College Faculty Member From Hudson Valley Killed In Upstate Plane Crash College Faculty Member From Hudson Valley Killed In Upstate Plane Crash
College Faculty Member From Hudson Valley Killed In Upstate Plane Crash An aviation educator at Dutchess Community College was killed when his small plane crashed while attempting to land at an airport in the Adirondacks, authorities said.   The crash happened on Sunday, July 12, at around 7:09 p.m. at Piseco Airport in Hamilton County, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.  Authorities said Westchester County resident Kenneth J. Andreu, 74, of Valhalla, was flying a single-engine Cessna from Poughkeepsie Airport to Piseco Airport when the aircraft crashed while landing. The plane came down about 150 yards off the airfield.  An…
Hudson Valley Woman, 39, Fatally Shot In Bronx Hudson Valley Woman, 39, Fatally Shot In Bronx
Hudson Valley Woman, 39, Fatally Shot In Bronx A 39-year-old Westchester County woman was shot and killed in the Bronx, prompting a search for the person responsible.  The fatal shooting happened at around 11:56 p.m. on Monday, July 13, outside 4385 Murdock Ave. in the Bronx, according to the NYPD.  Officers responding to a 911 call reporting an assault found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to her abdomen.  The woman, identified by police as Julia Anderson of Mount Vernon, was taken by EMS to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where she was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made, and the investigation …
8-Year-Old Drives NY Grandma's SUV, Injuring Her With Car Door: Police 8-Year-Old Drives NY Grandma's SUV, Injuring Her With Car Door: Police
8-Year-Old Drives NY Grandma's SUV, Injuring Her With Car Door: Police A grandmother was seriously injured after her 8-year-old grandson got into her SUV and drove it down a driveway in New York on Monday morning, police said. The crash happened on Gulf Street in Lindenhurst at approximately 10 a.m. Monday, July 13, Suffolk County Police said. The child got into his grandmother's parked 2016 Honda in the driveway of a Wellwood Avenue home and pushed the start button, police said. As the SUV rolled down the driveway, the grandmother tried to get inside to stop it, police said. The driver's side door struck the woman, causing her to fall and hit her head on t…
Victim Hit With Bottle, Stabbed In Front Of Their Children In Hudson Valley, Police Say Victim Hit With Bottle, Stabbed In Front Of Their Children In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Victim Hit With Bottle, Stabbed In Front Of Their Children In Hudson Valley, Police Say Two men were stabbed during a violent group assault in Rockland County, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect, police said. South Spring Valley resident Diego Huerta, 18, was arrested in connection with a violent incident on Sunday, July 12, the Spring Valley Police Department announced on Monday, July 13. According to the department, the incident broke out at the intersection of Jay Street and Division Avenue in Spring Valley. Officers responded after receiving reports of a large fight and found a crowd fleeing the area upon arrival. Police then found two adul…
Hudson Valley Man Ejected From Motorcycle On Route 78: NJSP Hudson Valley Man Ejected From Motorcycle On Route 78: NJSP
Hudson Valley Man Ejected From Motorcycle On Route 78: Njsp A 30-year-old Middletown man was seriously injured when he crashed his BMW motorcycle on Route 78 in Somerset County on Sunday, July 12, authorities said. At 3:22 p.m., the front of a motorcycle struck the back of a Toyota passenger vehicle in Bedminster Township causing the motorcycle to overturn and the motorcyclist to be ejected from the vehicle, Postorino said. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.
Man Found Dead In Creek In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Man Found Dead In Creek In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Dead In Creek In Hudson Valley (Developing) Police are investigating the death of a man found in a creek in Dutchess County.  The incident began at around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, when troopers responded to the area of Pleasant Valley Memorial Park for a suspicious activity report, New York State Police said on Monday, July 13. There, arriving troopers found a dead man in Wappinger Creek. Police said there are no current indications of criminality.  The man's name was not released pending notification of his family.  Police said the investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Man Steals Generator, Pulls Bladed Weapon On Victim In Hudson Valley: Police Man Steals Generator, Pulls Bladed Weapon On Victim In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Steals Generator, Pulls Bladed Weapon On Victim In Hudson Valley: Police A 40-year-old man was arrested after police said he stole a generator from a Dutchess County home and pulled a weapon when confronted by the victim.  Jose Serrano, 40, was arrested on Friday, July 10, in connection with an incident in Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, July 8, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced.  According to the department, on Wednesday, police received a report of a stolen generator from a residence. The victim said he saw a man making off with his generator and other items and went to confront him. However, the suspect pulled out a bladed weapon and …
Couple Seriously Hurt When Car Slams Into Rock Wall, Flips, Catches Fire In Hudson Valley Couple Seriously Hurt When Car Slams Into Rock Wall, Flips, Catches Fire In Hudson Valley
Couple Seriously Hurt When Car Slams Into Rock Wall, Flips, Catches Fire In Hudson Valley A 75-year-old husband and wife were critically injured in a rollover crash in Dutchess County that investigators believe may have been triggered by a medical emergency.  The crash happened just after 11 a.m. on Friday, July 10, on South Broadway across from Prince Street in the Village of Red Hook, according to the Red Hook Police Department. A Red Hook police officer arrived at the crash scene moments after it happened and called Dutchess County 911 for help. With the help of several passersby, the officer pulled the couple from the overturned vehicle and put out an engine fire, polic…
Bail Jumper Caught With Over 1.5K Meth Pills In Putnam County Gets Prison Time Bail Jumper Caught With Over 1.5K Meth Pills In Putnam County Gets Prison Time
Bail Jumper Caught With Over 1.5K Meth Pills In Putnam County Gets Prison Time A 46-year-old man caught with over a thousand methamphetamine pills in Putnam County who later failed to appear at his court date will now spend years in prison, prosecutors said.  Michael Carroll, 46, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to four years in prison followed by two years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree bail jumping, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Friday, July 10. The case began on March 8, 2021, when a Putnam County Sheriff's deputy stopped Carroll on the Tacon…
Former NY Town Supervisor, 49, Goes Missing — Police Need Help Finding Him Former NY Town Supervisor, 49, Goes Missing — Police Need Help Finding Him
Former NY Town Supervisor, 49, Goes Missing — Police Need Help Finding Him Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing 49-year-old man who was last seen in Dutchess County.  Ryan Courtien, 49, of Dover, was last seen at around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, in the area of Waldo Road in Dover, according to New York State Police. Authorities said Courtien was wearing tan pants and a black T-shirt when he was last seen.  In an update on Monday morning, State Police said residents should expect an increased law enforcement presence near West Dover Road and Old Pawling Road in Dover. Police added there is no threat to the public. No other…
NY Man Shot His Own Dog With Shotgun, Killing It: Sheriff NY Man Shot His Own Dog With Shotgun, Killing It: Sheriff
NY Man Shot His Own Dog With Shotgun, Killing It: Sheriff A man is accused of shooting his own dog with a shotgun, killing the animal in upstate New York, authorities announced. Daniel J. Van Aken, 28, of Providence, was arrested on Wednesday, July 2, following an investigation into an animal cruelty complaint received by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, July 1, according to a media release issued Sunday, July 12. Investigators said Van Aken shot his dog with a shotgun "with no justifiable purpose," causing the animal's death. The shooting allegedly happened on Fish House Road in the Town of Providence on Sunday, June 29, sheriff…
Man Shot Multiple Times In Rockland, Gunman On The Run: Cops Man Shot Multiple Times In Rockland, Gunman On The Run: Cops
Man Shot Multiple Times In Rockland, Gunman On The Run: Cops A man was seriously injured after being shot multiple times near Nyack Plaza just after midnight Sunday, July 12, Orangetown police said. Officers responded to reports of shots fired near Depew Avenue and South Franklin Street in the Village of Nyack at approximately 12:01 a.m., according to the Orangetown Police Department. When officers arrived, they found the victim lying in the grass near 403 Nyack Plaza with multiple gunshot wounds, police said. Patrol officers immediately rendered first aid by applying tourniquets to the man's arm and leg before members of the Nyack Ambulance Cor…
Pro Basketball Player Killed In Targeted Attack At Harlem Basketball Tournament: Reports Pro Basketball Player Killed In Targeted Attack At Harlem Basketball Tournament: Reports
Pro Basketball Player Killed In Targeted Attack At Harlem Basketball Tournament: Reports A 35-year-old basketball player who starred at Fairleigh Dickinson University was shot and killed in what multiple outlets are reporting as a targeted attack during a Harlem basketball tournament on Friday, July 10. Kinu Rochford, of Brooklyn, died, and two other people were injured in the shooting behind 70 Lenox Ave. at approximately 10:23 p.m. on Friday, July 10, the NYPD said.  Officers found the 6-foot-6 Rochford with a gunshot wound to the head, police said. A 28-year-old man was shot in the shin, and a 22-year-old woman was shot in the forearm. Rochford was shot while…
Child Abuse: 5-Year-Old Found Naked In Road Escaped Bedroom Barricaded With Zip Ties Child Abuse: 5-Year-Old Found Naked In Road Escaped Bedroom Barricaded With Zip Ties
Child Abuse: 5-Year-Old Found Naked In Road Escaped Bedroom Barricaded With Zip Ties A 5-year-old boy was found naked walking in the middle of a Lebanon County road before Pennsylvania State Police uncovered what they described as hoarding conditions and a bedroom barricaded to keep him inside, authorities said. Troopers from Pennsylvania State Police Jonestown, responded to Quarry Road and South Lancaster Street in Swatara Township at 7:29 a.m. Friday, July 10, after receiving a report that a young child was wandering in the roadway, police said. Good Samaritans kept the boy safe until troopers and EMS arrived. He was taken to WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital for a medical …
Man Armed With Knife Leads Cops On Route 6 Chase During Mental Health Crisis Man Armed With Knife Leads Cops On Route 6 Chase During Mental Health Crisis
Man Armed With Knife Leads Cops On Route 6 Chase During Mental Health Crisis A man having a mental health crisis was hospitalized after police said he led them on a chase and later threatened to harm officers with a knife.  The incident began on Thursday, July 9, when officers learned of a mental health crisis at around 3:35 p.m. and found a vehicle being driven by the person involved on Route 6 in Yorktown, the Yorktown Police Department said on Friday, July 10. Police tried to stop the car to conduct a welfare check, but the man drove off instead. The short pursuit was soon called off to protect the public, and the department let other jurisdictions know. La…
NJ Woman Filmed Sex Act With 2-Year-Old, Saved Clip To Snapchat: Complaint NJ Woman Filmed Sex Act With 2-Year-Old, Saved Clip To Snapchat: Complaint
NJ Woman Filmed Sex Act With 2-Year-Old, Saved Clip To Snapchat: Complaint A 25-year-old New Jersey woman has been jailed on multiple offenses in connection with the sexual assault of a 2-year-old boy, according to charging documents obtained by Daily Voice. ALSO SEE: Bodycam Shows Viral Accused Toddler Abuser's DUI Arrest After Friend's NJ Funeral Victoria Cranmer, of Little Egg Harbor, was lodged in the Ocean County Jail on Wednesday, July 8, in connection with the Wednesday, May 6, incident, which she filmed and saved to her Snapchat memories, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. WARNING: The following news stor…
Gift Card Fraudster Who Mocked Elderly Victim Sentenced In $2.2M Scam: Feds Gift Card Fraudster Who Mocked Elderly Victim Sentenced In $2.2M Scam: Feds
Gift Card Fraudster Who Mocked Elderly Victim Sentenced In $2.2M Scam: Feds A Chinese gift card scammer’s $2.2 million fraud that resulted in a conviction in New York has him headed to federal prison, authorities said. Jun Wang, 64, was sentenced to five years and 10 months behind bars on Tuesday, July 7 in Albany federal court, the Justice Department said. In a secretly recorded conversation during the fraud, Wang spoke about an elderly victim with an FBI agent and told them, “The only loser is this lady,” and “Other than this lady, everybody’s happy,” investigators said. Wang was part of a multinational money laundering conspiracy in which his role was to redeem…
Golf Club Burglar Chased Onto Course In NY, Charged In Back-To-Back Incidents: Cops Golf Club Burglar Chased Onto Course In NY, Charged In Back-To-Back Incidents: Cops
Golf Club Burglar Chased Onto Course In NY, Charged In Back-To-Back Incidents: Cops A man is accused of breaking into Sullivan County Golf Club on back-to-back nights — and was caught after a foot chase across the course, police said.  Liberty resident Glenn Flickenschild, 52, was arrested on Saturday, July 4, following a reported burglary at Sullivan County Golf Club in Liberty, the Liberty Police Department announced on Friday, July 10. According to the department, officers with the Village of Liberty Police Department responded to a mutual aid request for a reported burglary in progress at the golf club at around 10:40 p.m. on Saturday.  According to police, a caller r…
Man Saved From Walkway Over Hudson By Police, Hospitalized Man Saved From Walkway Over Hudson By Police, Hospitalized
Man Saved From Walkway Over Hudson By Police, Hospitalized Police talked a man in crisis down from the Walkway Over the Hudson, safely getting him to a hospital. The incident happened on Thursday, July 9, when authorities received a call regarding a person in crisis on the pedestrian bridge in Poughkeepsie at around 3:49 p.m., the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said. Officers responded to the Walkway and learned the man had taken off his shoes and was trying to climb over the rail in the middle of the bridge.  Police soon made contact with him and began a dialogue using crisis intervention training, the department said. After a short…
Man, 34, Accused Of Sexually Abusing 4-Year-Old In Hudson Valley Man, 34, Accused Of Sexually Abusing 4-Year-Old In Hudson Valley
Man, 34, Accused Of Sexually Abusing 4-Year-Old In Hudson Valley A 34-year-old man faces charges after allegedly sexually abusing a young child in Orange County, police said. Town of Wallkill resident Alejandro Martinez, 34, was arrested on Thursday, July 2, following an investigation into the sexual abuse of a child, the Town of Wallkill Police Department announced on Thursday, July 9. According to police, on April 8, officers responded to a Wallkill home after receiving a report of a 4-year-old child being sexually abused. A follow-up investigation identified Martinez as the suspect, the department said. Martinez was charged with first-degre…
Accused Dealer Caught With Cocaine, Oxycodone, Scale On I-84 In Putnam County: Sheriff Accused Dealer Caught With Cocaine, Oxycodone, Scale On I-84 In Putnam County: Sheriff
Accused Dealer Caught With Cocaine, Oxycodone, Scale On I-84 In Putnam County: Sheriff An alleged dealer from Connecticut was pulled over on Interstate 84 in Putnam County, NY, leading authorities to discover marijuana, cocaine, oxycodone, and packaging materials in his car, police said. Danbury resident Frederick Douglass Wolfolk, 33, was arrested following a traffic stop in Southeast, NY, on Tuesday, July 7, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, July 9. The arrest happened at around 1:05 a.m. on Tuesday, when sheriff's deputies were conducting traffic enforcement on Interstate 84 westbound in the area. Deputies said they stopped a vehicle after obse…
Injured Barred Owl Saved From Rail Trail By Deputies In Hudson Valley Injured Barred Owl Saved From Rail Trail By Deputies In Hudson Valley
Injured Barred Owl Saved From Rail Trail By Deputies In Hudson Valley A routine patrol along the Dutchess Rail Trail took an unexpected turn when sheriff's deputies came to the aid of an injured barred owl.  The rescue happened on Wednesday, July 8, as deputies were conducting an ATV patrol on the trail in Poughkeepsie, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.  While on patrol, the deputies learned of an injured barred owl along the trail. After finding the bird and determining it needed specialized treatment, they contacted a local wildlife rehabilitation specialist, who responded to the scene. The owl is expected to remain in the rehabi…
5 Accused Of Trying To Talk To Minors Online, Meet For Sex In Hudson Valley 5 Accused Of Trying To Talk To Minors Online, Meet For Sex In Hudson Valley
5 Accused Of Trying To Talk To Minors Online, Meet For Sex In Hudson Valley Four New York men and one New Jersey resident have been arrested as part of an undercover operation in Rockland County targeting suspects accused of trying to chat with minors over the Internet and set up meetings for sex, police said.  The investigation was conducted over several days in June as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, New York State Police announced on Thursday, July 9. According to investigators, undercover officers used online platforms to identify people who believed they were communicating with minors in alleged attempts to arrange in-person meeti…
Cruise Ship Hairstylist Sexually Abused Women During 'Massages,' FBI Says Cruise Ship Hairstylist Sexually Abused Women During 'Massages,' FBI Says
Cruise Ship Hairstylist Sexually Abused Women During 'Massages,' FBI Says A cruise ship hairstylist was arrested after he was accused of sexually abusing passengers during fake "massages," authorities said. Pranit Narayan Pawar, 26, was charged with two counts of abusive sexual contact, the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington said in a news release on Monday, July 6. The Indian national was arrested when the Brilliant Lady docked in Seattle on Thursday, July 2. According to a federal complaint, the assaults happened during a Virgin Voyages cruise to Alaska on Friday, June 26. Pawar was hired to provide hair ca…
Missing Man Found At Hospital Days After Car Found Near Hudson River Missing Man Found At Hospital Days After Car Found Near Hudson River
Missing Man Found At Hospital Days After Car Found Near Hudson River A vulnerable Rockland County man who disappeared over the weekend has been found safe after an intense multi-day search that included efforts along the Hudson River,  The investigation began on Sunday, July 5, when officers received a report that a vulnerable adult male had been missing in the Upper Grandview area since Friday, July 3, Orangetown Police said on Wednesday, July 8.  According to police, family members had been unable to contact the man and were concerned for his well-being. Officers soon entered a missing person alert into the National Crime Information Center datab…
Teen Shoots Flare Gun At 41-Year-Old Man's Face During Fight On NY Street Teen Shoots Flare Gun At 41-Year-Old Man's Face During Fight On NY Street
Teen Shoots Flare Gun At 41-Year-Old Man's Face During Fight On NY Street A 41-year-old man was shot in the face with a flare gun during a street fight in New York, police said. A 17-year-old boy, whose name is not being released because of his age, was taken into custody after officers witnessed two people fighting near South Pearl Street and Schuyler Street around 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Albany Police said. During the altercation, the teen allegedly fired a flare gun at close range, striking the man in the face, according to police. The victim suffered a serious laceration to his face. He was treated at the scene by the Albany Fire Department and emergen…
Murder-Suicide: Federal Agent, Wife Found Dead In NJ Home Murder-Suicide: Federal Agent, Wife Found Dead In NJ Home
Murder-Suicide: Federal Agent, Wife Found Dead In NJ Home A 52-year-old man who appears to have worked as a federal special agent shot and killed his wife, then turned the gun on himself at their New Jersey home last week, authorities confirmed. Police closed off Glynn Court in Sayreville and urged residents to stay inside for approximately 40 minutes at approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3. It was then that Christopher Iatauro was found dead in the backyard after killing his wife, 46-year-old Kelly Iatauro, a spokesperson for the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office confirmed. Robyn Perlman-Spencer Christopher Iatauro was a spe…
Falling Rock Hits Windshield On Taconic Parkway In Putnam County, Driver Hospitalized Falling Rock Hits Windshield On Taconic Parkway In Putnam County, Driver Hospitalized
Falling Rock Hits Windshield On Taconic Parkway In Putnam County, Driver Hospitalized A driver was taken to a hospital after a falling rock struck their vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam County, causing the roadway to temporarily close.  The incident happened a little after 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, when police, EMS, and firefighters responded to the northbound Taconic State Parkway between Bryant Pond Road and Peekskill Hollow Road in Mahopac for a crash involving injuries, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving crews found a car with severe windshield damage caused by a rock falling from a nearby rock wall. After the imp…
NY Man Who Used Uber To Bring Underage CT Girls To Meet Him Sentenced To Federal Prison NY Man Who Used Uber To Bring Underage CT Girls To Meet Him Sentenced To Federal Prison
NY Man Who Used Uber To Bring Underage CT Girls To Meet Him Sentenced To Federal Prison A New York City man who exploited teenage girls from a Connecticut state-run group home was sentenced to federal prison after admitting to child exploitation crimes, authorities said.  Nicolas Brown, also known as "Breezy," 30, was sentenced on Wednesday, July 8, to 15 years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. Federal prosecutors said Brown arranged Uber rides in March 2024 to bring one to three teenage girls from a Connecticut group home to meet him at hotels and shopping malls across the state.…
Tree Pulls Live Wires Down On Car, Causes Interior To Catch Fire In Carmel Tree Pulls Live Wires Down On Car, Causes Interior To Catch Fire In Carmel
Tree Pulls Live Wires Down On Car, Causes Interior To Catch Fire In Carmel A car caught fire after a fallen tree pulled live wires down on it in a Putnam County driveway.  The incident happened on Tuesday, July 7, when firefighters and police responded to a home on Dixon Road in Carmel for a reported downed tree and wires, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving crews found a huge tree had fallen and pulled down live wires on the top of a vehicle parked in the home's driveway. This caused the inside of the car to catch fire, the department said. Firefighters had to wait to put the blaze out until NYSEG could de-energize the lines. …
Girl, 7, Dies After Being Hit By School Bus In Hudson Valley, No Charges Pending (UPDATE) Girl, 7, Dies After Being Hit By School Bus In Hudson Valley, No Charges Pending (UPDATE)
Girl, 7, Dies After Being Hit By School Bus In Hudson Valley, No Charges Pending (Update) UPDATE: A child has died after being struck by a school bus in Rockland County, police confirm. The crash happened at around 9 a.m. on Blauvelt Road in Monsey on Wednesday, July 8, according to Ramapo Police. The girl had been crossing the street at 182 Blauvelt Rd. when she was struck by the school bus. Emergency crews, including Hatzoloh EMS and the Ramapo Police Department, responded to the scene. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  The school bus involved, operated for Yeshiva Viznitz, had been driven by a 28-year-old resident of Monsey who stayed at th…