Stabbed Man Found In Car At Police HQ Parking Lot In Hudson Valley: Suspect Caught, Cops Say Stabbed Man Found In Car At Police HQ Parking Lot In Hudson Valley: Suspect Caught, Cops Say
Stabbed Man Found In Car At Police HQ Parking Lot In Hudson Valley: Suspect Caught, Cops Say A 26-year-old man has been apprehended in connection with the stabbing of a victim found bleeding in a parked car at a police department headquarters parking lot in Dutchess County, police said. The arrest resulted from an incident in Beacon on Monday, Feb. 17 at around 7:15 a.m., when Beacon Police officers discovered a stabbed man sitting in a vehicle outside police headquarters. Upon speaking with the victim, officers learned he had been attacked just minutes earlier near Fishkill Avenue and Main Street, the department announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The victim was later taken t…
Sleeping Man In Plow Blocks Elmsford I-287 Ramp, Found Nearly 3 Times Over Legal Limit: NYSP Sleeping Man In Plow Blocks Elmsford I-287 Ramp, Found Nearly 3 Times Over Legal Limit: NYSP
Sleeping Man In Plow Blocks Elmsford I-287 Ramp, Found Nearly 3 Times Over Legal Limit: Nysp A Putnam County man was nabbed on DWI charges after being found asleep in an idling tractor with a plow, blocking an exit ramp on Interstate 287 in Westchester, police said.  The arrest resulted from an incident on Saturday, Feb. 15 at just before 6:30 p.m., when police found a man sleeping inside a tractor with a plow that was blocking the I-287 Eastbound Exit 3 ramp leading to Sprain Brook Parkway in Elmsford, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Upon arrival, troopers found the red 2024 Yanmar tractor running, obstructing the roadway. The driver, later identifie…
Hit-Run: Teen Flees Scene After Injuring Victim In Westchester, Police Say Hit-Run: Teen Flees Scene After Injuring Victim In Westchester, Police Say
Hit-Run: Teen Flees Scene After Injuring Victim In Westchester, Police Say A 19-year-old man has been charged after allegedly hitting and injuring a victim with a vehicle and fleeing the scene in Westchester, police announced. Peekskill resident Joe William Coronel, age 19, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 13 in connection with a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian injured on Tuesday, Feb. 13, just after 8 p.m. on Kear Street, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. According to police, multiple 911 calls reported that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle, which then allegedly fled the scene without stopping. Officers, along with Yorktown M…
10 Sheep Killed In Barn Blaze In Hudson Valley 10 Sheep Killed In Barn Blaze In Hudson Valley
10 Sheep Killed In Barn Blaze In Hudson Valley A devastating barn fire in Dutchess County early Tuesday morning, Feb. 18 claimed the lives of 10 sheep, officials said. The blaze happened at 546 North Quaker Hill Rd. at around 5 a.m., according to Pawling Fire Marshal Everett White. Upon arrival, crews found the structure engulfed in flames.  Tragically, 10 sheep inside the barn died in the fire. Firefighters worked in the cold temperatures to bring the blaze under control, and crews cleared the scene by 6:10 a.m. Following the incident, White issued a reminder to residents with barns, chicken coops, and livestock to be extremely c…
Ex-BF Wanted In PA Mom's Murder Leads Pursuit, Arrested After Crashing In Westchester: NYSP Ex-BF Wanted In PA Mom's Murder Leads Pursuit, Arrested After Crashing In Westchester: NYSP
Ex-BF Wanted In PA Mom's Murder Leads Pursuit, Arrested After Crashing In Westchester: Nysp A Philadelphia man who has been wanted in the killing of his ex-girlfriend, a young mother whose body was discovered in a shallow grave last year, was arrested in Westchester County, NY following a routine motor vehicle stop and brief police pursuit, authorities said. Geovanni Otero, 29, is accused of killing Melody Rivera, 29, who a devoted mom, was found buried in the 900 block of Tustin Avenue in the Fox Chase neighborhood of Philadelphia on Nov. 7, 2024, days after she was reported missing, as Daily Voice previously reported.  On Saturday, Feb. 15, Otero was behind the wh…
Utah Man Who Threatened To Shoot Up NY Synagogue Arrested In NJ: Report, NYPD Utah Man Who Threatened To Shoot Up NY Synagogue Arrested In NJ: Report, NYPD
Utah Man Who Threatened To Shoot Up NY Synagogue Arrested In NJ: Report, Nypd A Utah man accused of making online threats against a prominent New York City synagogue was arrested in New Jersey over the weekend, according to the NYPD and ABC7. A spokesperson for the NYPD said an individual was arrested by the Port Authority Police Department on the New Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel around 5:30 p.m. Friday. That suspect was identified as Luis Ramirez, 23,  by ABC7. Charges against Ramirez were pending. Ramirez posted one specific threat on X targeting Central Synagogue at Lexington Avenue and East 55th Street, police said. He wrote: "I WILL BE VISITING M…
5 Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Trans Man Who Faced 'Prolonged Violence' In NY: Police 5 Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Trans Man Who Faced 'Prolonged Violence' In NY: Police
5 Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Trans Man Who Faced 'Prolonged Violence' In NY: Police Five suspects have been charged in the brutal killing of a missing transgender man who died after repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month by multiple individuals who later discarded his body in a field, New York State Police said. The investigation began on Sunday, Feb. 9.  Troopers in Ontario County from the Canandaigua barracks, located about an hour west of Syracuse, initiated a missing person case after receiving a welfare check request for Sam (Samantha) Nordquist, age 24, originally from Minnesota. Authorities determined he had been staying at Patty’s Lodge i…
Hudson Valley Undersheriff, Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly: 'Dedicated His Life To Public' Hudson Valley Undersheriff, Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly: 'Dedicated His Life To Public'
Hudson Valley Undersheriff, Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly: 'Dedicated His Life To Public' Colleagues are mourning the sudden death of Greene County Undersheriff Michael Overbaugh. The longtime public servant, 62, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, the sheriff’s office confirmed Friday, Feb. 14. A cause of death was not given. “It is with great heartache and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Undersheriff, Michael Overbaugh,” the agency said on Facebook. A US Navy veteran, Overbaugh brought a wealth of experience and dedication to his many roles. Before joining the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, he served as a lieutenant with the …
Fentanyl Sales Hub Shut Down In Hudson Valley: 20-Year-Old Man Charged, Police Say Fentanyl Sales Hub Shut Down In Hudson Valley: 20-Year-Old Man Charged, Police Say
Fentanyl Sales Hub Shut Down In Hudson Valley: 20-Year-Old Man Charged, Police Say A 20-year-old man faces charges following a raid on a Dutchess County apartment linked to narcotics sales, authorities said.  The Dutchess County Drug Task Force, acting on months of community reports about drug activity on South Clinton Street, executed a search warrant at a Poughkeepsie apartment on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 13, the task force announced on Friday, Feb. 14.  The raid, conducted with assistance from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Service Unit (SWAT), the City of Poughkeepsie Police and Neighborhood Recovery Unit, and the Dutchess County Sheriff…
Dog Falls Through Ice On Pond In Hudson Valley Dog Falls Through Ice On Pond In Hudson Valley
Dog Falls Through Ice On Pond In Hudson Valley Fire crews raced to a Hudson Valley pond after a dog fell through the ice into freezing water.  The rescue happened in Dutchess County on Thursday, Feb. 13 at around 10:45 a.m., when a dog plunged through ice on a pond in the area of Stringham Park in Lagrangeville, according to the LaGrange Fire Department.  Upon arrival, the department’s trained ice water rescue technicians entered the icy water to save the stranded pup.  The rescue was successful, and the dog was brought to safety, reportedly unharmed and in good spirits.  "While we’re very happy this incident ended…
Man Brandishes Loaded Gun At Victim, Endangers Child At Westchester Residence: Police Man Brandishes Loaded Gun At Victim, Endangers Child At Westchester Residence: Police
Man Brandishes Loaded Gun At Victim, Endangers Child At Westchester Residence: Police A 51-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly pointing a defaced firearm at another person during a physical altercation in Westchester that endangered a child, police said. Yorktown resident Antoine Michael Arnold was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 12 following a reported altercation involving a firearm at 250 Underhill Ave. in Yorktown, according to the town's police department.  According to police, officers responded to the residence at around 7:30 p.m. after receiving a report of menacing with a weapon. An investigation determined that Arnold had allegedly…
Vehicle Break-In Spree: Honda CRVs Targeted In Westchester, Police Say Vehicle Break-In Spree: Honda CRVs Targeted In Westchester, Police Say
Vehicle Break-In Spree: Honda CRVs Targeted In Westchester, Police Say Police are investigating a series of car break-ins early Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, that left multiple SUVs with broken windows and stolen airbags in Westchester. The break-ins, which targeted Honda CRVs, occurred in New Rochelle on Wednesday around 6:30 a.m., according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne. Four vehicles were reported to have been broken into, with all of them having their passenger door windows shattered and driver-side airbags stolen. The break-ins were concentrated in the Drake Avenue area, with two incidents occurring near John Street, one farther sout…
Drunk Driver Found Blocking Road With Damaged Jaguar In Westchester: Police Drunk Driver Found Blocking Road With Damaged Jaguar In Westchester: Police
Drunk Driver Found Blocking Road With Damaged Jaguar In Westchester: Police A 61-year-old man was caught driving while intoxicated after officers found his heavily damaged vehicle blocking a roadway in Westchester late Wednesday night, Feb. 12, police said. Rye Brook resident Lawrence Marks was arrested following reports of an erratic driver near Midland Avenue and Sylvan Place in Rye at approximately 10:45 p.m., the City of Rye Police Department announced on Thursday, Feb. 13.  When officers arrived, they discovered a 2019 Jaguar FPC facing northbound on Midland Avenue, allegedly blocking the roadway with significant front-end damage. It is unclear how t…
Over $7K, Guns, Narcotics Seized From Housing Authority Residential Site In Westchester: Police Over $7K, Guns, Narcotics Seized From Housing Authority Residential Site In Westchester: Police
Over $7K, Guns, Narcotics Seized From Housing Authority Residential Site In Westchester: Police A search warrant executed at an apartment in Westchester resulted in the seizure of narcotics, cash, and weapons, along with the apprehension of two residents, police announced. The search was carried out at a New Rochelle apartment at the New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority residential site at 50 Sickles Ave. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said on Thursday, Feb. 13.  The operation uncovered illegal drugs, firearms, and thousands of dollars in suspected drug proceeds, Coyne said. During the search, detectives confiscated 124 glassine…
Truck Overturns On I-287 In Westchester Truck Overturns On I-287 In Westchester
Truck Overturns On I-287 In Westchester A truck landed on its side on Interstate 287 in Westchester.  The crash happened on Thursday, Feb. 13 just before 10 a.m., when a box truck overturned on Interstate 287 East near the Exit 12 ramp to Interstate 95 South, according to New York State Police.  Two people inside the truck were able to get themselves out with minor injuries. The scene has since been cleared and all lanes are open. Posted by Westchester Fire Wire on Thursday, February 13, 2025
Blaze Prompts Evacuation Of Home In Hudson Valley Blaze Prompts Evacuation Of Home In Hudson Valley
Blaze Prompts Evacuation Of Home In Hudson Valley Firefighters responded to an active chimney fire in Dutchess County on Wednesday evening, Feb. 12, prompting residents to evacuate. The fire, which happened at a home in the hamlet of Chelsea, was reported just before 7 p.m., with crews arriving to find heavy smoke inside the home and flames coming from the chimney. All residents had safely evacuated the house before firefighters arrived, according to the Chelsea Fire Company.  Chelsea Fire Company crews searched the inside of the home and requested help from the City of Beacon Fire Department, which sent a ladder truck to access …
Scammers Posing As Police, Threatening Deportation Unless Cash Is Given In Westchester Scammers Posing As Police, Threatening Deportation Unless Cash Is Given In Westchester
Scammers Posing As Police, Threatening Deportation Unless Cash Is Given In Westchester A police department in Westchester is alerting residents about a scam involving a caller impersonating law enforcement and threatening arrest or deportation unless they receive a payment. The City of Rye Police Department issued a warning to residents regarding the scam on Wednesday, Feb. 12, saying that the callers will try intimidating victims into paying up.  According to the department, the scammer claims to be serving legal notice and demands immediate payment, often threatening arrest, fines, or deportation if the victim does not comply.  "The goal is to scare you into…
Fire At Gas Station In Hudson Valley Draws Multi-Agency Response (DEVELOPING) Fire At Gas Station In Hudson Valley Draws Multi-Agency Response (DEVELOPING)
Fire At Gas Station In Hudson Valley Draws Multi-Agency Response (Developing) Emergency crews are battling a fire at a Hudson Valley gas station. Firefighters in Sullivan County responded to the Gulf Station in South Fallsburg, located at State Route 42 and Russell street, for a structure fire shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Photos shared by the Woodbridge Fire Department showed a residential building adjacent to the convenience store on fire. It was not immediately clear whether flames had spread to the Gulf Station. Multiple agencies were on scene, including the Rock Hill, Woodbourne, Loch Sheldrake, and Town of Bethel fire departments. State Route 42 wa…
MURDER: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says MURDER: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says
Murder: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says Former UConn basketball standout Eric Cobb has been arrested in his mother's murder in Florida, officials announced Tuesday, Feb. 11. The 28-year-old former athlete was taken into custody after officers responded to a disturbing scene on 15th Street West in the Mid-Westside area, the sheriff's office said. Officers arrived to find 51-year-old Erika Winford unresponsive, wrapped in a blanket and towels in the backyard. She had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Cobb was detained as he attempted to leave the home, police said. Following an interview with detective…
Two Car Crashes Within Hour Keep Firefighters Busy In Westchester Two Car Crashes Within Hour Keep Firefighters Busy In Westchester
Two Car Crashes Within Hour Keep Firefighters Busy In Westchester Firefighters and emergency responders in Croton-on-Hudson were called to the scene of two crashes on Monday, Feb. 10, both occurring within a short span of time.  The first incident happened at around 11:30 a.m. on Grand Street, where a vehicle crashed off the roadway. The victim was later taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation, the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department said.  About an hour later, at 12:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a multi-vehicle collision on northbound Route 9, south of Municipal Place. Fire crews helped with traffic control before turning the scene ov…
'Manhole Event' Causes Evacuation Of Court House, PD Building In White Plains (UPDATE) 'Manhole Event' Causes Evacuation Of Court House, PD Building In White Plains (UPDATE)
'Manhole Event' Causes Evacuation Of Court House, PD Building In White Plains (Update) This story has been updated.  Smoking manholes on a Westchester street caused the evacuation of the County Court House and a police department building, officials said.  The incident happened in the area of the intersection of South Lexington Avenue and Martine Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at around 11 a.m., when smoking manholes caused high carbon monoxide levels, leading to the temporary evacuation of the County Court House and the White Plains Police Department, according to a Con Edison spokesperson. The "manhole event" was caused by salt on the roads mixing with melting s…
Taconic Trouble: Stolen Speeding Car Caught On Parkway In Westchester, Police Say Taconic Trouble: Stolen Speeding Car Caught On Parkway In Westchester, Police Say
Taconic Trouble: Stolen Speeding Car Caught On Parkway In Westchester, Police Say A 40-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly speeding in a stolen vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester, police said. The incident occurred late on Tuesday, Feb. 4, when a Yorktown Police officer noticed a vehicle traveling at high speeds on the southbound Taconic State Parkway, Yorktown Police announced on Monday, Feb. 10. Upon pulling the vehicle over, the officer discovered that the vehicle's license plate had been reported stolen out of Pennsylvania, the department said. The driver, identified as Tamar Williams, was taken into custody and transported to …
Dog Found With Abscesses, Infected Ears: Owner From Hudson Valley Charged, Officials Say Dog Found With Abscesses, Infected Ears: Owner From Hudson Valley Charged, Officials Say
Dog Found With Abscesses, Infected Ears: Owner From Hudson Valley Charged, Officials Say A 33-year-old man was criminally charged after allegedly neglecting his Havanese mix puppy, who was found suffering from severe infections and abscesses in Dutchess County, officials announced.  The investigation began on Monday, Jan. 29, when the Town of East Fishkill Police contacted the Putnam County SPCA after the puppy’s owner brought the dog, named "Max," to a veterinary office in East Fishkill. The veterinarians reported that Max showed severe signs of neglect, particularly in his ears and body, the SPCA said on Saturday, Feb. 8.  According to the SPCA, Max had been unable …
Father, Son Injured In Hit-Run: 18-Year-Old Driver Caught In Westchester, Police Say (UPDATE) Father, Son Injured In Hit-Run: 18-Year-Old Driver Caught In Westchester, Police Say (UPDATE)
Father, Son Injured In Hit-Run: 18-Year-Old Driver Caught In Westchester, Police Say (Update) An 18-year-old driver is facing charges after police say he struck a father and his 12-year-old son in a hit-and-run crash at the Cross County Center in Westchester and then fled the scene at high speed.  The crash happened on Saturday, Feb. 1, in front of the former TGI Friday’s at 853 Kimball Ave. near the Cross County Center, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. When officers arrived, they found the two victims, a 47-year-old father and his son, suffering from injuries. The pair told police they had been crossing the street near a crosswalk when a gray SUV hit them at a hi…
2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Hudson Valley Intersection 2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Hudson Valley Intersection
2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Hudson Valley Intersection A 2-car crash at a Putnam County intersection caused a brief road closure and resulted in injuries, fire crews said. The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 7 at around 3:30 p.m., when two vehicles collided at the intersection of Route 6 and Mount Hope Road in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  One person involved in the crash was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, while the other refused transport.  The lanes from Route 6 to East Lake Boulevard were closed for around a half hour while the vehicles were removed from the road. 
2 Teens Fatally Stabbed: Police ID Victims In Incident Near Pizzeria In Westchester (UPDATE) 2 Teens Fatally Stabbed: Police ID Victims In Incident Near Pizzeria In Westchester (UPDATE)
2 Teens Fatally Stabbed: Police ID Victims In Incident Near Pizzeria In Westchester (Update) Two 16-year-old boys who died in a stabbing outside a Westchester pizzeria have been identified by authorities.  Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink said on Monday, Feb. 10, that the victims were Tyler King-Mellanson, a resident of Queens, and Jayron Rivera, a Yonkers resident. Both teenagers succumbed to their injuries after being stabbed multiple times during a violent altercation outside Mickey's Pizzeria at 136 Lake Ave. on Thursday, Feb. 6. The incident unfolded around 8 p.m. when Yonkers Police officers responded to reports of a fight outside the location. Upon arrival, officers fou…
Drunk Driver Causes Crash On Playland Access Drive In Westchester: Police Drunk Driver Causes Crash On Playland Access Drive In Westchester: Police
Drunk Driver Causes Crash On Playland Access Drive In Westchester: Police A Hudson Valley man with a prior DWI conviction is facing new drunk driving charges after crashing into another vehicle on Playland Access Drive in Westchester, police said. The incident happened in Rye on Saturday, Feb. 8, at around 10:20 p.m., when officers responded to a two-car crash on Playland Access Drive at the intersection of Theodore Fremd Avenue, according to the Rye Police Department.  The driver at fault, identified as 30-year-old Putnam County resident Jonathan Soto of Cold Spring, was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and additional vehicle and traff…
Car Fire Kills Man Outside Westchester Municipal Building: Police Car Fire Kills Man Outside Westchester Municipal Building: Police
Man Killed In Hastings On Hudson Car Fire An 82-year-old man died in a fiery crash outside of a municipal building Friday evening, Feb. 7 in Westchester. Police received multiple 911 calls for a motor vehicle fire with an occupant trapped in the back of the municipal building parking lot on Maple Avenue around 5:45 p.m. in Hastings on Hudson, Chief David A Dosin said. Officers and fire chiefs from the Hastings-on-Hudson Fire Department attempted to remove the driver from the vehicle utilizing fire extinguishers but were unsuccessful. Additional fire trucks arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. Ultimately, the opera…
Two 16-Year-Olds Stabbed Dead In Yonkers, 17-Year-Old In Custody: Police Two 16-Year-Olds Stabbed Dead In Yonkers, 17-Year-Old In Custody: Police
Two 16-Year-Olds Stabbed Dead In Yonkers, 17-Year-Old In Custody: Police A Yonkers teenager has been charged with murder after a double stabbing left two 16-year-old boys dead, police said. Officers responded to a report of a dispute at 136 Lake Avenue around 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, according to the Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. When they arrived, officers found the two victims outside the location with stab wounds. The victims were immediately taken to area hospitals, where both succumbed to their injuries shortly after arrival, officials said. Detectives from the Major Case Squad, Digital Forensics Unit, and Crime Scene Unit quickly launched an invest…
Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Hudson Valley Apartment, Police Say Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Hudson Valley Apartment, Police Say
Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Hudson Valley Apartment, Police Say Authorities in Dutchess County took six people into custody and seized narcotics and firearms after raiding an apartment suspected of drug activity, police announced. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department executed a search warrant at 641 Main St., Apt. 4, following an investigation sparked by community complaints, according to the department.  During the operation—conducted by the Poughkeepsie SWAT Team, the Detective Division’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit, the Patrol Division, and the New York State Police—officers found 12 people inside the small apartment.&…
Car Stolen From Gas Station While Owner Was In Store In Hudson Valley: Police Car Stolen From Gas Station While Owner Was In Store In Hudson Valley: Police
Car Stolen From Gas Station While Owner Was In Store In Hudson Valley: Police A man accused of stealing a vehicle from a Dutchess County gas station while its owner was in the store was apprehended after officers located the car and found him inside, police announced.  The theft happened around 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, when patrol officers responded to the Gulf Station at 531 Main St. in the City of Poughkeepsie for a report of a stolen vehicle. According to police, the car was taken while the owner was inside the store, and the suspect had already fled the area. Officers canvassed the surrounding streets but were initially unable to locate the stolen car. Ho…