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Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike
Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike A cruise ship's crew member was found dead after going missing for days on a rugged volcano trail in the Caribbean, authorities said. Search teams discovered Wang Zyuan's body in St. Kitts on Monday, June 1, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force said in a Facebook post. The 33-year-old was reported missing on a Mount Liamuiga hiking trail on Wednesday, May 27. Wang was last seen on the trail at about 10 a.m. that day. The Chinese national was traveling alone and without a guide when he disappeared, police said. At about 2 p.m., Wang called 911 to re…
Fleeing Gunman Arrested Hours After Long Island Woman Shot During Domestic Incident Fleeing Gunman Arrested Hours After Long Island Woman Shot During Domestic Incident
Fleeing Gunman Arrested Hours After Long Island Woman Shot During Domestic Incident A man accused of shooting a woman during a domestic incident was arrested just hours after the attack, police announced Thursday, June 4. Eric Giovanni Whilby, 37, of Greenlawn, was taken into custody at approximately 8:40 a.m. on Pelham Road in New Rochelle with assistance from New York State Police Troop T and the New Rochelle Police Department, according to police. The shooting happened on Leigh Street in Greenlawn at 12:52 a.m. Thursday during a domestic-related incident, investigators said. A 40-year-old woman was shot and Whilby fled the scene before officers arrived. The victim wa…
Annoyed By High Heels, ‘Disrespected’: NY Man Confesses To Fatal Double Stabbing Annoyed By High Heels, ‘Disrespected’: NY Man Confesses To Fatal Double Stabbing
Annoyed By High Heels, ‘Disrespected’: NY Man Confesses To Fatal Double Stabbing A New York man allegedly confessed to killing two women hours apart — telling investigators he was annoyed by noise in one case and felt “disrespected” in the other, prosecutors said Tuesday, June 2. Rony Yahir Alvarenga Rivera, 22, of Valley Stream, was arraigned on a grand jury indictment charging him with Murder in the First Degree and two counts of Murder in the Second Degree in connection with the killings, according to the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. “He told her he was annoyed by the noise that she was making, wearing high heels and talking loudly on the phone,” Nassau…
Boy, 17, Shot, Hospitalized In Hudson Valley: Police Investigating Boy, 17, Shot, Hospitalized In Hudson Valley: Police Investigating
Boy, 17, Shot, Hospitalized In Hudson Valley: Police Investigating A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in the leg in Sullivan County, police said. New, updated report - 2 Teens Caught After Shooting Boy, 17, Then Evading Arrest In Liberty: Cops (Update) The shooting happened on Edgar Street in the Village of Liberty on Saturday, May 30, at around 10:15 p.m., the Village of Liberty Police Department announced on Sunday, May 31.  Police received a report of a 17-year-old boy with a single gunshot wound to his lower leg, the department said.  The teen was later taken to Westchester Medical Center and is in stable condition.&nb…
4-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped From NY Laundromat Found In Library Play Area: Police 4-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped From NY Laundromat Found In Library Play Area: Police
4-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped From NY Laundromat Found In Library Play Area: Police A 4-year-old girl was taken from a Patchogue laundromat and later found in a nearby library, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, March 28. Carlos Corte, 38, of Patchogue, was arrested after the incident at a laundromat on East Main Street around 12:08 p.m., according to police. The child’s mother had been inside the laundromat with her two children when Corte, who did not know the family, led the girl out a rear exit, police said. After the mother reported her daughter missing, officers responded, reviewed surveillance video, and began searching the area. During that search, the…
Person Believed To Be Immigration Officer At School Prompts Police Response In NY Person Believed To Be Immigration Officer At School Prompts Police Response In NY
Person Believed To Be Immigration Officer At School Prompts Police Response In NY Police responded to an elementary school in Westchester County after receiving a report that a person believed to be a federal immigration officer was seen near the building, authorities said.  The incident happened at Oakside Elementary School in Peekskill on Friday, Jan. 30, when officers were dispatched at about 8:40 a.m. and worked alongside school officials to investigate the situation, Peekskill Police said. Police later determined that the individual was not a federal immigration officer, but a parent who had just dropped off a student. Detectives spoke directly with the p…
Masked Robber With Purple Gun Ambushes Gas Station Clerk In Rensselaer County, Police Say Masked Robber With Purple Gun Ambushes Gas Station Clerk In Rensselaer County, Police Say
Masked Robber With Purple Gun Ambushes Gas Station Clerk In Rensselaer County, Police Say Surveillance cameras were rolling when a masked robber ambushed a convenience store employee at gunpoint in Rensselaer County, police said. The incident happened in Brunswick, at the Sunoco station on Hoosick Road, around 5:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, according to New York State Police. Troopers responded after a clerk reported that a man entered the store, displayed a purple handgun, and demanded cash. He then fled the scene on foot toward Brick Church Road after taking the cash. State Police quickly identified 31-year-old Nicholas Dodge as their suspect, and located him during a traffic stop…
Victim, 68, Fatally Stabbed In NY: Roommate Gets Manslaughter Charge, Police Say Victim, 68, Fatally Stabbed In NY: Roommate Gets Manslaughter Charge, Police Say
Victim, 68, Fatally Stabbed In NY: Roommate Gets Manslaughter Charge, Police Say A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing inside a Westchester County residence that left a victim dead, police said.   The incident happened in Mount Vernon on Friday, Nov. 21, when officers were called to the 100 block of Stevens Avenue around 8:30 a.m. for a report of a menacing incident, Mount Vernon Police announced.  When they arrived, they encountered the suspect and found a 68-year-old man inside the home suffering from a stab wound, the department said in a statement. The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was taken to…
Brutal Hotel Attack Leaves Woman Seriously Injured, Man Charged With Attempted Homicide: NYSP Brutal Hotel Attack Leaves Woman Seriously Injured, Man Charged With Attempted Homicide: NYSP
Brutal Hotel Attack Leaves Woman Seriously Injured, Man Charged With Attempted Homicide: Nysp A violent domestic incident at a Hudson Valley hotel left a woman seriously hurt, New York State Police announced on Sunday, Nov. 23. Mark Hayward Cannon, 32, of Highland, was indicted after an investigation into a physical attack at a hotel on US-9W in Lloyd at 3:56 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, according to the release. Troopers said Cannon repeatedly struck a 56-year-old woman, causing serious physical injury. Cannon was arrested at 5:13 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the town of Poughkeepsie in connection with the assault, as detailed in the state police blotter. He pleaded not guilty when th…
Cops Detail Dad's Horrific Child Abuse That He Called 'Christian Conservative' Parenting Cops Detail Dad's Horrific Child Abuse That He Called 'Christian Conservative' Parenting
Cops Detail Dad's Horrific Child Abuse That He Called 'Christian Conservative' Parenting A Connecticut father said he was only trying to reprimand his four young children in the ways of a "Christian conservative." His family and police say it was child abuse. Elijah W. King, 26, of Ledyard, was arrested and charged this week with three counts of risk of injury to a minor, two counts of intentional cruelty to persons, and one count of disorderly conduct, Ledyard police said. The allegations came from King’s sister, who told police she saw repeated abuse inside the family’s Gales Ferry home. She said King's wife would do nothing to stop it. Police said she gave written statement…
Trio Caught Burglarizing Hudson Valley Home, Police Say Trio Caught Burglarizing Hudson Valley Home, Police Say
Trio Caught Burglarizing Hudson Valley Home, Police Say Three home burglars were caught in the act in Ulster County, police said. Officers on a routine patrol conducted a premise check at a Kingston residence on Emerson Street south of Lucas Avenue and interrupted a burglary in progress Thursday, Oct. 23, Kingston Police said. Two suspects attempted to flee but were quickly arrested, while a third was found in a nearby car, police said. Authorities identified the suspects as: Christopher Escobar, 39, of Rhinebeck Zachary Wagner, 32, of Kingston Jade Terwillegar, 30, of Port Ewen All three were booked on burglary and related charges, and were …
Man Injured In Late-Night Assault Near Hudson River, Police Say Man Injured In Late-Night Assault Near Hudson River, Police Say
Man Injured In Late-Night Assault Near Hudson River, Police Say Police are investigating an assault that left a 40-year-old man injured near the Westchester County waterfront over the weekend.  Officers responded at around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, to the area outside 200 North Water St. in Peekskill after receiving a report of a possible assault, the city's police department said on Monday, Oct. 27. When officers arrived, they found a man with a cut sustained during an altercation, police said. The victim was taken to Westchester Medical Center, where he was treated and released later that evening. The incident remains under investigation. …
PA Gov. Shapiro’s Mansion Firebomber Cody Balmer Sentenced — Watch New Video Evidence PA Gov. Shapiro’s Mansion Firebomber Cody Balmer Sentenced — Watch New Video Evidence
PA Gov. Shapiro’s Mansion Firebomber Cody Balmer Sentenced — Watch New Video Evidence Cody A. Balmer has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in a firebombing attack that endangered 22 people inside the Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Balmer admitted to all charges, including attempted murder, aggravated arson, 22 counts of arson (one for each person endangered), burglary, and related offenses, according to Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo. The Sentence Judge Deborah E. Curcillo accepted a plea agreement in which Balmer, 38, was sentenced to a state correctional institution for 2…
Accomplice Bails As Middletown Woman Nabbed Trying To Cash $7K Fake Check In NJ, Police Say Accomplice Bails As Middletown Woman Nabbed Trying To Cash $7K Fake Check In NJ, Police Say
Accomplice Bails As Middletown Woman Nabbed Trying To Cash $7K Fake Check In NJ, Police Say A 19-year-old woman from New York was arrested after police said she tried to cash a $7,344 fraudulent check at a TD Bank branch in Fair Lawn on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Officers were called to the bank at 23-40 Maple Ave., around 4 p.m., after the branch manager reported the attempted fraud, Sgt. Eric Eleshewich said. The suspect, identified as Jahesa M. Stokes of Middletown, NY, was arrested at the scene and charged with forgery, Eleshewich said. She was later released. Photo(s) of the day, 10/07/2025: Fair Lawn PD patrol officers apprehended one (1) suspect and were seeking a second in... …
$25K Stolen From Senior’s Bank Account By Assisted Living Worker In NY: Police $25K Stolen From Senior’s Bank Account By Assisted Living Worker In NY: Police
$25K Stolen From Senior’s Bank Account By Assisted Living Worker In NY: Police A staff member at a Rockland County senior assisted living facility is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a resident’s bank account, police said. The case leading to the arrest began in July 2025, when a resident reported unauthorized withdrawals totaling about $25,000, Ramapo Police announced on Wednesday, Oct. 1. After a lengthy investigation, police determined that a 39-year-old woman from Suffern, who worked at the facility, allegedly accessed the resident’s financial account and made multiple unauthorized transfers into her own personal account. The woman's name has not yet …
3-D Printed Ghost Gun, Loaded Revolver Found On NY Men In NJ Traffic Stop: Cops 3-D Printed Ghost Gun, Loaded Revolver Found On NY Men In NJ Traffic Stop: Cops
3-D Printed Ghost Gun, Loaded Revolver Found On NY Men In NJ Traffic Stop: Cops A Route 17 traffic stop turned into a weapons bust after police found a ghost gun and a loaded revolver inside a car carrying five people, including three juveniles, authorities said. Officer Michael Silano pulled over a four-door Mazda sedan for multiple motor vehicle violations around 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, on Route 17 North near Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah Police Capt. Michael Blondin said. While speaking with the occupants, police said the group gave conflicting stories about what they were doing in the area, police said. Officer Silano requested backup, and Officers Ryan Berg…
Shooter Who Killed 4 At NFL's NYC Headquarters Diagnosed Posthumously With CTE Shooter Who Killed 4 At NFL's NYC Headquarters Diagnosed Posthumously With CTE
Shooter Who Killed 4 At NFL's NYC Headquarters Diagnosed Posthumously With CTE The shooter who killed four people inside a midtown Manhattan office tower in late July had the degenerative brain disease known as CTE, according to reports. The New York City medical examiner's office confirmed on Friday, Sept. 26, that Shane Tamura had "unambiguous diagnostic evidence" of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, The New York Times reported. The 27-year-old Las Vegas man shot and killed four people at 345 Park Avenue, home to the NFL's headquarters, before dying by suicide on Monday, July 28. Tamura wrote a three-page note blaming the head trauma he suff…
Holy Relics Mistaken For Drugs Returned To Seminary By Police In NY Holy Relics Mistaken For Drugs Returned To Seminary By Police In NY
Holy Relics Mistaken For Drugs Returned To Seminary By Police In NY What began as a suspected drug discovery on church grounds turned into a sacred recovery after police in Westchester returned priceless religious relics that had been mistakenly thought to be contraband.  The incident happened on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 10, when Yonkers Police Officer Rotondo and his K9 partner, Furby, were on a traffic post and approached by staff from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary on Scarsdale Road, Yonkers Police Detective Lieutenant Frank DiDomizio said on Wednesday, Sept 17. Seminary staff had found items on their property that they believed trespassers…
Man Runs From Crash That Left Victim Seriously Injured In NY, Police Say Man Runs From Crash That Left Victim Seriously Injured In NY, Police Say
Man Runs From Crash That Left Victim Seriously Injured In NY, Police Say A 33-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a serious crash that left another driver injured in Northern Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Monday, Sept. 8, around 5:55 p.m., when Yorktown Police received several 911 calls reporting a two-car crash with injuries and a person trapped, the department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 16.    Responding officers arrived at the scene and gave medical aid to the victim, who was taken to a hospital for further evaluation. Police allege that the other driver, identified as 33-year-old Jhonny Robalino…
Curious Cockapoo Caught Under Shed Rescued By Police In Hudson Valley Curious Cockapoo Caught Under Shed Rescued By Police In Hudson Valley
Curious Cockapoo Caught Under Shed Rescued By Police In Hudson Valley In Westchester, even the dogs keep police on their toes.  Officers were called out Monday, Sept. 15, to a backyard rescue in Greenburgh after a cockapoo got itself wedged under a shed while chasing another animal, according to the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. The adventurous pup apparently went all in on its hunt — only to discover there was no easy way back out. That’s when police stepped in. Working together, officers carefully freed the trapped dog and reunited it with its family, safe and sound, the department said. 
Trump Says Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Is In Custody: 'I Think We Have Him' Trump Says Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Is In Custody: 'I Think We Have Him'
Trump Says Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Is In Custody: 'I Think We Have Him' A suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been apprehended, according to President Donald Trump. Click here for a new, updated story: 22-Year-Old Utah Man ID'd As Suspect In Charlie Kirk Murder Trump made the announcement during a live appearance on Fox News' "Fox & Friends" inside the network's New York City studio on Friday morning, Sept. 12. "Can I always say 'I think' to protect us all," Trump began. "We don't want Fox News to get sued." Trump then said: "I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him. In custody. Everyone did a great job. We …
Home Invasion Shooting: Man Admits Role In Schenectady Burglary Injuring Resident Home Invasion Shooting: Man Admits Role In Schenectady Burglary Injuring Resident
Home Invasion Shooting: Man Admits Role In Schenectady Burglary Injuring Resident An Albany man admitted to his role in a violent Schenectady home invasion that left a resident shot in the chest. Kyshawn Robinson, 31, pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary in Schenectady County Court on Monday, Sept. 8. The charges stem from an incident on Oct. 24, 2023, when Robinson and another man forced their way into an apartment at 957 State Street in Schenectady, prosecutors said. The victim spotted Robinson on a home security camera and called 911 while heading home. When the victim confronted the intruders, he was shot in the chest with a small-caliber pistol. Robinson was la…
NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco
NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco This is the most Bergen County Bronco chase ever. The Paramus Police Department dropped a six-minute spoof on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as its entry into the All-American Ford statewide competition, where police departments across New Jersey are vying for a fully equipped Ford Bronco.  The video with the most Instagram likes wins — and Paramus clearly went all in. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paramus Police Department (@paramuspolicedepartment) Filmed along Route 17, the parody kicks off with a fake carjacking, with "Real H…
American Among 16 Dead After Lisbon Streetcar Derails; 21 Injured American Among 16 Dead After Lisbon Streetcar Derails; 21 Injured
American Among 16 Dead After Lisbon Streetcar Derails; 21 Injured A sightseeing ride on one of Portugal's most iconic trams turned tragic when a streetcar derailed, killing 16 people and injuring 21 others, officials said. Portuguese police said Thursday, Sept. 4, that several of those killed on the Elevador da Gloria funicular in the capital city of Lisbon were foreigners, including one American. Authorities said the derailment happened around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in central Lisbon.  The dead include seven men and eight women, according to Lisbon’s Civil Protection Agency.  🇵🇹Luto en Portugal🇵🇹El histórico Funicular de Gloria, una…
NJ Pair Stole $2K From Dead Woman, Confronted Brother About Lock Change During Wake: Cops NJ Pair Stole $2K From Dead Woman, Confronted Brother About Lock Change During Wake: Cops
NJ Pair Stole $2K From Dead Woman, Confronted Brother About Lock Change During Wake: Cops Two New Jersey residents are accused of stealing nearly $2,000 from the bedroom of a deceased woman whom they occasionally assisted, and confronted the woman's brother during the wake about lock changes, police said. On Saturday, July 19, at approximately 8:24 p.m., Lyndhurst police responded to a local residence for an unattended death, according to Lyndhurst Capt. Paul F. Haggerty. The death was determined to be from natural causes, but a police investigation was conducted as a procedural matter. On Monday, Aug. 4, at approximately 10:40 a.m., the decedent’s brother and next of kin arrive…
Couple Arrested For Having Sex On NJ Beach: Bodycam Footage Shows Police Confrontation Couple Arrested For Having Sex On NJ Beach: Bodycam Footage Shows Police Confrontation
Couple Arrested For Having Sex On NJ Beach: Bodycam Footage Shows Police Confrontation A sunny afternoon on a New Jersey beach took a scandalous turn when police said a topless woman and a man were caught in a sex act — with witnesses, and even a cellphone video, to prove it (scroll for bodycam footage). Amanda L. Mohr, 40, of Manalapan, and Edgar Dillon, 52, of Metuchen, were arrested around 12:36 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at 65 Ocean Avenue, according to Monmouth Beach Police. The YouTube channel Transparency Bodycam first reported the story on Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day), publishing police-worn bodycam footage of the beachside bust and accompanying police paperwork. The 4…
Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd
Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd Three people, including a 6-year-old child, were struck when a driver plowed through Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival, now the driver responsible has been identified and details have released in court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The incident happened after 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, when a woman in a red minivan went around barricades and parked cars, driving into the crowd on South Front Street near South Street, police said. Elizabeth Ann Bohrer's red minivan struck three people: a 6-year-old boy, a woman in a wheelchair, and a man working for the city’s traffic eng…
18-Year-Old Accused Of Choking Girlfriend In NY, Now Facing Charges: Police 18-Year-Old Accused Of Choking Girlfriend In NY, Now Facing Charges: Police
18-Year-Old Accused Of Choking Girlfriend In NY, Now Facing Charges: Police An 18-year-old Westchester resident has been arrested following a reported dispute in which he allegedly choked his girlfriend, police announced. The arrest stemmed from a walk-in complaint on Sunday, Aug. 24, around 7:23 p.m., regarding a past domestic incident, Yorktown Police said on Thursday, Aug. 28. The victim told police she had a verbal argument with her boyfriend that escalated into physical violence. She alleged that the teen grabbed her wrists, causing redness and swelling, and then placed his hand around her neck and applied pressure, obstructing her breathing.  Polic…
Princeton Dad Thrown Overboard, Killed By Boat Circling Barnegat Bay, Troopers Say (UPDATE) Princeton Dad Thrown Overboard, Killed By Boat Circling Barnegat Bay, Troopers Say (UPDATE)
Princeton Dad Thrown Overboard, Killed By Boat Circling Barnegat Bay, Troopers Say (Update) Authorities have released the identity of the boater thrown overboard and then struck and killed by the same boat in New Jersey waters Sunday morning, Aug. 24. Karl Chen Karl Chen Facebook photo Troopers responded to the area of ICW Marker 116 in the Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor just before 10 a.m., where a 27-foot Robalo vessel struck a large wake, causing both occupants to be ejected, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. See video from the scene below. An out of control boat on the Barnegat Bay has killed 1 and left another in critical condition. I’m being tol…
Car Slams Into Medical Building Waiting Room In NY: Driver, 84, Critical (UPDATE) Car Slams Into Medical Building Waiting Room In NY: Driver, 84, Critical (UPDATE)
Car Slams Into Medical Building Waiting Room In NY: Driver, 84, Critical (Update) This story has been updated.  A medical building in Westchester County was damaged when a vehicle crashed into it, leaving multiple people hospitalized and one person in critical condition.  The incident happened on Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, around 9:30 a.m., when a vehicle driven by an 84-year-old Yonkers resident crashed into the lobby of a Montefiore Medical Group building at 1010 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers, according to the Yonkers Fire and Police Departments.  The crash injured six people, including Montefiore staff, according to a Montefiore spokesperson and Y…
NY Cops Want Access To Your Camera Feeds As Critics Decry ‘Big Brother’ (POLL) NY Cops Want Access To Your Camera Feeds As Critics Decry ‘Big Brother’ (POLL)
NY Cops Want Access To Your Camera Feeds As Critics Decry ‘Big Brother’ (Poll) A New York police department’s bid to tap into residents’ security cameras is drawing a chilly reception online. The Saratoga Springs Police Department on Monday, Aug. 18, asked residents and businesses to share live security camera feeds as part of its new “Community Connect” program. Users can register their security cameras to “help officers quickly locate possible evidence, assist in investigations and help to keep our city safe,” the department said. An accompanying infographic outlined the program’s goal of increasing safety while still “respecting privacy,” noting that camera access…