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'Give Me Your Money Or I'll Kill You': Gunpoint Bike Robbery Suspect From Hudson Valley Caught
A suspect from the Hudson Valley is in custody after robbing a bicyclist at gunpoint, township police say.
Ulster County resident Antwan Clayton Jones, age 42, of Ellenville, is charged with robbery, terroristic threats, and related counts, the department wrote in a release.
The incident happened in Pennsylvania, in the Bucks County township of Bensalem, just north of Philadelphia. on Monday, July 31 in the parking lot of the Street Road Kohl's, police said.
The victim had just withdrawn cash from an ATM and was beginning to ride away on his bike when a man pulled up in a car a…
Alert Issued For Amazon Prime Day Scams
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is cautioning consumers to be aware of potential scams on Amazon Prime Day this year.
Each year, the online retail giant rolls out massive discounts on Prime Day, which is on Monday, June 21, and Tuesday, June 22, with other brick-and-mortar stores such as Walmart, Target, and Kohl’s joining in with sales across the board.
However, according to the BBB, “more deals mean more chances for scammers to capitalize on the buzz and trick shoppers. Be wary of phishing scams, misleading advertisements, and lookalike websites.”
Scams to look out for, the BBB cautione…
Missing Orange County Woman Found
Update:
A 57-year-old woman who went missing in the area has been found.
Orange County resident Lisa Lachover-Merksamer, of Warwick, was last seen on Saturday, Sept. 26, state police said.
She was located safe Tuesday night, Sept. 29, state police announced on Wednesday morning, Sept. 30.
Original report:
A 57-year-old woman has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her.
Orange County resident Lisa Lachover-Merksamer, of Warwick, was last seen on Saturday, Sept. 26, state police said.
When she left her residence, she left a note stating that …
Route 59 Kohl's Plaza Sells For $27M
The Kohl’s Plaza on Route 59 in Nanuet has reportedly been sold to a private investor for more than $27 million.
The 157,218-square-foot plaza sits on 15.8 acres of property, according to loop real estate firm Loopnet. Current tenants at the plaza include Kohl’s, 94,260-square-feet); Rockland Music Center (2,500); Mattress Firm (5,175); Sally’s Beauty Supply (1,500) and GameStop (1,750).
Bob’s Discount Furniture (37,380-square-feet) - also in the same plaza, was sold last month to an LLC associated with Patrick Magee of MBC Contractors.
The sale of Kohl’s Plaza continues the recent upheava…
Police: Hudson Valley Man Sexually Assaults Girl Being Detained At Kohl's
A Westchester resident sexually assaulted a girl who was being detained while he was working as a loss prevention officer at a Kohl's in Fairfield County, police said.
Edwin Espichan, 35, of White Plains was arrested without incident at Kohl's, located at 500 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk, on Friday, July 12 and charged with sexual assault, two counts of reckless endangerment, two counts of unlawful restraint and two counts of disorderly conduct.
On Friday, June 21, 2019, the Norwalk Police Department Patrol Division investigated a complaint involving Espichan. The parents of two female juven…