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Local Man Found With Loaded Ghost Gun In Area, Police Say Local Man Found With Loaded Ghost Gun In Area, Police Say
Local Man Found With Loaded Ghost Gun In Area, Police Say A local man is facing a felony charge after police say he was found with a loaded ghost gun in Northern Westchester. After receiving information developed by the Westchester County Real Time Crime Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Task Force, New York State Police said on Saturday, Oct. 8 that an investigation discovered the man was in illegal possession of a fabricated 9mm pistol (ghost gun) and ammunition. State Police from the Cortlandt barracks arrested Joseph A. Potente, age 45, on Thursday, Sept. 29, and charged him with second-degree criminal possession…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Charged With First-Degree Rape In Area Man Charged With First-Degree Rape In Area
Man Charged With First-Degree Rape In Area A Northern Westchester man is behind bars after being arrested for rape, New York State Police announced. An investigation by State Police in Cortlandt and the City of Peekskill Police Department led to the arrest of Miguel Pillacela, 38, of Peekskill for first-degree rape, a felony, Capt. John Ryan announced. Ryan said that the investigation by the two law enforcement agencies determined that Pillacela allegedly forcibly raped his victim in the town of Cortlandt.  No other details were released by police. Following his arrest, Pillacela was arraigned in the Town of Cortlan…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspect Nabbed In Robbery At Gas Station On Route 6 Suspect Nabbed In Robbery At Gas Station On Route 6
Suspect Nabbed In Robbery At Gas Station On Route 6 A suspect has been charged after a robbery at a gas station in Northern Westchester. The incident happened on Thursday, June 11 at approximately 3:10 p.m. State Police troopers were dispatched to the Smart Gas Station on Route 6 (East Main Street) for a report of a robbery.  An investigation revealed Keenan Perez, 50, of White Plains, forcibly stole an unspecified number of New York State scratch-off lottery tickets, according to police. Police arrested Perez on Friday, June 12 and charged him with third-degree robbery, a Class D felony. Perez was virtually arraigned before th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Duo Charged With Blowing Up Mailboxes In Area Duo Charged With Blowing Up Mailboxes In Area
Duo Charged With Blowing Up Mailboxes In Area Two young men have been charged after a string of incidents involving mailboxes being blown up in Northern Westchester, state police said. Troopers responded to two residences in the Cortlandt Manor area shortly after 10 p.m.on Monday, Aug. 26 for reports of mailboxes blown up. A third destroyed mailbox was reported in the Montrose area of Cortlandt on Monday, Sept 2. An investigation found Christopher M. Servedio, 19, and Kyle R. Louch, 20, both of Cortlandt, used mortar type fireworks to blow-up the mailboxes. Servedio was also arrested for the destruction of a mailbox using explosi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Three Charged In Connection To Violent Cortlandt Home Invasion Three Charged In Connection To Violent Cortlandt Home Invasion
Three Charged In Connection To Violent Cortlandt Home Invasion Three men are in custody on felony charges after a violent home invasion in Northern Westchester. The incident occurred on Lexington Avenue in the town of Cortlandt on Wednesday, May 15. An investigation by state police from the Cortlandt barracks found three individuals were involved in a confrontation involving weapons, including a knife and baseball bat, which resulted in one victim sustaining non-life-threatening stab wounds.  Following the investigation, three arrests were made on Wednesday, May 22: An 18-year-old was arrested and charged with second-degree assault with intent …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Police: Man Menaces Victim With Baseball Bat, Breaks Windows In Cortlandt Police: Man Menaces Victim With Baseball Bat, Breaks Windows In Cortlandt
Police: Man Menaces Victim With Baseball Bat, Breaks Windows In Cortlandt A 31-year-old man is behind bars after state police say he menaced a victim with a baseball bat and broke several car windows. Troopers responded to Dogwood Road in the town of Cortlandt for a reported neighbor dispute on Saturday, Jan. 12. Investigation by the troopers discovered the suspect, Anthony W. Perez of Yonkers, arrived at the residence, engaged in a domestic dispute with the current resident, and engaged in a dispute with separate victim outside, state police said. During the dispute, Perez menaced the male victim outside with a baseball bat and broke several of his vehicle…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Impersonating Cop Demands Money From Cortlandt Resident, Police Say Man Impersonating Cop Demands Money From Cortlandt Resident, Police Say
Man Impersonating Cop Demands Money From Cortlandt Resident, Police Say A man impersonating a police officer attempted to shake down a local resident, demanding money before New York State Police troopers intervened. Troopers were called to the Woodybrook neighborhood in Cortlandt on Tuesday, Dec. 4, where there was a report of a man claiming to be a police officer, demanding money. The investigation into the suspicious man determined that Croton-on-Hudson resident Marcelo Abila, wearing an “NYPD” baseball hat, knocked on the victim’s door claiming to be a member of the Croton Police Department. Abila then demanded money from the victim, who refused and notifie…

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by Zak Failla
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Northern Westchester Man Arrested After Falsely Saying His Car Was Stolen, Police Say Northern Westchester Man Arrested After Falsely Saying His Car Was Stolen, Police Say
Northern Westchester Man Arrested After Falsely Saying His Car Was Stolen, Police Say A Westchester man is in trouble with the law after allegedly claiming his car was stolen in Verplanck when it wasn’t. Members of the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations announced the arrest of 24-year-old Verplanck resident Stephen Candelaria, who has been charged with falsely reporting an incident, a misdemeanor. Police said that shortly before 6:30 p.m. on July 17, Candelaria reported to state police that his 2009 Mazda RX8 was stolen from his home on 7th Street in Verplanck. The investigation into the alleged stolen car found that the allegation made by Candelaria was…

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by Zak Failla
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Northern Westchester Man Threatens Woman With Assault Rifle In Domestic Incident, Police Say Northern Westchester Man Threatens Woman With Assault Rifle In Domestic Incident, Police Say
Northern Westchester Man Threatens Woman With Assault Rifle In Domestic Incident, Police Say Police intervention was required after a Northern Westchester man allegedly threatened a woman with an assault rifle before forcibly removing her from an area home during a domestic dispute. On Thursday, Aug. 2, troopers were dispatched to a Cortlandt home, where there was a report of a domestic dispute involving a weapon. Upon arrival, it was found that Cortlandt Manor resident Gary Carbone allegedly menaced his female victim with an AR-15 assault rifle before physically removing her from the home. Police said that further investigation into the 28-year-old Carbone found that he was also i…

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by Zak Failla
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Police: Man Fondled Self In Front Of Kids At Kohl's In Cortlandt Police: Man Fondled Self In Front Of Kids At Kohl's In Cortlandt
Police: Man Fondled Self In Front Of Kids At Kohl's In Cortlandt A 38-year-old  man is behind bars after state police say he fondled himself in front of children at a department store in Northern Westchester. State Police at Cortlandt received a complaint on Friday, June 8 of a suspicious person at the Kohl’s Store located at 3008 East Main Street in the Town of Cortlandt. Loss Prevention advised that Jorge L. Valdovinos of Ossining was observed entering the store on several occasions, police said, adding Valdovinos proceeded immediately to the children’s shoes department, then appeared to be touching his genitalia over his pants while near children.  L…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man, Woman Caught Driving Stolen Vehicle In Northern Westchester Man, Woman Caught Driving Stolen Vehicle In Northern Westchester
Man, Woman Caught Driving Stolen Vehicle In Northern Westchester A 20-something man and woman are both behind bars after they were caught driving a stolen vehicle in Northern Westchester, state police said. Troopers pulled over a  2007 Volkswagen on Main Street in Cortlandt on Monday, May 21 due to a notification that the vehicle was stolen. Patrick S. McCullough, 25, and Diana R. Lake, 21, of Winfield, Kansas, were interviewed, and the subsequent investigation found the vehicle was stolen. Lake was also found to be in possession of a gravity knife, according to police. McCullough was charged with criminal possession of stolen property, a Class D felony,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Woman Destroys TVs, Steals Other Items In Cortlandt Burglary, Police Say Woman Destroys TVs, Steals Other Items In Cortlandt Burglary, Police Say
Woman Destroys TVs, Steals Other Items In Cortlandt Burglary, Police Say A 28-year-old Northern Westchester woman is behind bars after state police say she entered the home of an acquaintance and destroyed three televisions and stole other items. Troopers responded to Albany Post Road in the town of Cortlandt for a report of burglary on Monday, March 23 at approximately 6:30 p.m. An investigation determined Brittany Wilson of Peekskill illegally entered a dwelling of a person known to her. Wilson destroyed three televisions then stole shoes, a designer bag, and personal care items belonging to the victim, state police from the Cortlandt barracks said. After dete…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cortlandt Man Tasered After Damaging Cruiser, Using Fence Post To Menace Cortlandt Man Tasered After Damaging Cruiser, Using Fence Post To Menace
Cortlandt Man Tasered After Damaging Cruiser, Using Fence Post To Menace A 32-year-old Northern Westchester man is behind bars after state police say he first damaged a patrol car, then used a fence post to damage other vehicles and menace a neighbor Troopers were dispatched to Broadway and 14th Street in Verplanck on Thursday, Jan. 11 at approximately 9:10 p.m., for a report of a male screaming. Once on scene, troopers confronted Steven J. Cilento who they say approached and damaged the window of a patrol vehicle. Cilento then fled on foot and later used a fence post to damage nearby vehicles, according to police. Cilento also menaced a neighbor who exited thei…

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by Daily Voice
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Man Busted For Second DWI In Past 10 Years In Route 6 Stop Man Busted For Second DWI In Past 10 Years In Route 6 Stop
Man Busted For Second DWI In Past 10 Years In Route 6 Stop A traffic stop on Route 6 in Cortlandt led to the arrest of a man who was busted for his second DWI in the past decade. State police stopped Fredy Ortega Flores of Cortlandt shortly after 2 a.m. on Thursday morning after he committed a vehicle and traffic law violation on Route 6. During the subsequent stop, police said it was determined that Ortega Flores was impaired by alcohol, and further investigation revealed that he had a previous DWI conviction in the past 10 years. Ortega Flores was arrested and charged with felony counts of driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction within…

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by Zak Failla