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Police & Fire
Drunk Man Caught In Backyard After Attempted Burglary Report In Mahopac: Police
An intoxicated man was found in a backyard after a possible attempted burglary in Putnam County, prompting a police response early Wednesday morning, March 26, authorities said. The incident happened around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, when Putnam County 911 received a report of a possible burglary in progress on Wayacross Road in Mahopac, according to the Carmel Police Department. Officers arrived at the scene within two minutes and began their investigation. A short time later, they received an additional call from a resident on nearby Archer Road reporting suspicious activity. Police s…
Real Estate
Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M
Hudson Valley railroad history buffs, here's your chance at living in the estate of a former train tycoon. A Putnam County carriage-style home that once belonged to a 19th-century railroad magnate’s estate located in Garrison at 16 Fox Hollow Ln. is now on the market in for just over $2 million. According to its Houlihan Lawrence listing, the 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence sits on 5.1 acres and offers 4,464 square feet of meticulously renovated living space. The home was originally part of the estate of Samuel Sloan, the prominent railroad executive known for directin…
Police & Fire
From One Cell To Another: Hudson Valley Truck Thief Jailed After Serving Time, Sheriff Says
Soon after finishing his sentence in a Connecticut jail, a Dutchess County man accused of stealing a truck from a Putnam County driveway found himself right back behind bars—this time in New York, authorities said. Sean F. Turcios, 39, of Beekman, was arrested and charged with third-degree grand larceny on Thursday, March 20, following an investigation into the theft of a truck from a Southeast home, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, March 25. The case stems from a September 8, 2024 incident, when a man reported his truck missing from a driveway on Route 3…
Police & Fire
Man Steals SUV From Business Parking Lot In Hudson Valley, Leads Troopers On Chase: Police
A 22-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested after allegedly stealing an SUV from a New York business and leading police on a multi-county chase, authorities said. The incident began in Putnam County on Saturday, March 22, when a 2018 Honda CRV was reported stolen from a parking lot at a business in Brewster, New York State Police announced on Monday, March 24. Troopers said the investigation revealed the suspect, Alaji Ahmad-Alwan of Philadelphia, had taken the vehicle and fled the area. Police did not reveal which business the SUV was stolen from. Around 10:50 p.m., troopers s…
News
Water Crisis: Road Salt Could Make Major Westchester Supply Undrinkable, Officials Warn
A major Hudson Valley reservoir serving NYC, Westchester, and Putnam has seen salt levels triple—which could render water undrinkable for the future, officials announced. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection released a report on Friday, March 21, revealing that salinity in the Croton System—one of the city's key water sources that also serves Westchester and Putnam counties—has tripled in the last 30 years, the department said. At the current pace, chloride levels in the New Croton Reservoir, located in Croton-on-Hudson, could exceed the state’s legal limit b…
News
Tree Falls, Hits Car On Taconic State Parkway In Putnam
A driver was injured after a tree fell onto their vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam County. The incident happened on Friday, March 21 at around 10:45 a.m., when a tree fell from the western shoulder and hit a car driving in the southbound lanes near the Mahopac and Putnam Valley line, according to New York State Police Trooper Krystal Paolicelli. The driver suffered minor injuries, Paolicelli said. More information was not immediately available.
Police & Fire
Two Gas Station Clerks Sold Alcohol To Minors In Brewster, Patterson:
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An underage drinking sting in Putnam County led to the arrests of two gas station clerks for illegally selling alcohol to a minor, police announced. The initiative took place on Tuesday, March 18, and involved compliance checks at 16 retail locations across the county, New York State Police said on Wednesday, March 19. During the operation, an underage operative went to buy alcohol at multiple businesses. At two locations, the sale was allegedly not denied, resulting in the following arrests: Alvin B. Bonilla, a clerk at the Mobil Gas Station at 2495 Carmel Ave. in Brewster; Catheri…
Police & Fire
3 Caught Drunk Driving In Putnam County Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend: Sheriff
Deputies arrested three drivers for DWI in Putnam County over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend, authorities said. The arrests took place in Southeast between Sunday, March 16, and Monday, March 17, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, March 19. Felony DWI Arrest The first arrest happened on Saturday, March 16, around 1 a.m., when a deputy on Route 22 spotted a vehicle swerving out of its lane and running a red light. The driver, identified as Dutchess County man Jacob T. Westcott, 24, of Dover Plains, was found to be intoxicated and failed field sobriety tes…
Police & Fire
Car Left Perched On Rocky Outcrop In Mahopac Crash (
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A crash in Putnam County left a vehicle stuck on top of a rock outcrop. The incident happened on Saturday, March 15 just before 10:45 a.m., when an SUV crashed in Mahopac on Crane Road near Angela Drive, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. Once EMS crews arrived at the scene, the driver refused an ambulance trip, firefighters said. The road was closed for around half an hour to let tow crews remove the car.
Schools
Special Education Teacher Remembered By New 'Sensory Bus' For Students In Hudson Valley
A retired school bus at a Putnam County elementary school has been transformed into a sensory-friendly haven for students in honor of a beloved special education teacher who fought a brave battle with cancer. Brewster Central School District administrators, teachers, facilities staff, and students gathered on Tuesday, March 11, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the new sensory bus dedicated to Megan Gersch, a special education teacher who died in July 2024 after a five-year fight against breast cancer. At the front of the bus, a sunflower bearing the words “For Megan” serves as …
Police & Fire
$200K Scheme: Man Accused of Embezzling From Civic Organizations In Hudson Valley, Police Say
A Putnam County resident entrusted as the treasurer for two local civic organizations has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $200,000 over several years, authorities announced. Mark A. Kenny, age 61, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, on grand larceny charges following an investigation that began in December, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, March 13. According to the Sheriff's Office, the investigation began when board members from a civic organization in Garrison contacted authorities, suspecting that their treasurer was stealing funds.…
Police & Fire
Gas Station Failed Robbery: Man Caught After Pulling Knife On Clerk In Yorktown, Police Say
A Putnam County man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a Westchester gas station, authorities said. The incident happened in Yorktown on Tuesday, March 4, just before noon, when there was a reported robbery at the Mobil gas station at 3205 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Police said on Thursday, March 13. According to police, the suspect had already fled the scene by the time officers arrived. Investigators say the man brandished a knife and demanded money from the cashier. However, the clerk had already activated an alarm, causing the sus…
Police & Fire
Tesla Left Mangled In Tree Collision In Putnam Valley: 3 Injured
Three people were injured after a car collided with a tree in Putnam County. The crash happened at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 on Sprout Brook Road near the Putnam Valley town line, where there was a single-vehicle accident involving a collision with a large tree, according to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department and Continental Village Fire Department. Upon arrival, first responders found three occupants trapped inside the wrecked Tesla vehicle. Firefighters used hydraulic rescue tools to extricate the victims, working for approximately 30 minutes befor…
Schools
School Board President Resigns Suddenly In Mahopac
The school board president of a district in Putnam County has announced his sudden resignation. Mahopac Board of Education President and Trustee Jonathan Schneider's resignation was announced on Thursday, March 6. In a statement, the Board expressed gratitude for Schneider’s service, recognizing his dedication and contributions to the district. "His contributions have been valued and his commitment to the District will not be forgotten," the Board wrote. With Schneider’s departure, Vice President Fernando Martinez will now serve as Acting President, in accordan…
Police & Fire
Car Hits Tree, Catches Fire In Brewster: Driver Hospitalized
A vehicle crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Putnam County, leaving the driver hospitalized, firefighters said. The crash happened outside the Brewster Elks Club at Route 22 and Milltown Road around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, according to the Brewster Fire Department. According to fire officials, the vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire outside the Elks Club on Route 22. Firefighters quickly attacked the flames while Brewster EMS treated the driver, who was then taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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S'mores Started Massive Brush Fire Outside Hamptons, Officials Say
A family attempting to make s’mores in their backyard accidentally sparked several brush fires that burned hundreds of acres on Long Island, authorities said. An investigation by Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives determined that high winds spread embers from a Manorville backyard on Cozine Road after the family attempted to start a fire for s’mores, the agency announced Monday, March 10. “It’s believed strong winds spurred additional fires from embers leading to the brush fires,” Suffolk County Police said. Detectives are continuing to speak with witnesses and investigate tips,…
Police & Fire
SUV Flips On Road In Mahopac (
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A crash in Putnam County left a vehicle on its side and temporarily blocked a lane of traffic on a curvy road. The crash happened at around 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, when an SUV flipped in the area of Miller Road and Route 118 in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. The incident prompted a fast response from Carmel Police, the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corp., and the Somers Volunteer Fire Department in addition to Mahopac fire crews. More information, including the extent of injuries, was not immediately available.
Police & Fire
Man Assaults Teen Girl While Posing As Officer At Yorktown Shopping Center: Police
A Putnam County man was arrested after allegedly impersonating a police officer while assaulting a teenage girl in a Westchester shopping center parking lot, authorities said. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, March 5, around 2:20 p.m., when Yorktown Police officers responded to the Shrub Oak Shopping Center for a reported assault, the department said on Thursday, March 6. According to investigators, 42-year-old Charles Santiago of Putnam Valley pulled his vehicle in front of a 16-year-old girl as she was walking. Wearing a fake police badge around his neck, Santiago falsely i…
Police & Fire
Duo Busted While Trying To Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine In Hudson Valley: Sheriff
A drug bust in Putnam County led to the arrest of two men, including a New Jersey resident, who allegedly arrived to sell fentanyl and cocaine, authorities announced. The operation took place on Wednesday, March 5, around 2:30 p.m. in Kent, where members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Unit intercepted the suspects when they arrived to sell the drugs, according to Sheriff Kevin J. McConville. The suspects were identified as Orange County resident Jamel Donaldson, 31, of New Windsor, and New Jersey resident Paul Roeser, 27, of Mahwah. Donaldson, w…
Police & Fire
4-Year-Old Child Rescued in Croton Falls After Kidnapping, Chase On I-84, I-684: Police
This story has been updated. A four-year-old child with autism was safely rescued after being abducted in a rapidly unfolding kidnapping situation that spanned Westchester, Dutchess, and Putnam counties, authorities announced. The incident began on Saturday, Feb. 22, when Putnam County 911 received a report of a vehicle stolen out of LaGrange. Authorities learned that the suspect, 26-year-old Jahyra Allen of Brooklyn, had allegedly taken the car from a family member and abducted her 4-year-old child, whom she does not have legal custody of, according to New York State Police. Authori…
Police & Fire
Child Porn: Woman, 32, Accused Of Transmitting Videos, Pics From Southeast Home, Police Say
A 32-year-old woman faces child porn charges after allegedly transmitting explicit videos and pictures over the internet from her Putnam County home, authorities said. Southeast resident Danielle Sawicki, age 32, was arrested following a search of her residence on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, March 4. According to the Sheriff's Office, in July 2024, investigators received a cyber tip from the New York State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force related to explicit materials being transmitted from a Putnam County home. On…
Police & Fire
Man Steals $27K In Tools, Tires, Rims From Businesses In Hudson Valley: Police
A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with multiple high-value larcenies in Putnam County, where he allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of tools, tires, and rims over the past year, authorities announced. New Haven County resident Michael Petro of Waterbury, age 53, was taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 27, after investigators linked him to three major thefts in the towns of Southeast and Patterson, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 28. The investigation began on March 2, 2024, when a Southeast businessman reported that his wo…
Police & Fire
Assistant Fire Chief Busts Down Door, Puts Out Flames Before Crews Arrive At Mahopac Home
A quick-thinking assistant fire chief took matters into his own hands, forcing entry into a burning Putnam County home and using a fire extinguisher to knock down flames before more crews arrived. The blaze broke out in Mahopac around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at a one-story home near Hill Street and Hitchcock Hill Road, prompting police to close Hill Street between Bullethole Road and Hitchcock Hill Road during the afternoon hours. According to the Mahopac Falls Fire Department, Assistant Chief Tompkins was first on the scene and confirmed that flames were coming from the r…
Police & Fire
House Fire Causes Road Closure In Mahopac (
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A house fire has closed a stretch of road to traffic in Putnam County. Hill Street in Mahopac between Bullethole Road and Hitchcock Hill Road is closed as firefighters battle a house fire in the area, Carmel Police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at around 3:30 p.m. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use detours. More information about the fire has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Swatting Sting: Man Admits To Fake 911 Call About ‘Cracked Skull’ In Amawalk, Police Say
A Putnam County man has been apprehended for a swatting incident that led to a large emergency response in Westchester, with investigators linking him to multiple similar hoaxes, police said. Mahopac resident Mikel Kolaj, 31, was arrested and charged with three counts of falsely reporting a crime after allegedly placing a false 911 call about a violent assault in progress at an Amawalk residence, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The hoax call came in on Thursday, Feb. 20, at around 11:15 a.m., when an unknown female caller reported "My neighbor is assaulting his wi…
Police & Fire
Child Airlifted After Hitting Head At Thunder Ridge Ski Area In Patterson
A 7-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital after suffering a head injury and losing consciousness at a ski area in Putnam County, first responders said. The incident happened on Sunday, Feb. 23, when the child hit their head at the Thunder Ridge Ski Area in Patterson, according to the Patterson Fire Department. Emergency crews, led by Patterson Fire Chief Joe Pignatelli, soon arrived at the ski area and worked with the Putnam Lake Fire Department and Putnam County Sheriff's Office to establish a safe landing zone in an open field parking area at Thunder Ridge. The child was initiall…
Police & Fire
Crash Shuts Down Route 6 In Mahopac, Injures Victims
A midday crash on Route 6 in Putnam County caused a temporary road closure and sent multiple people to the hospital with minor injuries, first responders said. The crash happened in Mahopac at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the area of 466 Route 6, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. Authorities shut down Route 6 for about 30 minutes while crews worked to clear the scene. Traffic was diverted until the vehicles were removed. The injured occupants were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, firefighters said. The Carmel Police Department and Carm…
Police & Fire
Road Rage: Man Points Gun At Victim, Calls Him Racial Slur In Yorktown, Police Say
A Putnam County man faces charges after allegedly pointing a firearm at another driver while calling him a racial slur in Westchester, police said. The arrest resulted from an incident in Yorktown at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, when New York State Police relayed a report about a road rage incident in Yorktown, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Officers determined that the altercation had taken place on Route 6, but both people involved were found in the area of 302 Somers Commons. According to the victim’s report, Mahopac resident James P. Brown, age 59, …
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way Driver Leads Cops On Multi-County Pursuit In Yorktown, Putnam: Police
A 47-year-old New Jersey man was jailed after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase across Westchester and Putnam counties, driving into oncoming traffic, and ignoring orders to stop, authorities said. Bergen County resident Noel Mendez of Fairview, age 47, was arrested on felony reckless endangerment charges following a multi-jurisdiction police pursuit in November that ended in Putnam County, Yorktown Police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 19. According to the department, the chase began at around 11 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2024, when Yorktown officers were alerted to a susp…
News
Community Board Destroyed in Hit-Run: Help Needed For Replacement In Hudson Valley
A community organization in Putnam County is seeking help in replacing a decades-old bulletin board that was destroyed in a hit-and-run crash. The collision happened on Thursday, Feb. 13, around 4:45 a.m., when a pickup truck crashed into the Brewster Rotary Club’s community board, destroying it, the organization announced. The truck also slammed into a tree belonging to the Southeast Fireworks Committee, according to the organization. The Brewster Rotary Club, which has been a part of the community for 80 years, is now working to fundraise for a replacement sign—one that…
Police & Fire
Sleeping Man In Plow Blocks I-287 Ramp, Found Nearly 3 Times Over Legal Limit:
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A Putnam County man was nabbed on DWI charges after being found asleep in an idling tractor with a plow, blocking an exit ramp on Interstate 287 in Westchester, police said. The arrest resulted from an incident on Saturday, Feb. 15 at just before 6:30 p.m., when police found a man sleeping inside a tractor with a plow that was blocking the I-287 Eastbound Exit 3 ramp leading to Sprain Brook Parkway in Elmsford, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Upon arrival, troopers found the red 2024 Yanmar tractor running, obstructing the roadway. The driver, later identifie…
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