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Ben Crnic

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bcrnic@dailyvoice.com

Ben Crnic graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Geoscience in 2021. He has previously worked as a reporter with the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut, and has also contributed work to the Connecticut Mirror. Ben joined the Daily Voice team in October of 2022.

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Police & Fire
400 Grams Of Cocaine, AR-15 Rifles Seized In Huge Drug, Weapons Bust In New Windsor: Police 400 Grams Of Cocaine, AR-15 Rifles Seized In Huge Drug, Weapons Bust In New Windsor: Police
400 Grams Of Cocaine, AR-15 Rifles Seized In Huge Drug, Weapons Bust In New Windsor: Police A 30-year-old man was arrested after police K9s helped uncover a significant drug and firearms operation inside his Orange County home, authorities announced.  The arrest happened following the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, March 13, at a residence on Stonecrest Drive in New Windsor as part of a long-term investigation into the illegal possession and distribution of narcotics, the New Windsor Police Department announced on Friday, March 14.  During the search, police K-9s indicated the presence of narcotics and firearms, leading to a major seizure, the department…

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Schools
Port Jervis District To Retire 'Raiders' Name To Avoid Losing State Funding: Officials Port Jervis District To Retire 'Raiders' Name To Avoid Losing State Funding: Officials
Port Jervis District To Retire 'Raiders' Name To Avoid Losing State Funding: Officials An Orange County school district has announced it will no longer use the “Raiders” name for its athletic teams following state education regulations that prohibit schools from using Native American-related team names and imagery.  In a letter to the community on Wednesday, March 12, Port Jervis City School District Superintendent John J. Bell confirmed the decision, stating that the district will not select a new team name at this time.  The "Raiders" name and mascot logo will be dropped as of Monday, June 30, Bell wrote.  In his letter, Bell explained several reasons b…

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Police & Fire
Woman Twice Legal Limit Had Child In Car On Palisades Parkway In Clarkstown: NYSP Woman Twice Legal Limit Had Child In Car On Palisades Parkway In Clarkstown: NYSP
Woman Twice Legal Limit Had Child In Car On Palisades Parkway In Clarkstown: Nysp A New Jersey woman is facing felony charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated with a child in the car on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County, authorities said.  A 2019 Nissan driven by Bergen County resident Gina Jenkins of Montvale, age 39, was stopped on the parkway in Clarkstown on Saturday, March 1 at around 2:50 a.m. for alleged traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Sunday, March 10.  Jenkins was found to be impaired and taken into custody for DWI, police said.  Further investigation revealed that Jenkins had a child under 1…

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News
Man Found Shot In Head In Truck: Teen Convicted In Fatal Yonkers Shooting, DA Says Man Found Shot In Head In Truck: Teen Convicted In Fatal Yonkers Shooting, DA Says
Man Found Shot In Head In Truck: Teen Convicted In Fatal Yonkers Shooting, DA Says A 19-year-old man has been convicted of fatally shooting a 51-year-old victim who was found dead inside his truck with a gunshot wound to the head in Westchester, prosecutors announced.  Ludvin Ramos-Cervantes, 19, of Yonkers, was convicted on Thursday, March 13 in the shooting death of 51-year-old Francisco Gordillo in February 2024, the Westchester County DA's Office said.  The incident occurred on Feb. 26, 2024, at around 4:45 a.m. Ramos-Cervantes had been a passenger in Gordillo’s vehicle, as he was driving him home after a night of drinking.  After arriving, Ramos-Cerva…

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Police & Fire
Man Fires Gun, Points It At Victim During Fight In Beekman: Police Man Fires Gun, Points It At Victim During Fight In Beekman: Police
Man Fires Gun, Points It At Victim During Fight In Beekman: Police A 58-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly firing a gun, pointing it at a victim, and assaulting them during a violent dispute inside a Dutchess County home, authorities said.  The incident happened at a residence on Brothers Road in Beekman, where Sheriff's deputies responded at around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, after receiving reports of a dispute in which one person was reportedly armed with a pistol, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, March 13. Upon arrival, deputies quickly found and took 58-year-old Joseph M. Reynolds of Be…

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Police & Fire
Flames Damage SUV In Poughkeepsie (PHOTOS) Flames Damage SUV In Poughkeepsie (PHOTOS)
Flames Damage SUV In Poughkeepsie (Photos) A car fire in Dutchess County sent plenty of smoke up into the air and prompted a quick response from firefighters.  According to the Arlington Fire District, crews responded to Raymond Avenue in Poughkeepsie on Thursday, March 13, where an SUV caught on fire.  Upon arrival, firefighters worked quickly to contain the blaze, successfully extinguishing the fire within minutes. Thanks to the fast response, emergency crews were able to reopen the roadway shortly after the incident, preventing any major traffic issues.

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News
Youth Bystander Hit By Pepper Spray During Shoplifting Arrest In White Plains: Police Youth Bystander Hit By Pepper Spray During Shoplifting Arrest In White Plains: Police
Youth Bystander Hit By Pepper Spray During Shoplifting Arrest In White Plains: Police A youth bystander was caught in the effects of pepper spray when police officers nabbed a shoplifting suspect at a Target in Westchester, authorities said. According to White Plains Public Safety, police responded to Target at 9 City Pl on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:12 p.m., after store employees reported a shoplifting incident.  Officers arrested a 58-year-old man from the Bronx, who was accused of stealing more than $250 worth of merchandise. However, when police attempted to take him into custody, the suspect, whose name was not released, allegedly resisted arrest.  To subdue h…

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Police & Fire
School Employee Accused Of Pushing Students' Heads Underwater At Pool In West Nyack: Police School Employee Accused Of Pushing Students' Heads Underwater At Pool In West Nyack: Police
School Employee Accused Of Pushing Students' Heads Underwater At Pool In West Nyack: Police A teaching assistant has been arrested and charged with two counts of child endangerment after allegedly abusing students at an aquatic facility at a Rockland County school, police said.  Catherine Rios, 53, of New City, turned herself in on Monday, March 10 in connection with alleged incidents that took place at an aquatics facility in the Jesse J. Kaplan School at 65 Parrott Rd. in West Nyack earlier this year, according to a case report from the Clarkstown Police Department.  The charges stem from two separate incidents that occurred in the therapeutic pool at the Jesse J.…

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Police & Fire
Armed Robbery At Cell Phone Store Leads To Chase In Yonkers (DEVELOPING) Armed Robbery At Cell Phone Store Leads To Chase In Yonkers (DEVELOPING)
Armed Robbery At Cell Phone Store Leads To Chase In Yonkers (Developing) A T-Mobile store in Westchester was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday morning, March 12, leading to a police pursuit, authorities said.  The armed robbery happened at around 11:40 a.m. at the T-Mobile store at 734 McLean Ave in Yonkers. The suspect fled the scene immediately after the incident, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.  Following the robbery, Yonkers Police officers were able to locate the suspect's vehicle near 109 Ashburton Ave. However, when officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspect fled, leading to a pursuit through the city. The chase ultimately en…

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Teen Gets Attempted Murder Charge After Shooting In Newburgh: Police Teen Gets Attempted Murder Charge After Shooting In Newburgh: Police
Teen Gets Attempted Murder Charge After Shooting In Newburgh: Police A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a 2023 Orange County shooting that left a man with four gunshot wounds, police announced.  The shooting happened in Newburgh on June 7, 2023, at approximately 5:06 p.m., when police responded to 26 Liberty Street for a report of shots fired, the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Thursday, March 13.  Shortly after the gunfire, authorities were told that a male victim had arrived at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital with four gunshot wounds. Fortunately, the victim survived the attack. A…

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