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Suspect Nabbed For Murder After Man Found Dead In Quiet Northern Fairfield County Neighborhood Suspect Nabbed For Murder After Man Found Dead In Quiet Northern Fairfield County Neighborhood
Suspect Nabbed For Murder After Man Found Dead In Quiet Northern Fairfield County Neighborhood A murder suspect is in custody after a man was found dead inside a residence in Fairfield County. At about 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, in Ridgefield, officers responded to a home on Powder Horn Drive, located off Farmingville Road, for a report of a domestic incident and discovered the deceased victim, an elderly man. The suspect, Steven James Urrichio, age 31, has been charged with murder and is being held at the Ridgefield Police Department on a court-set $1.5 million bond. Ridgefield PD Captain Jeff Raines said it was an isolated incident and "there is no danger to the public." The identi…
NY Police Chief Arrested On Harassment, Unlawful Imprisonment Charges Days After Promotion NY Police Chief Arrested On Harassment, Unlawful Imprisonment Charges Days After Promotion
NY Police Chief Arrested On Harassment, Unlawful Imprisonment Charges Days After Promotion A newly promoted police chief in upstate New York is facing criminal charges following a complaint from his estranged wife. In Washington County, Cambridge-Greenwich Police Chief Robert Danko was taken into custody Wednesday, July 10, on suspicion of harassment and unlawful imprisonment charges stemming from an alleged domestic incident. Sheriff's officials did not elaborate on the specific nature of the allegations. The arrest came exactly one week after the 44-year-old Danko, a resident of Salem, was sworn in as chief of police on Wednesday, July 3. He was released following his arraignm…
Man Charged After Assaulting Victim At Westchester Residence, Police Say Man Charged After Assaulting Victim At Westchester Residence, Police Say
Man Charged After Assaulting Victim At Westchester Residence, Police Say A 62-year-old man faces a criminal charge after allegedly assaulting a victim at a Northern Westchester home, police announced. Yorktown resident Nimon Brucaj was arrested on Friday, May 24 following an incident that occurred earlier in the day at a residence in the town, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, May 28. According to the department, around 8 a.m. on Friday, officers responded to a home following an alleged domestic incident during which Brucaj allegedly shoved a victim to the ground. This caused them pain in their neck and head, authorities said. Police did not detail the…
Man Bludgeons Father To Death In Hudson Valley: Police Man Bludgeons Father To Death In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Bludgeons Father To Death In Hudson Valley: Police New, updated report - Support Swells For Father Bludgeoned To Death In Patterson: 'He Gave Best Hugs' A 33-year-old man faces murder charges after allegedly bludgeoning his father to death in the Hudson Valley, police said. The man's arrest stemmed from an incident in Putnam County on Sunday, Sept. 10, when New York State Police responded to a residence on River Road in Patterson for a reported domestic incident.  Following this, 33-year-old James C. Cherry III was arrested for allegedly bludgeoning his father, 56-year-old James C. Cherry Jr., to death, police said. Ch…
'Heartbroken': Financier's Family Issues Statement After His Death In NY At Age 46 'Heartbroken': Financier's Family Issues Statement After His Death In NY At Age 46
'Heartbroken': Financier's Family Issues Statement After His Death In NY At Age 46 The family of a successful and popular Connecticut investment banker who jumped to his death from a rooftop bar says they are "heartbroken and deeply saddened by the tragic loss." Fairfield County resident Dale L. Cheney, age 46, of New Canaan, jumped from Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York at 135 West 45th St. in Manhattan on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 6:30 p.m., according to the New York City Police. On Friday, Jan. 27, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Cheney's death a suicide. Cheney, a married father of five, had recently filed for divorce fr…
Man Choked Passenger During Dispute In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Choked Passenger During Dispute In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Choked Passenger During Dispute In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man is facing criminal charges for allegedly choking a male passenger in his car during a fight in the Hudson Valley, authorities said. In Ulster County, Saugerties Police were called to Route 32 near Vinnie’s Farm Market just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 16, with reports of a domestic incident between two males. Investigators determined that the pair got into an argument while inside a vehicle before the driver, 36-year-old Vincent Neglia, exited the car and approached the victim, who was in the back seat. Neglia allegedly grabbed a hold of the victim’s neck area and “applied pressu…
Westchester Man Enters, Exits Stranger's Residence During Chase, Police Say Westchester Man Enters, Exits Stranger's Residence During Chase, Police Say
Westchester Man Enters, Exits Stranger's Residence During Chase, Police Say A wanted man from Westchester County is behind bars after leading officers on a foot chase that included a detour through a stranger’s home, according to police. Marquise Roberson, age 33, of Peekskill, was arrested Sunday, May 15, after his wife’s grandmother called police in Rye and said he was banging on her front door, authorities said. An arrest warrant had been issued after a previous domestic incident in which Roberson’s wife told investigators he had ripped her cell phone from her hand and smashed it on a sidewalk, Rye Police said. When Rye Police officers arrived at the grandmothe…
Wanted Man Apprehended For Menacing After Manhunt In Westchester Wanted Man Apprehended For Menacing After Manhunt In Westchester
Wanted Man Apprehended For Menacing After Manhunt In Westchester Police in the Hudson Valley have apprehended a man wanted for menacing his girlfriend with a shotgun following a multi-agency manhunt throughout the region. In Rockland County, the Ramapo Police Department enlisted the aid of law enforcement agencies in Westchester on Wednesday, April 20, as they attempted to serve an arrest warrant for a man wanted for a domestic incident reportedly involving a shotgun. According to police, the suspect, John Larywon, age 29, menaced his girlfriend with a shotgun in Rockland on Wednesday before reportedly fleeing to his mother’s home in the BelleFair neighb…
69-Year-Old Westchester Man Accused Of Violating Protection Order 69-Year-Old Westchester Man Accused Of Violating Protection Order
69-Year-Old Westchester Man Accused Of Violating Protection Order A 69-year-old man allegedly violated a court-issued order of protection in Northern Westchester by texting someone, police said. The Yorktown Police Department announced the arrest of Peekskill resident Michael Rispoli, who was charged with a misdemeanor count of second-degree criminal contempt for allegedly sending messages to his victim. Police said that at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, officers from the department responded to a Shrub Oak residence, where there was a report of a domestic incident. Investigators said that prior to the officers’ investigation at the scene…
'Person In Crisis' Located In Westchester, Police Say 'Person In Crisis' Located In Westchester, Police Say
'Person In Crisis' Located In Westchester, Police Say Police said they have located a person who was in crisis following a domestic incident in Westchester County. The North Castle Police Department issued an alert on Wednesday, Oct. 13, saying officers had searched the Windmill area for one of the people involved in a domestic incident who was in a personal crisis. Police said after searching the area, the person was found and taken for appropriate care. Authorities said there is no concern for the safety of area residents.  North Castle Police did not provide further details about the incident. 
Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Hudson Valley Man Injured, State Police Say Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Hudson Valley Man Injured, State Police Say
Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Hudson Valley Man Injured, State Police Say A Hudson Valley man who fired at police was shot in the neck by officers after being located in a wooded area, according to authorities. The shooting took place at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12, when New York State Police responded to a domestic incident in Orange County in the town of Deerpark. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, prior to the troopers arriving at the residence, the unidentified man fled the area and ran into the woods.  Troopers began a search for the suspect, who they located in the woods near the area of Route 209.  After being located, the suspect began to shoot a…
Westchester Woman Nabbed For Punching Another Person In Face, Police Say Westchester Woman Nabbed For Punching Another Person In Face, Police Say
Westchester Woman Nabbed For Punching Another Person In Face, Police Say A Northern Westchester woman was arrested for allegedly punching another person in the face during a fight. Bennetta Vieira, age 68, of Yorktown, was arrested on Wednesday, June 30 by Yorktown Police after officers responded to a reported domestic incident. When officers arrived on the scene they found that Vieira and another person were involved in a verbal fight that became physical when she hit the other person in the face, causing pain and injury, Yorktown Police said. Vieira was arrested and charged with assault and released on her own recognizance.  The victim was provided with…
Police: Man Tries To Burn Down House During Westchester Domestic Dispute Police: Man Tries To Burn Down House During Westchester Domestic Dispute
Police: Man Tries To Burn Down House During Westchester Domestic Dispute A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the arson of a home with the residents inside that caused damage to the residence in Northern Westchester.  Michael Trestka, of Cortlandt, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 4 by the New York State Police with assistance from the Westchester County Police, said Trooper AJ Hicks. The fire took place around 10 a.m. when troopers responded to Redmill Road in the town of Cortlandt for a report of a domestic incident, said Hicks. An investigation determined that during the domestic incident Trestka became locked out of the residence …
Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man A man who was arrested for violating a court-mandated Order of Protection last year in the Hudson Valley is wanted by New York State Police. Joseph Hankerson is wanted by State Police in Poughkeepsie and the Town of Lagrange Court following his arrest last year for a domestic incident with an acquaintance. Police said that Hankerson was involved in a physical domestic incident with his victim while the Order of Protection was in place.  Hankerson later failed to appear at court proceedings, the warrant was issued by the Town of Lagrange Court for first-degree criminal contempt. Hanke…
Man Wanted For Attempted Murder In Fairfield County Nabbed After Vehicle Spotted In Westchester Man Wanted For Attempted Murder In Fairfield County Nabbed After Vehicle Spotted In Westchester
Man Wanted For Attempted Murder In Fairfield County Nabbed After Vehicle Spotted In Westchester A suspect wanted in Fairfield County for attempted murder was arrested in New York City after his vehicle was spotted in Westchester. Westchester County Police say information was developed that the suspect might be traveling through the area and had established surveillance on several parkways.  A patrol officer observed the suspect’s 2015 Nissan Maxima about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 on the Hutchinson River Parkway at Boston Post Road in Pelham, and followed it into the Bronx, where it was stopped by Westchester County and NYPD officers. The suspect was taken into custody without …
Domestic Incident Leads To Seven-Hour Standoff In Area Domestic Incident Leads To Seven-Hour Standoff In Area
Domestic Incident Leads To Seven-Hour Standoff In Area A man facing charges in a domestic incident barricaded himself inside his home, leading to a nearly seven-hour standoff that finally ended just before 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 in Carmel. At approximately 2:20 p.m. a member of the Carmel Police Department was on Putnam Drive investigating a prior domestic incident involving the 28-year-old resident, Alexander Booth.  The officer, hearing what he believed to be a gunshot come from the residence, requested backup, Carmel Police Chief Michael Cazzari said. When additional officers arrived, Booth was observed in his doorway a…
Convicted Felon Caught With Assault Rifle In Westchester, Police Say Convicted Felon Caught With Assault Rifle In Westchester, Police Say
Convicted Felon Caught With Assault Rifle In Westchester, Police Say A convicted felon has been put behind bars after police say he was caught with an assault rifle in Northern Westchester. Yorktown Police say officers responded to a report of a domestic incident at an East Main Street residence on Sunday, July 7 around 6 p.m. The on-scene investigation revealed that Michael Mosher, 38, of Yorktown caused more than $1,000 in damages to a flat screen television by throwing it to the ground, police say. Mosher was also allegedly in possession of the assault rifle with high capacity magazines while having been previously convicted of a felony, according to pol…
Man Accused Of Knocking Victim Unconscious In Westchester Man Accused Of Knocking Victim Unconscious In Westchester
Man Accused Of Knocking Victim Unconscious In Westchester A 24-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly knocking someone unconscious during a domestic incident in front of two children in Northern Westchester, police said. Members of the Yorktown Police Department were dispatched shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10, to a home in the area, where there was a report of a domestic incident involving two people. According to police, the investigation determined that Quinlan Street resident Said Gjonbalaj struck his victim in the head with a closed fist, “causing physical injury and rendering his victim unconscious for a period of time.” Pol…
Police Intervene In Westchester Domestic Incident With Family, Roommate Police Intervene In Westchester Domestic Incident With Family, Roommate
Police Intervene In Westchester Domestic Incident With Family, Roommate Police intervention was required at a Northern Westchester residence when a woman reported that her family was endangered by a temporary roommate. Officers from the North Castle Police Department responded to a Hillandale Avenue home shortly before 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, when there was a report of a domestic incident. Police said that the caller stated that the roommate was threatening to harm her husband, and that she was in fear for her child. Two officers from the department responded to the scene, and it was determined that the roommate was a temporary guest at the residence. …
Yonkers Man Found Guilty Of Beating Mother's Boyfriend With Iron, Furniture Yonkers Man Found Guilty Of Beating Mother's Boyfriend With Iron, Furniture
Yonkers Man Found Guilty Of Beating Mother's Boyfriend With Iron, Furniture A 33-year-old man has been found guilty of knocking his mother’s boyfriend unconscious before robbing him during a domestic incident in Westchester last year. Yonkers resident Shawn Weaver, 34, has been found guilty of assault, robbery and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, following an incident in March last year with his victim, who is in his 60s. On March 16 last year, Weaver’s victim and his mother were at the victim’s apartment, where Weaver would occasionally stay. At approximately 11:20 p.m. on the night of the assault, the victim was emptying his pockets before bed when …
Police: Man Uses Vehicle To Strike Victim In Westchester Domestic Incident Police: Man Uses Vehicle To Strike Victim In Westchester Domestic Incident
Police: Man Uses Vehicle To Strike Victim In Westchester Domestic Incident A 40-year-old man is behind bars after state police say he menaced two victims and used his vehicle to strike one of them in a Northern Westchester domestic incident. Troopers responded to a domestic incident on Grandview Road in Lewisboro on Friday, Jan. 18. An investigation revealed Neil C. Smith of Lewisboro arrived unwelcomed at the victim’s residence and is alleged to have menaced the two, used his vehicle to strike one victim, causing non-life-threatening injuries, damaged property belonging to a victim, according to state police. Smith fled the scene prior to the troopers' arrival, po…
Details Emerge In Attempted Murder/Suicide In Yonkers Details Emerge In Attempted Murder/Suicide In Yonkers
Details Emerge In Attempted Murder/Suicide In Yonkers New details have come to light following the fatal shootout in a love-triangle domestic incident that left two people in critical condition and another dead.The shootings between the three off-duty Westchester County correction officers took place around 11:30 p.m. Friday, at a Yonkers home at 82 Buckingham Road. On Monday, two of the officers, a man, and a woman, who apparently were dating, remained hospitalized in critical condition, said Yonkers police Detective Sgt. Dean Politopoulos said.  "They are stable, but still in critical condition," he said. The man was shot fiv…
Mother Of Deceased Westchester Toddler Charged With Attempted Murder Mother Of Deceased Westchester Toddler Charged With Attempted Murder
Mother Of Deceased Westchester Toddler Charged With Attempted Murder Click here for a related story: Drive To Raise Funds For Funeral Expenses Of Deceased Mamaroneck Toddler The mother of the 2 1/2-year-old girl who died as a result of a domestic incident that occurred Saturday afternoon in Westchester has been arrested, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced late Tuesday afternoon. The announcement came after the DA's office launched an investigation into the tragic incident on Chestnut Avenue in Mamaroneck that resulted in the death of Gabriella Maria Boyd. In addition, two Village of Mamaroneck police officers were injured by the chil…
Man Under Influence Charged In Area Domestic Dispute, Police Say Man Under Influence Charged In Area Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Man Under Influence Charged In Area Domestic Dispute, Police Say An allegedly intoxicated man is facing a criminal charge in Yorktown following an early morning domestic incident where he allegedly violated an Order of Protection by drinking, police said. Officers from the Yorktown Police Department were dispatched to a Lavole Court residence shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, where there was a report of the domestic incident in progress. Police said that the investigation into the incident determined that Yorktown resident Lee Madoian, 49, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, which is in violation of a duly served Order of Protecti…
Mother Refused Court Order To Hand Over Child Day Before Death, Lawyer Says Mother Refused Court Order To Hand Over Child Day Before Death, Lawyer Says
Mother Refused Court Order To Hand Over Child Day Before Death, Lawyer Says A knife-wielding mother, who was later shot by police after they found her toddler severely injured, refused to turn over the child under a court order a day before the child died, officials said. But the attorney for the devasted father of the 2 1/2-year-old Mamaroneck girl who died Saturday in a domestic incident said village police "refused to execute" the signed temporary court order of protection to remove the child from her mother's custody. Martin Rosen, who represents Steven Boyd, the father of Gabriella Maria Boyd, said in a statement to reporters, that just one day befor…
IDs Released For Deceased Child, Woman Who Attacked Officers In Westchester IDs Released For Deceased Child, Woman Who Attacked Officers In Westchester
IDs Released For Deceased Child, Woman Who Attacked Officers In Westchester The identities have been released for the 2 1/2-year-old daughter who died following a police response to a domestic incident Saturday in Westchester in which the toddler's mother, wielding a knife, attacked officers, injuring two, police said. The incident occurred at around 1:30 p.m. on Chestnut Avenue, a dead-end street in the Harbor Heights area of Mamaroneck. Details of the nature of the injuries sustained by the child that prompted the police response have not yet been released, but NBC New York is reporting that the death of the toddler is being investigated as a homicide. Officers …
Tragedy In Westchester: Toddler Found Injured In Domestic Incident Dies Tragedy In Westchester: Toddler Found Injured In Domestic Incident Dies
Tragedy In Westchester: Toddler Found Injured In Domestic Incident Dies Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Deceased Child, Woman Who Attacked Officers In Westchester The 2 1/2-year-old daughter of a knife-wielding woman shot by police responding to a report of a child in need of medical care has succumbed to her injuries after a domestic incident Saturday afternoon in Westchester. The incident occurred at around 1:30 p.m. on Chestnut Avenue, a dead-end street  in the Harbor Heights area of Mamaroneck. Details of the nature of the injuries sustained by the child that prompted the police response have not yet been released. Officers performed life…
Toddler Dies, Knife-Wielding Mother Shot In Westchester Domestic Incident Toddler Dies, Knife-Wielding Mother Shot In Westchester Domestic Incident
Toddler Dies, Knife-Wielding Mother Shot In Westchester Domestic Incident Click here for an updated story: Tragedy In Westchester: Toddler Found Injured In Domestic Incident Dies  The 2 1/2-year-old daughter of a knife-wielding woman shot by police responding to a report of a child in need of medical care has succumbed to her injuries after a domestic incident Saturday afternoon in Westchester. The incident occurred at around 1:30 p.m. on Chestnut Avenue in the Harbor Heights area of Mamaroneck. Details of the nature of the injuries sustained by the child that prompted the police response have not yet been released. Officers performed life-saving measures on …
One Dead After Woman Shot In Westchester Domestic Incident One Dead After Woman Shot In Westchester Domestic Incident
One Dead After Woman Shot In Westchester Domestic Incident This story has been updated. The 2 1/2-year-old daughter of a woman shot by police responding to a report of a child in need of medical care has succumbed to her injuries after a domestic incident Saturday afternoon in Westchester. The incident occurred at around 1:30 p.m. on Chestnut Avenue in the Harbor Heights area of Mamaroneck.  Details of the nature of the injuries sustained by the child that prompted the police response have not yet been released. Officers performed life-saving measures on the child upon arrival and immediately called for an ambulance. Medical examiners will perform…
Alert Issued For Hudson Valley Man Wanted For Assault, Menacing Alert Issued For Hudson Valley Man Wanted For Assault, Menacing
Alert Issued For Hudson Valley Man Wanted For Assault, Menacing A 32-year-old Hudson Valley man with ties to Hyde Park is wanted by State Police and the town of Pleasant Valley Court stemming from a domestic incident investigation in which he forced entry into a residence of an acquaintance and committed assault, menacing, and damaged property. Matthew M. Dabros, who is 6-feet-tall, weighs 215 pounds, has blond hair and blue eyes, is wanted for second-degree burglary, third-degree assault, third-degree menacing and fourth-degree criminal mischief, according to state police. Dabros is wanted by the New York State Police and the town of Pleasant Valley Co…
Woman Strikes Man In Face In Westchester Domestic Dispute, Police Say Woman Strikes Man In Face In Westchester Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Woman Strikes Man In Face In Westchester Domestic Dispute, Police Say A Yorktown woman was taken into police custody overnight after allegedly violating a court order of protection that was previously issued by town court, police said. Officers from the Yorktown Police Department were dispatched to a Saw Mill River Road residence shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, following reports of a domestic incident. Police said that the investigation into the incident determined that 59-year-old Nuala Anne O’Connor “harassed the victim by striking him in the face, which is in violation of a duly served order of protection by the Yorktown Justice Court.” O’C…