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Man Found Hiding Behind Rock Wall Steals From Westchester Supermarket: Police Man Found Hiding Behind Rock Wall Steals From Westchester Supermarket: Police
Man Found Hiding Behind Rock Wall Steals From Westchester Supermarket: Police A 34-year-old man was caught with items stolen from a supermarket in the region after officers found him hiding behind a rock wall, police said. In Northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak resident Jonathan Tozzo was arrested following an incident in Yorktown on Thursday, Oct. 24, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  According to the department, at around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, a concerned citizen alerted a Yorktown officer about a man hiding behind a wall on East Main Street. When the officer approached the man, later identified as Tozzo, he quickly walked away and ignored co…

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59-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing Campaign Signs In Hudson Valley 59-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing Campaign Signs In Hudson Valley
59-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing Campaign Signs In Hudson Valley A man faces charges after allegedly stealing political campaign signs from a residence in the region, authorities announced.  Putnam County resident Lucas Gonze, age 59, of of Cold Spring, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 17 following an incident in Philipstown, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, Oct. 21.  According to authorities, on Thursday at around 3:20 p.m., a resident in the area of Route 9D near Mandalay Drive saw someone take campaign signs. The witness was able to give deputies a detailed description of both the suspect and his vehicle. Deputies then …

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by Ben Crnic
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Group Stealing Mail Nabbed In Hudson Valley After Fiery Crash: Police Group Stealing Mail Nabbed In Hudson Valley After Fiery Crash: Police
Group Stealing Mail Nabbed In Hudson Valley After Fiery Crash: Police A man and a juvenile were nabbed after police responded to a suspicious vehicle call. The occupants allegedly removed items from a mailbox in front of a home. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 12:10 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, in Tomkins Cove. According to Stony Point Police Lt. Daniel Schoales, responding officers located a vehicle matching the description on Mott Farm Road. Schoales said that when police attempted to stop the car, the driver refused to stop and fled eastbound at a high speed. He added that officers lost sight of the vehicle but came upon it shortly after, …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Who Allegedly Robbed NY Walmart Charged Under County's Controversial Mask Law Man Who Allegedly Robbed NY Walmart Charged Under County's Controversial Mask Law
Man Who Allegedly Robbed NY Walmart Charged Under County's Controversial Mask Law A man who allegedly robbed a Long Island Walmart was also charged with violating Nassau County's controversial new mask law. The suspect was wearing a black ski mask when he entered the store located in East Meadow at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike at around 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 and began concealing merchandise in his bag.  He exited the store without paying for the merchandise and was confronted by store security, Nassau County Police said, adding that security recovered the merchandise, "and the suspect directed physical threats towards them as he was leaving the scene." A short …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Hudson Valley ATV Mob Incident Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Hudson Valley ATV Mob Incident
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Hudson Valley ATV Mob Incident An out-of-state man was charged with harassing a New York State trooper during an alleged "street takeover" in the Hudson Valley, which included 30 to 40 ATVs and motorcycles. Related: ATV Mob Causes Havoc On Roadway In Wappingers Falls The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls.  According to State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, troopers responded to a report of 30 to 40 motorcycles and off-highway vehicles operating "recklessly" on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls and on sidewalks. When a trooper arrived in a mark…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Thief Caught Hiding Package In Hoodie In White Plains, Police Say Thief Caught Hiding Package In Hoodie In White Plains, Police Say
Thief Caught Hiding Package In Hoodie In White Plains, Police Say A man and his accomplice were apprehended after authorities saw him allegedly steal a package from a Westchester apartment building and attempt to hide it in his sweatshirt, police announced.  The events leading up to the arrests began in White Plains on Friday, July 26, when detectives began surveilling an apartment building at 44 North Broadway following reports of cell phone thefts, according to White Plains Police.  Around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, detectives saw a Hispanic man, later identified as Julio A. Veras-Reyes, walk into the apartment building and leave with a "large …

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Nabbed After Stealing Belongings From Westchester Home, Police Say Duo Nabbed After Stealing Belongings From Westchester Home, Police Say
Duo Nabbed After Stealing Belongings From Westchester Home, Police Say A man and woman from the Hudson Valley both face burglary charges after allegedly stealing from a Northern Westchester residence, police announced.  Dutchess County residents Salvatore Daniele, age 41, and Audra Daniele, age 38, both from Poughkeepsie, were arrested after voluntarily surrendering themselves to Yorktown Police on Thursday, June 6 in connection with an April 2023 burglary, the department announced on Monday, June 10.  According to police, on April 15, 2023, the department received a report of a burglary that occurred within the town that morning.  Investig…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Steals Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Metal From Westchester Car Dealership: Police Man Steals Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Metal From Westchester Car Dealership: Police
Man Steals Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Metal From Westchester Car Dealership: Police A 59-year-old man faces charges after stealing hundreds of dollars worth of scrap metal from a Northern Westchester car dealership, police said. Yorktown resident Stephen Brescia was arrested on Thursday, March 14 in connection with the theft, which happened in September 2023, according to Yorktown Police.  On the day of the incident, Monday, Sept. 11 at around 2:15 p.m., officers learned of a larceny at the Nissan of Yorktown Heights car dealership at 3495 Crompond Rd. (Route 202). Responding police determined that Brescia had stolen $300 worth of miscellaneous scrap metal from a…

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman Steals Forgotten Wallet From Sales Counter In Westchester Store: Police Woman Steals Forgotten Wallet From Sales Counter In Westchester Store: Police
Woman Steals Forgotten Wallet From Sales Counter In Westchester Store: Police A 39-year-old woman faces grand larceny charges after stealing a wallet from a sales counter at a Northern Westchester store that had been accidentally left behind by a past customer, police said. Yorktown resident Valbon Prelvukaj was arrested on Friday, March 8 in connection with the theft, which happened in February at a Staples store located at 3333 Crompond Rd. in Yorktown, the town's police department announced on Monday, March 11. According to Yorktown Police, on Monday, Feb. 12 at around 2 p.m., Yorktown Police responded to the Staples store after the victim reported the theft. The …

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Nabbed For Stealing Chainsaw From Westchester Store: Police Man Nabbed For Stealing Chainsaw From Westchester Store: Police
Man Nabbed For Stealing Chainsaw From Westchester Store: Police A 32-year-old man from the region faces larceny charges after stealing a chainsaw from a store in Northern Westchester, police announced. Ulster County resident Christian Bang of Highland was arrested in Northern Westchester County after surrendering himself to Yorktown Police on Monday, March 4 in connection with a theft committed in May 2023, the department announced.  According to police, on May 13, 2023, at around 5:30 p.m., officers were alerted of a past larceny at the Lowe's at 3200 Crompond Rd. (Route 202). A responding officer determined that days earlier, on May 7, Bang had t…

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman Hides Stolen Merchandise Inside Occupied Stroller At Westchester Store: Police Woman Hides Stolen Merchandise Inside Occupied Stroller At Westchester Store: Police
Woman Hides Stolen Merchandise Inside Occupied Stroller At Westchester Store: Police A 25-year-old woman was apprehended after allegedly stealing merchandise from a Northern Westchester store by hiding it in a baby stroller occupied by a child, police said. Ashley Spooner of Peekskill was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 29 in connection with a larceny that happened in January at Dick's Sporting Goods in the Jefferson Valley Mall at 650 Lee Boulevard in Yorktown, according to the town's police department,  On the day of the incident, Tuesday, Jan. 23 at around 1 p.m., police arrived at Dick's Sporting Goods and began investigating the theft. Authorities soon determined that …

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by Ben Crnic
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Trio Nabbed After Stealing Cart Of Groceries From Stop & Shop In Westchester: Police Trio Nabbed After Stealing Cart Of Groceries From Stop & Shop In Westchester: Police
Trio Nabbed After Stealing Cart Of Groceries From Stop & Shop In Westchester: Police Three men face charges after stealing a shopping cart full of merchandise from a Stop & Shop supermarket in Westchester, police announced.  The arrests resulted from an incident on Wednesday, Feb. 21, when a larceny was reported at the Stop & Shop located at 670 North Broadway in North White Plains, North Castle Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 27.  According to the department, three suspects had acted together to steal a cart full of merchandise from the store. When they were then confronted by loss prevention staff, the trio ran out of the store to the parking lot. …

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Steals Snickers Bar In Westchester, Police Say Man Steals Snickers Bar In Westchester, Police Say
Man Steals Snickers Bar In Westchester, Police Say As proof that the law applies to even the smallest crimes, a 55-year-old man was nabbed after pocketing a Snickers candy bar without paying for it at a Northern Westchester store, police said. The arrest followed an incident on Thursday, Feb. 8 at around 10:30 a.m., when an employee at the COCO Farms store at 3700 Barger St. in Yorktown reported a larceny to the town's police department.  According to Yorktown Police, an officer arrived at the store and met with the employee. After an investigation, it was determined that 55-year-old Bronx resident Roberto Rodriguez had put a Snickers …

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Mall In Westchester, Fleeing: Police Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Mall In Westchester, Fleeing: Police
Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Mall In Westchester, Fleeing: Police A man and woman both face charges after stealing merchandise from a shopping mall in Northern Westchester and fleeing, police said. The arrests resulted from an incident on Monday, Oct. 23 just after 5:30 p.m., when Yorktown Police responded to Dick's Sporting Goods at the Jefferson Valley Mall at 650 Lee Blvd. for a reported larceny.  According to the department, police soon learned that the suspects drove off in a gray Audi sedan. Officers were able to quickly find this vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in the area of Route 202 and pulled it over.  Inside the Audi, police al…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Breaks Into Westchester Home, Tries To Steal From Parked Cars: Police Man Breaks Into Westchester Home, Tries To Steal From Parked Cars: Police
Man Breaks Into Westchester Home, Tries To Steal From Parked Cars: Police A 30-year-old man with an extensive criminal history has received more charges after breaking into a Westchester home and attempting to steal from several parked vehicles, police said. Ian Windley, age 30, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 3 after breaking into a Yonkers home and attempting to steal from parked vehicles in the city, Yonkers Police announced.  According to the department, Windley was seen on security footage trying to break into parked cars throughout the northern end of the city's 4th Precinct. Additionally, cameras also caught him entering and roaming through a home in the ci…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Nabbed For Shoplifting Over $1K Worth Of Products From Westchester Stores: Police Duo Nabbed For Shoplifting Over $1K Worth Of Products From Westchester Stores: Police
Duo Nabbed For Shoplifting Over $1K Worth Of Products From Westchester Stores: Police Two men face charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from two Northern Westchester stores in numerous separate incidents, police said. Both 48-year-old Putnam County resident Scott Keeler of Putnam Valley and 43-year-old Bronx resident Jonathan Maldonado face larceny charges after stealing products from stores in Yorktown, according to Yorktown Police.  Keeler's arrest resulted from an incident on Wednesday, Aug. 2 around 12:15 p.m., when Yorktown Police were alerted to numerous thefts at the Lowe's Home Improvement store at 3200 Crompond Rd. (Route 2…

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by Ben Crnic
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17-Year-Old Steals Wallet From Gym Locker In Westchester: Police 17-Year-Old Steals Wallet From Gym Locker In Westchester: Police
17-Year-Old Steals Wallet From Gym Locker In Westchester: Police A 17-year-old has found themselves facing larceny charges after allegedly stealing a wallet from a locker at a Northern Westchester gym.  The arrest stemmed from a complaint that Yorktown Police received on Thursday, June 1, in which a victim told the department that someone had stolen his wallet from his locker at 24 Hour Fitness on Tuesday, May 30.  The victim also told police that the wallet had contained four credit cards, which were used to make purchases the next day on Wednesday, May 31, according to Yorktown Police.  Authorities then began an investigation that event…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Steals Over $180 Worth Of Products From Macy's In Westchester: Police Man Steals Over $180 Worth Of Products From Macy's In Westchester: Police
Man Steals Over $180 Worth Of Products From Macy's In Westchester: Police A 60-year-old man has been slapped with larceny charges after he was caught stealing over $180 worth of merchandise from a Macy's in Northern Westchester, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident on Monday, July 10 at around 11:30 a.m., when Yorktown police officers were sent to the Macy's store in the Jefferson Valley Mall at 700 Lee Blvd. for a reported larceny.  According to Yorktown Police, an investigation into the incident determined that the suspect, 60-year-old Sadri Dreshaj of Yorktown, had been shopping in the store and grabbed an assortment of merchandise off t…

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by Ben Crnic
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Car Break-In: Westchester Man Steals Money From Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Police Say Car Break-In: Westchester Man Steals Money From Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Car Break-In: Westchester Man Steals Money From Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Northern Westchester man faces charges after breaking into a vehicle in the Hudson Valley and stealing money from it, police said.  The arrest resulted from an incident that happened in Putnam County in the area of 903 South Lake Blvd. in the hamlet of Mahopac on Sunday, June 25, Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo said on Monday, July 10.  At around 7:10 p.m., Carmel Police were alerted of a suspicious man who was entering parked cars in the area of that address. The caller was able to give police the suspect's license plate number before he drove off, leading to authorities pu…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Caught With Cocaine Steals From Lowe's, Evades Court Appearance In Westchester: Police Man Caught With Cocaine Steals From Lowe's, Evades Court Appearance In Westchester: Police
Man Caught With Cocaine Steals From Lowe's, Evades Court Appearance In Westchester: Police A 33-year-old man from Northern Westchester faces numerous charges after allegedly being caught with cocaine and stolen merchandise from a Lowe's store, as well as not showing up to his court appearance, police said.  The man, identified as David Herbin of Peekskill, was originally arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 15 after he was pulled over by police in Yorktown for traffic violations. Officers then discovered that he allegedly possessed a quantity of cocaine and stolen merchandise from a Lowe's location, authorities said.  Herbin was then taken into custody and charged with petit lar…

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by Ben Crnic
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Supermarket Shoplifted 3 Times In 3 Days In Hudson Valley, Police Nab Suspects Supermarket Shoplifted 3 Times In 3 Days In Hudson Valley, Police Nab Suspects
Supermarket Shoplifted 3 Times In 3 Days In Hudson Valley, Police Nab Suspects Three different people who stole from a supermarket in the Hudson Valley in three days now face larceny charges, police said.  The thefts happened at the Tops Supermarket in Putnam County located in Carmel at 1936 US Route 6, according to Carmel Police.  The first two shoplifting incidents happened on Friday, March 3, when police responded to the store at two separate times at the request of loss prevention officials.  At around 1:50 p.m., police in Connecticut took a Danbury man into custody, and at around 7:40 p.m., arrested a Brewster woman. Both were charged with petit l…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Steals Checks From Mailboxes In Westchester, Police Say Duo Steals Checks From Mailboxes In Westchester, Police Say
Duo Steals Checks From Mailboxes In Westchester, Police Say Two men face charges after allegedly stealing checks and other mail from mailboxes in Westchester, police said.  On Wednesday, March 1, police in Harrison pulled over a vehicle that had been the subject of a three-day investigation looking into mail thefts in the town, according to Harrison Police.  Inside the vehicle, police found several pieces of mail including stolen checks that had been "fished' out of mailboxes. Officers also found tools that are often used to steal mail out of blue US Post Office mailboxes found on sidewalks.  The two men inside the car were identifie…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Steals Clothes From BJ's Club In Westchester, Caught In Traffic Stop: Police Man Steals Clothes From BJ's Club In Westchester, Caught In Traffic Stop: Police
Man Steals Clothes From BJ's Club In Westchester, Caught In Traffic Stop: Police A man faces charges after making away with numerous pieces of clothing from a BJ's Wholesale Club in Northern Westchester, police said.  The theft happened on Monday, Dec. 12 around 8:30 p.m., when police were notified of a larceny at the BJ's Club located in Yorktown at 3303 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 21.  After investigating the incident, police determined that the suspect had stolen five items of clothing worth $98 from display shelves and had left the store without trying to pay for them. An arrest warrant was then issued for the suspect, who was …

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by Ben Crnic
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Road Rage: Woman Beats Man's Car With Bat, Steals Cell Phone In Hudson Valley, Police Say Road Rage: Woman Beats Man's Car With Bat, Steals Cell Phone In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Road Rage: Woman Beats Man's Car With Bat, Steals Cell Phone In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 30-year-old Hudson Valley woman was arrested following an alleged road rage incident in which she beat a man's car with a bat and then stole his cell phone as he tried to call the police, authorities said. The incident took place in Rockland County around noontime Sunday, Jan. 22 in Ramapo. According to Ramapo Police, officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress in the area of Route 306 and Maple Avenue.  The victim reported that he was driving when a vehicle cut him off and was driving aggressively. The victim pulled into a parking lot and the vehicle followed, police sa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Burglary Of $1K In Goods From Home, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Burglary Of $1K In Goods From Home, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Burglary Of $1K In Goods From Home, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with burglary after allegedly entering a home and stealing more than $1,000 in goods. The incident took place in Rockland County around 9:25 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31, in Stony Point. Rafael Olivo, age 58, of Stony Point, was arrested after he allegedly entered a home and removed items valued at more than $1,000 without permission, said Lt. Greg Becker, of the Stony Point Police. Olivo was arrested and charged with: Burglary Grand larceny Petit Larceny Criminal trespass  He was processed and issued a criminal summons and is scheduled to appear in cou…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Couple Charged With Stealing Flowers, Other Items From Graves In Hudson Valley Couple Charged With Stealing Flowers, Other Items From Graves In Hudson Valley
Couple Charged With Stealing Flowers, Other Items From Graves In Hudson Valley Two people have been arrested for allegedly stealing plants, pumpkins, and flowers from graves in a Hudson Valley cemetery. Orange County residents John D. Riach, age 69, and Lisebeth S. Riach, age 63, both of the Town of Newburgh, were arrested Thursday, Oct. 27 for the incidents which occurred in Ulster County in the town of Lloyd, said Lloyd Police Chief James Janso. Earlier report: Flowers Are Being Stolen From Graves At Cemetery In Town Of Lloyd, Police Say Since July, Lloyd Police have received numerous complaints of the thefts of flowers, plants, and pumpkins fro…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say
Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say A local woman has been arrested for allegedly entering a Hudson Valley home and stealing more than $1K in items. Danielle Logan, age 37, allegedly entered the Rockland County residence in Stony Point and removed items valued at more than $1,000, according to Lt. Greg Becker, of the Stony Point Police. Following an investigation, Logan, a resident of Stony Point, was arrested and charged with: Burglary Grandy larceny Petit larceny Criminal trespass  She was released on an appearance ticket and is due in court on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Stony Point.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspects Fleeing Scene Of Walgreens Robbery Crash At 100 MPH In Hudson Valley, Police Say Suspects Fleeing Scene Of Walgreens Robbery Crash At 100 MPH In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Suspects Fleeing Scene Of Walgreens Robbery Crash At 100 MPH In Hudson Valley, Police Say Three people who allegedly tried to rob a Hudson Valley Walgreens crashed while trying to exit the Taconic State Parkway at speeds topping 100 mph. The Dutchess County incident began in LaGrange around 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, when New York State Police responded to the Walgreens on Route 55 for a reported robbery, said Trooper AJ Hicks. A preliminary investigation revealed that three men entered the store and jumped over the pharmacy counter and stole numerous medications before fleeing in a black Toyota Camry, said Hicks. No weapons were displayed during the incident, state police sa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester Postal Worker Accused Of Stealing More Than $78K In Checks From Mail Westchester Postal Worker Accused Of Stealing More Than $78K In Checks From Mail
Westchester Postal Worker Accused Of Stealing More Than $78K In Checks From Mail A Westchester man has been accused of allegedly stealing more than $78,000 in checks from the mail he was responsible for delivering while working as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. Mount Vernon resident Alberto Pino, age 31, was indicted by a Westchester County Grand Jury for second-degree grand larceny, a felony, and two counts of petit larceny, a misdemeanor.  He was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Thursday, Oct. 5. Between January and March 2021, Pino was working as a mail carrier for the USPS when he allegedly stole three United States Depa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man Police issued an alert about a 35-year-old man who is wanted after failing to show up to court appearances in the Hudson Valley. Michael Scialabba was arrested in April and May for petit larceny but failed to show up to any court appearances, according to an alert from the Town of Newburgh Police Department on Wednesday, July 20. Scialabba is described as being 5-foot-7, 148 pounds, and bald with blue eyes, police said. Authorities asked anyone with information about his whereabouts to call Newburgh Police at 845-564-1100.

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by Nicole Valinote
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NY Postal Worker Accused Of Stealing Over $70K In Costco Reward Certificates NY Postal Worker Accused Of Stealing Over $70K In Costco Reward Certificates
NY Postal Worker Accused Of Stealing Over $70K In Costco Reward Certificates A New York postal worker is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of Costco rewards certificates and cashing them in for himself. Long Island resident Gerome Fowler, age 32, of North Babylon in Suffolk County, was arrested Monday, Aug. 1 on multiple charges relating to the alleged scheme. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said between December 2021 and May 2022, Fowler used over $6,000 of stolen Costco reward checks that should have been delivered to Costco customers. The thefts allegedly occurred while Fowler worked as a delivery carrier based out of the Bay …

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by Michael Mashburn