Ex-BF Wanted In PA Mom's Murder Leads Pursuit, Arrested After Crashing In Westchester: NYSP Ex-BF Wanted In PA Mom's Murder Leads Pursuit, Arrested After Crashing In Westchester: NYSP
Ex-BF Wanted In PA Mom's Murder Leads Pursuit, Arrested After Crashing In Westchester: Nysp A Philadelphia man who has been wanted in the killing of his ex-girlfriend, a young mother whose body was discovered in a shallow grave last year, was arrested in Westchester County, NY following a routine motor vehicle stop and brief police pursuit, authorities said. Geovanni Otero, 29, is accused of killing Melody Rivera, 29, who a devoted mom, was found buried in the 900 block of Tustin Avenue in the Fox Chase neighborhood of Philadelphia on Nov. 7, 2024, days after she was reported missing, as Daily Voice previously reported.  On Saturday, Feb. 15, Otero was behind the wh…
Dad Kidnapped 16-Year-Old Son Who Ran Away From Hudson Valley Church Camp: Police Dad Kidnapped 16-Year-Old Son Who Ran Away From Hudson Valley Church Camp: Police
Dad Kidnapped 16-Year-Old Son Who Ran Away From Hudson Valley Church Camp: Police A New York man is accused of kidnapping his teenage son and taking him across state lines after the boy ran away from a church camp. John Tonchen, 54, of Endicott, was extradited to Sullivan County from Michigan on suspicion of kidnapping and related charges on Wednesday, Feb. 5, according to New York State Police. Troopers began investigating after receiving a report that a 16-year-old boy had run away from Camp Covenanter in White Lake on Sept. 20, 2024. The teen had not shown up for dinner, and a search of his belongings revealed that he had left the camp. After an investigation, police…
Law Firm Founder Killed In Gore Mountain Skiing Accident Law Firm Founder Killed In Gore Mountain Skiing Accident
Law Firm Founder Killed In Gore Mountain Skiing Accident Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a prominent attorney and businessman following his untimely death in a skiing accident in the Adirondacks. Kevin Colwell, founder and CEO of the Albany-based Colwell Law Group, died at the Gore Mountain ski resort on Saturday, Feb. 8, the firm said in a statement. He was 53. “This tragic loss has deeply impacted all members of the organization.” Colwell was found severely injured by bystanders and ski patrol staff near the Sagamore Trail around 11 a.m. Saturday, New York State Police said. Despite their attempts at life-saving measures, he…
Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Hudson Valley Apartment, Police Say Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Hudson Valley Apartment, Police Say
Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Hudson Valley Apartment, Police Say Authorities in Dutchess County took six people into custody and seized narcotics and firearms after raiding an apartment suspected of drug activity, police announced. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department executed a search warrant at 641 Main St., Apt. 4, following an investigation sparked by community complaints, according to the department.  During the operation—conducted by the Poughkeepsie SWAT Team, the Detective Division’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit, the Patrol Division, and the New York State Police—officers found 12 people inside the small apartment.&…
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (DEVELOPING) Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (Developing) Authorities responded to the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Hudson Valley after a person jumped off the structure early in the morning.  The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 7 at around 3:45 a.m., when a person leaped from the bridge, according to New York State Police.  Authorities are still at the bridge, police said, adding that more information is not yet available.  The structure connects Bear Mountain State Park in Orange County to the town of Cortlandt in Westchester County.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Martial Arts Instructor Sexually Abused Children Over Several Years In Hudson Valley: Police Martial Arts Instructor Sexually Abused Children Over Several Years In Hudson Valley: Police
Martial Arts Instructor Sexually Abused Children Over Several Years In Hudson Valley: Police A Dutchess County martial arts instructor has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing multiple children over the course of several years, authorities announced.  Tyler G. Leclerc, age 28, of Hyde Park, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Feb. 5, New York State Police said on Thursday, Feb. 6.  According to authorities, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at the State Police Poughkeepsie barracks first received a report of child sexual abuse on Friday, Jan. 31. Their investigation uncovered evidence that Leclerc had victimized multiple children over an extended period, police said. F…
Wanted: Police Seek Hudson Valley Man At Large Wanted: Police Seek Hudson Valley Man At Large
Wanted: Police Seek Hudson Valley Man At Large Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a Dutchess County man wanted on felony charges. New York State Police have issued an arrest warrant for Robert J. Brown, a resident of Wappingers Falls, in connection with criminal possession of stolen property, police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at around 4 p.m.  Anyone who has information on Brown’s whereabouts or has been in contact with him is urged to call Troop K Communications at (845) 677-7300 or SP Wappinger at (845) 298-0952 and refer to case No. NY2400913866.  Police assured that all sources will remain c…
No Charges for Troopers In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man In Hudson Valley: AG No Charges for Troopers In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man In Hudson Valley: AG
No Charges for Troopers In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man In Hudson Valley: AG A year-long investigation into the police shooting death of a man in Rockland County has concluded with no charges, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced.  A report on the investigation into the death of Rakim Tillery following a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway in Ramapo in January 2024 was released by the AG's Office of Special Investigation on Tuesday, Feb. 4.  According to the report, Tillery, who had been linked to an earlier incident in Albany, was armed and fired at troopers on Jan. 3, 2024, as they approached his vehicle during the stop. One…
Dump Truck Catches On Fire, Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Southeast Dump Truck Catches On Fire, Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Southeast
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…
NY Teacher Arrested For Sex Crime Charges Out Of VA: State Police NY Teacher Arrested For Sex Crime Charges Out Of VA: State Police
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
Burglars Targeting Asian Americans, Stealing Cash, Jewelry In Putnam, Police Warn Burglars Targeting Asian Americans, Stealing Cash, Jewelry In Putnam, Police Warn
Burglars Targeting Asian Americans, Stealing Cash, Jewelry In Putnam, 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…
Coach USA Bus Crash: Police ID Victim Killed, Release Details In Hudson Valley Collision Coach USA Bus Crash: Police ID Victim Killed, Release Details In Hudson Valley Collision
Coach USA Bus Crash: Police ID Victim Killed, Release Details In Hudson Valley Collision Authorities have released the name of a 67-year-old man killed after being hit by a Coach USA bus in Orange County.  Middletown resident Rickey Melvin was killed in an incident on Monday, Jan. 27 at around 5:56 a.m. at the intersection of Wickham Avenue and Fairlawn Avenue in Middletown, according to City of Middletown Police Department Lieutenant Jeffry Thoelen.  Arriving officers found Melvin lying in the eastbound lane of Wickham Avenue after responding to a 911 call reporting that a pedestrian had been gravely injured, with bystanders already perf…