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Duo Caught After Daytime Burglary At Hudson Valley Home: Police Duo Caught After Daytime Burglary At Hudson Valley Home: Police
Duo Caught After Daytime Burglary At Hudson Valley Home: Police Two men are facing felony charges after a daytime residential burglary in Dutchess County, according to police. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 13 around 11:53 a.m., when officers responded to a burglary report on Pershing Avenue, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Wednesday morning, May 14. By the time officers arrived, the suspects had already left the scene. However, a quick investigation helped officers identify the individuals as Christopher Cortez, 46, and Eric Espinosa, 36, the department announced. Police located both suspects a short time later on the 700…
Masked Burglars Flee After Homeowner Interrupts Westchester Break-In, Police Say Masked Burglars Flee After Homeowner Interrupts Westchester Break-In, Police Say
Masked Burglars Flee After Homeowner Interrupts Westchester Break-In, Police Say Police are searching for three masked suspects who fled after a homeowner interrupted a forcible break-in at a Westchester residence Thursday evening, May 8.  The burglary happened between 7 and 7:30 p.m. on Briar Hill Street in Yorktown, the Yorktown Police Department said in an announcement on Friday, May 9. Investigators say one suspect remained at the front door while two others entered through the rear of the home, which was unoccupied at the time. The trio fled the scene moments later when the homeowner arrived unexpectedly.  Police described all three suspects as white men…
Westchester Man Steals Jewelry, Spray Paints Graffiti In Crime Spree: Sheriff Westchester Man Steals Jewelry, Spray Paints Graffiti In Crime Spree: Sheriff
Westchester Man Steals Jewelry, Spray Paints Graffiti In Crime Spree: Sheriff A Westchester man has been arrested in connection with a burglary and graffiti incident that damaged a Main Street building in a Putnam County village, authorities said. The break-in happened overnight on Tuesday, April 1 in Cold Spring, when someone forced their way into a building and stole items including jewelry before spray-painting graffiti inside, outside, and even on nearby street signs, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, May 6. Sheriff’s investigators joined the Cold Spring Police Department to investigate and used surveillance footage and help from other law …
Police Raid Uncovers Property Stolen In Home Burglary: Westchester Man Charged, Cops Say Police Raid Uncovers Property Stolen In Home Burglary: Westchester Man Charged, Cops Say
Police Raid Uncovers Property Stolen In Home Burglary: Westchester Man Charged, Cops Say A Westchester County man has been charged in connection with a burglary in Putnam County after police say they found stolen property inside his home.  Daniel Merusi, age 43, of Yorktown Heights, was arrested following a search of his residence tied to a burglary that occurred on Route 301 in the Town of Kent, the Kent Police Department announced on Tuesday, May 6. Detectives said the search took place on Thursday, April 24, around 11 a.m., after a lengthy investigation led officers to believe Merusi had stolen items from the Kent residence. When officers searched his home, they report…
Burglary Suspect At Large After Search In Westchester Neighborhood Burglary Suspect At Large After Search In Westchester Neighborhood
Burglary Suspect At Large After Search In Westchester Neighborhood Police launched a search in a Westchester neighborhood on Thursday evening, May 1, after a burglary was reportedly interrupted, authorities said.  The interrupted burglary was reported in the Kisco Park area of New Castle at around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, prompting a search of the suspect in the area, according to the New Castle Police Department.  Officers began an operation in the neighborhood, searching for a suspect described as a 5-foot-7 man wearing a white T-shirt.  Residents were urged to remain alert and report any suspicious activity to police. By 7:36 p.m., police…
Off-Duty NJ Cop Arrested In Home Invasion Can Leave Jail If She Seeks Treatment: Officials Off-Duty NJ Cop Arrested In Home Invasion Can Leave Jail If She Seeks Treatment: Officials
Off-Duty NJ Cop Arrested In Home Invasion Can Leave Jail If She Seeks Treatment: Officials A 32-year-old off-duty New Jersey police officer charged with resisting arrest in a home invasion burglary last week was allowed release from jail by a judge Friday, May 2. On a few conditions. Rebecca Sayegh may leave the Ocean County Jail provided she enters an in-patient mental health treatment facility, enrolls in an anger management program, and undergoes mental health/substance abuse evaluations as first reported by the Asbury Park Press and confirmed by the prosecutor's office. Sayegh must also comply with all treatment recommendations, the judge said. As previou…
‘Route Boys’ Leader Behind Tri-State Pharmacy Raids, Jail Stabbing Gets 22 Years ‘Route Boys’ Leader Behind Tri-State Pharmacy Raids, Jail Stabbing Gets 22 Years
‘Route Boys’ Leader Behind Tri-State Pharmacy Raids, Jail Stabbing Gets 22 Years A man who led a violent, drug-dealing burglary crew known as the “Route Boys” will spend over two decades in federal prison. Jason Liriano, 25, of Brooklyn–also known as “jay bigfella”–was sentenced to 22 years behind bars in Central Islip federal court on Tuesday, April 29. It followed his September 2023 guilty plea to drug trafficking and firearms charges. Tuesday’s sentencing marked the final chapter in a wide-reaching crime spree that spanned New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Liriano founded the Route Boys gang, which committed more than 100 break-ins at pharmacies, bodegas, chec…
Assistant Fire Marshal Rapes Girl At Knife-Point, During Break-In At PA Home: Affidavits Assistant Fire Marshal Rapes Girl At Knife-Point, During Break-In At PA Home: Affidavits
Assistant Fire Marshal Rapes Girl At Knife-Point, During Break-In At PA Home: Affidavits The assistant fire marshal for Cheltenham Township is facing rape and burglary charges after a violent series of events across two counties, prosecutors announced on Monday, April 28. Albert Sergio Jr., 59, of Souderton, is accused of sexually assaulting a minor female relative at knife-point after she got out of the shower on Friday, April 25, 2025, according to affidavits of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, April 29. Investigators said the victim encountered Sergio standing naked in the hallway of a West Walnut Street home, armed with a knife. She screamed and attempted …
Man Steals Pickup Truck From Hudson Valley Business, Caught Over Year Later: Sheriff Man Steals Pickup Truck From Hudson Valley Business, Caught Over Year Later: Sheriff
Man Steals Pickup Truck From Hudson Valley Business, Caught Over Year Later: Sheriff A Bronx man has been arrested more than a year after a pickup truck was stolen from a business in Putnam County, authorities announced. The case began on April 4, 2024, when a deputy responded to a burglary report at a business in the Town of Southeast. On that day, someone entered the building overnight and stole a 2011 Chevrolet pickup truck, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said in an announcement on Thursday, April 24.   The vehicle was later found unoccupied in the Bronx the same day. Authorities collected evidence from the truck before returning it to its rightful owner. …
Drug Suspect Flees Into Dollar General, Backyards, Enters Home In Hudson Valley Chase: Police Drug Suspect Flees Into Dollar General, Backyards, Enters Home In Hudson Valley Chase: Police
Drug Suspect Flees Into Dollar General, Backyards, Enters Home In Hudson Valley Chase: Police A convicted felon under parole supervision was arrested after fleeing from police during a drug investigation in Dutchess County, breaking into an occupied home in the process, authorities said. The incident happened on Tuesday, April 22 around 5:38 p.m., when City of Poughkeepsie Police officers were conducting an investigation into suspected drug activity near Main Street and Rose Street, the department said on Wednesday, April 23.  Police said the man, later identified as Jeremy Davis, 31, ran off as officers approached him for an interview. He ran through the nearby Dollar General,…
Man With Lighter Pours Gas On Apartment Building In Hudson Valley, Gets Arson Charge: Police Man With Lighter Pours Gas On Apartment Building In Hudson Valley, Gets Arson Charge: Police
Man With Lighter Pours Gas On Apartment Building In Hudson Valley, Gets Arson Charge: Police A man faces arson charges after allegedly pouring gasoline on an apartment building and holding a lighter near the entrance in Dutchess County, police said. The incident happened on Friday, April 18 around 6:45 p.m. on Rose Street in Poughkeepsie, where officers responded to a 911 call about a person refusing to leave an apartment, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. Before police arrived, the suspect was seen dumping gasoline outside the building and then running inside, authorities said. When officers got to the scene, they found the man, identified as 68-year-old Lo…
Fugitive Caught At McDonald's: Was Wanted In 2 States Before Westchester Arrest, Police Say Fugitive Caught At McDonald's: Was Wanted In 2 States Before Westchester Arrest, Police Say
Fugitive Caught At McDonald's: Was Wanted In 2 States Before Westchester Arrest, Police Say A fugitive wanted for serious crimes in two different states was caught in a police operation at a McDonald's location in Westchester, police said. The arrest was made on Friday, April 18 around 1:20 p.m., when a man from Mamaroneck with warrants in both Illinois and Nevada was taken into custody after officers spotted his car near 46 Madison St., the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department said on Sunday, April 20.  The driver, identified as 43-year-old Christopher Arroyo, had been driving with revoked privileges when an officer noticed his vehicle had an improper license plate, …
Duo Steal From Home, Attack Homeowner After Fleeing In Hudson Valley: Police Duo Steal From Home, Attack Homeowner After Fleeing In Hudson Valley: Police
Duo Steal From Home, Attack Homeowner After Fleeing In Hudson Valley: Police Two suspects are in custody after allegedly stealing from a home in Dutchess County and attacking the homeowner, authorities announced.  The incident leading up to the arrests began when officers responded to a burglary in progress at an East Fishkill residence on Railroad Avenue on Thursday, April 17 around 7:44 p.m., the East Fishkil Police Department said on Friday, April 18.  Upon arrival, police found that two suspects had unlawfully entered the home and stolen various items of property, according to authorities.  As the suspects fled the scene, police said the female s…
LISTEN: Cody Balmer’s 911 Call Before Firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s Residence Mentions Palestine LISTEN: Cody Balmer’s 911 Call Before Firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s Residence Mentions Palestine
Listen: Cody Balmer’s 911 Call Before Firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s Residence Mentions Palestine Just hours before Molotov cocktails were hurled into the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, a man now charged in the attack made a chilling 911 call claiming Gov. Josh Shapiro was targeting Palestinians and hurting his family. Cody Allen Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, is accused of breaking a window at the Governor’s official residence with a hammer and throwing incendiary devices inside while Shapiro, his wife Lori, and their children were sleeping early Sunday, April 13. In a 911 call obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, April 18, Balmer told dispatchers: “Governor Josh Shapiro needs to know t…
NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During NJ Crime Spree NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During NJ Crime Spree
NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During NJ Crime Spree A New York man living in Atlantic City turned a Jersey Shore crime spree into chaos—smashing into an Audi, trying to yank a woman from her car, and climbing into a patrol cruiser before being dragged out by officers, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced on Wednesday, April 16. Andrew Williams, 45, pleaded guilty to eluding, burglary, and fraudulent use of a credit card after his wild day in Brick and Stafford townships on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Stolen Wallets, Crashed Van, Attempted Carjacking It all started when an off-duty Brick Township officer saw two men near a blaring…
New York Man Linked To Colombian Crime Ring Caught After Wild Chase In PA: Police New York Man Linked To Colombian Crime Ring Caught After Wild Chase In PA: Police
New York Man Linked To Colombian Crime Ring Caught After Wild Chase In PA: Police A suspected Colombian organized crime ring operating out of a black Jeep Grand Cherokee was busted after a wild traffic stop and foot chase in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Monday, April 14. The Jeep, bearing a fake Montana license plate, was pulled over around 8:30 p.m. on North Mountain Road, Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police said. Inside were four men and one woman, all believed to be Colombian nationals. Three of the five occupants were identified as Christian Camilo Tenorio-Valderrama, 42, of Queens, NY, Sebastian Castellanos Valderrama, 33, and Dianna Triana Arrieta, 32,…
Hospitalized After Confessing: Cody Balmer Admits Firebombing PA Governor’s Mansion Hospitalized After Confessing: Cody Balmer Admits Firebombing PA Governor’s Mansion
Hospitalized After Confessing: Cody Balmer Admits Firebombing PA Governor’s Mansion The man accused of firebombing Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept has been hospitalized for a medical event, authorities announced on Monday, April 14. Cody Allen Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, remains under Pennsylvania State Police supervision while receiving treatment at an area hospital. Officials said the medical episode was unrelated to the fire or his arrest. Balmer will be arraigned at Dauphin County Prison once he is cleared for release, state police said. A surveillance video captured Balmer climbing over a wall onto the Governor’s Residen…
Cody Balmer Set Fire At Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Residence While Family Slept, State Police Say Cody Balmer Set Fire At Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Residence While Family Slept, State Police Say
Cody Balmer Set Fire At Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Residence While Family Slept, State Police Say A Harrisburg man is accused of setting fire to the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, April 13. The blaze broke out around 2 a.m. at the mansion on North Front Street in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, authorities said. Shapiro, his wife Lori, and their children were safely evacuated by Pennsylvania State Police and Capitol Police after troopers banged on their door to wake them. The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire quickly extinguished the flames. No injuries were reported, though the fire caused “signi…
Masked Intruder Strikes Senior Apartments, Leaves Ladder Behind In Westchester (PHOTOS) Masked Intruder Strikes Senior Apartments, Leaves Ladder Behind In Westchester (PHOTOS)
Masked Intruder Strikes Senior Apartments, Leaves Ladder Behind In Westchester (Photos) Authorities in Westchester County are investigating a double apartment burglary at a senior housing complex and are asking the public for help identifying the masked intruder caught on camera.  The burglary was reported on Wednesday, April 9, at around 10:15 p.m. at the Vienna Senior Housing Complex at 250 Theodore Fremd Ave. in Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Friday, April 11. An investigation revealed that two apartments had been broken into between 8:00 and 10:00 p.m., with the suspect accessing both through unlocked rear windows.  Police recovered a four-f…
Motel Burglary: Police Items Stolen In Hudson Valley, Suspect At Large, NYSP Says Motel Burglary: Police Items Stolen In Hudson Valley, Suspect At Large, NYSP Says
Motel Burglary: Police Items Stolen In Hudson Valley, Suspect At Large, Nysp Says Authorities are asking for the public’s help following a burglary at a Dutchess County motel that resulted in stolen New York State Police property.  The break-in happened sometime between 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, and 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, at the Cottonwood Motel, located at 7 Fowler Rd. in the village of Millbrook, New York State Police announced on Monday, April 7.  Investigators said whoever was responsible caused property damage and took several items belonging to the New York State Police. Police emphasized that the stolen items do not pose any threat to the public,…
Sex Offender Breaks Into Family's Home Hours After Attending Party In Hudson Valley: Sheriff Sex Offender Breaks Into Family's Home Hours After Attending Party In Hudson Valley: Sheriff
Sex Offender Breaks Into Family's Home Hours After Attending Party In Hudson Valley: Sheriff A 39-year-old man who attended a party at a Putnam County home is now facing felony charges after allegedly returning later that night and breaking into the same residence, authorities said.  Putnam Valley resident Joseph Taylor Brown was arrested on Tuesday, March 25, after investigators executed a search warrant at his home in connection to a residential burglary that occurred earlier in March, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday, March 28.  The investigation began on Sunday, March 9, when deputies responded to a report of a break-in at a residence in Putnam V…
Interupted Home Burglary Triggers Lock-Out At Elementary School In Westchester: Police Interupted Home Burglary Triggers Lock-Out At Elementary School In Westchester: Police
Interupted Home Burglary Triggers Lock-Out At Elementary School In Westchester: Police A suspected burglary in Westchester prompted a police search and temporary lock-out at a nearby elementary school, authorities announced.  The incident occurred on Thursday, March 27 at 2:12 p.m., when a resident returned to her Katonah home and found an unknown man exiting the house, according to the Bedford Police Department. The suspect fled on foot.  Multiple officers from both the patrol and detective divisions responded to the area and conducted an extensive search with help from the Westchester County Police Aviation Unit. Police also canvassed the neighborhood, looking fo…
Drunk Man Caught In Backyard After Attempted Burglary Report In Hudson Valley: Police Drunk Man Caught In Backyard After Attempted Burglary Report In Hudson Valley: Police
Drunk Man Caught In Backyard After Attempted Burglary Report In Hudson Valley: Police An intoxicated man was found in a backyard after a possible attempted burglary in Putnam County, prompting a police response early Wednesday morning, March 26, authorities said. The incident happened around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, when Putnam County 911 received a report of a possible burglary in progress on Wayacross Road in Mahopac, according to the Carmel Police Department. Officers arrived at the scene within two minutes and began their investigation. A short time later, they received an additional call from a resident on nearby Archer Road reporting suspicious activity.  Police s…
4 Men Linked To Multi-State Burglary Ring After Westchester Break-In: Police 4 Men Linked To Multi-State Burglary Ring After Westchester Break-In: Police
4 Men Linked To Multi-State Burglary Ring After Westchester Break-In: Police Four men believed to be part of a nationwide burglary ring were arrested this week following a months-long investigation that began with a home break-in in Westchester County, police said. The suspects—Jose Hevia-Irribarra, 28; Sebastian Figueroa-Urzua, 30; Yordy Hernandez-Ramos, 21; and Alexander Silva-Yanez, 28—were taken into custody on Monday, March 24, in a joint operation by the Harrison Police Department and the FBI, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 25.  All four, who are Chilean nationals, were arrested under full extradition warrants connected to a recent home burglary …
Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Westchester In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Westchester In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say
Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Westchester In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say A 41-year-old man has been charged in the theft of golf-related items from pro shops across the Hudson Valley and Connecticut after being apprehended at a Westchester County deli, police said. Bronx resident Matthew Berman was arrested on Monday, March 10 as part of an investigation into several overnight pro shop burglaries in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield counties, Westchester County Police announced on Friday, March 21.  According to the department, the investigation began in mid-February, when authorities connected a series of burglaries from golf courses as well as a sporti…
Mini Cooper Stolen From Auto Shop Found At Wendy's In Hudson Valley: Suspect Caught, Police Say Mini Cooper Stolen From Auto Shop Found At Wendy's In Hudson Valley: Suspect Caught, Police Say
Mini Cooper Stolen From Auto Shop Found At Wendy's In Hudson Valley: Suspect Caught, Police Say A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of two vehicles from a local business, including one found at a Wendy's restaurant in Dutchess County, authorities announced. Poughkeepsie William R. Vanderlinden was taken into custody after a police investigation linked him to the burglary of Auto Warehouse on South Road in Poughkeepsie, where a pickup truck and Mini Cooper were stolen, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Friday, March 21.  The case began on Monday, March 10, at around 9:17 a.m., when officers responded to Auto Warehouse for a burgla…
Burglary Spree: Man, 25, Hit 2 Businesses In Westchester, Found With Prybar, Police Say Burglary Spree: Man, 25, Hit 2 Businesses In Westchester, Found With Prybar, Police Say
Burglary Spree: Man, 25, Hit 2 Businesses In Westchester, Found With Prybar, Police Say A 25-year-old man is accused of allegedly breaking into two businesses in Westchester, authorities announced. Marcos Veloz, 25, of New York, NY, was taken into custody in New Rochelle on Saturday, March 15, after police linked him to a pair of commercial burglaries in the city, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Wednesday, March 19. The investigation began around 4:50 a.m. on March 15, when officers responded to a commercial burglar alarm at 212 North Ave. Upon arrival, they found the front window shattered with a rock, confirming a break-in.  Officers quickly developed l…
High-Speed Police Chase Forces 2-Hour School Delay In Westchester; 4 Suspects Arrested High-Speed Police Chase Forces 2-Hour School Delay In Westchester; 4 Suspects Arrested
High-Speed Police Chase Forces 2-Hour School Delay In Westchester; 4 Suspects Arrested A police pursuit that began after a commercial burglary in Dutchess County led to a two-hour school delay in Westchester before ending with the arrests of four suspects. The chaos unfolded early Tuesday, March 18, when Dutchess County 911 reported a burglary in progress in the town of Pleasant Valley. Responding units identified a stolen black Porsche as the suspect vehicle, New York State Police said. Troopers later spotted the Porsche on the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill and attempted to stop it, but the driver fled south at high speed. Due to safety concerns, police ended the pu…
Home Burglar Redecorates Before Fleeing Hudson Valley Residence With Stolen Goods: Police Home Burglar Redecorates Before Fleeing Hudson Valley Residence With Stolen Goods: Police
Home Burglar Redecorates Before Fleeing Hudson Valley Residence With Stolen Goods: Police It was the home makeover nobody asked for. A woman accused of breaking into a New York residence didn’t just steal things–she also decided to redecorate, police said. The bizarre incident unfolded in the Columbia County town of Germantown on Thursday, March 13, according to New York State Police. After illegally entering the victim’s home, Mackenzie Golden, 44, stole several items and then redecorated the place, police said. Golden reportedly fled when she was confronted by the homeowner. Troopers located the woman parked behind a nearby home and arrested her on suspicion of the following…
Burglars Hit Several Businesses Overnight In Westchester: Police Burglars Hit Several Businesses Overnight In Westchester: Police
Burglars Hit Several Businesses Overnight In Westchester: Police Authorities are investigating a series of commercial burglaries that targeted several businesses in Westchester during the overnight hours between Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4, police said. The break-ins occurred at businesses along Main Street in Armonk, including Bluestone Lane Armonk Café at 575 Main Street, KOKU Restaurant at 454 Main Street, and Meraki Taverna at 456 Main Street, the North Castle Police Department announced on Thursday, March 6.  David Chen’s Restaurant, located just off Main Street at 85 Old Mt. Kisco Road, was also hit, police said. The burglaries were…
Second International Fugitive Extradited To Westchester In Week, Police Say Second International Fugitive Extradited To Westchester In Week, Police Say
Second International Fugitive Extradited To Westchester In Week, Police Say For the second time in a week, Westchester County Police detectives have taken custody of an international fugitive wanted for committing serious crimes in the county, authorities announced. Just days after 52-year-old Galo Herrera was extradited from Mexico to face rape and sexual assault charges, law enforcement officials successfully returned another wanted fugitive to Westchester—this time from Colombia, Westchester County Police announced on Friday, Feb. 28. On Thursday, Feb. 27, law enforcement officials extradited Juan Cuartos Bustos, 25, from Colombia, bringing him back to the Unite…