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Man Tries Fleeing Arrest After Trying To Entice Teen Into Sex In Hudson Valley: Police Man Tries Fleeing Arrest After Trying To Entice Teen Into Sex In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Tries To Entice Teen Into Sex In Putnam: Police A 20-year-old Connecticut man was apprehended after ramming police vehicles to escape arrest for trying to entice a 13-year-old victim into engaging in sexual activity in the Hudson Valley, authorities said.  Fairfield County resident Francisco Javi Gomez of Norwalk was arrested in Putnam County on Wednesday, April 3 in connection with an investigation that began on Friday, March 15, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, April 12.  According to authorities, Gomez had been enticing a 13-year-old victim to engage in sexual activity with him through social medi…
Update: Man Damages Booking Room After Attacking Children At Yorktown Park: Police Update: Man Damages Booking Room After Attacking Children At Yorktown Park: Police
Update: Man Damages Booking Room After Attacking Children At Yorktown Park: Police A 19-year-old who allegedly attacked two children at a Northern Westchester park also caused damage to a police booking room after his arrest, police announced.  Yonkers resident Tyreek Lewis, who was arrested on Wednesday, March 27 after allegedly attacking children at Downing Park in Yorktown, was arrested again later in the day after damaging a booking room at Yorktown Police headquarters, the department announced on Wednesday, April 3.  Earlier Report - New Update: More Details Emerge About Attack On Children At Park In Yorktown According to police, following the at…
Catalytic Converter Thief Nabbed 5 Years Later After Hudson Valley Investigation, Police Say Catalytic Converter Thief Nabbed 5 Years Later After Hudson Valley Investigation, Police Say
Catalytic Converter Thief Nabbed 5 Years Later After Hudson Valley Investigation, Police Say A suspected catalytic converter thief from New York has been nabbed over five years later following an investigation that began in Connecticut and spanned two states and three counties. Jeraud Anthony, age 38, of the Bronx, was arrested on multiple charges Monday, Feb. 12, in connection with a stolen catalytic converter outside a business in Fairfield County. According to Darien Police, a woman contacted officers in September 2018 saying that someone had cut the catalytic converter off of her vehicle outside Darien Sport Shop on Post Road (Route 1). A witness told police they saw a vehicle…
Suspect Caught After Assaulting Hudson Valley Woman Pumping Gas, Crashing Her Vehicle: Police Suspect Caught After Assaulting Hudson Valley Woman Pumping Gas, Crashing Her Vehicle: Police
Suspect Caught After Assaulting Hudson Valley Woman Pumping Gas, Crashing Her Vehicle: Police A Hudson Valley man has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly robbing and stealing a woman's car at a gas station. The incident took place in Ulster County around 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Mobil Station on Route 209 in the town of Wawarsing. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, a preliminary investigation revealed that Shirley Clayton, an 84-year-old woman from the hamlet of Kerhonkson was pumping gas when she was assaulted by Christopher Doulin, age 37, of Lake Katrine.  Nevel said Doulin shoved Clayton to the ground and entered her vehicle.  As he was going thro…
Hudson Valley Woman Feuding With Neighbor Beats Him With Baseball Bat, Police Say Hudson Valley Woman Feuding With Neighbor Beats Him With Baseball Bat, Police Say
Hudson Valley Woman Feuding With Neighbor Beats Him With Baseball Bat, Police Say A Hudson Valley woman who had been fighting with a neighbor allegedly beat him with a baseball bat and then busted out his car windows. Ulster County resident Genesis Spatola, age 42, of Highland, was charged on Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Highland. According to Chief James Janso of the town of Lloyd Police, Spatola is accused of assaulting her 72-year-old neighbor with a baseball bat causing injuries to the victim’s face and legs.  Spatola is also accused of smashing out the victim’s car windows with the baseball bat causing extensive damage to the vehicle, Janso said. She was…
Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Cutting Jewish Federation Ribbons Off Trees Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Cutting Jewish Federation Ribbons Off Trees
Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Cutting Jewish Federation Ribbons Off Trees A Fairfield County woman was charged with criminal mischief for allegedly cutting down Jewish Federation blue ribbons at a town center. Sally Fattah, age 50, of Wilton, was charged on Tuesday, Jan. 23 by Wilton Police. According to Lt. Anna Tornello of the Wilton Police, Abdel was caught cutting blue ribbons off the trees at the Wilton Town Center put up by the Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County. The federation was permitted to hang the ribbons by the Wilton Board of Selectmen.  Through an investigation, Fattah was identified and was charged with one count of criminal misc…
Woman From Region Nabbed For Burglary, Drug Possession, Police Say Woman From Region Nabbed For Burglary, Drug Possession, Police Say
Woman From Region Nabbed For Burglary, Drug Possession, Police Say A 32-year-old woman from the region was allegedly busted for attempting to break into a building and possession of drugs after she was caught with burglary tools. Sullivan County resident Samantha J. Ripley, of Monticello, was charged on Friday, Dec. 29 ,2023 after a witness called police after allegedly watching her pry a door off a business.  According to Lt. Mark Johnstone of the Monticello Police, an eyewitness alerted officers after observing Ripley pulling and prying at a rear door of the building before she entered it. Monticello officers arrived and arrested Ripley a…
24-Year-Old Stabs Brother-In-Law At Hudson Valley Party In Front Of Police, Cops Say 24-Year-Old Stabs Brother-In-Law At Hudson Valley Party In Front Of Police, Cops Say
24-Year-Old Stabs Brother-In-Law At Hudson Valley Party In Front Of Police, Cops Say A 24-year-old Hudson Valley man was tased by police after allegedly stabbing his brother-in-law in front of officers during a large, rowdy party. The incident took place in Rockland County in the Hillcrest section of Ramapo on Sunday, Nov. 26 on Bonnie Court. According to Det. Sgt. Michael Higgins of the Ramapo Police, officers were attempting to get a large birthday party that was still going from the night before under control with multiple intoxicated attendees when a fight broke out between brother-in-laws. Higgins said before police arrived, a fight took place and Jhonn A. Calderon-Go…
4 Apprehended After Gunfire Breaks Out In Broad Daylight Near City Hall In Hudson Valley 4 Apprehended After Gunfire Breaks Out In Broad Daylight Near City Hall In Hudson Valley
4 Apprehended After Gunfire Breaks Out In Broad Daylight Near City Hall In Hudson Valley Four suspects have been apprehended after gunfire broke out in broad daylight near a city hall in the region. The incident happened just before 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 in Poughkeepsie in the area of 55 Washington St. Officers responded to a report of multiple shots fired opposite Poughkeepsie City Hall. No gunshot victims were found but property damage was observed, and officers were informed of a vehicle that had fled the scene, Poughkeepsie PD Det. Sgt. Sean Fitzgerald said.  The four subjects were taken into custody after an investigation. Corey Latimer, Jr. age 23, and …
Man From Region Caught Burglarizing Tattoo Shop By Employee, Police Say Man From Region Caught Burglarizing Tattoo Shop By Employee, Police Say
Man From Region Caught Burglarizing Tattoo Shop By Employee, Police Say A 34-year-old man from the region was nabbed after he allegedly broke into an area tattoo studio. The incident took place in Sullivan County in the town of Liberty around 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the City Lights II Tattoo Studio on Route 52. According to Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, the sheriff's department responded to the studio after receiving a report of a burglary in progress. The Village of Liberty Police arrived on the scene first and detained the suspect for the responding deputies, Chaboty said. Deputies arrested Byron T. Santiago, age 34, of Woodbourne. …
Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog In Hudson Valley: Police Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog In Hudson Valley: Police
Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog In Hudson Valley: Police A couple faces charges after a middle-aged Connecticut woman was assaulted on a Northern Westchester hiking trail following a dispute over an unleashed dog, police said.  Around 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, authorities received a call from a woman who said that she had been assaulted at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, located in the towns of Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. According to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary, the woman told authorities that she had been walking on a trail in the reservation when an unleashed dog ran up behind her.  She t…
Burglary Suspect Found Hiding Under Mattress In Mahopac Apartment: Police Burglary Suspect Found Hiding Under Mattress In Mahopac Apartment: Police
Burglary Suspect Found Hiding Under Mattress In Mahopac Apartment: Police A 52-year-old man was slapped with a burglary charge after authorities found him hiding under a mattress inside a Hudson Valley apartment he had broken into, police said. The incident happened in Putnam County on Friday, Sept. 29 around 10 p.m., when Carmel Police responded to an apartment in Mahopac for a reported burglary.  According to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo, authorities arrived while the suspect was still inside the apartment. To confirm this, two officers and their K9 partner, Pietro, entered the residence through a window and began looking for him. With Pietro's help, of…
29-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Charged In Domestic Violence Attack, Police Say 29-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Charged In Domestic Violence Attack, Police Say
29-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Charged In Domestic Violence Attack, Police Say A 29-year-old Hudson Valley man was charged with allegedly choking another person and damaging an iPad during a domestic violence incident. Rockland County resident Justin Patyi, of Stony Point, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 5 around 10 a.m. after police responded to a home on Walter Drive. According to Lt, Greg Becker, of the Stony Point Police, an investigation found that Patyi had applied pressure around the victim's neck causing them to have difficulty breathing, He was charged with: Felony criminal mischief  Criminal obstruction of breathing Harassment Patyi was released …
Restaurant Burglar Caught In Act In Hudson Valley, Police Say Restaurant Burglar Caught In Act In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Restaurant Burglar Caught In Act In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who allegedly broke into a restaurant and burglarized it was caught in the act by police who found the door smashed and the suspect inside. Orange County resident Duane Williams, age 59, of Newburgh, was captured around 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Newburgh. According to Lt. Peter Talarico of the town of Newburgh Police, officers responded to the Itzmi Restaurant for the report of a burglary in progress.  Within one minute, officers arrived on the scene to find the glass entrance door smashed. Upon securing the perimeter, officers heard a&nbs…
Report Of Gun Leads To Arrest Of Hudson Valley Man Wanted On Felony Warrant, Police Say Report Of Gun Leads To Arrest Of Hudson Valley Man Wanted On Felony Warrant, Police Say
Report Of Gun Leads To Arrest Of Hudson Valley Man Wanted On Felony Warrant, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with felony criminal mischief after police responded to a call for a man possibly armed with a knife or a gun. Dutchess County resident Alfredo Robles, age 19, of Beacon, was nabbed in Beacon, on Tuesday, Aug. 29 around 11 a.m. According to Lt. Thomas Figlia of the Beacon Police, officers responded to an area of Willow Street after receiving the call and located Robles who matched the description of the armed person. Officers recognized Robles as having an active felony warrant from a previous domestic incident from which he fled from police, …
Hudson Valley Man Charged After Breaking Into Business, Sniffed Out By K-9 Durak Hudson Valley Man Charged After Breaking Into Business, Sniffed Out By K-9 Durak
Hudson Valley Man Charged After Breaking Into Business, Sniffed Out By K-9 Durak A Hudson Valley man was apprehended hiding inside a business after he allegedly attempted to break into another business. Orange County resident Samuel Espada, age 44, of Harriman, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 21 in the town of Newburgh. According to Lt. Peter Talarico of the Town of Newburgh Police, said officers were dispatched to a criminal mischief call at State Farm Insurance on Route 17K around 830 a.m.  While on the phone with the caller, the caller was reviewing video tape and noticed Espada, who committed the criminal mischief, also tried to break into his building, kicking…
Man Damages Movie Theater, Assaults Deputies In 24-Hour Span In Putnam: Police Man Damages Movie Theater, Assaults Deputies In 24-Hour Span In Putnam: Police
Man Damages Movie Theater, Assaults Deputies In 24-Hour Span In Putnam: Police A Northern Westchester man faces numerous charges after breaking into a Hudson Valley movie theater, damaging property, and assaulting sheriff's deputies in the span of a single day, police said.  The first of these incidents happened on Saturday, July 29 around 8:40 a.m., when Putnam County sheriff's deputies responded to the Carmel Cinema at 156 Route 52, where a commercial burglary alarm had been set off.  According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, arriving deputies found that the front door was no longer locked and that there was a large amount of broken glass from the i…
Man Steals Over $50K Of Jewelry From Yorktown Store, Pawns It: Police Man Steals Over $50K Of Jewelry From Yorktown Store, Pawns It: Police
Man Steals Over $50K Of Jewelry From Yorktown Store, Pawns It: Police A 28-year-old man faces numerous charges after smashing the window of a jewelry store, taking more than $50,000 worth of merchandise, and pawning much of it in Westchester, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, July 19, when Yorktown Police were sent to Yorktown Jewelers at 322 Kear St. around 3 a.m. when a burglary was reported.  According to the department, officers arrived at the store and found a smashed window in addition to other signs of a burglary, including several smashed display cases. After doing a complete check of the store, police found tha…
Woman Breaks Over $300 Worth Of Products At Store, Then Flees In Yorktown: Police Woman Breaks Over $300 Worth Of Products At Store, Then Flees In Yorktown: Police
Woman Breaks Over $300 Worth Of Products At Store, Then Flees In Yorktown: Police A 28-year-old woman has found herself in hot water after allegedly breaking hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise at a Northern Westchester store before running away, police said.  The incident happened on Wednesday, July 5 just after 4 p.m., when Yorktown Police were alerted that a woman had broken products inside the ACME store at 100 Triangle Center before leaving the store on foot.  According to the department, officers then went to the area to try and locate the woman and ultimately detained her on Veterans Road.  Police then took a look at the store's security foota…
Hudson Valley Man Stabs Ex-GF's New Boyfriend, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Stabs Ex-GF's New Boyfriend, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Stabs Ex-GF's New Boyfriend, Police Say A 30-year-old Hudson Valley man was nabbed after allegedly stabbing and attacking his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend after breaking into a home. Orange County resident John Luke Popadopoulous of Monroe was arrested on Wednesday, July 5 in Monroe, said Lt. Tim Young, of the Monroe Police Department. According to Young, Papadopoulous forced his way into a residence on Lake Street and attacked the new boyfriend with a knife causing injuries to the man's neck and chest. The 28-year-old victim was transported by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center in stable condition, Young said. …
Hudson Valley Man Who Claimed He Was Shot Charged With Breaking Window During Fight Hudson Valley Man Who Claimed He Was Shot Charged With Breaking Window During Fight
Hudson Valley Man Who Claimed He Was Shot Charged With Breaking Window During Fight A Hudson Valley man who told police he had been shot, was arrested after police found he had been cut while punching in a window during a dispute. The incident took place in Rockland County around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7 in Stony Point. According to Lt. Greg Becker of the Stony Point Police, Justin Bass, age 43, of Stony Point, called Haverstraw Police to report that he had been shot in the arm by a small caliber rifle. After an investigation, it was determined that Bass had not been shot, but instead intentionally punched a window during a dispute which caused a laceration t…
9 Teens Cause $30K In Damage To Hudson Valley Business, Police Say 9 Teens Cause $30K In Damage To Hudson Valley Business, Police Say
9 Teens Cause $30K In Damage To Hudson Valley Business, Police Say Nine teens were nabbed for the burglary of an office building causing more than $30,000 in damages. The incident happened in Ulster County on Monday, May 1 in the town of Ulster at the I Park 87 property (former IBM campus) on Enterprise Drive. The teens, all from Dutchess County, ranging in age from 17 to 19, were arrested over the past week by the Ulster Police following a month-long investigation, said Chief Kyle S. Berardi of the Ulster Police. The investigation found the teens forcibly entered one of the buildings on the property and intentionally caused approximately $30,000 in&…
Man Kicks, Shatters Glass Door Of Business In Yorktown: Police Man Kicks, Shatters Glass Door Of Business In Yorktown: Police
Man Kicks, Shatters Glass Door Of Business In Yorktown: Police A 30-year-old man faces charges after repeatedly kicking the glass door of a business in Northern Westchester, causing it to shatter.  Yorktown resident Albert Tapia, age 30, was arrested on Monday, May 22 just before 2 a.m. for allegedly shattering the door of the Sunoco 7-Eleven gas station at 3650 Lee Blvd., according to Yorktown Police.  The incident allegedly happened on Sunday, April 16 just after 3 a.m., when police responded to the 7-Eleven and met with an employee who identified Tapia as the suspect. An investigation revealed that Tapia had kicked the door repeatedly befo…
Man Steals Catalytic Converter From Car Parked At Putnam Valley High School: Police Man Steals Catalytic Converter From Car Parked At Putnam Valley High School: Police
Man Steals Catalytic Converter From Car Parked At Putnam Valley High School: Police A man faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing catalytic converters from vehicles throughout the Hudson Valley and Connecticut, including one that was parked at a high school, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened on Thursday, March 23 around 3 p.m., when a Putnam County sheriff's deputy assigned as a school resource officer at Putnam Valley High School was told that a vehicle parked in the school's lot had a catalytic converter stolen from it.  According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, this deputy was able to obtain surveillance video …
Man Throws Rocks Into Windows Of Parks, Rec Office In Northern Westchester: Police Man Throws Rocks Into Windows Of Parks, Rec Office In Northern Westchester: Police
Man Throws Rocks Into Windows Of Parks, Rec Office In Northern Westchester: Police A 24-year-old man faces charges after allegedly shattering the glass windows of a parks and recreation office with rocks in Northern Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Sunday, April 16 around 1:30 a.m., when police received a report of a suspect shattering glass windows at the Yorktown Parks and Recreation Office at 176 Granite Springs Rd., according to Yorktown PD.  Officers soon responded to the office and met with the person who reported the incident. An investigation at the scene determined that the suspect had thrown rocks into the windows, causing more than …
Motorist Punches Side View Mirror While Passing Car In Yorktown: Police Motorist Punches Side View Mirror While Passing Car In Yorktown: Police
Motorist Punches Side View Mirror While Passing Car In Yorktown: Police A motorist was arrested after allegedly punching a vehicle's side-view mirror while passing it in Northern Westchester, causing over $1,500 in damage, police said.  The incident happened on Monday, April 10, when the victim told Yorktown Police officers that a man had damaged his vehicle while passing it on a motorcycle, according to the department.  After an investigation, it was determined that the victim had been driving north on Strang Boulevard when a man operating a motorcycle began passing the vehicle.  As the motorcyclist passed the car, he allegedly punched the side…
Area Man, 46, Threatens To Destroy Vehicle, State Police Say Area Man, 46, Threatens To Destroy Vehicle, State Police Say
Area Man, 46, Threatens To Destroy Vehicle, State Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged for allegedly striking a victim of domestic violence and then threatening to destroy a vehicle with a pipe in front of state police. Orange County resident Jeff Sniffen, age 46, of the town of Greenville, was arrested around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, an investigation into the incident by state troopers revealed that Sniffen struck the victim with a closed fist causing physical injury.  He then broke the victim’s cell phone making it inoperative. While speaking to troopers, Sniffen threatened to destroy the vict…
Hudson Valley Man Makes Off With $1K In Goods From Store, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Makes Off With $1K In Goods From Store, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Makes Off With $1K In Goods From Store, Police Say A Hudson Valley man made off with more than $1,000 after allegedly breaking into a store. The burglary took place in Ulster County on Monday, March 6 in the town of Ulster. Scott A. Nussbaum, age 52, of Kingston was arrested on Monday, March 13, after the town of Ulster police responded to the Skywalker Smoke Shop at 1082 Morton Blvd., said Ulster Police Chief Kyle Berardi. As a result of an investigation by Ulster Police detectives,  Nussbaum was found to have forcibly entered the business and stolen over $1,000 in merchandise, the chief said. Nussbaum was located at his home a…
Man Attempts To Set Fire To Hospital In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Attempts To Set Fire To Hospital In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Attempts To Set Fire To Hospital In Fairfield County, Police Say A Ridgefield man has been charged with allegedly breaking windows with a baseball bat and attempting to set fire to a hospital in New Canaan. Darren Yu Huang, age 23, was arrested by New Canaan Police on Tuesday, March 7, for the incident which took place on Monday, Feb. 20 at Silver Hill Hospital. Officers responded to the hospital around 6 p.m. after receiving a report of an individual with a baseball bat breaking windows and pouring gasoline around one of the buildings of the hospital campus, said Lt. Marc DeFelice, of the New Canaan Police. Based on an investigation, Huang was identifi…
Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say
Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say A 29-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading New York State Police troopers on a highway chase before intentionally striking two police vehicles, authorities said. The incident began at around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, March 2, when troopers in Greene County attempted to stop Angelo Paradiso, of Palenville, for a traffic violation on the northbound Thruway near Catskill, according to state police. Paradiso, who was driving a Chevrolet Cobalt, allegedly refused to stop and a chase ensued. Troopers deployed a tire deflation device near mile marker 106, causing Paradiso’s …
Area Woman Stabbed Multiple Times, Suspect Nabbed, Police Say Area Woman Stabbed Multiple Times, Suspect Nabbed, Police Say
Area Woman Stabbed Multiple Times, Suspect Nabbed, Police Say A man from the area is behind bars after allegedly stabbing a woman in the neck several times. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Friday, Jan. 27 on Wolcott Avenue in Beacon. The woman was found after Beacon Police received a call from her telling officers she had been stabbed inside her home, said Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson of the Beacon Police. Officers quickly responded to the scene and located the suspect still inside the home with blood on his clothes, Johnson said. They immediately took him into custody and proceeded inside where they located the victim upstairs.&n…