Police & Fire

Truck Crashes Into Overpass In Westchester

A Westchester roadway has reopened after a truck hit a railroad bridge.

The incident took place around 3:40 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, when the truck struck the MTA bridge on Locust Avenue in Rye, said a spokesperson for the MTA.

MTA officials said a speed restriction is in place for trains traveling...

Second Westchester Man Charged With Stealing $10K Worth Of Designer Handbags In Greenwich

by Kathy Reakes

Police have arrested a second Westchester man in connection with the theft of more than $10,000 worth of handbags from a Greenwich Avenue store. Gerald Smith, 48, of Mount Vernon, was arr...

Hero Off-Duty Firefighter Rescues Man Trapped In Car After Rollover Crash On Saw Mill Parkway

by Kathy Reakes

A firefighter on his way to work did what most firefighters do in a flash, rush to help someone in need, no matter the circumstances. That's what happened on Sunday, Nov. 17, when Danbury...

Police Pursue, Apprehend Suspect Wanted For Firing Gun At Yonkers Bar

by Kathy Reakes

A 22-year-old man was arrested following a shooting at a local bar and a wild police pursuit throughout the Westchester area. Tony Orlando Saez, of Yonkers, was arrested following the 4 a...

Westchester Man Arrested For Attack With Box Cutter, Police Say

by Kathy Reakes

Man Wanted For Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Harassment

by Zak Failla

A Hudson Valley man who violated an order of protection is wanted by New York State Police. Joseph Pasqualina, 24, is wanted by New York State Police and the Town of Hyde Park Justice Cou...