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Duo Busted While Trying To Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine In Hudson Valley: Sheriff Duo Busted While Trying To Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine In Hudson Valley: Sheriff
Duo Busted While Trying To Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine In Hudson Valley: Sheriff A drug bust in Putnam County led to the arrest of two men, including a New Jersey resident, who allegedly arrived to sell fentanyl and cocaine, authorities announced. The operation took place on Wednesday, March 5, around 2:30 p.m. in Kent, where members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Unit intercepted the suspects when they arrived to sell the drugs, according to Sheriff Kevin J. McConville. The suspects were identified as Orange County resident Jamel Donaldson, 31, of New Windsor, and New Jersey resident Paul Roeser, 27, of Mahwah.  Donaldson, w…
DRUG BUST: Dealer Sells Fentanyl To Police, Caught In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says DRUG BUST: Dealer Sells Fentanyl To Police, Caught In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says
Drug Bust: Dealer Sells Fentanyl To Police, Caught In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says An alleged fentanyl dealer linked to an apartment in a known hotspot for drug activity in Dutchess County has been apprehended as part of an ongoing narcotics crackdown, authorities announced.  The investigation centered around the South Clinton Street area in Poughkeepsie, where the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has been looking into drug sales following months of complaints from the community.  During the investigation, Drug Task Force agents purchased fentanyl from 21-year-old Micael E. Sedano, who was reportedly dealing drugs from 4 …
5 Times Convicted Felon Flees Cops On Electric Scooter In Hudson Valley Drug Bust: Police 5 Times Convicted Felon Flees Cops On Electric Scooter In Hudson Valley Drug Bust: Police
5 Times Convicted Felon Flees Cops On Electric Scooter In Hudson Valley Drug Bust: Police A five-time convicted felon under state parole supervision was apprehended in Dutchess County after trying to flee on an electric bicycle while being pursued by detectives investigating drug sales, authorities announced.  The incident began in the City of Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, Feb. 26, around 7:30 p.m., when detectives found Andre Hendrix, 55, in the area of Marshall Street. He was the subject of a search warrant related to an ongoing narcotics investigation in the Pershing Avenue area, the department said. Upon spotting law enforcement, Hendrix tried to escape first on an el…
Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized From Apartment In Hudson Valley, 4 Nabbed: Police Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized From Apartment In Hudson Valley, 4 Nabbed: Police
Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized From Apartment In Hudson Valley, 4 Nabbed: Police A months-long drug investigation led to a raid at a Dutchess County apartment, where authorities seized suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia, police announced. A search warrant was executed on Friday, Feb. 21 at 26 Pershing Ave., Apartment No. 2 in Poughkeepsie by the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department following community complaints about drug activity and other quality-of-life concerns, authorities said. The search led to the seizure of:  Suspected fentanyl and crack cocaine; Packaging materials and scales; Drug paraphernalia; An unspecified amount of c…
Diddy's Attorney Steps Down: Can't 'Effectively Serve' Past Westchester Resident, Reports Say Diddy's Attorney Steps Down: Can't 'Effectively Serve' Past Westchester Resident, Reports Say
Diddy's Attorney Steps Down: Can't 'Effectively Serve' Past Westchester Resident, Reports Say A member of the legal team for embattled New York native and hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has stepped down from the case, according to reports.  In a request submitted to the Southern District of New York on Friday, Feb. 21, attorney Anthony Ricco filed a motion to leave Diddy's case, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter.  In his filing, Ricco reportedly gave a short statement with a vague explanation, as reported by Deadline: "Although I have provided Sean Combs with the high level of legal representation expected by the court, under no circumstances can I con…
Car Thieves Flee At Over 100 MPH, Lead Cops On Multi-State Chase Through Westchester, CT Car Thieves Flee At Over 100 MPH, Lead Cops On Multi-State Chase Through Westchester, CT
Car Thieves Flee At Over 100 MPH, Lead Cops On Multi-State Chase Through Westchester, CT Three alleged car thieves who fled from authorities in Westchester at over 100 miles per hour were captured in Connecticut after a multi-state pursuit involving a helicopter and spike sticks, police said. The incident began around 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, when Westchester County Police responded to a report of three people attempting to break into cars at 333 North Bedford Rd. in Mount Kisco. When a patrol officer arrived, the suspects took off in an Audi sedan with Connecticut plates, police said. Because of traffic conditions and the reckless speed of the fleeing vehicle, officers did…
Utah Man Who Threatened To Shoot Up NY Synagogue Arrested In NJ: Report, NYPD Utah Man Who Threatened To Shoot Up NY Synagogue Arrested In NJ: Report, NYPD
Utah Man Who Threatened To Shoot Up NY Synagogue Arrested In NJ: Report, Nypd A Utah man accused of making online threats against a prominent New York City synagogue was arrested in New Jersey over the weekend, according to the NYPD and ABC7. A spokesperson for the NYPD said an individual was arrested by the Port Authority Police Department on the New Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel around 5:30 p.m. Friday. That suspect was identified as Luis Ramirez, 23,  by ABC7. Charges against Ramirez were pending. Ramirez posted one specific threat on X targeting Central Synagogue at Lexington Avenue and East 55th Street, police said. He wrote: "I WILL BE VISITING M…
Man Brandishes Loaded Gun At Victim, Endangers Child At Westchester Residence: Police Man Brandishes Loaded Gun At Victim, Endangers Child At Westchester Residence: Police
Man Brandishes Loaded Gun At Victim, Endangers Child At Westchester Residence: Police A 51-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly pointing a defaced firearm at another person during a physical altercation in Westchester that endangered a child, police said. Yorktown resident Antoine Michael Arnold was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 12 following a reported altercation involving a firearm at 250 Underhill Ave. in Yorktown, according to the town's police department.  According to police, officers responded to the residence at around 7:30 p.m. after receiving a report of menacing with a weapon. An investigation determined that Arnold had allegedly…
Scammers Posing As Police, Threatening Deportation Unless Cash Is Given In Westchester Scammers Posing As Police, Threatening Deportation Unless Cash Is Given In Westchester
Scammers Posing As Police, Threatening Deportation Unless Cash Is Given In Westchester A police department in Westchester is alerting residents about a scam involving a caller impersonating law enforcement and threatening arrest or deportation unless they receive a payment. The City of Rye Police Department issued a warning to residents regarding the scam on Wednesday, Feb. 12, saying that the callers will try intimidating victims into paying up.  According to the department, the scammer claims to be serving legal notice and demands immediate payment, often threatening arrest, fines, or deportation if the victim does not comply.  "The goal is to scare you into…
MURDER: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says MURDER: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says
Murder: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says Former UConn basketball standout Eric Cobb has been arrested in his mother's murder in Florida, officials announced Tuesday, Feb. 11. The 28-year-old former athlete was taken into custody after officers responded to a disturbing scene on 15th Street West in the Mid-Westside area, the sheriff's office said. Officers arrived to find 51-year-old Erika Winford unresponsive, wrapped in a blanket and towels in the backyard. She had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Cobb was detained as he attempted to leave the home, police said. Following an interview with detective…
Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Hudson Valley Apartment, Police Say Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Hudson Valley Apartment, Police Say
Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Hudson Valley Apartment, Police Say Authorities in Dutchess County took six people into custody and seized narcotics and firearms after raiding an apartment suspected of drug activity, police announced. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department executed a search warrant at 641 Main St., Apt. 4, following an investigation sparked by community complaints, according to the department.  During the operation—conducted by the Poughkeepsie SWAT Team, the Detective Division’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit, the Patrol Division, and the New York State Police—officers found 12 people inside the small apartment.&…
Bloods Killer Wanted In Yonkers Murder Captured After Hiding In Aunt's CT Apartment: Cops Bloods Killer Wanted In Yonkers Murder Captured After Hiding In Aunt's CT Apartment: Cops
Bloods Killer Wanted In Yonkers Murder Captured After Hiding In Aunt's CT Apartment: Cops A 19-year-old Bloods gangster wanted for an August murder in Yonkers, NY was tracked down and arrested inside a Stamford, CT apartment this week, authorities said. Kelvin Mitchell was taken into custody at his aunt's apartment on Atlantic Street apartment following the execution of a search warrant on Wednesday, Feb. 5, Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin said. Mitchell was wanted on a fully extraditable warrant for the killing of Daquan Glenn in Yonkers on Aug. 26, 2024, Conklin said. He faces charges of second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, second-degree assault, an…
Man Follows Victim Home, Demands Keys In Westchester Before Resisting Arrest: Police Man Follows Victim Home, Demands Keys In Westchester Before Resisting Arrest: Police
Man Follows Victim Home, Demands Keys In Westchester Before Resisting Arrest: Police A man was apprehended in Westchester after allegedly following a resident home and demanding their car keys before driving away, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, Feb. 1, when 33-year-old Carlos Varela-Pichardo of the Bronx allegedly trailed a Rye resident to their home and tried to take their car keys, according to the City of Rye Police Department. After the resident refused to hand over their keys, Varela-Pichardo fled but was soon caught by officers a short distance away, authorities said. During a traffic stop, police said Varela-Pichardo was uncooperative and resisted w…
Loaded Gun, High-Capacity Mag Found In Westchester Traffic Stop, 3 Nabbed: Police Loaded Gun, High-Capacity Mag Found In Westchester Traffic Stop, 3 Nabbed: Police
Loaded Gun, High-Capacity Mag Found In Westchester Traffic Stop, 3 Nabbed: Police A routine traffic stop in Northern Westchester led to the discovery of a loaded firearm and high-capacity magazine as well as the arrests of three individuals, authorities announced.  The incident occurred early Monday morning, Jan. 20, around 2:20 a.m., when a Peekskill Police Officer stopped a vehicle on the 700 block of North Division Street, according to the department. The driver, Daniel J. Gonzalez, was found to be operating the vehicle with a revoked license, a felony violation under New York State law, Lt. Adam Renwick said.  During an inventory search of the vehicle prio…
Fight With Metal Pipe Over Parking Space Leads To Arrest In Westchester (UPDATE) Fight With Metal Pipe Over Parking Space Leads To Arrest In Westchester (UPDATE)
Fight With Metal Pipe Over Parking Space Leads To Arrest In Westchester (Update) A woman has been arrested following an altercation over a parking space in Mount Vernon that left two people injured, authorities announced.  The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 13, around 10:30 p.m. in front of 100 North Columbus Avenue, according to Mount Vernon city officials.    The dispute, which involved at least four individuals, escalated into a physical altercation that reportedly involved the use of a metal pipe, officials said. Two men sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated and released from Jacobi Medical Center. Initial reports of a stabbing …
Trio In Stolen Maserati Lead Police On High-Speed Chase In Bedford: 2 At Large, Police Say Trio In Stolen Maserati Lead Police On High-Speed Chase In Bedford: 2 At Large, Police Say
Trio In Stolen Maserati Lead Police On High-Speed Chase In Bedford: 2 At Large, Police Say A high-speed chase involving a stolen luxury car in Northern Westchester ended with one arrest of a Fairfield County man and an ongoing search for two suspects, police announced.  The incident began around 10:40 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, when troopers tried to stop a 2018 Maserati reported stolen from Connecticut that was speeding on Interstate 684 North in Bedford, New York State Police said on Tuesday, Jan. 14.  The Maserati refused to stop and exited the highway at Exit 6A, heading onto Route 22 in North Salem. Due to the reckless operation of the car, troopers discontinu…
K9 Helps Sniff Out Hidden Narcotics During Traffic Stop In Lewisboro K9 Helps Sniff Out Hidden Narcotics During Traffic Stop In Lewisboro
K9 Helps Sniff Out Hidden Narcotics During Traffic Stop In Lewisboro A traffic stop in Northern Westchester turned into a significant drug bust thanks to the keen sense of a K9, who uncovered narcotics hidden throughout a vehicle, police said. The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 9, around 7:50 p.m., when Officer Mulé of the Lewisboro Police Department conducted a traffic stop, the department announced on Friday, Jan. 10. After talking with those inside the car, the officer determined that the driver was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Further observations revealed suspected narcotics inside the car, police said. To help with the investig…
'Combative' Person Trespasses On Middle School Campus In Hudson Valley: Police 'Combative' Person Trespasses On Middle School Campus In Hudson Valley: Police
'Combative' Person Trespasses On Middle School Campus In Hudson Valley: Police A person was arrested for trespassing on the grounds of a Putnam County middle school after refusing to leave and becoming combative, authorities said.  The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 6, around 9:20 a.m., at Mahopac Middle School, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. The individual was observed by the school’s Resource Officer (SRO) on the campus and was approached for questioning. The man refused to provide a legitimate reason for being on the property and declined to leave, officials said.  As the SRO attempted to gather more information, the individual becam…
Serial Graffiti Artist Nabbed For Pizza-Themed Tags In Westchester: Police Serial Graffiti Artist Nabbed For Pizza-Themed Tags In Westchester: Police
Serial Graffiti Artist Nabbed For Pizza-Themed Tags In Westchester: Police A year-long investigation into a string of pizza-themed graffiti tags across Westchester has ended with the arrest of a 42-year-old man, authorities announced. Yonkers resident Daniel Henderson was arrested on Friday, Dec. 27 in connection with a series of graffiti incidents that have "plagued" New Rochelle and surrounding areas for over a year, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Thursday, Jan. 2.  According to Coyne, Henderson was behind what authorities dubbed the “One Slice Please” graffiti movement. His tags—depicting either a slice of pizza or the …
DUI Long Island Driver Wanted In Deadly NJ Crash Arrested At JFK Airport: Officials DUI Long Island Driver Wanted In Deadly NJ Crash Arrested At JFK Airport: Officials
DUI Long Island Driver Wanted In Deadly NJ Crash Arrested At JFK Airport: Officials A Long Island man accused of driving drunk in a deadly Garden State Parkway crash has been captured nearly 15 years after he jumped bail and became a fugitive, authorities said. U.S. Marshals arrested 52-year-old Chaudhry Yousaf at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday, Dec. 24, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release on Monday, Dec. 30. Yousaf's last known address was in Valley Stream, New York. Yousaf was originally charged in the crash that happened on the southbound side of the parkway on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Troopers responded to …
Armed Woman Subdued After Breaking Into Westchester Apartment: Police Armed Woman Subdued After Breaking Into Westchester Apartment: Police
Armed Woman Subdued After Breaking Into Westchester Apartment: Police Police subdued a woman armed with a handgun following a tense struggle inside a Westchester apartment, authorities said.  The dangerous situation happened at around 8:45 a.m. in Port Chester on Saturday, Dec. 28, when a woman allegedly forced her way into a Weber Drive apartment while armed with a handgun, the Port Chester Police Department said on Sunday, Dec. 29. While officers were en route, updated information revealed that the woman had gained entry, police said.  Upon arrival, officers evacuated the apartment’s occupants, except for one female resident and the suspect.…
Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Westchester Stores Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Westchester Stores
Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Westchester Stores A 23-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly using counterfeit $20 bills at two businesses in Westchester, authorities said.  The incidents occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, when All Paws Gourmet Pet Store and Sammy + Nat, both located on Purchase Street in Rye, reported fraudulent transactions involving the use of multiple $20 counterfeit bills, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18.  Following an investigation, Rye Detectives identified the suspect as 23-year-old Elijah Gay of Brooklyn.  On Wednesday, Gay was taken into custody with the h…
CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione
CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione The rare times in which Luigi Nicholas Mangione removed his face mask may have been the main reason for his arrest for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after a five-day manhunt. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Notebook Detailing Shooting Plans Revealed, Reports Say In the first instance, Mangione was asked by a receptionist at a hostel in Manhattan's Upper West Side to remove the mask so she could compare his face to the photo on an allegedly fake ID. The 26-year-old Maryland native checked in there 10 days before the targeted shooti…
CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery
CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the whiz kid Ivy League-educated high school valedictorian accused of the execution-style murder of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare providers, may have spiraled out of control after traumatic back surgery. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione The procedure, which allegedly left Mangione in significant physical and emotional distress, may have contributed to his deteriorating mental state, a factor authorities are considering as part of their investigation. …
Speeding Bethel Woman Accused Of Drunk Driving After Route 7 Stop In Wilton: Police Speeding Bethel Woman Accused Of Drunk Driving After Route 7 Stop In Wilton: Police
Speeding Bethel Woman Accused Of Drunk Driving After Route 7 Stop In Wilton: Police A Fairfield County woman is facing charges after police say she was driving under the influence on a major roadway. The incident occurred in Wilton on Saturday, Nov. 23, when police stopped a 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 traveling north on Danbury Road (Route 7) just after 3 a.m. Officers reported the vehicle was speeding and having difficulty staying in its lane. According to Wilton Police, the driver, 38-year-old Jessica Melo, of Bethel, appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  Melo failed to meet the standards of a field sobriety test and was arrested for driving un…
44-Year-Old Caught With Crack Cocaine, Gun During Westchester Traffic Stop: Police 44-Year-Old Caught With Crack Cocaine, Gun During Westchester Traffic Stop: Police
44-Year-Old Caught With Crack Cocaine, Gun During Westchester Traffic Stop: Police A 44-year-old Westchester man faces a long list of charges after he was caught with crack cocaine and a handgun during a traffic stop, police said.  New Rochelle resident Desmond Carter was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 19 following a traffic stop in Mount Vernon, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20.  According to authorities, just after noon on Tuesday, troopers pulled over a 2015 BMW 328 Series on Mount Vernon's Union Avenue for violations of vehicle and traffic laws.  The driver, Carter, was found to be driving with a suspended license. He then tried running…
Contractor's Discovery Sparks Arrest In Hudson Valley Burglary: Sheriff Contractor's Discovery Sparks Arrest In Hudson Valley Burglary: Sheriff
Contractor's Discovery Sparks Arrest In Hudson Valley Burglary: Sheriff A contractor’s sharp eye helped investigators solve a months-long burglary case, leading to the arrest of a Hudson Valley man on multiple felony charges, authorities said. The months-long investigation began in Putnam County on Tuesday, May 28, when deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary at a home on Route 403 in Philipstown. Upon their arrival, a contractor working on the property informed deputies of evidence suggesting illegal entry into the residence, the Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Nov. 22. Following the contractor's tip, investigators fr…
Name Released Of Boy Killed In Northern Westchester Shooting That Led To Manhunt, Arrest Name Released Of Boy Killed In Northern Westchester Shooting That Led To Manhunt, Arrest
Name Released Of Boy Killed In Northern Westchester Shooting That Led To Manhunt, Arrest This story has been updated. The name has been released of a teenage boy who was killed in a fatal shooting in Northern Westchester that led to a 12-hour manhunt and the arrest of a suspect. Fernando Jimenez, age 40, shot his girlfriend and her two children with an illegally possessed handgun in the Baldwin Place section of Somers during a domestic dispute at about 11:35 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, according to New York State Police. One of the children, a 10th-grade student at Somers High School now identified as Michael Raimondi, age 15, was killed.  The boy's brother, a 13-year-…
Man Accused Of Threatening People At Basketball Game At Northern Westchester Sports Club Man Accused Of Threatening People At Basketball Game At Northern Westchester Sports Club
Man Accused Of Threatening People At Basketball Game At Northern Westchester Sports Club A 44-year-old man was criminally charged after threatening people at a basketball game held at a Northern Westchester sports club, police said. Pelham resident Joseph Francis III was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 20 following an incident at the Solaris Sports Club in Yorktown at 201 Veterans Rd., Yorktown Police announced on Wednesday, Oct. 23.  According to the department, just before 7 p.m., multiple callers told police that a man was screaming at people and threatening them at a basketball game held at the club. Officers soon arrived at the scene and found Francis allegedly engaging…
Alleged Drug Dealer Accused Of Selling Fentanyl, Meth, Crack After Westchester Traffic Stop Alleged Drug Dealer Accused Of Selling Fentanyl, Meth, Crack After Westchester Traffic Stop
Alleged Drug Dealer Accused Of Selling Fentanyl, Meth, Crack After Westchester Traffic Stop A traffic stop in Westchester led to the arrest of a man accused of selling illegal drugs, including fentanyl, meth, and crack. The stop was made around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 in Mount Vernon when New York State Police troopers pulled over a 2009 Acura RL for several violations of the vehicle and traffic law in the city of Mount Vernon, on 1st Street. It was determined the driver, Thomas Davis, age 46, of Bronx, was in illegal possession of approximately 75 grams of crack-cocaine, 15 grams of MDMA(3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine), 11 grams of Fentanyl, and 1 gram Alprazolam, said po…
Suspect Nabbed In Hudson Valley After Knifepoint Robbery Leads To Cross-State Manhunt Suspect Nabbed In Hudson Valley After Knifepoint Robbery Leads To Cross-State Manhunt
Suspect Nabbed In Hudson Valley After Knifepoint Robbery Leads To Cross-State Manhunt From a FedEx delivery to a high-stakes chase, a cross-state manhunt ended in the dramatic arrest in New York of a suspect from Pennsylvania who allegedly fled from a knifepoint robbery in Connecticut.  The Putnam County Sheriff's Office just released details on the chain of events that began Monday, Sept. 30, at approximately 3:45 p.m. when it received a description of a vehicle and suspect that had just been involved in the Litchfield County incident in the town of New Milford. The robbery occurred when the suspect followed a victim home after the person retrieved a FedEx package…