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New Update: Man Charged With Murder In Caseworker's Death After Attack In Westchester New Update: Man Charged With Murder In Caseworker's Death After Attack In Westchester
New Update: Man Charged With Murder In Caseworker's Death After Attack In Westchester A 31-year-old man is now facing murder charges following the death of a beloved caseworker who he allegedly attacked in Northern Westchester while she was performing her duties, officials announced.  Peekskill resident Hasseem Jenkins was arraigned on Tuesday, July 30 in Westchester County Court on murder charges in connection with the death of 56-year-old Maria Coto, who was attacked in May, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  According to the DA's Office and authorities, on Tuesday, May 14 just after 3 p.m., Jenkins allegedly punched Coto in the fa…

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Westchester Caseworker Dies More Than Month After Attack During Shift: 'Enraging' Westchester Caseworker Dies More Than Month After Attack During Shift: 'Enraging'
Westchester Caseworker Dies More Than Month After Attack During Shift: 'Enraging' A Westchester caseworker has succumbed to her injuries more than a month after she was brutally attacked while performing her duties.  Maria Coto, age 56, died on Wednesday, June 19 as a result of injuries she sustained during an assault in Peekskill on Tuesday, May 14, according to Peekskill Police Lieutenant Adam Renwick.  On the day of the attack, just after 3 p.m., Coto was assaulted by a suspect identified as 31-year-old Haseem Jenkins inside a Peekskill apartment on South Street while making contact with clients, according to county officials and Peekskill Police. Coto…

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Westchester To Improve Safety Measures For Caseworkers After Woman Attacked While Working Westchester To Improve Safety Measures For Caseworkers After Woman Attacked While Working
Westchester To Improve Safety Measures For Caseworkers After Woman Attacked While Working Following a brutal attack that left a Westchester caseworker with severe injuries, officials have announced more safety measures that will be implemented for the county's staff to keep them safe.  In an announcement on Thursday, June 6, Westchester County officials announced the Department of Social Services would offer enhanced security escorts for staff while they conduct community and home visits.  The increased safety measures follow the attack of caseworker Maria Coto on Tuesday, May 14, when she was assaulted by a suspect identified as Haseem Jenkins inside a Peekskill …

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