Reward Offered In Search For Killer Of New Rochelle Woman Reward Offered In Search For Killer Of New Rochelle Woman
Reward Offered In Search For Killer Of New Rochelle Woman As police continue to dig for clues in the death of Valerie Reyes, the Westchester woman who was found bound and stuffed in a suitcase in a wooded area in Greenwich, a reward is being offered for information. New York State Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the death of Reyes, whose body was found on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Reyes, 24, a 2012 New Rochelle High School graduate, was last seen on Jan. 29 around 9 a.m., Greenwich Police said.  A private investigator tracked her to New York…
Valerie Reyes Murder: Search For Killer Heats Up As Mom Says Daughter Feared For Her Life Valerie Reyes Murder: Search For Killer Heats Up As Mom Says Daughter Feared For Her Life
Valerie Reyes Murder: Search For Killer Heats Up As Mom Says Daughter Feared For Her Life As the search for the killer of the 24-year-old Westchester woman found dead in Greenwich continues, friends and community members have started a GoFundMe account to help the family with funeral expenses and other associated costs. "Our heart is broken for the unfortunate and tragic loss of Valerie Reyes," the organizers said on the GoFundMe page. "We want to show our love, support, and condolences to the Reyes family." The organizers said that in addition to emotional support for the family,  they are asking friends and family to share and help them out with costs to lay her to rest.&…
Police Tracking Leads In Homicide Of Woman Found Bound Inside Suitcase In Greenwich Police Tracking Leads In Homicide Of Woman Found Bound Inside Suitcase In Greenwich
Police Tracking Leads In Homicide Of Woman Found Bound Inside Suitcase In Greenwich Greenwich Police continue to investigate the discovery of a woman found dead and bound inside a suitcase on Tuesday in a wooded area of Greenwich. The woman who police said is under the age of 30, but possibly as young as 18, was found on Glenville Road near Stillman Lane. During a press conference, officers said there was no doubt the woman had been murdered, but they did not have a cause of death or whether she was killed in the area or dumped in the quiet, residential spot near the Merrit Parkway. "We are continuing to follow-up on all leads and are currently focused on making a positiv…
Drunk Westchester Man, 24, Crashes Car Into Tree In Greenwich, Police Say Drunk Westchester Man, 24, Crashes Car Into Tree In Greenwich, Police Say
Drunk Westchester Man, 24, Crashes Car Into Tree In Greenwich, Police Say A 24-year-old Westchester man was nabbed for DUI after allegedly crashing into a tree. Isaiah Rivera of Yonkers was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 27, after Greenwich Police responded to a call for a single-vehicle crash on Bruce Park Drive, said the Greenwich Police. When police arrived on the scene, they found Rivera still inside the vehicle with the engine running. Medics arrived on the scene, but Rivera refused treatment. He was charged with driving under the influence and failure to drive in proper lane.  Rivera was released on $250 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. …
Drunk Westchester Motorist, 36, Crashes Into Wall, Flees Scene, Police Say Drunk Westchester Motorist, 36, Crashes Into Wall, Flees Scene, Police Say
Drunk Westchester Motorist, 36, Crashes Into Wall, Flees Scene, Police Say A Westchester man was arrested after allegedly crashing a vehicle into a brick wall and then fleeing the scene. Juan Gonzalez, 36, of Yonkers, was arrested around 4:25 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 after Greenwich Police responded to the area of 122 Round Hill Road for a report that a vehicle had crashed into a brick wall, said the Greenwich Police. When officers arrived on the scene they found the vehicle had left the scene but was found in a driveway on Round Hill Road, police said. A further investigation found that Gonzalez had red, glassy eyes, and smelled of alcohol,  police said.…
Westchester Man Found Asleep In Running Car In Greenwich Charged With DWI Westchester Man Found Asleep In Running Car In Greenwich Charged With DWI
Westchester Man Found Asleep In Running Car In Greenwich Charged With DWI A report of a possible drunk driver led to the arrest of a man who police found asleep in his running vehicle.  Laudilei Elias, 44, of Mount Vernon, was arrested on Sunday after Greenwich Police received a call about a possible intoxicated driver in the parking lot at 510 East Putnam Ave., said the Greenwich Police. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Elias asleep inside his car which was running with the keys in the ignition, police said. After waking up, Elias had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and an odor of alcohol on his breath. He also failed a series o…
Westchester Duo Among Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say Westchester Duo Among Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say
Westchester Duo Among Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say A man and woman from Westchester were among four nabbed in a scheme to cash a fraudulent check at a Greenwich bank, according to police. The incident took place around 4:29 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, when Makeeba Mercedes Bell, 28, of Ardsley, walked into the Chase Bank on Greenwich Avenue and attempted to cash a fraudulent check, Greenwich Police said. Bell, who was wearing a green hoodie and black sweatpants, walked towards the rear of the bank parking lot where arriving Greenwich officers saw her getting into a Honda Civic parked in the handicapped spot, police said. Officers app…
Port Chester Teen Caught Driving With Stolen License Plate In Greenwich, Police Say Port Chester Teen Caught Driving With Stolen License Plate In Greenwich, Police Say
Port Chester Teen Caught Driving With Stolen License Plate In Greenwich, Police Say An 18-year-old teen was busted for driving with a stolen plate and other charges after being stopped for not having a front license plate. Kevin Samayoa-Ramirez of Port Chester was arrested Sunday after Greenwich Police noticed the car he was driving did not have a front license plate, said Greenwich Police.  During the stop, officers discovered Samayoa-Ramirez was driving with a stolen license plate and did not have a driver's license, police said. He was charged with driving an unregistered motor vehicle, improper use of license/registration, failure to display plates, driving without in…
Westchester Man Driving With Flat Tires Was Under Influence, Police Say Westchester Man Driving With Flat Tires Was Under Influence, Police Say
Westchester Man Driving With Flat Tires Was Under Influence, Police Say A Westchester man operating a motor vehicle with flat tires was driving under the influence, Greenwich Police said. Bryan Morabito, 44, of White Plains, was arrested around 6:58 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, after officers were dispatched to the area of Lake Avenue for the report of an erratic driver, driving on flat tires, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz.  After stopping the vehicle, officers could smell alcohol on Morabito's beath and he was slurring his words and had bloodshot eyes, Slusarz said. Morabito also failed a field sobriety test and was charged with DUI and improper tires or w…
Teen In Stolen Car Who Eluded Cops On I-95 Caught When Chase Ends In Crash Teen In Stolen Car Who Eluded Cops On I-95 Caught When Chase Ends In Crash
Teen In Stolen Car Who Eluded Cops On I-95 Caught When Chase Ends In Crash A teen driving a suspicious vehicle who fled from police during a chase from I-95 was finally caught after a separate chase ended in a crash early Friday morning. Taylin Fraiser, 18, of Hartford, was busted around 3:30 a.m. after Greenwich Police attempted to stop his vehicle in the Byram area, but instead of stopping, he fled on I-95 south into New York, with police ending the chase after a short distance, said Lt. David Nemecek.  About 20 minutes later, officers spotted the vehicle at the intersection of East Putnam Avenue at Sheephill Road. Fraiser again engaged officers in a pursuit tha…
Westchester Teen Arrested For Dragging Dog With Car Westchester Teen Arrested For Dragging Dog With Car
Westchester Teen Arrested For Dragging Dog With Car A teen who lives in Westchester was arrested for allegedly dragging a dog on a leash with his vehicle, then tying it up and leaving it injured on the side of the road, Greenwich Police said. Alex Orozco, 18, of Port Chester, was charged Wednesday, April 4 with felony cruelty to animals for the crime which took place on Feb. 14, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz. Police said Orozco took the dog after being involved in a domestic violence incident on Rodwell Avenue. After taking the mixed-breed dog, he attached it to a leash and dragged it from his vehicle, causing significant injuries,…
Thief Steals iPhones Worth Thousands Off Front Porch Thief Steals iPhones Worth Thousands Off Front Porch
Thief Steals iPhones Worth Thousands Off Front Porch A local man lost thousands of dollars in iPhones after a "porch pirate" ripped off the package containing the phones from his front porch, according to Greenwich Police. Police were notified of the Valley Road theft on in Cos Cob Saturday after the man reported to police that he had contacted the delivery company and they reported the package had been delivered two weeks before, said Lt. John Slusarz. "The resident was upgrading phones from the whole family and lost thousands with one theft," Slusarz said. He added that with the growth in online shopping, thefts are mor…