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Police Probe Westchester Commercial Burglary Suspect's Possible Connection To Other Crimes Police Probe Westchester Commercial Burglary Suspect's Possible Connection To Other Crimes
Police Probe Westchester Commercial Burglary Suspect's Possible Connection To Other Crimes Police in Westchester are investigating to determine whether a recently apprehended burglary suspect is connected to other commercial burglaries in the area. In the City of Rye, an Elm Street business was victimized by a burglar shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, with a suspect making off with a stolen laptop that was located in the office. A day later, on Tuesday, March 29, the City of Rye Police Department announced the arrest of Brooklyn resident Abner Morisset, Jr., age 42, who was identified as the lead suspect in the burglary. According to police, officers who arrested Mo…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Wanted In Westchester After Posing As Fire Chief Man Wanted In Westchester After Posing As Fire Chief
Man Wanted In Westchester After Posing As Fire Chief Recognize him? An alert has been issued by police investigators in Westchester as they attempt to locate and identify an alleged fraudster who posed as a fire chief to bilk employees at an area restaurant. The City of Rye Police Department released photos of a man who walked into Playa Bowls on Purdy Avenue at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, identifying himself as a fire chief in the city. Police said that the unidentified man proclaimed that he was there to perform an inspection of the building, and after a brief walkthrough, he wrote two bills for approximately $480 and was h…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspects Who Assaulted Westchester Teen In His Driveway Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspects Who Assaulted Westchester Teen In His Driveway
Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspects Who Assaulted Westchester Teen In His Driveway Police are asking the public for help with information regarding an alleged assault on a male teenager in his driveway by a group of juveniles. The incident took place around 10 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15, on Fairway Avenue in the City of Rye, said City of Rye Police Lt. Michael Anfuso.  During an investigation by Rye detectives a cell phone video was provided, but identification of the assailants has been difficult, Anfuso said. Several witnesses came forward and identified an 18-year-old Harrison resident as one of the alleged assailants, he said. The juvenile was arreste…

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by Kathy Reakes