Tag:

Theft

Man Accused Of Taking 100+ Bodies In Grave Robbery Spree Waives 494-Count Case To Court Man Accused Of Taking 100+ Bodies In Grave Robbery Spree Waives 494-Count Case To Court
Man Accused Of Taking 100+ Bodies In Grave Robbery Spree Waives 494-Count Case To Court New court records show the sprawling case against the Ephrata man accused of stealing human remains from historic cemeteries has officially been sent to county court. Jonathan Gerlach, 34, waived his preliminary hearing on Wednesday, June 3, on 494 criminal counts tied to what prosecutors have described as one of the largest grave robbery investigations in Pennsylvania history. According to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office, the case has been assigned to Judge Stephanie Klein following the waiver. A status conference is scheduled for Monday, June 29 at 9 a.m. at the Delaware C…
Man Caught In Over $7K Ulta Beauty Theft Spree In Westchester County, Cops Say Man Caught In Over $7K Ulta Beauty Theft Spree In Westchester County, Cops Say
Man Caught In Over $7K Ulta Beauty Theft Spree In Westchester County, Cops Say A 32-year-old man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a Westchester County Ulta Beauty store is now facing multiple felony charges following his arrest, police said.  Kishane Gordon, 32, of Yonkers, was arrested on Thursday, March 26, after being identified as the suspect in separate larceny incidents at Ulta Beauty in the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced on Monday, March 30. Authorities said the investigation began after a reported theft at the store on March 14, located at 650 Lee Blvd. During that incident, Gordon allegedly stole …
Crack, Heroin Seized In Traffic Stop Leads To NY Ulta Beauty Thieves: Police Crack, Heroin Seized In Traffic Stop Leads To NY Ulta Beauty Thieves: Police
Crack, Heroin Seized In Traffic Stop Leads To NY Ulta Beauty Thieves: Police A routine traffic stop in Hewlett led to the arrest of three people accused of carrying crack/cocaine and heroin — and tied two of them to a theft at an Ulta Beauty, Nassau County police announced on Monday, Jan. 19. Bureau of Special Operation officers were on patrol when they spotted a 2017 Nissan Altima traveling southbound on Peninsula Boulevard and changing lanes unsafely around 3:31 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, detectives said. Officers pulled the car over and launched an investigation, according to police.  The driver, Louis Wilson, 28, of Oyster Bay, was found with suspected crack/coc…
Yonkers Woman Steals $9K In Clothing From Garden State Plaza: Cops Yonkers Woman Steals $9K In Clothing From Garden State Plaza: Cops
Yonkers Woman Steals $9K In Clothing From Garden State Plaza: Cops Two women from New York were arrested on organized retail theft charges after police say they were caught stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from stores inside the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus on Monday, Dec. 15. Jenai D. Crawford, 25, of Yonkers, NY, and Shanique M. Roberts, 30, of Brooklyn, NY, were seen making multiple trips between a white 2024 Nissan Rogue with South Carolina registration and the mall around 1:40 p.m., Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. Working with Westfield Garden State Plaza Security and store loss prevention personnel, Paramus…
Driver Busted With Stolen License Plate On I-287 In Westchester: Police Driver Busted With Stolen License Plate On I-287 In Westchester: Police
Driver Busted With Stolen License Plate On I-287 In Westchester: Police A man is facing charges after police in Westchester said he was caught driving with a stolen license plate.  Officers arrested 27-year-old Oscar Magallanes of College Point, Queens on Thursday, Sept. 25, the City of Rye Police Department announced. Police said the arrest came after license plate readers flagged a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit traveling on Midland Avenue with a stolen plate. Officers tracked the vehicle as it entered I-287 westbound and pulled it over on the highway shoulder.  Investigators later determined the plate had been reported stolen to the NYPD Property Crimes U…
Fiery I-84 Crash, Police Chase In NY Caused School Lockout: Man Charged, Cops Say Fiery I-84 Crash, Police Chase In NY Caused School Lockout: Man Charged, Cops Say
Fiery I-84 Crash, Police Chase In NY Caused School Lockout: Man Charged, Cops Say Authorities say they’ve arrested the driver who fled a fiery crash on I-84 in Dutchess County that triggered a lockdown at a nearby high school.  The incident began around 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, when Putnam County deputies were alerted to be on the lookout for a vehicle connected to a theft in Westchester, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said in an update on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16.  A deputy spotted the car heading north on Route 9 in Philipstown and stopped it near Indian Brook Road. Deputies said the driver initially stopped but then sped off, sparking a pursuit …
NJ Pair Stole $2K From Dead Woman, Confronted Brother About Lock Change During Wake: Cops NJ Pair Stole $2K From Dead Woman, Confronted Brother About Lock Change During Wake: Cops
NJ Pair Stole $2K From Dead Woman, Confronted Brother About Lock Change During Wake: Cops Two New Jersey residents are accused of stealing nearly $2,000 from the bedroom of a deceased woman whom they occasionally assisted, and confronted the woman's brother during the wake about lock changes, police said. On Saturday, July 19, at approximately 8:24 p.m., Lyndhurst police responded to a local residence for an unattended death, according to Lyndhurst Capt. Paul F. Haggerty. The death was determined to be from natural causes, but a police investigation was conducted as a procedural matter. On Monday, Aug. 4, at approximately 10:40 a.m., the decedent’s brother and next of kin arrive…
Mom Who Killed Family Stole $660K From Work Before Murder-Suicide: Report Mom Who Killed Family Stole $660K From Work Before Murder-Suicide: Report
Mom Who Killed Family Stole $660K From Work Before Murder-Suicide: Report A New Hampshire mother who police say killed her husband and two children before taking her own life had allegedly stolen more than half a million dollars from her job over the course of two years, according to a new report.  Emily Long, 34, was found dead inside her Madbury home on Aug. 18 alongside her husband, Ryan Long, 48, and their two young children, ages 8 and 6. Police said the children and husband were shot and killed before Emily turned the gun on herself. A toddler in the home was found unharmed. Earlier Report: Mom Who Killed Family Said She Was 'Withering Away' Before …
$200K Scheme: Ex-Finance Manager Stole From Construction Firm In Westchester, DA Says $200K Scheme: Ex-Finance Manager Stole From Construction Firm In Westchester, DA Says
$200K Scheme: Ex-Finance Manager Stole From Construction Firm In Westchester, DA Says A former construction company finance manager is accused of orchestrating a months-long scheme to steal more than $200,000 from her Westchester-based employer, prosecutors said. Michele Rinaldo, 52, of The Bronx, was arraigned Wednesday, Aug. 13, in Westchester County Court on a sweeping set of charges connected to her alleged theft from a White Plains-based construction firm, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Aug. 22. According to a felony complaint filed in the case, Rinaldo handled payroll and accounting for the firm, which the DA's Office did not nam…
Man Steals Over $800 In Protein Shakes From CVS In Westchester: Police Man Steals Over $800 In Protein Shakes From CVS In Westchester: Police
Man Steals Over $800 In Protein Shakes From CVS In Westchester: Police A Brooklyn man was arrested weeks after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of protein shakes from a CVS in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened in the City of Rye on Monday, Aug. 4, when two men stole $838.98 worth of Ensure Protein Shakes from a CVS and fled in a black Nissan, the City of Rye Police Department said on Wednesday, Aug. 20.  An investigation identified one of the suspects as 23-year-old Kazeem Walker of Brooklyn. Police said an arrest warrant was issued by Rye City Court on Tuesday, Aug. 12. On Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, Rye detectives picked…
Bobcat Stolen From Construction Site In NY: Sheriff Looking For Culprits Bobcat Stolen From Construction Site In NY: Sheriff Looking For Culprits
Bobcat Stolen From Construction Site In NY: Sheriff Looking For Culprits Authorities are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a stolen piece of heavy construction equipment taken from a Dutchess County worksite. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday, Aug. 12, that the theft happened sometime between Thursday, July 17, and Thursday, July 31, in the Town of Beekman.  Investigators said the missing equipment is a white 2004 Bobcat S300 skid steer with product identification number #521512477. The machine was taken by unknown suspects and has not yet been recovered. A photo released by the Sheriff’s Office shows the actual skid steer.&n…
2 Boats Stolen From Marina On Hudson River: Suspects At Large 2 Boats Stolen From Marina On Hudson River: Suspects At Large
2 Boats Stolen From Marina On Hudson River: Suspects At Large Police are investigating the theft of two boats from a marina in Rockland County. The incident happened on Sunday, Aug. 3, around 1 p.m. at Patsy’s Bay Marina, located at 9 Hudson Dr. in Stony Point, the Stony Point Police Department said in an announcement on Thursday, Aug. 7. Two Yamaha boats were taken from the property. Police also released images of two suspect vehicles connected to the theft.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Stony Point Police Detective Bureau at 845-786-2422 or email [email protected].  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily V…
NY Man Who Posed As Fed To Steal Gold Bars From PA Woman Waives Hearing: Police NY Man Who Posed As Fed To Steal Gold Bars From PA Woman Waives Hearing: Police
NY Man Who Posed As Fed To Steal Gold Bars From PA Woman Waives Hearing: Police A New York man charged with stealing more than half a million dollars in gold bars from a Lancaster County woman by posing as a federal agent has waived his preliminary hearing, authorities announced. Zhong Ren, 44, of Brooklyn, waived the hearing on Thursday, July 18 before Magisterial District Judge Torrey Landis, according to Ephrata Borough police and court records. Ren is accused of conspiring with others to steal $555,892 worth of gold bars from the home of an elderly woman on the 200 block of Linda Terrace in Ephrata. The theft happened on the afternoon of April 18, investigators sai…
Dirt Bike Stolen From NY Home: Police Seeking Tips Dirt Bike Stolen From NY Home: Police Seeking Tips
Dirt Bike Stolen From NY Home: Police Seeking Tips Police are asking for the public’s help after a dirt bike was stolen from a Dutchess County home. The theft happened on Thursday, June 19, around 9:37 a.m., at a home in Wappingers Falls, New York State Police said on Tuesday, July 22.  The stolen bike is a 2024 black Honda CRF250RX with a red seat, a racing sticker on the left side of the gas tank, and aftermarket headlights. Anyone with information about the theft is urged to contact State Police at Troop K Headquarters by calling 845-677-7300. All calls will be kept confidential.  This is a developing story. Check back to Dai…
Fourth Detainee Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Captured 2,700 Miles Away Fourth Detainee Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Captured 2,700 Miles Away
Fourth Detainee Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Captured 2,700 Miles Away The fourth and final detainee who escaped from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in New Jersey last month was captured Thursday, July 17, in Los Angeles, more than 2,700 miles away, the FBI said. Andres Felipe Pineda-Mogollon, 25, a Colombian national, escaped from Delaney Hall in Newark following a riot on June 12, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The FBI did not release further details about Pineda-Mogollon's escape. The three other detainees were identified as: Franklin Norberto Bautista-Reyes, a Honduran national who entered the U.S. illegally in 2021, was arreste…
Burger Bandit Caught Grilling At NJ Shake Shack, In Uniform After Break-Ins, Police Say Burger Bandit Caught Grilling At NJ Shake Shack, In Uniform After Break-Ins, Police Say
Burger Bandit Caught Grilling At NJ Shake Shack, In Uniform After Break-Ins, Police Say A repeat offender from Newark with an impressive rap sheet broke into a Paramus Shake Shack after hours, grilled food, stole merchandise, and then came back for more days later—this time wearing a Shake Shack shirt and chef’s hat, police in the borough said. Jermaine Campbell, 26, was arrested on Monday, June 30, after a staff member spotted him trying to break into the fast-casual burger joint on Route 17 South around 10:30 p.m., Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The drama began two days earlier, on Saturday, June 28, when the Shake Shack general manager called police to report a …
Know Him? Suspect Stole Gold Charm From Employee At Mall In NY, Police Say Know Him? Suspect Stole Gold Charm From Employee At Mall In NY, Police Say
Know Him? Suspect Stole Gold Charm From Employee At Mall In NY, Police Say Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who allegedly grabbed a gold charm from a jewelry store employee's hand and ran out with it inside an Orange County Mall. The incident happened around 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at the Piercing Pagoda jewelry store inside the Newburgh Mall, the Town of Newburgh Police Department announced on Wednesday, July 2.  Officers say an unidentified man asked to view a gold Jesus Christ charm, then suddenly grabbed it from the employee’s hands and fled the scene.  Police described the suspect as a "light-skinned African America…
ICE Arrests 11 Iranians As Sleeper Cell Threat 'Never Higher,' Feds Say ICE Arrests 11 Iranians As Sleeper Cell Threat 'Never Higher,' Feds Say
ICE Arrests 11 Iranians As Sleeper Cell Threat 'Never Higher,' Feds Say A sniper. A convicted felon with Hezbollah ties. A U.S. citizen who allegedly threatened to shoot ICE officers. These are just some of the 11 Iranians arrested in a sweeping weekend operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal officials announced. The coordinated enforcement effort, which unfolded across eight states, was part of what DHS officials described as a proactive mission to "get the worst of the worst out" of American communities. “Under Secretary Noem, DHS has been full throttle on identifying and arresting known or suspected terrorists and violent extremists th…
Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped NJ ICE Facility, $10K Reward Offered Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped NJ ICE Facility, $10K Reward Offered
Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped NJ ICE Facility, $10K Reward Offered Federal officials are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of four criminal illegal aliens who escaped from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark on Thursday, June 12, the Department of Homeland Security said. The agency maintained that no widespread unrest occurred at the facility, contradicting various media reports including some saying 50 inmates pushed down a wall after meals were served late.  Officials said Delaney Hall remains “dedicated to providing high-quality services” and maintains 24/7 medical care, visitation, legal access, meals, reli…
PA Attorney Accused Of $311K Theft From Client Kills Himself During Standoff: DA PA Attorney Accused Of $311K Theft From Client Kills Himself During Standoff: DA
PA Attorney Accused Of $311K Theft From Client Kills Himself During Standoff: DA A Pennsylvania attorney accused of stealing over $311,000 from a dead client’s estate shot himself during a dramatic police standoff at his law office and later died from his wounds, authorities announced on Thursday, June 5. Attorney, former Allegheny County sheriff candidate and former district judge candidate in Export, Robert C. Klingensmith, 61, of Murrysville, was charged on May 29 with felony theft and financial exploitation of an older adult after investigators uncovered a pattern of abuse while he acted as the woman’s attorney, power of attorney, and executor, according to the Westm…
Thousands Of Eggs Spill Behind Pennsylvania Tavern, Causing 'Shell-Shocking' Mess Thousands Of Eggs Spill Behind Pennsylvania Tavern, Causing 'Shell-Shocking' Mess
Thousands Of Eggs Spill Behind Pennsylvania Tavern, Causing 'Shell-Shocking' Mess A sticky, yellow disaster unfolded behind a former tavern in Pennsylvania when thousands of eggs tumbled off a truck, officials confirmed on Wednesday, June 5. The egg-splosion happened on Fairview Road, off Prospect Road in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, leaving the lot behind the old Fairview Tavern coated in bright yellow yolk and flattened cartons. Photos posted by HomeGoodies & Coffee, a Columbia Borough café, captured the aftermath of the egg carnage. The shop joked on Facebook, “Wow, so that’s why egg prices are so high,” alongside the image of the gooey wreckage. Ac…
Wanted NJ Burglar, 21, Caught In NY With Illegal Gun, USPS Jacket, Credit Card Scanner: Police Wanted NJ Burglar, 21, Caught In NY With Illegal Gun, USPS Jacket, Credit Card Scanner: Police
Wanted NJ Burglar, 21, Caught In NY With Illegal Gun, USPS Jacket, Credit Card Scanner: Police A 21-year-old man wanted for a New Jersey burglary was pulled over in Hewlett and found with an illegal gun, a USPS jacket, and credit card scam equipment, Nassau County police said. Loquinne Mathis Jr., of Beach 101st Street in Rockaway Park, was driving a 2009 Mazda westbound on Main Street near Howland Road in East Rockaway when Fourth Precinct officers spotted the vehicle with no front license plate, according to detectives. Police stopped the car around 9:27 a.m. on Broadway near East Rockaway Road on Monday, June 2. During the traffic stop, officers discovered Mathis was driving with…
Cleaner Stole $13K Ring From Westchester Home, Police Say Cleaner Stole $13K Ring From Westchester Home, Police Say
Cleaner Stole $13K Ring From Westchester Home, Police Say A house cleaner from Rockland County is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing a $13,000 ring from a home in Westchester, police said. Rosa Celmira Tene Guallias, 26, of Spring Valley, was arrested on Friday, May 31 and charged with third-degree grand larceny in connection with the alleged theft, which happened in Yorktown, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Monday, June 2.  Officers were dispatched at 1:15 p.m. to a Yorktown residence after a report of a missing ring. During their investigation, police identified Tene Guallias—who had been working in the home as a cl…
‘Printer Bandit’ Busted In Bakery Theft In Westchester: Suspect Has 40 Prior Arrests, Cops Say ‘Printer Bandit’ Busted In Bakery Theft In Westchester: Suspect Has 40 Prior Arrests, Cops Say
‘Printer Bandit’ Busted In Bakery Theft In Westchester: Suspect Has 40 Prior Arrests, Cops Say A man with more than 40 prior arrests is back in custody after allegedly swiping a printer from a Westchester bakery, police said. Curtis Moore, who just turned 40 this month, was arrested in connection with the theft of a brand-new printer from La Piñata Bakery in Yonkers, located at 118 New Main St., the Yonkers Police Department announced on Friday, May 30.  The incident happened early Tuesday morning, May 27, when Moore allegedly walked into the bakery and walked out with a box containing the printer. After the owner reported the theft, detectives quickly got to work.   …
Porch Pirate Caught On Video In Westchester: Police Seek Help Porch Pirate Caught On Video In Westchester: Police Seek Help
Porch Pirate Caught On Video In Westchester: Police Seek Help Police in Westchester County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused of stealing packages from a front porch.  The Port Chester Police Department said it is investigating the theft, which occurred at a home on South Regent Street, according to a post on Monday, May 26.  Authorities say a suspect was caught on video taking recently delivered packages from the porch of a residence. Anyone who recognizes the individual is asked to call 914-939-6332. The Port Chester Police Department is investigating an alleged theft of packages off the porch of a S.Reg…
Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse: Reports Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse: Reports
Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse: Reports The suspect who allegedly stole Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse during an Easter weekend outing has been apprehended — and was reportedly in the country illegally. Noem was eating dinner at a restaurant in Washington, DC when an unknown thief snatched her purse, which contained $3,000 in cash, an ID badge, passport, driver's license, and other valuables, according to CNN. This weekend, multiple reports confirmed that a suspect — described as an illegal immigrant — was arrested in connection with the theft.  A second suspect remains at large. NBC News reported that the…
$2K Theft Spree: Teen Caught With Stolen Credit Card On Taconic In Westchester, Cops Say $2K Theft Spree: Teen Caught With Stolen Credit Card On Taconic In Westchester, Cops Say
$2K Theft Spree: Teen Caught With Stolen Credit Card On Taconic In Westchester, Cops Say A 16-year-old was arrested in connection with a series of thefts in Northern Westchester, including the use of a stolen credit card to rack up thousands in purchases, police said. The arrest was made on Friday, April 18 around 4:30 p.m., after officers responded to two separate reports of property stolen from customers at Trader Joe’s in Yorktown. One of the stolen items was a cellphone, Yorktown Police said on Tuesday, April 22.  Investigators tracked the stolen phone to a moving vehicle heading southbound on the Taconic State Parkway, eventually locating the suspect in Mount Pleasant…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse Stolen With $3K, ID Inside: Report Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse Stolen With $3K, ID Inside: Report
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse Stolen With $3K, ID Inside: Report Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse — containing thousands in cash — was reportedly stolen on Easter Sunday. According to reports, Noem was eating dinner at a DC restaurant when an unknown thief stole her purse, which contained $3,000 in cash, an ID badge, passport, driver's license and other valuable items. The incident was first reported by CNN. "The Secret Service, which provides security for Noem, reviewed security camera footage at the restaurant and saw an unknown white male wearing a medical mask steal her bag and leave the restaurant," a law enforcement source told the …
$1.4K CVS Theft: Duo Stole From Westchester Store, Caught Days Later, Police Say $1.4K CVS Theft: Duo Stole From Westchester Store, Caught Days Later, Police Say
$1.4K CVS Theft: Duo Stole From Westchester Store, Caught Days Later, Police Say Two suspects, including one with an active arrest warrant out of New Jersey, have both been arrested in connection with the theft of over $1,400 worth of merchandise from a CVS in Northern Westchester, police said.  Brandon Andres Montes Riano, age 23, of Brooklyn, and Yaneth Marcela Ortiz Trujillo, age 35, of Queens, were both charged in connection with the theft, which happened at the CVS at 2000 Commerce St. in Yorktown, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Tuesday, April 1.  The charges stem from an investigation into a larceny at the CVS store on Thursday, March 20, wh…
Man Steals $27K In Tools, Tires, Rims From Businesses In Hudson Valley: Police Man Steals $27K In Tools, Tires, Rims From Businesses In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Steals $27K In Tools, Tires, Rims From Businesses In Hudson Valley: Police A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with multiple high-value larcenies in Putnam County, where he allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of tools, tires, and rims over the past year, authorities announced.  New Haven County resident Michael Petro of Waterbury, age 53, was taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 27, after investigators linked him to three major thefts in the towns of Southeast and Patterson, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 28.  The investigation began on March 2, 2024, when a Southeast businessman reported that his wo…
Feds Crush NY-NJ iPhone Heist Ring That Hijacked Tracking Data, Bribed Employees Feds Crush NY-NJ iPhone Heist Ring That Hijacked Tracking Data, Bribed Employees
Feds Crush Ny-nj iPhone Heist Ring That Hijacked Tracking Data, Bribed Employees Thirteen members of an international crime ring that stole thousands of iPhones and electronics from FedEx and other carriers across the U.S. have been charged in New Jersey, authorities announced. The network, which operated from the Bronx to the Dominican Republic, used hacked tracking data, bribed store employees, and organized package theft to steal millions of dollars worth of devices, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna said. The crew used computer scripts to scrape tracking data from FedEx and a major U.S. cellular provider, court documents say. Bribed retail employees (including some …