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New Details: Child Saw Shooting That Left Father Dead In Westchester, DA Says
Officials have released new details about a shooting in Northern Westchester that left a 53-year-old father dead.
Peekskill resident Reginald McClure, age 39, was indicted for his role in a May 2023 shooting that killed 53-year-old Dutchess County resident Ernest Wilson of Poughkeepsie, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, July 24.
Earlier Report - New Update: Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd, Suspect Caught In Peekskill
According to the DA's Office, on the day of the shooting, Sunday, May 21, McClure allegedly confronted and chas…
Thousands Raised For Family Of Westchester County Police Officer Who Died Suddenly
A fundraiser to support the family of a Northern Westchester police officer who died suddenly has already raised around $28,000.
Earlier Report - 'Most Difficult News': Peekskill Police Department Mourns Death Of Officer
The GoFundMe was started on Sunday, Nov. 26, to help the family of Gregory Jones, an officer with the Peekskill Police Department originally from Middletown, who died on Thursday night, Nov. 24, at the age of 48, according to his obituary.
The fundraiser, titled, "Greg Jones, a father lost too soon," is meant to financially support his three young children,…
Westchester Man Busted With Heroin, Other Drugs, Police Say
A Northern Westchester man has been arrested for alleged possession of heroin and other drugs during a warrants search.
Michael Mastrantone, age 36, of Peekskill, was arrested following an investigation into drug sales in the area around 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 10 at his home following the search, said Peekskill Police Department Lt. Jack Galusha.
According to Galusha, during the search, officers seized 70 grams of heroin, 25 grams of cocaine, drug packaging material, and scales.
Mastrantone was charged with:
Criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to s…