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Dad Who Caused Daughter's Fentanyl Death In Dutchess County Gets Prison Time
A man who admitted causing the fentanyl-related death of his 16-month-old daughter in Dutchess County will spend years in prison.
Poughkeepsie resident Haitham Dasan, 49, was sentenced to two to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to criminally negligent homicide in Dutchess County Court on Tuesday, March 17, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Wednesday, June 3.
As previously reported by Daily Voice, the case stems from the death of Dasan's daughter, Soraiya Dasan, on April 12, 2021, at a residence on Oakdale Avenue in the Town of Poug…
9-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Tote Along River; Grandma Among 4 Charged In ‘Severe Abuse’ Case
Two more adults have been charged months after a 9-year-old girl was found dead in a tote along a river, as prosecutors say they allowed “severe child abuse and neglect” to continue inside a Pennsylvania home, authorities announced on Tuesday, April 21.
Theresa Marie Shipley, 63, identified as the child’s grandmother, and Sandra Lynn Umensetter, 51, a family friend, were charged in connection with the prolonged abuse that led to the death of 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey, Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele said.
Theresa Marie Shipley (left) Renesmay Eutsey’s grandmother, and S…
Video: Mail Carrier, 39, Shoves 4-Year-Old Boy In NY, Cops Say
A U.S. Postal Service worker was charged after allegedly shoving a 4-year-old child to the ground in Ramapo, which was captured on video, authorities said.
Gabriel Stan, 39, of Stony Point, was charged following an incident in the Viola section of Ramapo, according to the Ramapo Police Department.
The incident occurred on Thursday, March 19 at approximately 6:25 p.m., police said. Following an investigation, authorities determined Stan intentionally shoved the child while performing his duties, police said.
He was initially charged with endangering the welfare of a child and attempted…
Toddler’s Horrific Beating Death Leads To Murder Charges For NY Couple
A Greene County couple now faces murder charges after the death of a 3-year-old toddler in their care, authorities announced Monday, March 9.
The child’s mother, 26-year-old Farhiya Gaal, and her boyfriend, 24-year-old Lameik Wilson, were both indicted Monday on second-degree murder charges, the Greene County District Attorney’s office said in a Facebook post.
Before Monday, Gaal was facing a top count of second-degree manslaughter, while Wilson had been charged with assault.
The case began Jan. 28, when emergency crews responded to a Cairo home for a report of an unconscious child. They f…
Cyanide Killing Of NY Mom Of 3 Preceded By Divorce Papers, Threats From Estranged Husband: DA
Court filings reveal a history of domestic violence before a Long Island mother of three was poisoned to death by her estranged husband, prosecutors said.
Asif Qureshi, 53, of Bellerose, Queens, was indicted on murder and burglary charges in Nassau County Court Thursday, Jan, 8, in connection with the death of his estranged wife Aleena Asif.
Investigators determined that Qureshi entered Asif’s Herricks home on Larch Drive while she was out dropping her children off at school on Oct. 17, 2025, according to the Nassau County DA’s office.
He then hid inside for nearly an hour, waiting for her…
Man Caught With Crack Cocaine, Guns While Driving With Child On I-84 In Dutchess: Police
An Orange County man was arrested after being caught with drugs and guns while he had a child in the car with him on Interstate 84 in Dutchess County, police said.
The arrest resulted from an incident at around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, when troopers stopped a vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 84 in Beacon for a traffic violation, New York State Police said.
According to police, the car was occupied by a female driver, a juvenile passenger, and Savon T. Bagby, 27, of Newburgh. During the stop, troopers learned Bagby had an active warrant out of the City of Newburgh and…
Guardian To Blame For Teen Having 2 Handguns In NY, Police Say
A 16-year-old boy and his guardian are facing charges following the recovery of two handguns in upstate New York.
Kierra Allen, 37, of Watervliet, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 10, after police said she failed to adequately supervise the teen, who was allegedly found in possession of two handguns.
The boy was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a felony. Allen is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor.
According to investigators, the teen has a criminal history including a 2023 charge for possession and unlawful discharge of a flare gun.
In …
5 Children Locked In 'Dungeon' With Feces-Covered Walls, No Beds By Parents: Officials
Five children were trapped in a locked room described as a “dungeon,” where authorities say they lived among filth, boarded-up windows, and no beds.
A Pennsylvania couple, James Russell Kahl and Carly Kahl, is accused of holding their children, ages five to 14, in “deplorable conditions” at a home in Redstone Township, Fayette County, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
The investigation began in early August after Children and Youth Services received a complaint about the family, authorities said. When troopers responded to the home with CYS, they discovered no beds, boarded-up windows…
NY Daycare Worker Accused Of Abusing Boy For Years; More Victims Sought: Police
A man is accused of sexually abusing a child for years while employed at a Westbury daycare center, Nassau County police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Jose Rodriguez, 49, of Glen Cove, was charged after a victim reported that Rodriguez inappropriately touched him starting in 2016 when he was 10 years old, the Special Victims Squad said in a release.
The abuse allegedly continued until the boy was 13. On Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, Rodriguez walked into a Dunkin Donuts where the victim now works. After Rodriguez left the store, the victim contacted police, detectives said.
Rodriguez was arreste…
NY Parents Charged After 9-Year-Old Girl Dies From Chronic Constipation
Two upstate New York parents are facing child endangerment charges following the death of their 9-year-old daughter.
Jennifer Singleton, 37, and Harold Warner, 33, were arrested Tuesday, Aug. 5, days after emergency crews found the child unresponsive inside their Watervliet home, New York State Police said.
The 9-year-old was pronounced dead at Samaritan Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 2, as Daily Voice reported.
A preliminary autopsy conducted Monday, Aug. 4, found that the child died due to chronic constipation, according to police. The manner of death was listed as natural causes. Final res…
6 Girls Sexually Abused In PA Farm Basement, Barn: Affidavit
A Pennsylvania man is accused of sexually abusing six girls in a Salisbury Township farm basement, barn, and pond over several years, Pennsylvania State Police announced in an affidavit of probable cause filed this month.
Samuel S. Beiler, 25, of Gap (Lancaster County), has been charged with 12 felonies, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, and corruption of minors, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.
The case began after Lancaster County Children and Youth Services filed multiple child welfare reports in June 2025, investigators e…
‘Man Of God’ Mennonite Bishop With $793K Home Accused Of Starving Child In Shed
A Lancaster County man who describes himself as a “man of God” and serves as a part-time bishop at a Mennonite-rooted church is accused of starving and assaulting a juvenile family member forced to live in a shed, according to affidavits obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, July 31, and social media post by the suspects.
Daryl Jay Sensenig, 41, and his wife, Grace Louise Sensenig, 42, of Reinholds, were arrested after Ephrata Police responded to a violent domestic dispute on the 800 block of Laurel Ridge Road around 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, police said.
The couple forced the boy — a…
2 Arrested After Unlicensed Daycare Found In NY: 69 Kids Found At Unsafe Site, Cops Say
Two people face charges in connection with an unlicensed daycare found operating in two neighboring homes in Rockland that had unsafe and overcrowded conditions, police announced.
Both Aron Altman, 35, and Chana Altman, 35, both of Pomona, were arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child following a raid at 86 and 96 Maple Ave. in New City earlier this month, the Clarkstown Police Department announced on Friday, July 25.
According to police, these locations were the scene of a search warrant execution conducted on Monday, July 7, amid concerns about an …
Man Strangled Former Partner In Front Of Their Kids, Slapped Child Next Day In NY: DA
A Westchester man has been indicted on multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting his former partner and one of their children while violating an active order of protection, prosecutors announced.
Tairon Drake, age 30, was arraigned Tuesday, July 8, in Westchester County Court on charges stemming from a violent domestic incident at his Yonkers home, Westchester District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Thursday, July 10.
Prosecutors allege that on May 1, 2025, Drake placed both hands around his ex-partner’s neck and threatened to kill her, all in front of their two children.…
