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Ben Crnic

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Ben Crnic graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Geoscience in 2021. He has previously worked as a reporter with the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut, and has also contributed work to the Connecticut Mirror. Ben joined the Daily Voice team in October of 2022.

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Police & Fire
5 Hospitalized In Crash Involving Sheriff's Deputy In Hudson Valley 5 Hospitalized In Crash Involving Sheriff's Deputy In Hudson Valley
5 Hospitalized In Crash Involving Sheriff's Deputy In Hudson Valley A three-car crash in Dutchess County involving an on-duty Sheriff’s deputy sent five people to the hospital and shut down a roadway for hours, authorities said.  The collision happened around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, at the intersection of Crum Elbow Road and State Route 9G in Hyde Park, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, March 18.  Emergency responders transported five people—including the deputy—to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash also forced the closure of Crum Elbow Road for about three hours as investigators worked th…

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Man Tries Fleeing Officers In Westchester, Found With Gun Reported Lost By Cops: Police Man Tries Fleeing Officers In Westchester, Found With Gun Reported Lost By Cops: Police
Man Tries Fleeing Officers In Westchester, Found With Gun Reported Lost By Cops: Police A 30-year-old man who tried to flee police in Westchester was caught and found with a firearm that had been reported lost by law enforcement in another state, authorities said.  The suspect, 30-year-old Bronx resident Oliver Fernandez, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 31 by Croton-on-Hudson Police after attempting to escape in his vehicle while officers moved to apprehend him, the department announced on Monday, March 17.  On the day of his arrest, Detectives first saw Fernandez leaving a location on Maple Street in Croton-on-Hudson. Knowing he had an active arrest warrant issued by t…

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Public Warned To Stay Away From Harriman Neighborhood Amid Police Presence (DEVELOPING) Public Warned To Stay Away From Harriman Neighborhood Amid Police Presence (DEVELOPING)
Public Warned To Stay Away From Harriman Neighborhood Amid Police Presence (Developing) A large police presence has gathered in an Orange County neighborhood, prompting authorities to urge residents to avoid the area.  The Orange County Sheriff's Office announced just before 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, that law enforcement activity was underway in the Village of Harriman near State Route 17M, Orchard Drive, and Lexington Hill.  Officials assured the public that the situation was contained to a specific area and that there was no threat to the general public. Residents were advised to steer clear of the area while authorities handled the situation. No further deta…

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Speeding Car Driven By Yonkers Man Flips, Hits Tree At Mall, Police Say Speeding Car Driven By Yonkers Man Flips, Hits Tree At Mall, Police Say
Speeding Car Driven By Yonkers Man Flips, Hits Tree At Mall, Police Say A Westchester man crashed and overturned his vehicle after losing control at high speed on a Thruway exit ramp to a mall in Rockland County, authorities said. The crash happened around 8:10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, when a 64-year-old driver from Yonkers in a 2023 Nissan was traveling westbound on the Exit 12 ramp to Palisades Center Drive, according to Clarkstown Police Detective Norman Peters.  The driver was going too fast around a bend, causing him to lose control, cross the intersection, and slam into a tree. The impact flipped the vehicle, which came to rest in a parking lot, Pe…

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Child Hit By SUV, Seriously Injured While Riding Bike In Monsey Child Hit By SUV, Seriously Injured While Riding Bike In Monsey
Child Hit By SUV, Seriously Injured While Riding Bike In Monsey Police are investigating after a young girl was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured while riding her bicycle in Rockland County.  The crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday, March 17, in Monsey on Ronald Drive near the intersection of Nancy Lane. Witnesses said the young victim was riding her bike when she was hit by a Lexus SUV. The driver remained at the scene following the incident, according to incident reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions. The child suffered serious injuries and was rushed by ambulance to Westchester Medical Center. As of Tuesday morn…

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Officer Hurt As 300-Strong Youth Gathering Erupts In Violence In Westchester Officer Hurt As 300-Strong Youth Gathering Erupts In Violence In Westchester
Officer Hurt As 300-Strong Youth Gathering Erupts In Violence In Westchester A massive gathering of youths in the woods in Westchester turned violent, resulting in fights, quality-of-life violations, and an injured officer, authorities said.  The incident happened over the weekend of Saturday, March 15, when officers responded to Hillside Woods in Hastings-on-Hudson following reports of a large party and multiple fights. Upon arrival, they found approximately 300 youths from Hastings and surrounding villages, the Hastings-on-Hudson Police Department announced.  Police worked with Dobbs Ferry Police and the Westchester County Police Department to dispe…

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High-Speed Police Chase Forces 2-Hour School Delay In Briarcliff Manor; 4 Suspects Arrested High-Speed Police Chase Forces 2-Hour School Delay In Briarcliff Manor; 4 Suspects Arrested
High-Speed Police Chase Forces 2-Hour School Delay In Briarcliff Manor; 4 Suspects Arrested A police pursuit that began after a commercial burglary in Dutchess County led to a two-hour school delay in Westchester before ending with the arrests of four suspects. The chaos unfolded early Tuesday, March 18, when Dutchess County 911 reported a burglary in progress in the town of Pleasant Valley. Responding units identified a stolen black Porsche as the suspect vehicle, New York State Police said. Troopers later spotted the Porsche on the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill and attempted to stop it, but the driver fled south at high speed. Due to safety concerns, police ended the pu…

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Repeat Offender Assaults, Chokes Officer In Middletown, Police Say Repeat Offender Assaults, Chokes Officer In Middletown, Police Say
Repeat Offender Assaults, Chokes Officer In Middletown, Police Say An Orange County police department is speaking out against bail reform laws after one of its officers was assaulted by an alleged repeat offender with a lengthy history of arrests and mental health-related incidents, authorities said.   The attack occurred on Friday, March 14, 2025, when 52-year-old Jerry Watkins, who is currently homeless, allegedly choked and assaulted a uniformed City of Middletown Police Department officer during an encounter, the department announced on Monday, March 17.  Watkins, who has had 28 documented interactions with law enforcement since January …

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Drug Dealer Caught After SWAT Team Search At Hudson Valley Apartment Drug Dealer Caught After SWAT Team Search At Hudson Valley Apartment
Drug Dealer Caught After SWAT Team Search At Hudson Valley Apartment A narcotics investigation led to the seizure of several grams of crack cocaine, over $1,500 in cash, and ammunition from a Dutchess County apartment, authorities announced.  Following community complaints about drug activity and quality-of-life concerns, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department launched an investigation into alleged narcotics distribution at 120 Hudson Ave., Apt. 4C1, the department said on Friday, March 14.  On Thursday, March 13, detectives executed a search warrant at the apartment with assistance from the Poughkeepsie Joint SWAT Team. Inside, officers recove…

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9/11 Memorial To Be Torn Down In Westchester After Damage: Here's What's Next 9/11 Memorial To Be Torn Down In Westchester After Damage: Here's What's Next
9/11 Memorial To Be Torn Down In Westchester After Damage: Here's What's Next After more than two decades of honoring the victims of September 11, 2001, a 9/11 memorial in a Westchester park will soon be torn down due to ongoing structural issues.  The People’s 9/11 Memorial Wall in Hartsdale’s Richard Presser Park is set to be torn down this week, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Saturday, March 15.  The People’s 9/11 Memorial Wall was built in 2003 after a collaboration between the Town of Greenburgh and ArtsWestchester. In addition to the tiles painted by community members, the memorial also featured a piece of metal from the World Trade Ce…

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