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Detective Matthew Gale Released From Hospital After Being Shot During Brooklyn Standoff
An NYPD detective who was shot while rescuing trapped residents during a tense Brooklyn barricade was released from the hospital less than a week after he was wounded, police announced. Detective Matthew Gale, a 15-year veteran assigned to the NYPD Emergency Service Unit, and Nassau County resident, walked out of Kings County Hospital surrounded by his family, fellow officers, and medical staff on Wednesday, June 24, the NYPD announced. Photos shared by the NYPD showed Gale smiling as he left the hospital while fellow officers applauded his recovery. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe created by teamma…
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'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In NY: Police
A burglary crew accused of targeting Indian and Asian families across several states has been linked to a Connecticut home break-in after police say stolen jewelry was recovered during traffic stops in New York City. Robinson Jean Paul Moncado-Patarroyo, 19, Yeison Estivan Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 20, Emerson Johan Rodriguez-Gomez, 25, and Daniel Alejandro Garcia-Arenas, 24, were arrested as part of the alleged burglary crew, Guilford police said. The alleged quartet of crooks is accused of smashing the back windows of a home in Guilford while the family was away on a day trip, police said…
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Sex Trafficking Uncovered During Domestic Call At New York Hotel: Police
A domestic incident call led to the discovery of a suspected sex trafficking operation at a Long Island hotel. Now, the suspected ring leader has been indicted, prosecutors announced on Friday, June 26. Torrey Brown, who is undomiciled but formerly of Queens, was accused of trapping a woman inside a Long Island motel room, beating her, threatening her with a knife, and forcing her into commercial sex acts through violence and drugs, the Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Friday, June 26. The 35-year-old, also known as "Smiley," was arraigned on one count of …
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Family Of 5 Among 6 Killed In Deadly NY Knights Inn Fire: Lighter May Have Been Used (
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Authorities have identified the six victims killed in a devastating Knights Inn fire in Central New York and revealed that investigators believe the blaze was intentionally started with a lighter by a motel guest now charged with six counts of manslaughter. During a Thursday, June 25 press conference, investigators from New York State Police as well as Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti announced the identities of the six people killed in the fatal fire at the Knights Inn in Endwell on Monday, June 22. They were identified as: Michelle D. Woolfolk, 58; Dominiq…
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Drunk Driver Hits Troopers' Patrol Vehicles During Multi-Town Chase:
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A woman accused of driving drunk led police on a multi-town chase before crashing into two New York State Police patrol vehicles, authorities said. Brooklyn A. Oakes, 20, of Hogansburg, was arrested after the pursuit along State Highway 37 through St. Lawrence County on Saturday, June 20, according to New York State Police. Troopers were alerted by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department about an active pursuit involving a black Volkswagen Passat traveling westbound on State Highway 37. The vehicle continued through Massena and Louisville before troopers located it parked on the shou…
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Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following Albany Shooting Investigation Leads To Indictment
A man accused of opening fire on an Albany street before allegedly forcing his way into a home and trapping a woman and three children inside has now been indicted, prosecutors announced. Jahmel Inman, 32, of Albany, was arraigned on a 12-count indictment before Albany County Judge William Little on Tuesday, June 23, according to Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon. The indictment charges Inman with criminal possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, burglary, criminal mischief, four counts of unlawful imprisonment, and three counts of endangering the welfar…
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Hammer Attack Ends In Hours-Long Barricade Standoff At Capitol Region Home
A violent hammer attack led to a three-and-a-half-hour barricade standoff before a suspect was taken into custody in Saratoga Springs, police announced. Chance O. Barger was arrested after officers responded to a home on Thoroughbred Drive at approximately 5:35 p.m. on Friday, June 19, for a reported disturbance, according to the Saratoga Springs Police Department. The homeowner told officers an acquaintance had assaulted him with a hammer and remained inside the residence, police said. The victim suffered head injuries and was bleeding heavily from his face when officers arrived. He was t…
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Body Of Missing NY Fisherman Found After Weeklong Search Along CT Coast
The body of a New York fisherman was found a week after he was pulled beneath the water off the Connecticut coast, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23. Kwahiwi Edwards, 34, of Queens, was found Saturday, June 20, on a beach near Shoreline Drive in Stratford, according to Fairfield police. The grim discovery ended days of searching after Edwards disappeared June 13 near Fairfield's Penfield Beach. Police said Edwards and another fisherman became stranded on a reef as a rising tide quickly surrounded them and cut them off from the shore. A witness who saw them stranded on the reef dove i…
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Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge
A Danbury woman accused of leaving her newborn son in a dumpster to die nearly a decade ago is now facing a murder charge with special circumstances, prosecutors said. Dominique Harrison, 28, of Danbury, was arrested last week, but authorities did not provide details about the alleged crime until her arraignment Monday, officials said. The charges stem from an investigation into the 2018 discovery of human remains in Stamford, Danbury police said. It's unclear why she was not arrested until now. At Monday's arraignment, Assistant State's Attorney Mary-Caitlin Harding said Harrison ad…
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6 Dead In NY Knights Inn Fire, Suspect Charged With Manslaughter, Arson (
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The death toll of a devastating fire at a New York Knights Inn has increased to six — and a 24-year-old man now faces manslaughter charges, police said. Broome County resident Tyler J. Russell, of Endwell, was arrested Monday evening, June 22, following an investigation into the deadly blaze at the Knights Inn on East Main Street in Endwell, New York State Police said in an update on Monday night. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the fire broke out at around 6 a.m. on Monday at the Knights Inn, located at 2603 East Main St. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy blac…
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2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through NY Knights Inn
Two people were killed and others were hospitalized after an intense fire tore through a Knights Inn in Central New York. New, updated report - 6 Dead In NY Knights Inn Fire, Suspect Charged With Manslaughter, Arson (UPDATE) The blaze began at around 6 a.m. on Monday, June 22, when Broome County first responders received reports of a fire at the Knights Inn at 2603 East Main St. in the hamlet of Endwell, according to New York State Police. Members of the Endwell Fire Department soon arrived and found heavy, black smoke coming from the front of the building, as well as…
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'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary
A Connecticut father who died after a fall during a Madison Square Garden concert is being remembered as a devoted family man whose life centered on the people and community he loved. Hundreds are now rallying around his family following his death. Paul Kueker, 51, of Niantic, suffered injuries "indicative of falling from an elevated condition" inside the iconic Manhattan arena during a Goose concert, according to New York police. Officers said the incident happened around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Kueker was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he later died. The NYPD is inves…
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Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret
What began as a routine parking maneuver ended with a Tesla plowing through a grass median, striking multiple vehicles, and crashing into a support pillar outside a Hershey outlet store, police said. The crash happened at the Tanger Outlets in Derry Township around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, according to Derry Township police Sharada Naganur, of Princeton, New Jersey, was parked or attempting to park her 2026 Tesla when the vehicle suddenly jumped a curb and turned sharply right, police said. The Tesla traveled down a grass median toward the row of stores, striking a small tree and thr…
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300-Pound Cannabis Haul Seized During I-87 Traffic Stop:
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Three hundred pounds of cannabis were seized during a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Saratoga County, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 22. Tyler Thompson, 41, of Schenectady, was arrested after troopers discovered the massive cannabis haul during a stop on the Northway in Malta, according to police. Troopers assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit, working with the United States Border Patrol, stopped Thompson's vehicle for a traffic violation at approximately 10:53 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, authorities said. During the investigation, State Police K9 "J" assis…
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Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police
A stable worker is being sought after stabbing his roommate during an argument at the North Shore Equestrian Center on the LIU Post campus in Brookville, NY, police said. Brookville Police were notified Saturday, June 20, by staff at Glen Cove Hospital that a stabbing victim was receiving treatment for injuries sustained during an incident at approximately 10 p.m. Friday, June 19, according to Police Chief Kenneth Lack. The preliminary investigation determined that an altercation occurred between two roommates who were both employed by the North Shore Equestrian Center, Lack said. Duri…
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Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day
Opening day at the Steve Benko Pool in New Canaan didn't go quite as planned. Instead of swimmers diving in, a Tesla did. A now-viral video taken by Kristen Schilo of New Canaan Dogs shows firefighters hoisting the electric vehicle from the pool at Waveny Park after it crashed through a fence and plunged into the water Tuesday morning, June 16. Multiple lifeguards and police officers entered the pool to help the driver out of the submerged vehicle, police said. He was the only person inside. Concerns about the pool becoming electrified appear to be unfounded. According to EV F…
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11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…
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Albany Robbery Suspect Accused Of Biting Detective During Violent Arrest
A man accused in a robbery investigation allegedly punched two Albany police detectives in the face and bit one of them while resisting arrest, police announced on Wednesday, June 17. Niajateke Johnson, 24, of Albany, was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, after detectives with the Albany Police Department's Criminal Investigation Unit spotted him near Henry Johnson Boulevard and Second Street around 8:20 p.m., according to a release. Johnson had been identified as a suspect in an ongoing robbery investigation stemming from an incident on the 300 block of Central Avenue near Ontario Street on Sa…
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Robert Davis, Freddie Fields, Terrell Welcome Charged
More than three pounds of cocaine were seized during a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 18. Robert C. Davis, 39, of Troy, Freddie J. Fields, 45, of Albany, and Terrell C. Welcome, 36, of Schenectady were arrested following the stop on Interstate 87 in Bethlehem at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, according to state police. Troopers assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation while working in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, police said. Davis was identif…
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Attack On Albany Police Officer Sends Man To State Prison: DA
A violent attack that left an Albany police officer needing surgery has landed a city man in state prison, the Albany County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, June 17. Emory Johnson, 27, of Albany, was sentenced Tuesday by Judge William Little to three years in state prison followed by three years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to Assault in the Second Degree and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, according to Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon. The case stemmed from an incident at the City Mission on Feb. 7, 2025, authorities said. John…
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Child Sexual Abuse Material Found During Investigation: NY State Police
A man is accused of possessing and promoting child sexual abuse material following a cyber tip investigation, New York State Police in Latham announced on Wednesday, June 17. Daniel A. Elkins, 36, of Lake George, was arrested on Tuesday, June 9, following an investigation by State Police in Queensbury and the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, according to a release. The investigation began after a cyber tip was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), police said. Authorities executed a search warrant at Elkins' residence in Lake George on June 9 with assis…
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Child Sexual Abuse Allegation From 2013 Leads To Man's Arrest:
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A child sexual abuse allegation dating back more than a decade has led to an arrest, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, June 17. Ricky M. Baker, 46, of Granville, was charged with Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree following an investigation into allegations involving a child, according to State Police. Troopers received information on June 1 indicating a past sexual assault of a child, police said. The investigation determined that in 2013, Baker allegedly had sexual contact with a child younger than 14 years old while in Granville, according to investigators. Baker surrendered…
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Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police
An 18-year-old man died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, police said. The incident happened near 71st Street and Center Drive at 2:47 p.m., according to the NYPD. Officers were told the man had fallen from the carriage, police said. He was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the NYPD. According to ABC7, the man was an 18-year-old tourist. Footage of the horse breaking free and being chased by the driver was shared to X by Gus Stalton, the managing editor of the West Side Rag. Here’s a video of the h…
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Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House
A man accused of carrying out a deadly ambush on National Guard members steps from the White House now faces new federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors announced. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 30, an Afghan national, was charged in a 17-count superseding indictment filed in U.S. District Court on Tuesday, June 16, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The new charges stem from the shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and seriously injured Sgt. Andrew Wolfe on Nov. 26. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, was killed in the sh…
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Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries
The British may have marched on Boston centuries ago, looking for a fight. This time, the Scots are here looking for a pint. Scottish soccer fans have descended on Massachusetts for the World Cup, and in less than a week, they've helped drink some of the city's bars dry. The "Tartan Army" spent the past week filling restaurants and pubs, and in some cases helping empty beer taps across the city, according to NBC Boston. The fans took over the streets last weekend after Scotland claimed a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday and marched to Fenway Park for a Red Sox game on Sunday. Sam Ad…
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Laser Strike Forces NY State Police Helicopter Off Flight Path; Man Charged With Felony
A laser pointed at a New York State Police helicopter during a nighttime training flight has led to a felony arrest, authorities announced. Daymian S. Massago, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with Directing a Laser at an Aircraft in the First Degree after allegedly aiming a laser at a State Police Aviation Airbus H145D3 helicopter, New York State Police said on Wednesday, June 17. The incident happened at approximately 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, while the helicopter crew was conducting night training over Saratoga Springs, according to police. Investigators said the aircraft was…
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Wilmington Hospital Shooter ID'd: Cops
A 23-year-old Delaware man was arrested in Philadelphia after police say a shooting at Wilmington Hospital left one 19-year-old dead and another critically injured. John Wallace-Bey, of New Castle, DE, was taken into custody Tuesday night, June 16, in Philadelphia and is awaiting extradition to Delaware, Wilmington Police announced. Wallace-Bey has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and carrying a concealed deadly weapon, police said. The shooting happened at Wilmington Hospital in t…
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17 Horses Killed In Devastating Barn Fire At Saratoga Casino Hotel Facility
A devastating early morning fire at the Saratoga Casino Hotel harness racing facility claimed the lives of 17 horses and destroyed a barn, according to reports. The fire was reported just after 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the harness racing complex located at 25 Nelson Ave. in Saratoga Springs, according to the Saratoga Springs Fire Department. When firefighters arrived, they found a barn heavily involved in flames. Because of the serious fire conditions, crews began a defensive attack while working to protect nearby buildings and prevent the blaze from spreading. Mutual …
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Hiker On Mushrooms Runs From Group After Argument In NY State Park — Then Arrested, Cops Say
A 30-year-old man faces charges after taking mushrooms during a hike in a New York state park, fleeing from his hiking group after an argument, and running to a nearby street before being caught with drugs, police said. Brooklyn resident Jashiya B. Smith, 30, was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, following an incident that began late Monday night, June 15, in Harriman State Park, New York State Police announced. According to the agency, the events leading to Smith's arrest began just after 8 p.m. on Monday, when New York State Park Police responded to a report of lost hikers in the p…
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NJ Fire Kills 'All My Children' Actor, Wife
The two people killed in a New Jersey house fire early this week have been identified as Paul Avery, who starred in "All My Children," and his wife, Sheila Garry Avery, their child confirmed. New Jersey State Police said only that the fire at 88 Mohican Rd. in Blairstown broke out Tuesday morning, June 16, and that two people had died. The couple's daughter, Kyle Avery, announced on Facebook that his parents had tragically perished in the fire. "I’m devastated to share that our parents, Paul and Sheila Garry Avery, passed away early this morning," he wrote. "We loved them so much, and they…
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Officer Injured When Drunk Driver Crashes Into Patrol Car In NY: Police
A suspected drunk driver slammed into a police vehicle, sending an officer to the hospital in New York, police announced on Tuesday, June 16. Rene Dominguez Alonso, 38, of North New Hyde Park, was arrested after the crash near New Hyde Park Road and Aberdeen Road in North New Hyde Park at 4:20 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. A Third Precinct officer was on routine patrol when a gray 2004 Infiniti sedan struck the patrol vehicle from behind, police said. Another patrol unit nearby on an unrelated assignment witnessed the collision. The driver remained at the scene while officers …
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