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Suspect Nabbed After Troopers Find Him Sleeping With Stolen Goods In Capital Region: Police Suspect Nabbed After Troopers Find Him Sleeping With Stolen Goods In Capital Region: Police
Suspect Nabbed After Troopers Find Him Sleeping With Stolen Goods In Capital Region: Police Troopers found a man sleeping in a wooded area with stolen goods following a break-in at a business in the region. State Police in Rensselaer County responded to the incident early Wednesday, Nov. 6, after reports of a past burglary at a business on Maple Hill Road in the town of Schodack. Nicholas T. Layman, age 29, of the town of Nassau, allegedly forced entry into the business around 4:30 a.m., damaging the door and taking items before leaving, said police. Troopers located Layman across the street from the business, where he was reportedly asleep near the stolen items.  He was ta…
Man Attempts To Set Fire To Deli In Region With Customers, Employees Inside: Police Man Attempts To Set Fire To Deli In Region With Customers, Employees Inside: Police
Man Attempts To Set Fire To Deli In Region With Customers, Employees Inside: Police A former deli employee in the region was nabbed for allegedly attempting to light a business on fire with employees and customers inside. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Main Street Deli & Grocery at 390 Main St. in Beacon. According to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia, after arriving on the scene, officers identified Westchester resident Shane Williams, age 39, of Peekskill, as the suspect. The chief said a former employee, Willams, had poured lighter fluid on the building and attempted to ignite it with customers and employees inside. Figlia sa…
Man Found Hiding Behind Rock Wall Steals From Supermarket In Region: Police Man Found Hiding Behind Rock Wall Steals From Supermarket In Region: Police
Man Found Hiding Behind Rock Wall Steals From Supermarket In Region: Police A 34-year-old man was caught with items stolen from a supermarket in the region after officers found him hiding behind a rock wall, police said. In Northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak resident Jonathan Tozzo was arrested following an incident in Yorktown on Thursday, Oct. 24, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  According to the department, at around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, a concerned citizen alerted a Yorktown officer about a man hiding behind a wall on East Main Street. When the officer approached the man, later identified as Tozzo, he quickly walked away and ignored co…
Teen Runaway From Region Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say Teen Runaway From Region Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say
Teen Runaway From Region Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say A 16-year-old runaway in the region has been nabbed for allegedly stealing two vehicles, burglary, and theft. The arrest occurred in Ulster County on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the town of Lloyd. According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, the Lake Katrine teen was charged after a month-long investigation found the boy allegedly stole two vehicles, entered a residence, stole a cell phone and iPad, and took alcohol from a convenience store in Highland. The teen was charged with Burglary Grand larceny, fourth-degree Grand larceny, third-degree, two counts Petit larceny. Janso said as an adolesc…
59-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing Campaign Signs In Region 59-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing Campaign Signs In Region
59-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing Campaign Signs In Region A man faces charges after allegedly stealing political campaign signs from a residence in the region, authorities announced.  Putnam County resident Lucas Gonze, age 59, of of Cold Spring, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 17 following an incident in Philipstown, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, Oct. 21.  According to authorities, on Thursday at around 3:20 p.m., a resident in the area of Route 9D near Mandalay Drive saw someone take campaign signs. The witness was able to give deputies a detailed description of both the suspect and his vehicle. Deputies then …
Dunkin' Burglary Suspect In Region Nabbed After Crawling In Drive-Thru Window Dunkin' Burglary Suspect In Region Nabbed After Crawling In Drive-Thru Window
Dunkin' Burglary Suspect In Region Nabbed After Crawling In Drive-Thru Window A burglary suspect from the region was nabbed after he was caught on surveillance video crawling through a Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru window. Sullivan County resident Paul A. Ellis, age 38, of Monticello, was charged with burglary and petit larceny on Monday, Oct. 14. According to Monticello Police Lt. Mark Johnstone, an investigation into a Dunkin' burglary at 144 Jefferson St. in Monticello on Thursday, Oct. 10, found that Ellis forced his way through the drive-thru window when the business was closed. Once inside, Johnstone said Ellis stole a cash box containing $200 in cash. Ellis …
Group Stealing Mail Nabbed In Region After Fiery Crash: Police Group Stealing Mail Nabbed In Region After Fiery Crash: Police
Group Stealing Mail Nabbed In Region After Fiery Crash: Police A man and a juvenile were nabbed after police responded to a suspicious vehicle call. The occupants allegedly removed items from a mailbox in front of a home. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 12:10 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, in Tomkins Cove. According to Stony Point Police Lt. Daniel Schoales, responding officers located a vehicle matching the description on Mott Farm Road. Schoales said that when police attempted to stop the car, the driver refused to stop and fled eastbound at a high speed. He added that officers lost sight of the vehicle but came upon it shortly after, …
Man Who Allegedly Robbed NY Walmart Charged Under County's Controversial Mask Law Man Who Allegedly Robbed NY Walmart Charged Under County's Controversial Mask Law
Man Who Allegedly Robbed NY Walmart Charged Under County's Controversial Mask Law A man who allegedly robbed a Long Island Walmart was also charged with violating Nassau County's controversial new mask law. The suspect was wearing a black ski mask when he entered the store located in East Meadow at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike at around 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 and began concealing merchandise in his bag.  He exited the store without paying for the merchandise and was confronted by store security, Nassau County Police said, adding that security recovered the merchandise, "and the suspect directed physical threats towards them as he was leaving the scene." A short …
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In ATV Mob Incident In Region Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In ATV Mob Incident In Region
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In ATV Mob Incident In Region An out-of-state man was charged with harassing a New York State trooper during an alleged "street takeover" in the Hudson Valley, which included 30 to 40 ATVs and motorcycles. Related: ATV Mob Causes Havoc On Roadway In Wappingers Falls The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls.  According to State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, troopers responded to a report of 30 to 40 motorcycles and off-highway vehicles operating "recklessly" on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls and on sidewalks. When a trooper arrived in a mark…
Man From Region Charged With Series Of Commercial Burglaries Man From Region Charged With Series Of Commercial Burglaries
Man From Region Charged With Series Of Commercial Burglaries A man from the region has been charged with allegedly committing three commercial burglaries. Sullivan County resident Emmanuel N. Berrian, age 34, of Monticello, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 29, and charged with three counts of felony burglary and petit larceny. According to Monticello Police Lt. Mark Johnstone, Berrian was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into multiple burglaries that occurred in Monticello.  Utilizing video surveillance, Monticello Police were able to identify Berrian committing burglaries at the following locations: Boosur Meta and Deli o…
Owner Set Fire To Butcher Shop In Capital Region For Insurance Payout, Police Say Owner Set Fire To Butcher Shop In Capital Region For Insurance Payout, Police Say
Owner Set Fire To Butcher Shop In Capital Region For Insurance Payout, Police Say Sympathizers donated thousands after his popular butcher shop went up in flames, but it turns out the owner himself was to blame, police said. Washington County resident Cody Shields, age 33, of Argyle, was arrested on suspicion of arson Wednesday, July 24, in connection with a fire that destroyed his Albany County business, The Big Body Butcher Shop in Colonie. The Central Avenue business was gutted when flames broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Earlier Report: 'I'm Devastated': Community Rallying For Colonie Butcher Shop Destroyed By Fire Shields called 911 …
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Running Into 2 Police Cars After Home Depot Theft Hudson Valley Man Charged With Running Into 2 Police Cars After Home Depot Theft
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Running Into 2 Police Cars After Home Depot Theft A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly stealing from a Home Depot and then crashing into two police cruisers to escape before crashing. Orange County resident Clarence Hulzenga, age 48, of Highland, was arrested in the town of Newburgh on Wednesday, July 10 in Newburgh. According to Lt. Dennis Carpenter of the Newburgh Police, Hulzenga ran from the store after the theft to a pickup truck in the parking lot and, to get away, ran into a town of Newburgh and New York State Police cruisers. He then fled over medians in the parking lot to an access road behind Adam’s Fairacre F…
Burglar Found In Closet Threatens Capital Region Homeowner With Liquor Bottle, Police Say Burglar Found In Closet Threatens Capital Region Homeowner With Liquor Bottle, Police Say
Burglar Found In Closet Threatens Capital Region Homeowner With Liquor Bottle, Police Say A man broke into a stranger’s home in the region before threatening to harm the victim with a liquor bottle, police said. The Saratoga County incident happened just before 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in the town of Halfmoon. Sheriff’s officials said a woman called 911 saying she had found a burglar hiding in her closet after she arrived at her residence on Hudson River Road. The man threatened her with a liquor bottle before slapping her phone from her hand to stop her from calling the police, she told investigators. He allegedly then stole alcohol before fleeing the home. The woman, who has …