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ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds The FBI is investigating after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired gunshots after being struck by a vehicle on Monday morning, June 15, federal officials confirmed. At 9:30 a.m., ICE was trying to make an arrest on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin when the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, striking the agent, Stafford police said. The agent fired his weapon at the vehicle, repeatedly striking it, police said. ICE said that the agent was attempting to arrest Freidrich Castillo-Ormeno, an illegal immigrant from Peru, who was given a final order of rem…
TikTok Threats Made Before High School Arson Prompt Investigation In Dutchess County (UPDATE) TikTok Threats Made Before High School Arson Prompt Investigation In Dutchess County (UPDATE)
TikTok Threats Made Before High School Arson Prompt Investigation In Dutchess County (Update) Days after a fire damaged a Dutchess County high school and led to the arrest of a student on arson charges, police now say they are investigating threats made on TikTok just before the blaze.  The Red Hook Police Department announced on Tuesday, June 2, that it is investigating threats made toward Red Hook High School on TikTok before the fire at the school on Friday, May 29.   During the arson investigation following that fire, police said they identified the person responsible for creating the TikTok handle @rhhs_dozer that had reportedly been the source of the threat…
PA Officer Killed Responding To Call, Department Says PA Officer Killed Responding To Call, Department Says
PA Officer Killed Responding To Call, Department Says A police officer was killed while responding to an emergency call Friday, May 29, after her patrol vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Central Berks Police Officer Kristen Yeager, 42, a married mom of three from Boyertown, was responding with emergency lights and sirens activated when the crash occurred on West Philadelphia Avenue near Manatawny Road in Earl Township, state police said. According to investigators, Yeager's patrol vehicle traveled off the paved portion of the roadway, crossed the grass shoulder, entered a ditch, and struck a tr…
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops A New Jersey man has been federally charged after allegedly biting and kicking ICE officers outside Delaney Hall, where state officials say a small group of protesters also threw fireworks and gas canisters at law enforcement during escalating demonstrations. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday, May 29, that Brendan John Geier was charged following an encounter outside the Newark immigration detention center. "We will not tolerate the vicious attacks on ICE officers we've seen in New Jersey the last few days," he said. "Assault a federal officer, you'll be held accoun…
Man Known As 'On Sight' Who Fatally Stabbed ‘Captain Bill’ At Dutchess Park Gets Prison Time Man Known As 'On Sight' Who Fatally Stabbed ‘Captain Bill’ At Dutchess Park Gets Prison Time
Man Known As 'On Sight' Who Fatally Stabbed ‘Captain Bill’ At Dutchess Park Gets Prison Time A man known as "On Sight" will spend decades in state prison for the fatal stabbing of a father of two during an altercation at a Dutchess County park. Shrone Wright, 52, of Poughkeepsie, was sentenced on Thursday, May 28, by Dutchess County Court Judge Jessica Segal following his conviction earlier this year for first-degree manslaughter in the death of 50-year-old William Gearhart, known to many as "Captain Bill," Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Friday, May 29. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Wright was found guilty on March 12 after a nine-day jury tr…
Gunfire Near White House Checkpoint Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander Wounded: Latest Update Gunfire Near White House Checkpoint Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander Wounded: Latest Update
Gunfire Near White House Checkpoint Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander Wounded: Latest Update A shots-fired incident at a White House checkpoint has left a suspect dead and a bystander wounded, according to reports. Click here for a new, updated story: 21-Year-Old ID'd As Alleged Gunman In Shooting Near White House The White House was briefly placed on lockdown Saturday evening, May 23, after apparent gunshots were heard near the complex, according to authorities. Reporters near the North Lawn heard gunfire just after 6 p.m. Eastern near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, DC, close to the west side of the White House complex and the Eisenhower Executive Of…
Fake Bomb Planted At NY Park, Notebook Found And Suspect Arrested: Police Fake Bomb Planted At NY Park, Notebook Found And Suspect Arrested: Police
Fake Bomb Planted At NY Park, Notebook Found And Suspect Arrested: Police A New York man planted a fake bomb at a park in Albany County near a children’s book exchange, police said. Brandon Arsenault, 26, placed a water bottle containing a liquid, a mason jar top with a battery terminal, a battery, and red and green wires inside the book exchange at Colonie Mohawk River Park on Saturday, May 16, the Colonie Police Department said. A bystander who spotted Arsenault placing the device and fleeing the scene called the cops, who arrived to investigate the situation, authorities said. The New York State Police bomb disposal unit responded “and determined the device t…
WATCH VIDEO: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA WATCH VIDEO: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA
Watch Video: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA A deadly mass shooting during homecoming at one of America’s oldest historically Black colleges has now been tied to a targeted robbery scheme — and newly released court documents include video showing a gunman moments before shots rang out. Four people have been charged in connection with the Oct. 25, 2025, shooting at Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. William Sells, 20, Makaveli Valera, 19, and a 17-year-old boy — all of Wilmington, Delaware — are charged with murder, robbery, conspiracy, and related offenses after investiga…
Slain NJ College Student's Grieving Family Reacts To Killer's Prison Sentence Slain NJ College Student's Grieving Family Reacts To Killer's Prison Sentence
Slain NJ College Student's Grieving Family Reacts To Killer's Prison Sentence The Nashville, TN man who killed an 18-year-old college student from New Jersey in 2023 has been sentenced to prison, and the victim's family is far from pleased with his sentence. Jillian Ludwig, who was raised in Wall and Brick townships, was in critical condition ever since Tuesday, Nov. 7,  2023, when she was struck by a stray bullet fired by 29-year-old Shaquille Taylor,  who was shooting at a car from a public housing complex across the street, Metro Nashville police said. The Belmont University freshman, an avid runner and musician, died less than two days later. …
Swatting Group ‘Purgatory’ Linked To 10+ Hoax Active Shooter Calls As FBI Charges Suspect Swatting Group ‘Purgatory’ Linked To 10+ Hoax Active Shooter Calls As FBI Charges Suspect
Swatting Group ‘Purgatory’ Linked To 10+ Hoax Active Shooter Calls As FBI Charges Suspect A swatting group calling itself Purgatory is believed to be behind more than 10 hoax active shooter reports that triggered lockdowns at universities nationwide — and now, federal prosecutors have filed charges against a suspect tied to the spree, officials announced Thursday, April 30. Villanova At The Center The wave of hoaxes began on Aug. 21 at Villanova University, where families and new students attending orientation Mass were sent scrambling after an alert warned of an “ACTIVE SHOOTER” on campus. Students and parents barricaded doors and hid as heavily armed officers flooded the Main L…
Woman Killed By Train At Rhinecliff Station, Investigation Underway: NYSP Woman Killed By Train At Rhinecliff Station, Investigation Underway: NYSP
Woman Killed By Train At Rhinecliff Station, Investigation Underway: Nysp A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train at a Hudson Valley train station on Saturday, April 25, authorities confirmed. The 68-year-old woman stepped onto the train tracks and was subsequently struck by an Amtrak train at the Rhinecliff Train Station in Rhinebeck, New York State Police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The scene has since been cleared and there is no threat to the public at this time, authorities said. The investigation remains ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available, police said.
Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit
Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over a story that accused him of abusing alcohol and other forms of misconduct. Patel filed the defamation lawsuit against the media outlet and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick on Monday, April 20. The suit comes three days after The Atlantic published an article that included numerous claims about Patel's "excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences" as leader of the nation's top law enforcement agency. Fitzpatrick interviewed more than two dozen people for her story, including current and former FBI employees, national intelligenc…
Man Shoots Victim In Back In Public In Dutchess County — Here's How Long He'll Be In Prison Man Shoots Victim In Back In Public In Dutchess County — Here's How Long He'll Be In Prison
Man Shoots Victim In Back In Public In Dutchess County — Here's How Long He'll Be In Prison A 20-year-old man will spend years in prison for a Dutchess County shooting that seriously injured a victim on a city street.  Malachi Cornwall, 20, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to first-degree assault, a violent felony, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, April 16.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the case stems from an early morning shooting on Sept. 27, 2025, near 313 Main St. in the City of Poughkeepsie. Authorities said Cornwall fired a loaded gun at…
NY Islanders Promotion For Convicted ‘Cooler Cop’ Draws Anger, Praise From Community NY Islanders Promotion For Convicted ‘Cooler Cop’ Draws Anger, Praise From Community
NY Islanders Promotion For Convicted ‘Cooler Cop’ Draws Anger, Praise From Community The New York Islanders featured a fundraiser for convicted NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran at their season’s final game on Tuesday, April 14, drawing both praise and backlash from the New York community. The fundraiser asked fans to “Support New York’s Sergeants Benevolent Association in its fight for justice for NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran” in a promotion on the scoreboard in the first period of their 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Islanders also said they would donate a portion of that night’s 50/50 raffle to the SBA, which serves as NYPD officers’ union. Duran, a Putnam County resident, was sent…
Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists
Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists A new warning for travelers is raising concerns about potential risks in a well-known international destination frequented by Americans. US officials said a security alert has just been issued for Tirana, Albania, urging increased vigilance due to possible threats linked to foreign-linked groups. According to the US Embassy in Tirana, groups associated with Iran may seek to target entities connected to the US or Iranian opposition elements in the country. The alert also warns that common public locations could be at risk, including tourist sites, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, and ni…
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now pleaded guilty, federal authorities announced on Monday, April 13. Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti. Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity, authorities said. The case stems from a series of pos…
NJ Trespassers At Abandoned NY IBM Site Had Firearm, Crowbar: Cops NJ Trespassers At Abandoned NY IBM Site Had Firearm, Crowbar: Cops
NJ Trespassers At Abandoned NY IBM Site Had Firearm, Crowbar: Cops Two New Jersey residents were arrested after trespassing at an abandoned IBM complex in Westchester, NY over the weekend, authorities said. At approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, the New York State Police and the Town of Somers Police Department responded at to the Ridge Way area in Somers on reports of vehicles parked along the roadway, according to NYSP. Investigators believed the vehicles belonged to individuals trespassing at the former IBM complex. Troopers and investigators entered the property and detained Violette O. Nidds, 24, of Ridgewood, and Benjamin F. Volino, 25, of M…
Suspect On Run After Stealing Car — Police Swarm I-84 Area In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Suspect On Run After Stealing Car — Police Swarm I-84 Area In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Suspect On Run After Stealing Car — Police Swarm I-84 Area In Hudson Valley (Developing) A suspect remains on the loose following a stolen vehicle incident that triggered a large police response in Putnam County.  The incident unfolded Friday morning, April 10, in the area of Interstate 84 and Ives Farm Road in Southeast, New York State Police said at around 8:15 a.m.  Authorities reported a heavy police presence in the area as they searched for a suspect who fled the scene. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 20s, last seen wearing black pants, a gray sweatshirt, and red and black sneakers.  Police said there is no known threat to the public at …
Man Admits Trying To Stab Officer In Back Before Being Shot During 911 Call In NY: DA Man Admits Trying To Stab Officer In Back Before Being Shot During 911 Call In NY: DA
Man Admits Trying To Stab Officer In Back Before Being Shot During 911 Call In NY: DA A man has pleaded guilty after admitting he tried to stab a police officer during what began as a routine 911 call in Northern Westchester, prosecutors said.  Armonk resident Joseph Spennato, age 39, pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated assault upon a police officer, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, April 9. The plea stems from an incident on May 20, 2024, at a home on Hallock Place in Armonk. As previously reported by Daily Voice at the time, North Castle Police Sgt. William McClure and Officer Chris Costa responded around 12:30 p.m. to …
TikTok Trend Sparks Dangerous Break-Ins At Abandoned Buildings In Hudson Valley, Cops Say TikTok Trend Sparks Dangerous Break-Ins At Abandoned Buildings In Hudson Valley, Cops Say
TikTok Trend Sparks Dangerous Break-Ins At Abandoned Buildings In Hudson Valley, Cops Say Police are warning residents about a growing trend of people illegally entering abandoned and vacant buildings across the Hudson Valley, citing both recent arrests and serious safety concerns.  The advisory follows multiple incidents in the Hudson Valley region, including a case in Somers where unauthorized entry into a vacant facility resulted in a small fire, New York State Police said in an announcement on Tuesday, March 31. More information about the Somers incident was not made immediately available.  Authorities said similar arrests have been made at other abandoned locatio…
Accused Killer Of Slain NY Student Misses Court Date Due To Tuberculosis (UPDATE) Accused Killer Of Slain NY Student Misses Court Date Due To Tuberculosis (UPDATE)
Accused Killer Of Slain NY Student Misses Court Date Due To Tuberculosis (Update) This story has been updated.  The man charged in the fatal shooting of a Westchester, NY native and Loyola University Chicago student did not appear for his first court hearing, as prosecutors say he is being treated for tuberculosis. Jose Medina-Medina, 25, missed a scheduled detention hearing on Monday, March 23, because he was hospitalized at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, CBS News reported.  He is now expected to appear in court on Friday, March 27, according to the outlet.  Medina-Medina is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 18-year-old Sheri…
Earthquake Shakes Parts Of NY, USGS Says Earthquake Shakes Parts Of NY, USGS Says
Earthquake Shakes Parts Of NY, USGS Says A small earthquake was reported in Westchester County, NY, on Tuesday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. The magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck at approximately 10:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, with its epicenter located just west of Sleepy Hollow, the USGS said. According to the agency, the quake occurred at a depth of about 7.4 kilometers beneath the surface. USGS data shows the epicenter was located about 0.5 miles west of Sleepy Hollow and 0.7 miles northwest of Tarrytown. The quake was also located about 3.8 miles north-northwest of Greenburgh and 4.8 miles north of Dobbs Fe…
Suspected Rabid Coyote Attacks 3 People, 2 Dogs In NY, Killed By Police Suspected Rabid Coyote Attacks 3 People, 2 Dogs In NY, Killed By Police
Suspected Rabid Coyote Attacks 3 People, 2 Dogs In NY, Killed By Police A suspected rabid coyote that attacked several people and pets in Westchester County has been killed, officials said. The Westchester County Department of Health issued a rabies alert Monday afternoon, March 9, after the animal reportedly attacked two dogs and three people earlier in the day in the Eastchester and Bronxville area.  The incidents occurred near Siwanoy Country Club and Twin Lakes Park, according to county officials. Eastchester Police believe the coyote responsible for the attacks has been killed, the alert said.  The announcement came hours after authorities warn…
Unruly Crowd Surrounds Officers After Suspect Punches Cop At Dutchess County Concert: Police Unruly Crowd Surrounds Officers After Suspect Punches Cop At Dutchess County Concert: Police
Unruly Crowd Surrounds Officers After Suspect Punches Cop At Dutchess County Concert: Police What started as a large concert crowd quickly turned chaotic when police said a fight broke out and an officer was punched, prompting a multi-agency response in Dutchess County.  The incident broke out in Poughkeepsie at around 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, when officers on foot patrol were assigned to maintain order during a large concert in the area of The Academy at 33 Academy St., the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Monday, March 1.  While monitoring the crowd, officers saw several people fighting, drawing a large group of onlookers. As police worked to separa…
Dog Found Dead, Pets Neglected — Saratoga County Man First Added To Animal Abuse Registry Dog Found Dead, Pets Neglected — Saratoga County Man First Added To Animal Abuse Registry
Dog Found Dead, Pets Neglected — Saratoga County Man First Added To Animal Abuse Registry Saratoga County officials have launched a new public Animal Abuse Registry and added its first offender after a man admitted to neglecting multiple pets. Richard Doyle, of Greenfield Center, was placed on the registry after pleading guilty to cruelty to animals in Town of Greenfield Court on Monday, Feb. 9, according to Saratoga County District Attorney Brett Eby. The conviction stems from a late December 2025 investigation in which five dogs and two cats were removed from Doyle’s home. All of the animals were surrendered to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, though one dog was alread…
Teens In Car Stolen From Long Island Take Off Running After Snowbank Crash In Hudson Valley: PD Teens In Car Stolen From Long Island Take Off Running After Snowbank Crash In Hudson Valley: PD
Teens In Car Stolen From Long Island Take Off Running After Snowbank Crash In Hudson Valley: PD Four boys from Brooklyn were arrested after a stolen vehicle triggered a license plate reader alert in the Town of Southeast on Friday morning, Feb. 13, authorities said. Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded at approximately 7:50 a.m. to the area of Danbury Road and Starr Ridge Road after receiving a License Plate Reader (LPR) alert through the Westchester-Putnam Real Time Crime Center regarding a vehicle reported stolen out of Nassau County (Long Island), according to the sheriff’s office. Deputy Ferreira located the vehicle in the parking lot of 1 Starr Ridge Road and attempt…
Local Police Cooperation With ICE Would Be Blocked By New Proposed Bill In This NY County Local Police Cooperation With ICE Would Be Blocked By New Proposed Bill In This NY County
Local Police Cooperation With ICE Would Be Blocked By New Proposed Bill In This NY County A proposal that would limit how local police in Rockland County cooperate with federal immigration authorities is drawing strong reactions from lawmakers, advocates, law enforcement, and state officials.  On Monday, Feb. 2, a group of Democratic Rockland County legislators announced plans to introduce new legislation known as the Safety and Dignity for All Act, which would set boundaries on when county agencies and law enforcement can share information or assist US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Supporters say the bill is meant to protect immigrant families and peaceful pro…
Former Journalism Intern Charged After Pepper-Spraying Conservative Influencer On SEPTA (VIDEO) Former Journalism Intern Charged After Pepper-Spraying Conservative Influencer On SEPTA (VIDEO)
Former Journalism Intern Charged After Pepper-Spraying Conservative Influencer On SEPTA (Video) A confrontation aboard a SEPTA bus that ignited a national political firestorm and drew commentary from billionaire Elon Musk has now resulted in criminal charges, Pennsylvania officials announced on Thursday, Jan. 29. Paulina Reyes, 22, a former WHYY journalism intern, was charged after allegedly punching and pepper-spraying conservative influencer Frank Scales during a heated argument on a SEPTA bus in South Philadelphia Monday, Jan. 19, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The incident unfolded while the bus was traveling through the 2300 block of Carpenter Street, w…
Man In Ballistic Vest Carrying Rifle Sparks Police Response At NY Government Building Man In Ballistic Vest Carrying Rifle Sparks Police Response At NY Government Building
Man In Ballistic Vest Carrying Rifle Sparks Police Response At NY Government Building A man wearing a ballistic vest and carrying what appeared to be a rifle sparked a police response outside a Saratoga County government building. Troopers responded to the Saratoga County Public Safety Building on County Farm Road in Ballston Spa for reports of a suspicious person around 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26. Investigators determined that Andrew Provencher, 37, had arrived at the location wearing a ballistic vest while carrying what appeared to be a rifle, according to New York State Police. Provencher then approached a person he did not know in the parking lot and became confrontatio…
Trump Admin. Subpoenas Walz, MN Leaders As ICE Killing Sparks National Backlash Trump Admin. Subpoenas Walz, MN Leaders As ICE Killing Sparks National Backlash
Trump Admin. Subpoenas Walz, MN Leaders As ICE Killing Sparks National Backlash The Trump administration has subpoenaed several Democratic leaders in Minnesota, including Gov. Tim Walz, nearly two weeks after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent killed a US citizen, sparking nationwide outrage. The Justice Department issued the subpoenas on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, NBC News reported. Subpoenas were also sent to the office of St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and two Minnesota counties. The DOJ is investigating whether state and local officials have blocked the Trump administrat…
Planet Fitness Employee Rapes 95-Year-Old, Assaults 3 Others During Break-Ins: Court Docs Planet Fitness Employee Rapes 95-Year-Old, Assaults 3 Others During Break-Ins: Court Docs
Planet Fitness Employee Rapes 95-Year-Old, Assaults 3 Others During Break-Ins: Court Docs A Planet Fitness employee is accused of terrorizing women during a series of overnight break-ins — including allegedly raping a 95-year-old woman inside her home, prosecutors announced on Thursday, Jan. 15. John Vernon Gray, 22, of Telford, was arrested after investigators linked him to four nighttime burglaries and sexual assaults involving women ranging in age from 46 to more than 90, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Towamencin Township Police. Authorities said two incidents happened on May 10, followed by two more on Nov. 8 — all during the early morn…