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Victim's Cell Phone Stolen In Westchester Robbery: Suspect At Large
Authorities are searching for a man who forcefully stole a cell phone from a victim during a robbery in Westchester. The incident happened on Sunday, Feb. 11 around 3:45 a.m. in the area of Huguenot Street and Centre Avenue in New Rochelle, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne. At that time, the suspect engaged in a physical scuffle with the victim and took their cell phone. The victim later refused any medical attention, Coyne said. The suspect is described as a light-skinned man of unknown race. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily V…
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed After Firing Round Into Apartment Above His In Westchester: Police
A 34-year-old man has been hit with several charges after firing a round into the Westchester apartment above him with a defaced handgun, police announced. The arrest resulted from an incident on Sunday, Dec. 17 just before 7 p.m., when New Rochelle Police received a report that a gunshot had come through the floor of an apartment on Beechwood Ave., according to Captain J. Collins Coyne. According to Coyne, the complainant told police that she had heard the shot around 12:30 a.m. earlier that day but had not seen the damage until later in the evening. Detectives were then …
Police & Fire
Search Intensifies For Suspect In Westchester Murder: May Have Fled To Southern US, Police Say
A year after a Westchester homicide that left a 29-year-old man dead, authorities are continuing to ask the public for help in finding the suspect, who is believed to have fled south. New Rochelle Police are still searching for 29-year-old Mtayari Dixon, who is accused of fatally shooting New Rochelle resident James Caldwell, Jr. in October 2022, the department announced on Thursday, Oct. 26, the one-year anniversary of the incident. Earlier Report - Police Offering Cash Reward For Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of 29-Year-Old In New Rochelle According to New Rochelle Poli…
Police & Fire
2-Year-Old, Officers Hospitalized After Struggle With Suspect In Westchester Apartment: Police
A 2-year-old and two officers were sent to a hospital following a struggle with a man who broke into his ex-girlfriend's Westchester apartment while high on drugs, police said. The incident happened on Thursday, Oct. 5 just before 4:40 a.m., when New Rochelle Police responded to a reported dispute on a fourth-floor apartment at 361 Main St. According to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne, arriving officers were told that a 43-year-old man was inside the apartment with a young 2-year-old child while high on drugs and was in possession of a knife. Officers then entered the apartmen…
Police & Fire
Narcotics, Drug Scales Found In Westchester Home After Complaints From Residents: Police
Four people were apprehended following a search at a Westchester home that ended in authorities seizing crack cocaine, heroin, and more, police said. The search leading to the arrests happened on Wednesday, Oct. 4 around 8:40 p.m., when New Rochelle detectives executed a warrant at an apartment on Lockwood Avenue, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne. The search was the culmination of a narcotics investigation that began when the department received several complaints of drug-related activity occurring at the residence at various times throughout the day and night…
Police & Fire
Man Shot At Apartment Complex: Suspect On Loose In Westchester
Authorities are searching for the suspect involved in a shooting at a Westchester apartment complex that left a man injured. The incident happened on Monday, Oct. 2 just after midnight, when police responded to the Peter Bracey Apartments at 361 Main St. (US Route 1) in New Rochelle for a reported shooting, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne. Arriving officers found several shot casings at the scene and later found a 33-year-old male victim of the shooting at a nearby hospital. The man had received a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg, Co…
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Road Rage: Man Points Gun At Victim After Cutting Him Off In Westchester, Police Say
Authorities were able to successfully track down a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a victim during a road rage incident in Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 16 just before 8 a.m., when New Rochelle Police responded to a report of a man threatening a victim with a handgun on the 100 block of Winthrop Ave., according to Captain J. Collins Coyne. When they arrived at the scene, the victim told officers that he had been involved in a dispute with another driver after he had nearly been cut off. The suspect then left his vehicle, approached the victim, and …
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29-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight At Intersection In Westchester
Police are investigating a fatal shooting at an intersection in Westchester. It happened in broad daylight around 5:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 in New Rochelle. Police received multiple calls of shots fired, and that a person was shot near Horton Avenue and Colonel Lee Archer Boulevard, New Rochelle PD Captain J. Collins Coyne said. Upon arrival, officers located a person on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Coyne. New Rochelle Police, Fire, and Ambulance personnel administered first aid and the victim was transported to a local hospital. The victim, a…
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36 Stolen Catalytic Converters Recovered In Westchester
Police in Westchester County recovered 36 stolen catalytic converters inside a suitcase and a vehicle after being tipped that the thieves may be in the area. The incident took place in New Rochelle on Tuesday, June 21. Detectives were alerted by the Real-Time Crime Center that a Dodge Challenger suspected of being used by catalytic converter thieves entered New Rochelle via I-95 at Exit 15, said Capt. J. Collins Coyne, of the New Rochelle Police. Police searched the area and located the vehicle in the Home Depot parking lot. The driver of the vehicle was spotted in the middle of exchangin…
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Four Busted In Westchester For Ramming Police Car, Injuring Officers In Stolen Car, Police Say
Two officers were injured after wanted suspects in an allegedly stolen SUV rammed a police vehicle in an attempt to flee on I-95 in Westchester in a stolen vehicle, officials announced. In New Rochelle, police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that detectives spotted a Toyota Highlander with no license plates driving at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 2 in a neighborhood on the southwest side of the city. According to Coyne, when detectives attempted to stop the driver, he proceeded to flee onto I-95, though they were able to follow the suspects undetected until exiting the roadway in M…
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Massive Five-Alarm Fire That Claimed Woman's Life In Westchester Deemed Accidental
Investigators have determined that a massive five-alarm fire that broke out In Westchester, leaving one woman dead, was accidental. First responders were dispatched to a stretch of commercial buildings on Hamilton Avenue in New Rochelle at approximately 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 31. Upon arrival, first responders were met by a large active fire that was engulfing the building, New Rochelle Police Capt. J Collins Coyne said, and while battling the blaze, they came across the body of resident Judith Musameci, age 60, the superintendent of the retail building. Earlier story - ID Released …
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Teen Busted In Westchester After Ramming Patrol Cruiser In Stolen Minivan, Police Say
A teenager in a stolen minivan rammed a police vehicle and attempted to flee from officers in Westchester after being arrested while hiding in the bushes, authorities announced. In New Rochelle, the police department was alerted that a stolen car had entered the city from the I-95 corridor at around noon on Saturday, March 12. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that officers were able to locate the white Dodge Caravan in the Home Depot parking lot on Weyman Avenue with one person inside. Coyne said that as officers approached the teen inside the stolen vehicle, he proceeded to…
Police & Fire
Manhole Explodes In Front Of Police Station In Westchester
A manhole exploded near a Westchester police station, though no injuries or property damage was reported. The incident happened across the street from New Rochelle Police Headquarters on North Avenue shortly after 6 a.m., causing a smoke condition, Capt. J. Collins Coyne said on Friday morning on Feb. 4. No injuries were reported and traffic was unaffected by the incident, though pedestrians were blocked by Con Edison crews that responded to the scene. Both the New Rochelle Fire Department and Con Edison corrected the smoke condition and remained at the scene through Friday morning. Coyne…
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Investigation Into Drug Deal Leads To Weapons Charges For Three In Westchester, Police Say
The police investigation into a reported “large drug transaction” led to the arrest of three men in Westchester who are now facing weapons charges after being busted, authorities announced. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, the New Rochelle Police Department received a tip that a large drug deal was about to take place in a vehicle on John Street, and that the suspects involved were armed with handguns. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that detectives responded to the scene of the reported drug deal and found the suspect vehicle parked with three men inside. Th…
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Three Minors In Westchester Busted Attempting To Flee Officers In Stolen Car, Police Say
A group of minors is facing charges after being busted in a stolen vehicle before attempting to flee from responding officers in Westchester, police said. The New Rochelle Police Department received a report of a suspicious vehicle shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28 that was in the area of Harmon Avenue near the intersection of Green Place. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that responding officers were able to locate the vehicle in question, with four people inside, and fake license plates on the car. When police officers approached, the driver proceeded to speed aw…
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Suspect Apprehended After Assaulting 71-Year-Old Man Near Westchester Train
An investigation into the assault of a 71-year-old man walking home from a Metro-North station led to the arrest of a suspect in Westchester, police announced. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that at approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, a man was walking home from the train station when he was blindsided by a closed fist to his face from a suspect who proceeded to flee the area on foot. The impact of the punch knocked the 71-year-old man to the ground, causing him to drop a bag of groceries he was carrying while he suffered a laceration and contusion to his lip. Followin…
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Fugitive Wanted For Fatal Shooting In Westchester Apprehended After Shootout
A manhunt into the fatal shooting of a cab driver in Westchester led to the arrest of a wanted fugitive who was wanted in Connecticut after a shootout with police, authorities announced. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, a New Rochelle police officer on patrol found a man, later identified as city resident Andres Valenzuela, on the ground in the parking lot of Juliano’s Caterer’s on Main Street with two apparent gunshot wounds. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that he was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his wounds. Earlier story - P…
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Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting In Westchester
A shooting suspect is at large after a 62-year-old man was shot and killed after being found injured in an area parking lot, police said. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, a New Rochelle police officer on patrol found a man on the ground in the parking lot of Juliano’s Caterer’s on Main Street with two apparent gunshot wounds. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that the man was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his wounds. According to police, the investigation into the homicide is ongoing as detectives continue investigating. Coyne noted tha…
Police & Fire
Police ID Father, Children Involved In Double-Fatal Westchester Crash
Police have identified the father who was killed in a double-fatal crash in Westchester that left one of his twin sons dead and two other children critically injured. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3 in New Rochelle, at Pelhamdale Avenue at the intersection with the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound exit ramp, Long Island resident Troy Carter, of Hempstead, lost control and struck a brick retaining wall on the parkway, police said. Original Story - Father, Son Killed After Car Crashes Into Retaining Wall In Westchester, Police Say New Rochelle Police Capt. J. …
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