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Crash Shuts Down Roadway Near Blind Brook High School In Rye Brook: Developing Crash Shuts Down Roadway Near Blind Brook High School In Rye Brook: Developing
Crash Shuts Down Roadway Near Blind Brook High School In Rye Brook: Developing A busy road near a Westchester County high school is closed following a multi-car crash, authorities announced.  King Street in Rye Brook is currently closed in both directions between Hillandale Road and Glenville Street, the Rye Brook Police Department announced on Wednesday, Oct. 23 around 11 a.m.  The crash happened near Blind Brook High School and will likely cause the road to be closed for "an extended period of time," according to the Port Chester Fire Department. Details about the crash have not yet been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for…
Firefighters Burn Off Leaking Propane Tank In Rye Brook Firefighters Burn Off Leaking Propane Tank In Rye Brook
Firefighters Burn Off Leaking Propane Tank In Rye Brook Part of a residential road in Westchester was closed as fire crews burned off a leaking propane tank at a home.  The incident happened on Monday, Aug. 9 at a residence in Rye Brook on Hillandale Road near King Street, according to the Rye Brook Police Department.  After the leaking propane tank was discovered, crews from the Port Chester and Rye Brook Fire Departments emptied it by burning it off, creating a pillar of flames coming from the residence's yard.  During the controlled burn, the road in the area was closed to traffic. It was eventually reopened by 4:45 p.m.&…
Retired Rye Brook Detective Appears On TV Episode Spotlighting Brutal Murder Case Retired Rye Brook Detective Appears On TV Episode Spotlighting Brutal Murder Case
Retired Rye Brook Detective Appears On TV Episode Spotlighting Brutal Murder Case A retired Westchester County detective appeared on an episode of a true crime television series focusing on the notorious murder of Ben Novack, Jr. at a hotel in the area.  Retired Detective Sergeant Terence Wilson of the Rye Brook Police Department appeared on an episode of Oxygen Network's "Sins of the South," the department announced on social media on Tuesday, June 11.  The episode, which aired on Sunday, June 9, focused on the July 2009 homicide of Ben Novack, Jr., who was killed while staying at the Rye Town Hilton on July 12, 2009.  Related Report - New TV …
Student Hospitalized After Altercation Breaks Out Following HS Football Game In Port Chester Student Hospitalized After Altercation Breaks Out Following HS Football Game In Port Chester
Student Hospitalized After Altercation Breaks Out Following HS Football Game In Port Chester One student was hospitalized after an altercation broke out following a varsity football game in Westchester. The incident happened at Port Chester High School, which hosted Poughkeepsie High School on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 21. According to authorities, officers from the Port Chester and Rye Brook police departments were able to separate the parties involved and restore order. Further information on the injured student has not been released. All those involved in the altercation were juveniles, Port Chester Police detectives said, noting that  they are working to "identify th…
Presidential Visit: Traffic Delays Expected Near Westchester Airport As Biden Arrives In Area Presidential Visit: Traffic Delays Expected Near Westchester Airport As Biden Arrives In Area
Presidential Visit: Traffic Delays Expected Near Westchester Airport As Biden Arrives In Area President Joe Biden's visit to the Northeast is expected to cause traffic delays in Westchester as he arrives. Biden is set to visit a private event in Greenwich, Connecticut on Friday afternoon, June 16, which will cause a variety of road closures and delays in neighboring Westchester, according to police.  Earlier Report - President Biden To Visit Greenwich For Private Event, Expect Road Closures Many of the delays will occur on local and major roads around the area of Westchester County Airport, according to Westchester County Police.  The Rye Brook Police Department als…
Car With Missing Tire Leads Cops On Chase Through Parks In Port Chester, Injures Officers Car With Missing Tire Leads Cops On Chase Through Parks In Port Chester, Injures Officers
Car With Missing Tire Leads Cops On Chase Through Parks In Port Chester, Injures Officers A man faces numerous charges after leading police on a chase throughout Fairfield County and Westchester in a stolen vehicle with a missing tire, resulting in officers sustaining injuries and severe damage to parks.  The chase began during the early morning of Friday, Feb. 24 around 3:20 a.m., when police in Port Chester were alerted by the Greenwich PD that a vehicle that had been stolen ten minutes prior in Mamaroneck was heading toward the village's border on Putnam Avenue.  Port Chester PD units then swiftly headed toward the area to apprehend the suspect and found that the ve…
Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street In Rye Brook Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street In Rye Brook
Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street In Rye Brook Lane closures are set to slow down traffic for commuters on a busy parkway in Westchester County. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., northbound lanes of both the Hutchinson River Parkway and King Street in Rye Brook are scheduled to be closed for road work, according to the Rye Brook Police Department.  The roadways will still be open to traffic, but only one lane will be open, police said.  Work on the southbound lanes of both roadways was completed on Monday, Dec. 5.  "Please plan ahead and leave extra time on your commute!" police said. 
SiriusXM Notification Leads Rye Brook Police To Stolen SUV, 3 Suspects SiriusXM Notification Leads Rye Brook Police To Stolen SUV, 3 Suspects
SiriusXM Notification Leads Rye Brook Police To Stolen SUV, 3 Suspects A report from SiriusXM about a stolen SUV led to the arrests of three suspects in Westchester County. Police received a report from SiriusXM at about 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, about a stolen Infiniti QX60 that was stopped in Rye Brook on Holly Lane, the Rye Brook Police Department reported. Officers found the SUV in the area and determined that it had been stolen from Fairfield County, on Saturday, Aug. 20, in Stamford, according to the report. The three occupants of the Infiniti, identified as Jovani Bahadur, Jaden Stewart, and Adajjh Stewart, all 21-year-old residents of Queens, were…
Wanted Man Apprehended For Menacing After Manhunt In Westchester Wanted Man Apprehended For Menacing After Manhunt In Westchester
Wanted Man Apprehended For Menacing After Manhunt In Westchester Police in the Hudson Valley have apprehended a man wanted for menacing his girlfriend with a shotgun following a multi-agency manhunt throughout the region. In Rockland County, the Ramapo Police Department enlisted the aid of law enforcement agencies in Westchester on Wednesday, April 20, as they attempted to serve an arrest warrant for a man wanted for a domestic incident reportedly involving a shotgun. According to police, the suspect, John Larywon, age 29, menaced his girlfriend with a shotgun in Rockland on Wednesday before reportedly fleeing to his mother’s home in the BelleFair neighb…
Multiple Bobcat Sightings Reported In Rye Brook Multiple Bobcat Sightings Reported In Rye Brook
Multiple Bobcat Sightings Reported In Rye Brook Police agencies are cautioning homeowners to be on alert after bobcats were spotted roaming in the region. In Westchester, the Rye Brook Police Department issued a warning on social media advising that there has been a report of multiple “bobcats” in the area of Rockinghorse Trail and Country Ridge Drive on Sunday, Feb. 6. According to the department, officers have been in the area patrolling, though homeowners have been instructed to close open garage doors to avoid offering an inviting, warm refuge for the animals. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation,…
Suspects At Large After Vandalizing Blind Brook School Buses, Building Suspects At Large After Vandalizing Blind Brook School Buses, Building
Suspects At Large After Vandalizing Blind Brook School Buses, Building Police investigators in Westchester are attempting to locate vandals who targeted an area school district and caused extensive damage to buses and a building. The Rye Brook Police Department issued an alert regarding two instances of vandalism that happened between Thursday, Jan. 20, and Tuesday, Jan. 25 within the district. Investigators said that between those dates, there were two separate instances of property damage at the Blind Brook School District bus garage in which fire extinguishers were discharged inside buses, causing damage. The suspects also caused damage to seats inside t…
26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Blaze Breaks Out At His Westchester Home 26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Blaze Breaks Out At His Westchester Home
26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Blaze Breaks Out At His Westchester Home A young firefighter died after a blaze broke out at his home in Westchester County on Thanksgiving morning. Sean Carroll was 26 years old. The fire began in the basement of the Carroll home in Thornwood in the early hours of Thursday, Nov. 25, according to authorities. "First responding fire department members were able to evacuate Teresa Carroll and Connor Carroll who were asleep during the time of the fire," said the Rye Brook Police Benevolent Association, which is hosting an online fundraiser to support the family. "Sadly, Sean Carroll who was asleep in the basement, passed away."…
Storm Ida: One Person Found Dead In Westchester, Second Missing, Police Say Storm Ida: One Person Found Dead In Westchester, Second Missing, Police Say
Storm Ida: One Person Found Dead In Westchester, Second Missing, Police Say After an intense search for a Westchester couple, police have confirmed they have found one person dead and are still searching for the second. The incident began around 1:45 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, when Harrison Police received a report of a missing elderly Rye Brook couple, setting off an intensive search of the area. Earlier Report: Storm Ida: One Death Confirmed In Westchester Due To Flash Flooding The search led to an unoccupied vehicle on a guide rail, pinned against a utility pole at Lincoln Avenue and Brookside Way in Purchase, said Chief John Vasta of the …
Do You Know This Bird? Stray Parakeet Found In Rye Brook Do You Know This Bird? Stray Parakeet Found In Rye Brook
Do You Know This Bird? Stray Parakeet Found In Rye Brook A stray parakeet found in Westchester is now being cared for at the New Rochelle Humane Society. The bird, a fluffy white budgie, was found on Irenhyl Avenue in Rye and taken to the Rye Brook Police Department Monday afternoon, June 10. Rye Police said on Tuesday, June 11 that the bird was in the possession of the shelter. Anyone who thinks they recognize the parakeet may call  914-632-2925. The bird "looks well cared for and appears to be in good shape," according to the New Rochelle Humane Society.
Rye Brook Police Welcome New Officers Rye Brook Police Welcome New Officers
Rye Brook Police Welcome New Officers Meet Rye Brook Police Department’s newest police officers Michael Della Vecchia and Christian Delarosa. The new recruits were appointed at the Rye Brook Village Board meeting on Wednesday. Both officers began their careers in 2015, Della Vecchia with the Larchmont Police Department and Delarosa with the Eastchester Police Department.  "We wish them long, safe and fulfilling careers as police officers with the Rye Brook Police Department," the department said on Facebook. Say "Hi," when they begin field training on Sept. 27.
Man Nabbed For Swindling $167K From Rye Brook Couple, Police Say Man Nabbed For Swindling $167K From Rye Brook Couple, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Swindling $167K From Rye Brook Couple, Police Say A 48-year-old man has been charged with stealing $167,000 from a  Westchester couple over the course of several years, police said. Detectives from the Rye Brook Police Department charged Eric S. Jackier of Barker Avenue in White Plains with grand larceny in the second degree, a C felony on Thursday, Feb. 1. Jackier is accused of swindling the money over a four-year period from an elderly Rye Brook couple after he claimed to be an expert who can facilitate the payment of Veteran’s benefits from the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs, police said.  He gave himself the title of “N…
Man Sentenced For String Of Burglaries That Included Rye Brook Man Sentenced For String Of Burglaries That Included Rye Brook
Man Sentenced For String Of Burglaries That Included Rye Brook A 52-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 years to life in state prison for burglarizing homes in and around Westchester counties, including Harrison, Irvington, Rye Brook, Tarrytown, Bedford, New Castle and Mamaroneck, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced Thursday. From June 19, 2014 until he was arrested by the Harrison Police Department on Oct, 21, 2014, Angelo Carzoglio of Manhattan relied on various tools and modern technology to commit the burglaries, including a Garmin Nuvi 65 GPS device which allowed him to easily navigate through unfamiliar suburb…