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Former NYPD Officer From Westchester Gets Prison Time For Helping Gang Leader Former NYPD Officer From Westchester Gets Prison Time For Helping Gang Leader
Former Nypd Officer From Westchester Gets Prison Time For Helping Gang Leader A former New York City Police officer from Northern Westchester will spend years in prison for warning gang members about a federal investigation into their activity as well as helping the group's leader escape arrest for murder, officials said.  Mohegan Lake resident Gina Mestre, age 33, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for obstructing a federal investigation into the Shooting Boys gang and helping the group's leader evade justice for murder, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Friday, March 29. Earlier Report - Former N…
Rebranded Restaurant Celebrates 15th Anniversary In Westchester Rebranded Restaurant Celebrates 15th Anniversary In Westchester
Rebranded Restaurant Celebrates 15th Anniversary In Westchester A restaurant in Northern Westchester celebrating its 15th anniversary is rebranding under a new name.  Augie's Prime Cut, located in Mohegan Lake at 3436 Lexington Ave., has changed its name to "Augie's Prime Italian" and will be celebrating its 15th anniversary between Sunday, March 10, and Wednesday, March 13, the owners announced.  The idea to rebrand the eatery under a new name was prompted by a desire for change as the restaurant approached the milestone anniversary.  "Augie’s has always been about delivering exceptional dining experiences—and that’s exactly what we’ll continue to do …
Westchester Eatery To Close Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!' Westchester Eatery To Close Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!'
Westchester Eatery To Close Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!' A restaurant in Northern Westchester will soon be closing for good, but not without one last week of fun.  Dog Haus Biergarten Mohegan Lake, located at 3137 East Main St., will permanently close after Sunday, Jan. 14, the restaurant announced on social media.  Although no official reason for the closing was given, in a Facebook comment, the owners wrote, "We truly tried our hardest to make it work."  Despite the bad news, the owners maintained that the eatery's last days in business would still be a blast. To make this happen, the eatery will host karaoke on Wednesday night,…
Former NYPD Officer From Westchester Admits Helping Gang Leader Escape Justice: Feds Former NYPD Officer From Westchester Admits Helping Gang Leader Escape Justice: Feds
Former Nypd Officer From Westchester Admits Helping Gang Leader Escape Justice: Feds A former New York City Police officer from Northern Westchester has admitted to warning gang members about a federal investigation into their activity as well as helping the group's leader escape arrest for murder, federal officials said. Mohegan Lake resident Gina Mestre, a 33-year-old former NYPD officer, has pleaded guilty to charges relating to her obstructing a federal investigation into the Shooting Boys gang and helping the group's leader evade justice for murder, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, Dec. 7. Earlier Report -…
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Leaving Scene Of Crash In Westchester: Police Drunk Driver Nabbed After Leaving Scene Of Crash In Westchester: Police
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Leaving Scene Of Crash In Westchester: Police A 46-year-old man faces drunk driving charges after allegedly leaving the scene of a crash in Northern Westchester, police said. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Saturday, Oct. 28 just after 8:30 p.m., when Yorktown Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Sagamore Avenue.  According to the department, one of the involved vehicles had driven away from the scene. A responding officer then found the missing car and identified the driver as 46-year-old Jason Wohlber of Mohegan Lake.  An investigation eventually determined that Wohlber had allegedly been driving while …
Know Him? Man Steals From Supermarket In Westchester, Police Say Know Him? Man Steals From Supermarket In Westchester, Police Say
Know Him? Man Steals From Supermarket In Westchester, Police Say Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying a man accused of shoplifting from a Northern Westchester supermarket.  The incident happened at the ShopRite supermarket located in the Cortlandt Town Center plaza in Mohegan Lake at 3140 East Main St., New York State Police announced on Monday, Sept. 25.  Police released images of the suspect inside the store that were captured by surveillance video. Anyone with any information regarding the suspect's identity is asked to call state police at (914) 769-2600 and refer to case no. 11528850.  This…
Former NYPD Officer From Westchester Helped Gang Leader Escape Justice: Feds Former NYPD Officer From Westchester Helped Gang Leader Escape Justice: Feds
Former Nypd Officer From Westchester Helped Gang Leader Escape Justice: Feds A former New York City Police officer from Northern Westchester has been charged with warning gang members about details of a federal investigation into them, as well as helping the group's leader to escape capture for a murder he committed, officials said. Former NYPD officer Gina Mestre, a 33-year-old Mohegan Lake resident, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for her role in obstructing a federal investigation into the Shooting Boys gang as well as serving as an accessory after the fact to a murder committed by the group, the US Attorney's Office for Southern District of New York announced o…
Hit-Run: Man Strikes Victim In School Parking Lot, Drives Away In Westchester, Police Say Hit-Run: Man Strikes Victim In School Parking Lot, Drives Away In Westchester, Police Say
Hit-Run: Man Strikes Victim In School Parking Lot, Drives Away In Westchester, Police Say A 36-year-old Westchester man is facing charges after allegedly hitting a victim in a school parking lot and driving away from the scene, police said.  The incident happened on Sunday, Aug. 6 around 11:15 p.m., when authorities responded to the parking lot of the Shrub Oak International School in Mohegan Lake at 3151 Stony St., where a driver had struck a victim, according to Yorktown Police. Upon arriving at the scene, officers gave aid to the victim and began searching for the fleeing suspect, who was quickly found and pulled over on Stony Street.  An investigation then confirm…
Brand-New Jersey Mike's To Open In Westchester Brand-New Jersey Mike's To Open In Westchester
Brand-New Jersey Mike's To Open In Westchester Sandwich lovers will want to look out for a new Jersey Mike's location that will soon be opening in Northern Westchester.  The Jersey Mike's eatery is set to open in Mohegan Lake at 3144 East Main St. in the plaza across from Cortlandt Town Center, according to the company's website.  An opening date has not yet been announced for the location.  Known for made-to-order sub sandwiches, the company, based in Manasquan, New Jersey, has around 2,000 locations across the United States.  Many of the cold subs offered by the numerous locations are made "Mike's Way," with onions, lettuce, tomato…
New Update: Pilot Injured After Small Aircraft Crashes Near School In Westchester New Update: Pilot Injured After Small Aircraft Crashes Near School In Westchester
New Update: Pilot Injured After Small Aircraft Crashes Near School In Westchester This story has been updated. A pilot was injured after a single-manned aircraft crashed on the grounds of a school in Northern Westchester. The incident happened just after 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, when Yorktown Police were notified by a resident that a small plane had crashed on the property of the Shrub Oak International School in Mohegan Lake at 3151 Stony Street.  According to the department, officers arrived at the scene within minutes and confirmed that a single-engine Cessna plane had crashed on the school property, which resulted in the building being placed on locko…
Information Sought: Suspect Steals From Walmart In Westchester, Police Say Information Sought: Suspect Steals From Walmart In Westchester, Police Say
Information Sought: Suspect Steals From Walmart In Westchester, Police Say Police are asking for help from the public in identifying a man who allegedly stole from a Walmart in Northern Westchester.  The suspect allegedly stole from the Walmart located in Mohegan Lake at 3133 East Main Street (US Route 6), according to an announcement by New York State Police from Tuesday, March 14.  Authorities released surveillance images of the suspect, who is seen wearing a black hooded jacket, khakis, white shoes, and carrying a Nike backpack.  More details about what the man stole were not released.  Anyone with information regarding the identity of the…
Beloved Theater To Remain Open In Westchester Beloved Theater To Remain Open In Westchester
Beloved Theater To Remain Open In Westchester A beloved movie theater in Northern Westchester that was previously slated to close will remain open for the time being.  Earlier Report - UA Theatres At Cortlandt Town Center To Close In Mohegan Lake, Reports Say The Regal United Artists Theatres at the Cortlandt Town Center, located in Mohegan Lake at 3131 East Main St. (Route 6), was previously included on a list of 39 cinemas owned by Regal Cinemas parent company Cineworld that were to have their leases rejected as part of bankruptcy court filings.  However, in court documents filed in the US Bankruptcy Court for th…
Caught: Suspect Who Stole Wallet At Walmart In Westchester County In Custody, Police Say Caught: Suspect Who Stole Wallet At Walmart In Westchester County In Custody, Police Say
Caught: Suspect Who Stole Wallet At Walmart In Westchester County In Custody, Police Say A Hudson Valley woman has been charged with stealing a wallet at a Walmart in Northern Westchester, police said.  Earlier Report - Seen Them? Duo Steals Wallet At Northern Westchester Walmart, Police Say The theft happened on at the Walmart in Mohegan Lake at 3133 East Main St. (Route 6) on Sunday, Dec. 18, according to state police, who released security footage from the store on Wednesday, Jan. 18 in hopes of identifying a suspect.  Now, police have a suspect in custody, identified as 38-year-old Maribelle Perez-Munoz of Carmel, Trooper Aaron Hicks said on T…
Movie Theater To Close In Westchester County, Reports Say Movie Theater To Close In Westchester County, Reports Say
Movie Theater To Close In Westchester County, Reports Say A beloved movie theater in Northern Westchester will soon close along with 38 other Regal Cinemas locations across the nation, according to multiple reports.  The Regal United Artists Theatres at the Cortlandt Town Center, located in Mohegan Lake at 3131 East Main St. (Route 6), is one of the 39 cinemas owned by Regal Cinemas parent company Cineworld that were announced to be closing beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 15, according to reports by CNN and Variety.  The announcement that the theaters would close came four months after Cineworld filed for bankruptcy in September 2022 becaus…
Seen Them? Duo Steals Wallet At Westchester County Walmart, Police Say Seen Them? Duo Steals Wallet At Westchester County Walmart, Police Say
Seen Them? Duo Steals Wallet At Westchester County Walmart, Police Say Police are looking for two suspects who they say stole a wallet at a Walmart in Northern Westchester.  The wallet, which contained financial cards, personal ID including a passport, and cash, was stolen at the Walmart in Mohegan Lake at 3133 East Main St. (Route 6) on Sunday, Dec. 18, according to an announcement by state police from Wednesday, Jan. 18.  In photos taken from security footage, the suspects are seen wearing dark-colored hoodies and driving a grey or silver SUV that is possibly a Honda CRV with unknown registration. Anyone with any information as to their identities is asked…
New Brewery Built In Historic Westchester County Church To Open Soon New Brewery Built In Historic Westchester County Church To Open Soon
New Brewery Built In Historic Westchester County Church To Open Soon An all-new craft brewery and gastropub built inside a Northern Westchester church more than a century old will ring in the new year with a grand opening celebration.  Argonne Rose Brewing Company, located in Mohegan Lake at 1715 East Main St. (Route 6), will hold a grand opening on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate New Year's Eve. The first visitors to the establishment will be treated to quite a unique setting. That's because the brewery is built inside of the historic St. George's Church, which was originally constructed in 1911, according to owners Marc …
Duo From Yonkers Used Child To Steal Over $3,500 Of Merchandise From Walmart: Police Duo From Yonkers Used Child To Steal Over $3,500 Of Merchandise From Walmart: Police
Duo From Yonkers Used Child To Steal Over $3,500 Of Merchandise From Walmart: Police Two people are charged with using a child to steal merchandise from a Walmart in Northern Westchester, police said.  On Monday, Nov. 21, around 10:40 p.m., police responded to a report of theft at the Walmart in Mohegan Lake located at 3133 Main St. (Route 6), according to an announcement by New York State Police on Friday, Dec. 9.  After arriving, police found that Yonkers residents Rosa J. Margolla, age 58, and Rosa M. Margolla Rivera, age 40, had used a child to steal over $3,590 worth of merchandise from the store, police said.  Police said both are charged with the…
Duo Wanted For Stealing $3.2K In Merchandise From Westchester Walmart, Police Say Duo Wanted For Stealing $3.2K In Merchandise From Westchester Walmart, Police Say
Duo Wanted For Stealing $3.2K In Merchandise From Westchester Walmart, Police Say If you recognize this duo, New York State Police want to hear from you. Troopers in Northern Westchester County said the two are wanted in connection with a theft that occurred at a Walmart store in Mohegan Lake. The incident reportedly happened at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 at the Walmart on East Main Street. Investigators said the pair stole over $3,200 worth of merchandise before leaving in a dark-colored two-door sedan. Police released surveillance footage showing both suspects in hopes that somebody may recognize them. Anyone with information is asked to contact New York Sta…
Know Him? Police Search For Suspect After Larcenies From Vehicles In Westchester Know Him? Police Search For Suspect After Larcenies From Vehicles In Westchester
Know Him? Police Search For Suspect After Larcenies From Vehicles In Westchester Police in the Hudson Valley are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused in a series of car break-ins in Northern Westchester. Multiple vehicles were broken into early on Friday, July 15, in Yorktown, in the Shrub Oak and Mohegan Lake areas, according to Yorktown Police. Investigators released surveillance footage showing the suspect wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and an orange and red face mask. Police said they were increasing patrols in the area and would have extra officers out as a result of the break-ins. In the early hours of July 15th there were multip…
Two Store Clerks Charged During Underage Drinking Detail In Westchester, Putnam Two Store Clerks Charged During Underage Drinking Detail In Westchester, Putnam
Two Store Clerks Charged During Underage Drinking Detail In Westchester, Putnam Two store clerks were charged during an Underage Drinking Initiative in Westchester and Putnam counties. During the detail conducted on Friday, July 1, 14 retail establishments were checked for compliance utilizing a trooper in plainclothes and an underage operative utilizing a valid NY driver’s license, New York State Police said.  Twelve establishments were in compliance and refused to sell any alcoholic beverages to the underage operative.  Two establishments illegally sold an alcoholic beverage to a minor resulting in two arrests, police said. Rosia Duarte, age 20, of …
Trio Stole $3.9K Worth Of Items From Westchester Supermarket, Police Say Trio Stole $3.9K Worth Of Items From Westchester Supermarket, Police Say
Trio Stole $3.9K Worth Of Items From Westchester Supermarket, Police Say Police are searching for three people accused of stealing over-the-counter medications worth more than $3,900 from a Northern Westchester County supermarket. The merchandise was stolen from the ACME Supermarket on East Main St. in Mohegan Lake, according to a report from New York State Police on Thursday, May 5. The State Police in Cortlandt is trying to identify these subjects regarding a larceny of over $3,900 of over-the-counter medications from ACME Supermarket on East Main Street in Mohegan Lake. If you think you can help, call (914) 769-2600. Case #10805806. pic.twitter.com/h70q…
Westchester Woman Faces Multiple Drug Charges Following Search Warrant Westchester Woman Faces Multiple Drug Charges Following Search Warrant
Westchester Woman Faces Multiple Drug Charges Following Search Warrant A 25-year-old woman from Northern Westchester is facing charges after a search warrant led to the discovery of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Officers executed the search warrant at a home in Mohegan Lake at about 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Police reportedly found more than four ounces of cocaine, scales, packaging materials, and a number of Schedule II controlled substances in the home. Police said a Mohegan Lake woman, whose identity was not released, voluntarily surrendered at Yorktown Police Headquarters at 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19…
Fugitive From Justice Nabbed After Westchester Incident, Police Say Fugitive From Justice Nabbed After Westchester Incident, Police Say
Fugitive From Justice Nabbed After Westchester Incident, Police Say A 31-year-old man who police say was a felony fugitive was arrested and charged with assaulting a victim in Northern Westchester County. Police responded to a report of a domestic incident in progress at a home in Mohegan Lake at about 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27, according to the Yorktown Police Department. The victim told police that the suspect, identified as a New Hampshire man, fled the scene, police reported. The suspect was accused of throwing the victim to the ground, punching her in the face, and applying pressure to her throat, which obstructed her breathing. Police saw the man…
Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Westchester Condo Complex Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Westchester Condo Complex
Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Westchester Condo Complex A woman was killed in a two-alarm fire that tore through a condo complex in Northern Westchester, officials announced. First responders from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to Heritages Hills on the West Hill shortly after 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, where there was a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, officials said that fire crews were met by flames tearing through the structure and heavy smoke that was seen billowing from the building, which contained two separate residential units. The second alarm was transmitted when first responders learned from neighbors tha…
Bed Bath & Beyond To Close Westchester Store Bed Bath & Beyond To Close Westchester Store
Bed Bath & Beyond To Close Westchester Store Two additional Bed Bath & Beyond stores in the Lower Hudson Valley are set to close. Company officials announced the Bed Bath & Beyond store in Spring Valley Marketplace as well as in Port Chester will close in the next couple of months. "After careful consideration, Bed Bath & Beyond has decided to close the Spring Valley location and Port Chester in the coming months, as part of our previously announced store closure plans," a spokesperson for the store said. The spokesperson said employees have been notified, and the decision to close the stores was a "difficult one." The o…
Westchester Businessman, Accomplice Sentenced For 'Scan And Skip' Scheme Westchester Businessman, Accomplice Sentenced For 'Scan And Skip' Scheme
Westchester Businessman, Accomplice Sentenced For 'Scan And Skip' Scheme A Northern Westchester businessman and former public official has been sentenced for running a "scan and skip" scheme with an accomplice that net them nearly $15,000 worth of merchandise from Home Depot, authorities announced. Eric DiBartolo, age 60, of Yorktown, and Cortlandt Manor resident Tyrone Bass, age 59, will avoid time behind bars after pleading guilty to misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of stolen property. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced on Thursday, Dec. 16 that the two were each sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge, 50 hours of co…
Westchester Man Sentenced For Murdering Drug Dealer Westchester Man Sentenced For Murdering Drug Dealer
Westchester Man Sentenced For Murdering Drug Dealer A 22-year-old Northern Westchester man could spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced for murdering a man during a drug deal. Following a three-week trial earlier this year, a jury found Peekskill resident Michael Jenkins guilty of multiple felony charges for the fatal shooting of Emmanuel Jordan in May 2020. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that Jenkins was found guilty by the jury of: Murder; Manslaughter; Two counts of robbery; Criminal possession of a weapon. On Wednesday, Nov. 24, Rocah announced that Jenkins has been sentenced to 25 years to l…
Westchester Man Found Guilty Of Murdering Drug Dealer Westchester Man Found Guilty Of Murdering Drug Dealer
Westchester Man Found Guilty Of Murdering Drug Dealer A 22-year-old Northern Westchester man could spend the rest of his life behind bars after being found guilty of murdering a man during a drug deal. Following a three-week trial, a jury found Peekskill resident Michael Jenkins guilty of multiple felony charges for the fatal shooting of Emmanuel Jordan in May 2020. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that Jenkins was found guilty by the jury of: Murder; Manslaughter; Two counts of robbery; Criminal possession of a weapon. On May 8, 2020, Jenkins met with Jordan, a Mohegan Lake resident in the Town of Yorktown, on Pauldi…
Hero Custodian Saves Child From Choking At School In Westchester Hero Custodian Saves Child From Choking At School In Westchester
Hero Custodian Saves Child From Choking At School In Westchester A custodian at a Northern Westchester school is being hailed as a hero after coming to the rescue of a student who was in danger of choking to death. Angelo Alessandro, a custodial worker at George Washington Elementary School in Mohegan Lake, rushed to the aid of a third-grade student who began choking while eating lunch last month. Officials at the Lakeland Central School District said that Alessandro noticed the student in distress on Tuesday, April 20, who was not breathing and whose bottom lip was beginning to turn blue. Alessandro was able to pull the food from the student’s mouth a…
Man Wanted For Stealing Victim's ID To Buy $1.1K In Items In Westchester Man Wanted For Stealing Victim's ID To Buy $1.1K In Items In Westchester
Man Wanted For Stealing Victim's ID To Buy $1.1K In Items In Westchester New York State Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly fraudulently purchased more than $1,000 in goods from a Northern Westchester Walmart. Police said on Wednesday, April 28, that the suspect made the alleged illegal purchase at the Mohegan Lake Walmart on 3133 East Main Street, Mohegan Lake. Anyone with information regarding his identity is asked to contact the New York State Police at 914-769-2600. Please reference case# 9424093
Popular Westchester Teacher Dies Suddenly At Age 48 Popular Westchester Teacher Dies Suddenly At Age 48
Popular Westchester Teacher Dies Suddenly At Age 48 A popular Northern Westchester teacher died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 22. Danielle Marie Coletta of Peekskill was 48 years old. She was a sixth-grade teacher at Mildred E. Strang Middle School in Yorktown. Her career began at Columbus Elementary School in Hawthorne, teaching second grade, followed by many years at Brookside Elementary School in Yorktown, as a third-grade teacher.  She attended George Washington Elementary School in Mohegan Lake, Copper Beech Middle School, and Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt Manor.  She graduated from Pace University in Pleasantville, …