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Area Teen Dies Of Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Area Teen Dies Of Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Area Teen Dies Of Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Click here for an updated story: Teen Killed By Gunshot Remembered For Love Of Outdoors, Video Games A 17-year-old boy died after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. The announcement of the incident, which occurred on Friday, Feb. 1, was made on Thursday, Feb 7 by Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr. At approximately 7:46 p.m. Feb. 1, sheriff's deputies responded to a radio run of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head of the teen at a home on Ridge Avenue in Putnam Valley after another teen called 911 to report that his friend had accidentally shot hi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Skimming Devices Discovered At Gas Stations In Area Skimming Devices Discovered At Gas Stations In Area
Skimming Devices Discovered At Gas Stations In Area Motorists are being warned that skimming devices have been found at gas stations in the area. Cases in which skimming devices have been used to obtain credit card information form gas pumps in the Town of Philipstown and the Town of Southeast are being investigated by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. "We want to remind everyone to always be alert for skimming devices when using your credit card or debit card at any device such as a gas pump or ATM," the sheriff's office said. "Look for signs of damage and pull and twist on the card reader itself as the actual readers are very to…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Attempted To Abduct Woman At Gunpoint In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Attempted To Abduct Woman At Gunpoint In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Attempted To Abduct Woman At Gunpoint In Northern Westchester, Police Say A 23-year-old man is behind bars after he allegedly pulled a gun out and demanded a woman get into his car as he attempted to abduct her on the side of a busy roadway in Northern Westchester, Westchester County Police said. Cortlandt Manor resident Kyle Gregg was arrested on Monday night, Jan. 7  following an investigation into allegations from the woman who alleged that he attempted to abduct her at gunpoint. According to police, shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, the woman was walking southbound on North Bedford Road (Route 117) in Mount Kisco when Gregg pulled up alo…

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by Zak Failla
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Registered Sex Offender In Area Caught In Possession Of Child Porn Registered Sex Offender In Area Caught In Possession Of Child Porn
Registered Sex Offender In Area Caught In Possession Of Child Porn A 34-year-old registered sex offender is behind bars after an investigation by members of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation into the online possession of images of child sexual abuse material. The arrest of Shawn Waters of Oak Street in the Village of Brewster came after members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant on Thursday, Dec. 13, Sheriff Robert L. Langley, Jr. said. During the search, deputies seized multiple electronic devices. Waters was interviewed and arrested after images and videos of obscene sexual performances by children were …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Teen Charged Following Threat To Brewster High School That Caused Lockout Teen Charged Following Threat To Brewster High School That Caused Lockout
Teen Charged Following Threat To Brewster High School That Caused Lockout A 16-year-old Brewster High School student was arrested for allegedly making threats against the school that led to a lockout on Wednesday, Dec. 19. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department responded to the home of the student who allegedly made the threats on social media accounts on Tuesday, Dec. 18. A security check of the student’s home and a home which is frequented was conducted, said the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. After an investigation, the student, who was suspended from school, was arrested on Wednesday and charged. He was released to the custody of his father. Earlier…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Accused Northern Westchester Drug Dealer Behind Bars After Undercover Sale Accused Northern Westchester Drug Dealer Behind Bars After Undercover Sale
Accused Northern Westchester Drug Dealer Behind Bars After Undercover Sale A 42-year-old man accused of dealing drugs in the Northern Westchester/Putnam area has been arrested and is behind bars after he allegedly sold cocaine to an undercover officer. An investigator assigned to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit developed information that the man was involved in the sale of cocaine in the Mahopac area.  The investigator was able to make contact with Terron A. Fleming of Clayton Boulevard in Somers and arrange for the purchase of alleged cocaine on at least two occasions, Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr. said.  Members o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Taken Into Custody After Being Barricaded In Lake Carmel Man Taken Into Custody After Being Barricaded In Lake Carmel
Man Taken Into Custody After Being Barricaded In Lake Carmel A man who barricaded himself inside a home in Lake Carmel was taken into custody late Friday night. The incident began Friday afternoon around 3:40 p.m. in the Vernon Drive area when a family member called police reporting the situation. The Putnam Sheriff's Department and Kent Police responded with assistance from Westchester County Police. There had been reports the man had a gun and that a loud bang was heard at one point, but no weapon was immediately recovered. The Sheriff's Office alerted residents in the Vernon Drive area to stay inside during the first hours of the standoff and sc…

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Teen, 21-Year-Old Charged In July 4th Burglary Of Area Deli Teen, 21-Year-Old Charged In July 4th Burglary Of Area Deli
Teen, 21-Year-Old Charged In July 4th Burglary Of Area Deli A teen from the area and a 21-year-old man have been arrested and charged in connection with a July 4th burglary at an area delicatessen. At approximately 1:35 a.m., Putnam County sheriff deputies responded to a burglary alarm at the Border-Line Deli, located at 182 Fairfield Drive in Patterson.  Upon arrival, Deputy Vincent Dalo observed that the store’s front door and window had been broken and the business had indeed been burglarized. Deputy Dalo, Deputy Michael Diveglio and Sergeant William Quick Jr. checked the business and canvassed the area, but were unable to locate suspects. Afte…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Lightning Strike Hospitalizes Three In Area Lightning Strike Hospitalizes Three In Area
Lightning Strike Hospitalizes Three In Area A lightning strike on Lake Mahopac sent three people out boating to the hospital and slightly injured another. The incident took place around 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 when Putnam County Sheriff's Sgt. Matthew Monroe of the department's Marine Patrol Unit responded to a report of an occupied disabled boat on Lake Mahopac, the department said. During heavy rain and frequent lightning strikes Monroe was able to locate the disabled vessel, near the northwest corner of the lake. The vessel was occupied by two men and two women, all ranging in age from 28-41, officials said. One male passenger t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hiker, 25, Dies After Fall From Mountain In Hudson Valley Hiker, 25, Dies After Fall From Mountain In Hudson Valley
Hiker, 25, Dies After Fall From Mountain In Hudson Valley A 25-year-old hiker from the Hudson Valley fell 100 feet to his death while free climbing with two friends on Thursday, officials said. Kenneth Steier of Poughkeepsie had been hiking Thursday along the Washburn Trail at Hudson Highland State Park, about a mile south of Breakneck Ridge, said Randy Simons, a spokesman for the state Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The three went off the trail and were free climbing -- without ropes or other safety gear -- at the quarry when he fell onto a group of rocks below, around 6 p.m., Simons said.  "Sadly, despite all rescue efforts …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For DWI In Putnam County Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For DWI In Putnam County
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For DWI In Putnam County The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department has been busy of late, busting a pair of motorists who were allegedly operating their vehicles under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley, Jr. announced the arrests of 40-year-old Danbury resident Karla Gomes and 33-year-old Shrub Oak resident Peter Cancro, who were busted for driving under the influence by the department in the past week. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, Putnam County Sheriff Sgt. Timothy Keith stopped Gomes in Southeast when she was spotted driving erratically on Route 6. During the su…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Nabbed For Sale Of 150 Bags Of Heroin In Area Man Nabbed For Sale Of 150 Bags Of Heroin In Area
Man Nabbed For Sale Of 150 Bags Of Heroin In Area A 24-year-old man was nabbed by Putnam County Sheriff's deputies for selling heroin in the area after receiving a tip. Jassell Franco, of New York City, was arrested April 6 by members of the department's Narcotics Enforcement Unit after a deputy was able to arrange for the purchase of 150 bags of heroin, the department said. Franco was nabbed while meeting the deputy in the Applebee's parking lot on Independent Way in the town of Southeast. Franco was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and felony sale of a controlled substance. He is being held at the Putnam County …

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by Kathy Reakes