On I-684 In Westchester, Police Say (UPDATE)
Man Tries Robbing FedEx Driver, Caught On I-684 In Westchester, Police Say (Update) A Bronx man has been arrested after being stopped on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester in connection with the attempted robbery of a FedEx driver in Connecticut, authorities confirmed.  The incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon, April 22, when New York State Police were alerted to a 2007 Hyundai wanted in connection with an attempted strong-arm robbery that occurred earlier in Newtown, CT. A BOLO (Be On the Lookout) had been issued for the vehicle, prompting troopers to search surrounding counties, as Daily Voice previously reported.  A state trooper spotted the car travelin…
Stolen Car Crashes Into DOT Truck On I-684, 2 Suspects Flee Before Arrests In Westchester: NYSP Stolen Car Crashes Into DOT Truck On I-684, 2 Suspects Flee Before Arrests In Westchester: NYSP
Stolen Car Crashes Into DOT Truck On I-684, 2 Suspects Flee Before Arrests In Westchester: Nysp Two men were arrested after crashing a stolen vehicle into a Department of Transportation truck on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester and running away, police said. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, April 23, when a Be On The Lookout (BOLO) for a stolem vehicle was issued to officers in the area of I-684 northbound near Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road)in North Salem, according to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police.  The stolen car later crashed into the DOT truck before the two men inside fled on foot, leading troopers on a short chase. They were soo…
Man With Gun Prompts Investigation In Peekskill, 1 In Custody Man With Gun Prompts Investigation In Peekskill, 1 In Custody
Man With Gun Prompts Investigation In Peekskill, 1 In Custody A report of a man with a gun in Westchester prompted a swift police response Tuesday morning, April 22, leading to one arrest, authorities said. Officers were called to the area of Ridge Street and Franklin Street in Peekskill around 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday for a report of a supsect with a firearm, Peekskill Police Chief Leo Dylewski announced.  One person was taken into custody at the scene. Police have not yet released the suspect’s name or details about the weapon. The case remains under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Peekskill Police Dete…
Fugitive Caught At McDonald's: Was Wanted In 2 States Before Westchester Arrest, Police Say Fugitive Caught At McDonald's: Was Wanted In 2 States Before Westchester Arrest, Police Say
Fugitive Caught At McDonald's: Was Wanted In 2 States Before Westchester Arrest, Police Say A fugitive wanted for serious crimes in two different states was caught in a police operation at a McDonald's location in Westchester, police said. The arrest was made on Friday, April 18 around 1:20 p.m., when a man from Mamaroneck with warrants in both Illinois and Nevada was taken into custody after officers spotted his car near 46 Madison St., the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department said on Sunday, April 20.  The driver, identified as 43-year-old Christopher Arroyo, had been driving with revoked privileges when an officer noticed his vehicle had an improper license plate, …
Boy, 7, Dies From Poisoned Easter Egg, Candy Sent By Dad’s Ex; Mom, Sister Hospitalized: Police Boy, 7, Dies From Poisoned Easter Egg, Candy Sent By Dad’s Ex; Mom, Sister Hospitalized: Police
Boy, 7, Dies From Poisoned Easter Egg, Candy Sent By Dad’s Ex; Mom, Sister Hospitalized: Police A jilted lover is giving new meaning to the expression, "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." Jordélia Pereira Barbosa, 35, has been arrested for allegedly sending poisoned Easter eggs and candy to her ex-boyfriend’s new family in Brazil on Wednesday, April 16, according to People.  The new girlfriend's 7-year-old son, Luis Silva, reportedly ate the tainted treats and later died from the poisoning, The New York Daily News reported. Authorities have not determined the cause of his death.  The child’s mother and 13-year-old sister also ate the chocolate. They were immediat…
Taxi Driver Sells Cocaine On The Job, Hits Cop Cruiser In Escape Attempt In Hudson Valley: DA Taxi Driver Sells Cocaine On The Job, Hits Cop Cruiser In Escape Attempt In Hudson Valley: DA
Taxi Driver Sells Cocaine On The Job, Hits Cop Cruiser In Escape Attempt In Hudson Valley: DA A Dutchess County taxi driver has been arrested following a months-long investigation that revealed he was allegedly selling cocaine from both his residence and while operating his cab, authorities said.  Howard J. Nugent, age 52, was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 15, after authorities observed him leaving his home on Van Wagner Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force announced on Wednesday, April 16.  The arrest came after Drug Task Force Agents made multiple undercover purchases of cocaine from Nugent in various loc…
Child Exploitation Sting: Man Gets Rape Charge, Jailed In Westchester, Police Say Child Exploitation Sting: Man Gets Rape Charge, Jailed In Westchester, Police Say
Child Exploitation Sting: Man Gets Rape Charge, Jailed In Westchester, Police Say An undercover operation targeting online child exploitation has led to the arrest of a Rockland County man, authorities announced.  Moses Goldstein, age 34, of Haverstraw, was taken into custody following a multi-day operation carried out by the New York State Police, the FBI, and the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, State Police said on Friday, April 11.  Investigators used advanced cyber tactics to access platforms commonly used to facilitate child exploitation and allegedly found Goldstein attempting to engage with minors online and arrange in-person meetings. He…
Crack Cocaine Seized In SWAT Raid At Hudson Valley Home: Police Crack Cocaine Seized In SWAT Raid At Hudson Valley Home: Police
Crack Cocaine Seized In SWAT Raid At Hudson Valley Home: Police A 33-year-old man is facing felony drug charges following a SWAT raid at a downtown apartment linked to narcotics activity and community complaints in Dutchess County, police announced.  The search was conducted at around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3 at 48 Cannon St., Apartment 3 in the city of Poughkeepsie following an investigation into alleged narcotics distribution and nuisance complaints in the area, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Thursday, April 10.  During the search, officers recovered crack cocaine, cash, packaging materials, and other evid…
Westchester Men, 4 Others Caught In Undercover Child Exploitation Sting, Police Say Westchester Men, 4 Others Caught In Undercover Child Exploitation Sting, Police Say
Westchester Men, 4 Others Caught In Undercover Child Exploitation Sting, Police Say An undercover child exploitation investigation led to the arrests of six men from across the Hudson Valley and New Jersey, authorities announced.  The multi-day operation, which was led by the New York State Police in partnership with the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Ramapo Police Department, targeted suspects allegedly involved in online exploitation and trafficking of minors, State Police announced on Wednesday, April 9.  Investigators said they used advanced cyber tactics to pose as minors on internet platforms commonly used for grooming and exploitation. Th…
Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Westchester: Police Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Westchester: Police
Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Westchester: Police A man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly stealing a car and leading multiple police departments on a wild chase across southern Westchester, culminating in a crash and foot pursuit, authorities said.   Antonio Trusty, 36, of New York City, was arrested on Saturday, April 6, after he allegedly fled from a traffic stop and drove through residential properties and even the grounds of the American Yacht Club before crashing into a tree in Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Monday, April 7.  The incident began around 1:05 p.m. on Saturday when the Westche…