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New Update: Man Shot By Cop In Hudson Valley Dies, Attorney General Says New Update: Man Shot By Cop In Hudson Valley Dies, Attorney General Says
New Update: Man Shot By Cop In Hudson Valley Dies, Attorney General Says A 37-year-old man who was shot by a detective in Westchester while allegedly resisting arrest has died in the hospital, officials said.  New Rochelle resident Jerrel Garris, age 37, died on Monday, July 10 in a local hospital after being shot by Detective Steven Conn in an incident on Monday, July 3, the New York Attorney's General Office announced on Tuesday, July 11.  Earlier Report - New Update: Names Of Suspect, Officers Involved In Shooting In New Rochelle Released According to the office, State Police, and New Rochelle Police, the incident happened around 4:3…
New Update: Man Shot By Cop In Hudson Valley Still Alive, Police Say: NY Rep Retracts Statement New Update: Man Shot By Cop In Hudson Valley Still Alive, Police Say: NY Rep Retracts Statement
New Update: Man Shot By Cop In Hudson Valley Still Alive, Police Say: NY Rep Retracts Statement New, updated report: New Update: Man Shot By Cop In New Rochelle Dies, Attorney General Says This story has been updated.  A man who was shot by a detective in Westchester after allegedly resisting arrest is still alive in a hospital, police said, prompting a New York congressman to retract a claim that he had died. New Rochelle resident Jerrel Garris, age 37, remains at Westchester Medical Center in critical condition after being shot by Detective Steven Conn in an incident on Monday, July 3, New York State Police Trooper Aaron Hicks said on Friday, July 7 around 2 p.m…
New Update: Names Of Suspect, Officers Involved In Shooting In Hudson Valley Released New Update: Names Of Suspect, Officers Involved In Shooting In Hudson Valley Released
New Update: Names Of Suspect, Officers Involved In Shooting In Hudson Valley Released New, updated report: New Update: Man Shot By Cop In New Rochelle Dies, Attorney General Says Authorities have released more details about an incident in Westchester involving a man being shot by a detective while allegedly resisting arrest.  The incident happened on Monday, July 3 around 4:30 p.m., when a grocery store in New Rochelle reported a theft to police and gave officers a description of the suspect.  Earlier Report - Man Shot By Officer After Resisting Arrest, Grabbing Gun In New Rochelle: Police Police then located the man matching this description, iden…
Man Shot By Officer After Resisting Arrest, Grabbing Gun In Hudson Valley: Police Man Shot By Officer After Resisting Arrest, Grabbing Gun In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Shot By Officer After Resisting Arrest, Grabbing Gun In Hudson Valley: Police New, updated report: New Update: Names Of Suspect, Officers Involved In Shooting In New Rochelle Released A man was shot by authorities after allegedly grabbing an officer's gun while resisting arrest in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Monday, July 3 around 4:30 p.m., when a local business in New Rochelle reported a possible theft to police and gave officers a description of the suspect.  Once police arrived in the area, they then found a man matching this description walking close to the store on Lincoln Avenue near North Avenue and went to arrest him, a…
Man Stopped On Street In Hudson Valley After Illegally Carrying Loaded Gun, Police Say Man Stopped On Street In Hudson Valley After Illegally Carrying Loaded Gun, Police Say
Man Stopped On Street In Hudson Valley After Illegally Carrying Loaded Gun, Police Say A man was charged with illegally carrying a loaded gun after being stopped while walking on a street with the weapon, police said.  On Thursday, Nov. 10 around 6:15 p.m., police responded to a report of a man illegally carrying a handgun in New Rochelle near North Avenue and Sickles Avenue, according to New Rochelle Police.  After heading to the area, police found a man matching this description and stopped him, finding out that he was in illegal possession of the loaded .38 caliber revolver, authorities said.  The suspect was identified as 57-year-old Patric Brown of M…
Man Stabbed In Neck At Area Restaurant: Police Man Stabbed In Neck At Area Restaurant: Police
Man Stabbed In Neck At Area Restaurant: Police A 38-year-old man was stabbed in the neck at a restaurant in Westchester County, police said.  On Monday, Oct. 24 at around 9:30 p.m., police in New Rochelle responded to the 300 block of North Avenue, authorities said.  When they arrived, police found an employee of the restaurant with a serious cut across his neck, and found out that the suspect had left the scene in a taxicab, according to police.  Police were then able to locate and arrest the suspect in the taxicab at the corner of North Avenue and The Boulevard, authorities said.  Police said that the suspect is …
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location A popular Venezuelan restaurant known for its outrageous arepas has added a new location in the Hudson Valley. Arepa Mania, long a Westchester County favorite on North Avenue in New Rochelle, has added another location in the city on Division Street, according to the owners. A visit to the new spot offers an expanded dining room with a bar and what many are calling online a "great vibe."  In case you haven't sampled an arepa, it's a small corn cake stuffed with all types of fillings, normally pork, chicken, and beef, and topped all with numerous tasty treats such as cheese, avocado, s…
Police Seek To ID Shoplifter Who Stole $350 Worth Of Items From Store In Hudson Valley Police Seek To ID Shoplifter Who Stole $350 Worth Of Items From Store In Hudson Valley
Police Seek To ID Shoplifter Who Stole $350 Worth Of Items From Store In Hudson Valley Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspected shoplifter who made off with hundreds of dollars worth of items from a grocery store in the region. The incident happened Friday, July 29, in Westchester County, at the New Rochelle Farms on North Avenue, according to New Rochelle Police. Investigators released surveillance footage of a woman who allegedly filled her personal shopping cart with $350 worth of merchandise before leaving the store without paying. She was last seen walking southbound on North Avenue, police said. The suspect is described as a Black woman with…
Four Busted With Drugs In Stolen Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Police Say Four Busted With Drugs In Stolen Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Four Busted With Drugs In Stolen Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Police Say Four suspects are facing charges in Westchester after being busted with drugs and stolen property in a vehicle allegedly stolen out of Fairfield County. Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 in New Rochelle, the Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center issued an alert advising that there was a stolen vehicle traveling into the city on Lincoln Avenue. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that officers from the department were able to locate the vehicle on North Avenue near the Intermodal Transportation Center parking garage, and were able to confirm that the vehicle h…
ID Released For Woman Killed In Massive Building Fire In The Area ID Released For Woman Killed In Massive Building Fire In The Area
ID Released For Woman Killed In Massive Building Fire In The Area Police have identified the woman killed in a massive five-alarm fire in Westchester.. Shortly after 6 a.m on Thursday, March 31, the fire in New Rochelle was reported on Hamilton Avenue at the intersection of North Avenue. Original story - Four-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In New Rochelle 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. Ea…
Woman Killed In Five-Alarm Blaze At Commercial Building In Hudson Valley Woman Killed In Five-Alarm Blaze At Commercial Building In Hudson Valley
Woman Killed In Five-Alarm Blaze At Commercial Building In Hudson Valley One woman was killed in a five-alarm blaze that broke out in a Westchester building, officials confirmed. In New Rochelle, first responders were dispatched to a stretch of commercial buildings on Hamilton Avenue at approximately 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 31. Original story - Four-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In New Rochelle The buildings - which contain retail stores, office space, and one apartment for the property manager - spread through the structure and into the roof, officials said. The fire broke out at 2 Hamilton Ave. in New Rochelle.Twitter/EastchesterFD Mu…
Man Arrested For Road-Rage Stabbing Of Woman In The Area Man Arrested For Road-Rage Stabbing Of Woman In The Area
Man Arrested For Road-Rage Stabbing Of Woman In The Area The investigation into a road-rage incident in Westchester that left a woman hospitalized with a stab wound led to the arrest of a suspect who is facing multiple felony charges. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to a reported stabbing outside a North Avenue apartment building shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24. The victim, a woman in her 20s, was located outside the building with a laceration to her stomach that required medical attention at the scene, police said. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that the woman - whose name has not been re…
Suspects Wanted By FBI Apprehended After Chase, Crash In Area Suspects Wanted By FBI Apprehended After Chase, Crash In Area
Suspects Wanted By FBI Apprehended After Chase, Crash In Area Four suspects wanted by the FBI are in custody after taking police in Westchester on a brief chase and crashing under a Metro-North overpass, authorities announced. The Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center alerted the New Rochelle Police Department that a vehicle driven by suspects wanted by the FBI was driving through the city in the area of North Avenue and Huguenot Street. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that the call to the department came at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Coyne said that officers were able to locate the vehicle and attempted…
Teen Driver Wanted By FBI ID'd After Chase, Crash In Area Teen Driver Wanted By FBI ID'd After Chase, Crash In Area
Teen Driver Wanted By FBI ID'd After Chase, Crash In Area A teenage suspect who was one of four wanted by the FBI is facing multiple felony charges after taking police on a chase through Westchester before crashing and being apprehended, authorities announced. The Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center alerted the New Rochelle Police Department that a vehicle driven by suspects wanted by the FBI was driving through the city in the area of North Avenue and Huguenot Street. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that the call to the department came at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Earlier story - Suspects W…
Manhole Explodes In Front Of Police Station In Hudson Valley Manhole Explodes In Front Of Police Station In Hudson Valley
Manhole Explodes In Front Of Police Station In Hudson Valley 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…
Hit-Run Driver Has Charges Enhanced After Pedestrian Strike In Area Hit-Run Driver Has Charges Enhanced After Pedestrian Strike In Area
Hit-Run Driver Has Charges Enhanced After Pedestrian Strike In Area A hit-and-run driver who hospitalized a 72-year-old retired hospice nurse is facing new charges for her role in an incident in Westchester, authorities announced. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced on Thursday, Dec. 9 that New Rochelle resident Gillian Getlan, age 25, was charged with a felony count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious injury in City Court after striking and seriously injuring local resident Geraldine Sinceno. It is alleged that Getlan was driving near the intersection of North Avenue and 5th Avenue in New Rochelle at ap…
Area Police Arrest Man For Squirting White Liquid On Four Women Area Police Arrest Man For Squirting White Liquid On Four Women
Area Police Arrest Man For Squirting White Liquid On Four Women A 27-year-old man was apprehended after allegedly squirting a white liquid meant to mimic semen on multiple women in Westchester, police said. The New Rochelle Police Department received a report from a woman shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25 who stated that she was walking on North Avenue earlier and was followed by a suspicious man. As she boarded the bus, a second passenger said that “he threw something on your back,” and she spotted him walking away toward Main Street. The suspect, later identified as New Rochelle resident Marco Medina, and multiple other victims came forw…
Man Busted With Loaded Handgun In Car Towed By Police In Westchester Man Busted With Loaded Handgun In Car Towed By Police In Westchester
Man Busted With Loaded Handgun In Car Towed By Police In Westchester A late-night traffic stop in Westchester of a driver who blew through red lights led to the arrest of a man in possession of an illegal, loaded weapon, police said. Jesus Gonzalez, age 30, of Grove, Texas, was stopped just before 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14 in New Rochelle. The stop happened after Gonzalez was caught driving through steady red lights at two intersections in the heart of the city, the New Rochelle Police Department said. Police said that during the subsequent stop at the corner of North Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, it was determined that the vehicle’s registration was ex…
DWI Stop In Westchester Leads To Weapon Charge For Driver, Police Say DWI Stop In Westchester Leads To Weapon Charge For Driver, Police Say
DWI Stop In Westchester Leads To Weapon Charge For Driver, Police Say An early morning traffic stop of an erratic in Westchester led to DWI and weapons charges for a man in possession of an illegal gun and ammo, police said. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department stopped New Castle, Pennsylvania resident Haji Jacobs, age 29, at approximately 6:45 a.m. near the intersection of Huguenot Street and North Avenue on Saturday, June 26, when he was spotted driving erratically. Police said that during the subsequent stop, it was determined that Jacobs was allegedly intoxicated, and he was in possession of a .40 Glock handgun magazine on his person.  A…
Woman Accused Of Robbing Chase Bank Worked At Library In Hudson Valley Woman Accused Of Robbing Chase Bank Worked At Library In Hudson Valley
Woman Accused Of Robbing Chase Bank Worked At Library In Hudson Valley The woman busted shortly after allegedly robbing a Westchester bank was a familiar face who was the head of the local library’s children’s section, according to records. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to Chase Bank on North Avenue at 9:48 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, where there was a report of a robbery in progress, Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said. Earlier story - Woman Caught Moments After Robbing Chase Bank Of Thousands In Westchester, Police Say It is alleged that Mary Thompson, who was named the acting Head Children’s Librarian at the New Rochelle Public Librar…
Woman Caught After Robbing Bank In Hudson Valley Of $7K, Police Say Woman Caught After Robbing Bank In Hudson Valley Of $7K, Police Say
Woman Caught After Robbing Bank In Hudson Valley Of $7K, Police Say A woman was taken into custody in Westchester after allegedly threatening a bank teller with a gun and attempting to make off with thousands of dollars, police said. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to Chase Bank on North Avenue at 9:48 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, where there was a report of a robbery in progress, Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said. According to Costa, the investigation determined that New Rochelle resident Mary Thompson, 56, handed the teller a note that stated “give me $100,000 I have a gun.” The teller then proceeded to turn over approximately $7,000…
Trio At Large After Stealing Car, $3K In Cash From Man, Female Passenger In Westchester Trio At Large After Stealing Car, $3K In Cash From Man, Female Passenger In Westchester
Trio At Large After Stealing Car, $3K In Cash From Man, Female Passenger In Westchester A 23-year-old man and a female passenger were robbed of thousands of dollars and a car by several armed suspects outside a Westchester bank, police said. An officer on patrol at approximately 11:55 p.m. on Monday, May 3 in New Rochelle was approached by a man who said he was robbed at gunpoint by three Hispanic men who stole his car and $3,000 in cash. New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said that the victim stated that he had made an arrangement to meet someone familiar to him on Lawton Street in the city to purchase a vehicle. It is alleged that the victim took out the cash at Chase Ba…
Protest Drawing Nearly 2,000, Including Yankees Legend, Leads To Road Closure In Westchester Protest Drawing Nearly 2,000, Including Yankees Legend, Leads To Road Closure In Westchester
Protest Drawing Nearly 2,000, Including Yankees Legend, Leads To Road Closure In Westchester Nearly 2,000 people, including a first-ballot Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, flooded the streets of one of Westchester’s largest cities in support of racial justice following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis. On Wednesday, June 3, demonstrators of all ages, races, and backgrounds in New Rochelle marched down North Avenue to City Hall holding signs and shouting rallying cries over Floyd’s death and racial inequality. “A truly impressive protest last night at City Hall in support of racial justice,” New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson said. “Impressive not on…
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Parked Box Truck In Westchester, Police Say Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Parked Box Truck In Westchester, Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Parked Box Truck In Westchester, Police Say An investigation is underway after a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a parked box truck in Westchester. The incident took place around 12:01 p.m., Thursday, May 7, on North Avenue in New Rochelle, said New Rochelle Police. Capt. Cosmo Costa. According to Costa, a preliminary investigation indicates the motorcyclist, an adult man, was traveling southbound on North Avenue when he struck the truck in front of 720 North Avenue. The unidentified man sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Pinstripe Parade: Unanimous HOFer Mariano Rivera To Be Celebrated In Area Pinstripe Parade: Unanimous HOFer Mariano Rivera To Be Celebrated In Area
Pinstripe Parade: Unanimous HOFer Mariano Rivera To Be Celebrated In Area Following a career under the brightest lights at Yankee Stadium, Westchester resident Mariano Rivera will be back in the spotlight as his hometown celebrates his MLB Hall of Fame induction at a planned “Pinstripe Parade” in Westchester. A week after being officially inducted into the Hall of Fame, Rivera, a longtime Westchester resident who became Major League Baseball’s first unanimous selection to the Hall of Fame in the sport’s history will be enshrined later this month. The parade for Rivera will be held on Saturday, July 27 during “Mariano Rivera Day” which will include the parade and…
Unanimous HOFer Rivera To Be Celebrated At 'Pinstripe Parade' In Area Unanimous HOFer Rivera To Be Celebrated At 'Pinstripe Parade' In Area
Unanimous HOFer Rivera To Be Celebrated At 'Pinstripe Parade' In Area Following a career under the brightest lights at Yankee Stadium, Westchester resident Mariano Rivera will be back in the spotlight as his hometown celebrates his MLB Hall of Fame induction at a planned “Pinstripe Parade” in New Rochelle. Rivera, a longtime Westchester resident who became Major League Baseball’s first unanimous selection to the Hall of Fame in the sport’s history will be enshrined later this month.  During his career, the Yankee legend racked up 652 regular season saves, adding another 42 in the postseason to bolster his stats. A 13-time All-Star, Rivera’s resume also i…
Two Men Admit To Roles In String Of Hudson Valley Burglaries Two Men Admit To Roles In String Of Hudson Valley Burglaries
Two Men Admit To Roles In String Of Hudson Valley Burglaries Two men have admitted to their roles related to a string of burglaries targeting southern Westchester businesses over several months in 2017. Brooklyn resident Patrick Williams and Kareem Johnakin of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania have pleaded guilty to charges related to the burglaries of several Yonkers and New Rochelle businesses. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. said that Williams pleaded guilty on March 7, while Johnakin entered his plea this week as his trial was set to begin in Westchester County Court. Scarpino said that Williams pleaded guilty to five counts …
Seen Her? Police Issue Alert For Missing Hudson Valley Teen Seen Her? Police Issue Alert For Missing Hudson Valley Teen
Seen Her? Police Issue Alert For Missing Hudson Valley Teen Have you seen her? A 16-year-old girl has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in finding her. The New Rochelle Police Department has issued an alert for Wendy Vanessa Barrios-Ramirez, who was last seen near North Avenue and Main Street on Sunday, Jan. 27. Police described Barrios-Ramirez as a 5-foot-2 Hispanic woman weighing approximately 130 pounds with a medium build, brown eyes and black hair with blonde highlights. She is known to frequent the area of Huguenot Street and Centre Avenue. Anyone with information regarding Barrios-Ramirez’s whereabouts, or who re…
Sentencing Delayed For Stalking Hudson Valley Teen Involved In Stabbing Sentencing Delayed For Stalking Hudson Valley Teen Involved In Stabbing
Sentencing Delayed For Stalking Hudson Valley Teen Involved In Stabbing Sentencing for a teenager who admitted to her role in the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Valaree Schwab last year has been delayed. Dominique Slack, 18, was scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday, but saw that postponed for routine reasons. She pleaded guilty to first-degree stalking, a violent felony, last year, for her role in the incident that led to the fatal stabbing of New Rochelle High School junior Schwab in January last year. According to police, officers responded to Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 10 last year, where there were reports of a fight inv…
Alleged Hudson Valley High School Teen Stabber Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Alleged Hudson Valley High School Teen Stabber Pleads Not Guilty To Murder
Alleged Hudson Valley High School Teen Stabber Pleads Not Guilty To Murder The Westchester teenager facing a murder charge for the death of a New Rochelle High School junior pleaded not guilty on Tuesday morning in Westchester County Court. Z’inah Brown, 17, a Yonkers resident who attended New Rochelle High School, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on charges that include second-degree murder, manslaughter, gang assault and first-degree stalking, all felonies. She was also recently indicted on charges of third-degree assault, third-degree stalking and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Schwab reportedly was just looking to get her house keys ba…
Iona Student Petitions For New Rochelle School Officials' Resignations Iona Student Petitions For New Rochelle School Officials' Resignations
Iona Student Petitions For New Rochelle School Officials' Resignations An Iona College student has started a change.org petition imploring New Rochelle school officials to resign in the wake of several violent incidents involving high school students in the past two weeks. Brendan Eckstein, a student at Iona College started the petition on Jan. 18, hours after the third stabbing incident involving students on North Avenue, including the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Valerie Schwab outside Dunkin’ Donuts on Jan. 10. The petition calls for the resignation of Schools Superintendent Brian Osborne, High School Principal Reginald Richardson and the School Board “im…