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Northern Westchester Man Who IDs Himself As 'Incel' Sentenced For Stalking, Terrorizing Women Northern Westchester Man Who IDs Himself As 'Incel' Sentenced For Stalking, Terrorizing Women
Northern Westchester Man Who IDs Himself As 'Incel' Sentenced For Stalking, Terrorizing Women A man who identifies himself as an “incel” or “involuntary celibate” has been sentenced after admitting to stalking and terrorizing at least two women, federal authorities announced. Peekskill resident David Kaufman, age 28 - also known as “David Khalifa,” “John Morray,” and “Big Man” - pleaded guilty in December 2021 to stalking multiple victims between October 2019 and August 2020, including terrorizing messages and inappropriate photos. Prosecutors announced that Kaufman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, with the first six months se…

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NY Man Accused Of Murdering Woman In Life Insurance Scheme NY Man Accused Of Murdering Woman In Life Insurance Scheme
NY Man Accused Of Murdering Woman In Life Insurance Scheme A New York man has been charged with an elaborate murder-for-hire scheme taken straight out of a movie script where he killed and dismantled the body of a 26-year-old woman for life insurance benefits, federal officials announced. Queens resident Cory Martin, age 34, was charged in Brooklyn federal court with murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire for his role in the death of 26-year-old Brandy Odom. Previously, Martin was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and fraudulent use of identification relating to an alleged scheme to fraudulen…

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New York AG Takes Down Auto Ring Linked To Theft Of Vehicles In Westchester New York AG Takes Down Auto Ring Linked To Theft Of Vehicles In Westchester
New York AG Takes Down Auto Ring Linked To Theft Of Vehicles In Westchester Ten suspects are facing a host of charges for their roles in an auto theft ring that was tied to more than 225 vehicles, including some in Westchester. New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York Police Department Commissioner Dermot Shea announced that 10 members of an auto theft and distribution operation are facing charges for their roles in the theft ring. James said that the alleged suspects were charged for criminal possession of 45 vehicles during a six-month period and their roles related to the theft and resale of more than 225 vehicles throughout downstate New York. …

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Westchester Man Accused Of Running Drug Deliveries That Led To Fatal ODs Westchester Man Accused Of Running Drug Deliveries That Led To Fatal ODs
Westchester Man Accused Of Running Drug Deliveries That Led To Fatal ODs Two men operating a narcotics delivery business in downstate New York, including one from Westchester, have been arrested for their roles in running the service, which led to multiple fatal drug overdoses. Yonkers resident Jose Luis Tejada Aybar, age 39, and Allen Alexis Abisada Guzman, age 40, of the Bronx were charged with narcotics conspiracy following three fatal overdoses directly tied to their delivery service. Manhattan US Attorney Audrey Strauss said that it is alleged that Tejada and Abisada’s business resulted in the death of Marsha Clarke in the Bronx, and Martin Banks and Edwar…

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Bridge In Westchester Renamed For Service Member Killed In Afghanistan Bridge In Westchester Renamed For Service Member Killed In Afghanistan
Bridge In Westchester Renamed For Service Member Killed In Afghanistan There was a special tribute for a fallen American hero in Westchester on Memorial Day. The White Plains Avenue Bridge above I-287 in West Harrison was officially dedicated in the name of Air Force veteran Joseph Lemm, a Westchester native who was a longtime member of the NYPD who died in 2015 while serving the country in Afghanistan. During a special ceremony on Monday, May 31, Lemm’s widow, Christine DeGiusto-Lemm, made the renaming official, noting that the bridge connects her child’s elementary school to their parish, approximately a half-mile away. At the time of his death, Lemm was …

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Teen Charged With Attempting To Torch NYPD Vehicle Teen Charged With Attempting To Torch NYPD Vehicle
Teen Charged With Attempting To Torch Nypd Vehicle A teenager is facing an arson charge for allegedly attempting to torch an NYPD cruiser, federal officials announced. Queens resident Victor Sanchez-Santa, 19, has been arrested and charged after he was caught on surveillance video attempting to destroy the police car in midtown Manhattan earlier this month, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman said. According to a complaint filed by the Southern District of New York Court, at approximately 1:25 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, Sanchez-Santa stopped his Honda beside a marked NYPD vehicle on West 42nd Street in Manhattan.  It is alleged that San…

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Officer Faces Four Charges For Shoving Woman At George Floyd Protest In NYC Officer Faces Four Charges For Shoving Woman At George Floyd Protest In NYC
Officer Faces Four Charges For Shoving Woman At George Floyd Protest In NYC An NYPD officer has been charged with assault after allegedly throwing a protestor to the ground during a march to protest the killing of George Floyd. Vincent D’Andraia, 28, of Long Island, was charged Tuesday, June 9, for the incident that allegedly took place on Friday, May 29, near the Barclays Center, said Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. D'Andraia, who is assigned to the 73rd Precinct in Brownsville, Brooklyn, was charged after he was captured on a video recording that has been widely circulated, shoving a woman to the ground who was peacefully protesting.  He was charg…

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COVID-19: One Of First NYPD Officers To Test Positive Recovers, Now Back At Work COVID-19: One Of First NYPD Officers To Test Positive Recovers, Now Back At Work
Covid-19: One Of First Nypd Officers To Test Positive Recovers, Now Back At Work On the same day a record number of daily deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic were reported in New York, there was some encouraging days. NYPD Inspector Kathleen Walsh tweeted on Monday, April 6, that Officer Jay Prieto of the 19th Precinct had returned to work after recovering from COVID-19. Walsh tweeted: "Hi internet! We heard you’d like Some Good News, so here’s our submission: Welcome back Officer Prieto, one of our first officers fully recovered from COVID-19, back full duty & fit as a fiddle! Not to worry—the mask is only for extra protection. We’re so hap…

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COVID-19: Seventh NYPD Member Dies From Novel Coronavirus, More Than 1,400 Sick COVID-19: Seventh NYPD Member Dies From Novel Coronavirus, More Than 1,400 Sick
Covid-19: Seventh Nypd Member Dies From Novel Coronavirus, More Than 1,400 Sick A seventh member of the NYPD has died from complications from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the department. "It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Auxiliary Police Officer Lynford Chambers, who succumbed to complications from #COVID19 earlier today," said NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea on Thursday, April 2. "Our prayers are with his friends & family during this difficult time." Chambers was assigned to the 113th Precinct in Jamaica, Queens. The auxiliary police unit, which includes thousands of volunteer members, was scheduled to be dismantled late…

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Westchester Man Accused Of Zip Tying Victim In Gunpoint Kidnapping Westchester Man Accused Of Zip Tying Victim In Gunpoint Kidnapping
Westchester Man Accused Of Zip Tying Victim In Gunpoint Kidnapping A Westchester man has been accused of committing a violent gunpoint kidnapping. Yonkers resident Owen Drain, also known as “Whiteboy,” and “Tommy,” was charged this week in Manhattan federal court to a gunpoint kidnapping in the Bronx on Nov. 19 last year. It is alleged that on that day, Drain zip-tied his victim during the course of the kidnapping, according to U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman. “As alleged in the Indictment, the defendant kidnapped a victim in a car at gunpoint,” Berman said in a statement. “Thanks to the outstanding work of the FBI…

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NYPD Officer From Hudson Valley Recovering After Ambush Shooting In Bronx NYPD Officer From Hudson Valley Recovering After Ambush Shooting In Bronx
Nypd Officer From Hudson Valley Recovering After Ambush Shooting In Bronx One of two NYPD police officers shot in an assassination attempt by a lone gunman left the hospital to applause from his fellow officers as he returned to his Hudson Valley home to recover. Orange County resident Paul Stroffolino, 31, of Warwick, was shot during an ambush by a lone shooter while sitting in a patrol van around 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, NYPD officials said. His partner rushed him to the hospital where he was treated for the none life-threatening injuries after being shot in the chin and neck. When released on Sunday, Feb. 9, NYPD Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said he th…

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Westchester Man Among NYC Drug Ring Members Nabbed In Bust, Feds Say Westchester Man Among NYC Drug Ring Members Nabbed In Bust, Feds Say
Westchester Man Among NYC Drug Ring Members Nabbed In Bust, Feds Say A Westchester man is among a dozen involved in a crack cocaine distribution ring in Manhattan facing drug and weapons charges for their roles in the operation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. New Rochelle resident Ronald “Jeter” Nixon, 42, was among 12 arrested for operating the drug distribution ring in the area of 125th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced. Six of the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 11 and appeared in federal court on Thursday, Dec. 12. One is already in state custody and five remain at large. “This case highli…

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