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Scammers Claim Relatives Are in Trouble Over Phone Calls In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Authorities in Dutchess County are urging residents to stay vigilant as scammers increasingly target unsuspecting victims and claim their loved ones are in trouble. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office issued a public warning on Wednesday, Feb. 5 about an increasing number of phone scams, many of which prey on emotions by falsely claiming a loved one has been hurt or arrested. Scammers often impersonate law enforcement officials or relatives, pressuring victims into sending money immediately. One of the latest scams reported involves fraudsters calling victims and claiming that …
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Early Morning Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Westchester
Authorities in Mount Vernon are investigating a shooting that left one person injured early Tuesday, Feb. 4. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired around 3 a.m. at 129 South 4th Ave. Upon arrival, they discovered a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the right forearm. The victim was transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries. Detectives are currently working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No arrests have been announced at this time. Authorities are urging anyone …
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Vehicle Hits Victim, Drives Away In Westchester
Authorities are searching for a driver who hit a victim in Westchester and drove off, causing injuries. The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at around 3 p.m., when a light gray SUV hit a person walking in the area of Riverdale Avenue and Pier Street in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. The victim reported minor pain to their leg, Spink said, adding that the driver left the scene. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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Fender Bender Leads To DWI Charge For 71-Year-Old In Yorktown: Police
A 71-year-old Putnam County man is facing charges for allegedly driving while intoxicated in Northern Westchester following a crash, police announced. Gary Shames, of Mahopac, was arrested following an investigation into a possible motor vehicle crash in Yorktown on Friday, Jan. 31, around 6:20 p.m., the Yorktown Police Department said on Monday, Feb. 3. Authorities responded to the area of Route 6 and Windsor Road for the reported crash. Upon arrival, officers identified Shames as the driver of the involved vehicle and determined he had been operating the car while intoxicated, police said…
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Rescuers Lift Fallen Horses To Safety After Slips On Ice In Hudson Valley
Two horses, including a cherished rescue named Hitch, were safely rescued after slipping on ice and becoming unable to stand in the Hudson Valley, thanks to the efforts of first responders and a dedicated veterinarian. The incident happened in Dutchess County on Monday, Feb. 3, when the Stanford Fire Company requested assistance from the Patterson Fire Department and the Putnam County Technical Rescue Team to help rescue the fallen animals at 13 Hands Equine Rescue, Inc. in Stanford. Upon arrival, crews found that barn workers had already taken steps to keep the horses warm by blanket…
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Blaze Damages Highway Dept Equipment In Hudson Valley: Water Restrictions Issued
A massive fire at a Dutchess County village's highway department building early Monday, Feb. 3, caused extensive damage and prompted officials to ask residents to limit water usage, according to village officials. The fire broke out overnight in the village of Millerton, heavily impacting both the Highway and Water Departments. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Millerton Fire Department, with assistance from several neighboring agencies, worked quickly to contain the blaze. In the wake of the fire, the village has urged residents and businesses to restrict water usage due to damag…
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Dump Truck Catches On Fire, Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Southeast
A dump truck fire on Interstate 84 caused major traffic disruptions in Putnam County on Monday morning, Feb. 3, as multiple fire departments responded to battle the flames. According to the Carmel Fire Department, emergency dispatchers began receiving reports of the fire at 8:35 a.m. The incident occurred in the westbound lanes under the Interstate 684 bridge in Southeast. The Brewster Fire Department and New York State Police were the first to be dispatched, with Brewster’s fire chief later requesting mutual aid. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, though traffic in t…
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29-Year-Old Man Breaks Into Ex's Home, Rapes, Strangles Victim In Westchester: Police
A 29-year-old man faces a long list of charges after breaking into his ex-partner's home in Westchester and forcibly raping and strangling them, police said. White Plains resident Diego Fernandez Quintero was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 1 in connection with an incident at a residence in the city, White Plains Police Captain James Spencer announced on Monday, Feb. 3. According to Spencer, Quintero broke into his ex's home and raped and strangled them. He is now charged with: First-degree rape; First-degree burglary; Second-degree strangulation; Second-degree unl…
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Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Fire Outside Home In Peekskill
A lithium-ion battery caused a fire outside a Westchester residence early Sunday morning, Feb. 2, prompting firefighters to issue safety warnings about the potential hazards of these increasingly common power sources. The Peekskill Fire Department responded just after 3 a.m. to a report of a burning scooter outside a home. When crews arrived, they confirmed an active fire with flames up against the structure. Using pressurized water fire extinguishers, firefighters quickly controlled the blaze before it could spread to the building. Upon closer inspection, firefighters determined the …
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Vehicles Crash Into Poles, Rocks, Hydrants Amid Snowstorm In Hudson Valley (
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Snowy and slippery conditions on Rockland County roads caused numerous vehicles to lose control and crash on Sunday night, Feb. 2. The crashes occurred during a weather system that arrived in Rockland at around 6 p.m. on Sunday and brought around an inch of snow. One such incident happened in Airmont near South Monsey Road and Saddle River Road, where a vehicle slid off the road and struck rocks. The car was eventually safely removed, The Monsey Scoop reported. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (…
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Teen Storms Home, Attacks Victim With Kids Inside Before Returning In Hudson Valley: Police
A 17-year-old Hudson Valley resident was apprehended after forcing his way into a Dutchess County apartment, attacking a resident, and later returning to the scene while ignoring officers, police said. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Tompkins Terrace apartment complex in Beacon, according to the City of Beacon Police Department. A woman at the scene told officers that the suspect, who also lives in the complex and was known to her, had forced his way into her apartment and assaulted her adult son with his 4- and 5-year-old children inside, the de…
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Man Follows Victim Home, Demands Keys In Westchester Before Resisting Arrest: Police
A man was apprehended in Westchester after allegedly following a resident home and demanding their car keys before driving away, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, Feb. 1, when 33-year-old Carlos Varela-Pichardo of the Bronx allegedly trailed a Rye resident to their home and tried to take their car keys, according to the City of Rye Police Department. After the resident refused to hand over their keys, Varela-Pichardo fled but was soon caught by officers a short distance away, authorities said. During a traffic stop, police said Varela-Pichardo was uncooperative and resisted w…
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NY Teacher Arrested For Sex Crime Charges Out Of VA: State Police
A 45-year-old teacher from Amherst, NY (Erie County) has been arrested for sex crimes stemming from Virginia, authorities said. Geoffrey J. Testa was arrested on a warrant for multiple felony child exploitation charges out of Fairfax, VA on Friday, Jan. 31, the New York State Police said. Testa is a teacher at Amherst Central High School. He was processed and taken to Erie County Holding Center on the arrest warrant awaiting extradition. Anyone with information can contact the NYSP at 585-344-6200
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Man Killed Couple, Dog Before Setting Hudson Valley Fire, Police Say: Victims' IDs Released
Authorities have identified the victims of a deadly Dutchess County house fire and filed upgraded charges against the man accused of setting the blaze, police said. Paul and Jo-Ann Hait, ages 63 and 65, were killed in the fire that tore through their home at 78 Marlorville Rd. in Wappinger on Sunday, Jan. 26, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday, Jan. 31. Following further investigation, officials now allege that Robert J. Buda, age 34, murdered the couple and their dog before setting their home on fire. The victims were known to Buda, but authorities have no…
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Thick Smoke Pours From Mahopac Business, Prompts Large Response
A fire inside a dryer at a business in Putnam County sent thick smoke billowing through the building and a neighboring business, prompting a large emergency response. The blaze broke out on Friday, Jan. 31, at Mahopac Launderaid & Dry Cleaners, located at 960 South Lake Blvd., just before 11 a.m., according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. When first responders arrived, they encountered heavy smoke pouring from the front door, leading officials to activate a first-alarm structure fire response. Fire crews determined that the flames had been contained to items insid…
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Hudson Valley Girl, 12, Has Been Missing Nearly Week
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a Hudson Valley girl who has been missing for nearly a week. Miamor Rivera, 12, of Poughkeepsie, was last seen on Saturday, Jan. 25, according to Poughkeepsie Police. She may have traveled to New Paltz or Middletown, police said. Rivera’s nose and ears are pierced, and she may wear glasses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Poughkeepsie Police Department at 845-451-4000. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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Man Struck By Car In Westchester, Hospitalized
A man was taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Westchester. The crash happened on Friday, Jan. 31 at around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Yonkers Avenue and Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, when an elderly man crossing the street was hit by a car after the driver failed to see him, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. The man suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. All parties remained at the scene, Spink said.
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ATVs, Motorcycle Stolen From Facebook Seller: 3 Nabbed In Southeast Burglary Case, Cops Say
Authorities have apprehended three Long Island men in a burglary ring who targeted a home in Putnam County after allegedly using Facebook Marketplace to gather information on their victim, police said. Nassau County resident Percy Dickinson, age 25, of Freeport, was taken into custody on Tuesday, Jan. 28, after being wanted for his alleged role in a burglary in the Town of Southeast in April 2024, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Jan. 30. The case began when deputies responded to a home on Briar Drive for a reported break-in at a garage, where two ATVs a…
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EMT From Yonkers Destroyed Patient Care Records In NJ: Prosecutor
A 20-year-old EMT from Yonkers has been charged with purposely destroying patient care medical records while working for a Bergen County ambulance service, authorities said. Darren E. Jacobs, 20, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 30, in Paramus following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, according to Prosecutor Mark Musella. Officials said the investigation began on Nov. 22, 2024, when the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Confidential Investigations Unit received information about the destruction of reports and charts relate…
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Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Hudson Valley Within Minutes, Police Say
Authorities in Dutchess County are investigating after two vehicles were stolen within minutes of each other in the City of Poughkeepsie. The incidents happened early Friday, Jan. 31, when officers responded to 120 Hudson Ave. around 6:30 a.m. for a report of a stolen vehicle, police said. The victim told officers she had started her car to warm it up and returned a few minutes later to find it gone. As officers were investigating, they were alerted to a second stolen vehicle in the same area. Both incidents remain under investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to call…
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Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Hudson Valley
Fire crews in Dutchess County battled a car fire after a vehicle crashed into a tree and became engulfed in flames, officials said. The incident happened in the town of Rhinebeck on Friday, Jan. 31, at around 12:30 a.m., when firefighters were dispatched to the area of Hilltop Road for a reported vehicle fire, according to the Rhinebeck Fire Department. Arriving crews found a car that had crashed into a tree and was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze while Rhinebeck EMS evaluated a single occupant of the vehicle. Firefighters did not reveal th…
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Caregiver Steals Nearly $10K From Elderly Woman In Westchester: Police
A caregiver is accused of betraying the trust of an elderly Westchester woman by illegally writing nearly $10,000 in checks from her account, police said. Amie Faye, age 35, of the Bronx, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and charged in connection with the alleged theft, the City of Rye Police Department announced. Detectives launched an investigation after uncovering that Faye, who was employed as the victim’s caregiver, allegedly wrote $9,100 in checks without the woman's consent and used the money for herself, police said. After her arrest, Faye was charged with the follow…
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U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports
Figure skaters, family members, and their coaches were among the 64 people believed dead in a crash between a military helicopter and American Airlines plane in Washington DC on Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to U.S. Figure Skating and rescue officials. At least 27 bodies had been recovered and officials said they did not believe there were any survivors in the crash near Reagan National Airport, Authorities have switched to a "recovery effort," with more than 300 responders battling frigid temps, wind, and icy waters for hours overnight, Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly said o…
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Burglars Targeting Asian Americans, Stealing Cash, Jewelry In Westchester, Police Warn
Authorities are warning residents in Dutchess, Westchester, and Putnam counties about a recent string of residential burglaries targeting Asian Americans and advising them to step up security measures. In an announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 29, New York State Police said three burglaries have been reported within the past week, specifically targeting homes of Asian American residents. In two of the incidents, burglars stole large amounts of cash and jewelry. Investigators believe these crimes follow a targeted pattern. State Police are advising all residents—particularly th…
Police & Fire
Car Fire Spreads To House In Hudson Valley
A vehicle fire was soon extinguished by firefighters in Dutchess County, but not before it spread to a nearby residence. The incident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at around 1:30 p.m., when a car caught on fire at a Beacon home on Rector Street, according to the Beacon Fire Department. Arriving fire crews soon knocked out the flames and searched the home, finding no one inside. Crews then overhauled the home and confirmed the blaze had not stretched further into the residence. However, the first floor was damaged by the flames. No injuries were reported. Crew…
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Triple Fatal Fire: Mother, Daughter Among Victims In Fast-Moving Blaze At NY Home
Authorities identified three family members who were killed in a fast-moving house fire that left two others hospitalized in Upstate New York. Colonie Police identified the victims as: Lynne Lyons, 72 Kateleyn Ryan, 33, daughter of Lynne Timothy Ryan, 42, husband to Katelyn Emergency crews in Colonie responded to a residential fire on Locust Park shortly before 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, as Daily Voice reported. Firefighters and police arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames and multiple residents trapped inside, Colonie Police said. Despite the efforts of first responders, three p…
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Burning Lithium Battery Sparks Garbage Truck Fire In Westchester
Fire crews in Westchester responded to a garbage truck fire after workers spotted smoke coming from a lithium-ion battery from the vehicle’s load, firefighters said. The incident happened in Dobbs Ferry on Tuesday, Jan. 28, around 8 a.m., when the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department was dispatched to the Department of Public Works Garage for reports of a garbage truck fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the smoke was coming from the back of the truck. After the vehicle’s load was dumped, crews discovered a burning lithium-ion battery in the middle of the pile, the department said.&nbs…
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Car Rolls Over On Lake Carmel Road
Fire crews rushed to a serious crash scene in Putnam County after a vehicle rolled over. The incident happened in Lake Carmel on Monday, Jan. 27 just after 4 p.m., the Lake Carmel Fire Department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Responding fire crews confirmed that a vehicle rolled over and began stabilizing it. Photos released by the department on social media show that the windshield was removed during the crash response. More information about injuries and the exact location was not immediately available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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Teens Run From Serious Crash In Westchester: 16-Year-Old Driver Nabbed, Police Say
A 16-year-old driver is facing charges after crashing into another vehicle in Westchester and injuring a woman before running away with several other young passengers, police said. The crash happened on Monday, Jan. 27, just before 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fenimore Road and Northup Avenue in Mamaroneck, the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Officers responding to a 911 call found two heavily damaged vehicles and a downed utility pole. A 43-year-old woman from Larchmont was rescued from one of the cars and taken to Westchester Medical …
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CT Investigating Hanging Death Of NY Man While In Police Custody
State investigators are probing the in-custody death of a 36-year-old man who died while being held at the Stamford Police Department. The Office of Inspector General, in collaboration with Stamford police, confirmed that Jamal Linton was found unresponsive in his cell on Sunday evening, Jan. 26, hours after being arrested on multiple charges, including second-degree assault and strangulation. Linton, who was being held on a $75,000 bond, was discovered at approximately 5:42 p.m., appearing to have hanged himself, authorities said. Officers immediately performed first aid before…
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ICE Looking For 2 People In Westchester, Attempting To Serve Warrants: Police
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are attempting to serve warrants to two people with alleged criminal pasts in a Westchester County village on Tuesday, Jan. 28, police confirmed. According to Sleepy Hollow Police Chief Anthony Bueti, around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, the department was notified that ICE would be trying to serve immigration warrants to two specific people in the village. Bueti added that ICE did not state or imply that there would be a "mass roundup" but that they were only looking for the two suspects with alleged criminal pasts. As of 1:20 p.m…
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