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Police Ramp-Up Patrols After Series Of Car Break-Ins In Region Police Ramp-Up Patrols After Series Of Car Break-Ins In Region
Police Ramp-Up Patrols After Series Of Car Break-Ins In Region Police have ramped up patrols after a series of car break-ins in the Hudson Valley over the weekend. The incidents occurred in the Airmont area during the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, said Det. Sgt. Michael Higgins with the Ramapo Police. Higgins said there had been seven victims and several other attempted larcenies from locked vehicles. "The majority of the victims had left their vehicles unlocked," Higgins said. Police are reviewing security cameras in the area to identify the suspects involved. Residents are reminded to lock vehicles and remove all v…
Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Region Found 2 Hours Away Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Region Found 2 Hours Away
Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Region Found 2 Hours Away Thanks to good detective work and help from community members, a landscaping trailer full of equipment stolen from Northern Westchester was found at a property in the region almost two hours away, police said. The trailer was originally stolen from a property in Katonah during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 16, prompting an investigation, the Bedford Police Department said on Friday, Oct. 25.  Thanks to a video from community members and license plate reader technology, police were able to identify a suspect vehicle and soon came up with more leads that led them to the Sull…
Suspect Nabbed In Region After Knifepoint Robbery Leads To Cross-State Manhunt Suspect Nabbed In Region After Knifepoint Robbery Leads To Cross-State Manhunt
Suspect Nabbed In Region After Knifepoint Robbery Leads To Cross-State Manhunt From a FedEx delivery to a high-stakes chase, a cross-state manhunt ended in the dramatic arrest in New York of a suspect from Pennsylvania who allegedly fled from a knifepoint robbery in Connecticut.  The Putnam County Sheriff's Office just released details on the chain of events that began Monday, Sept. 30, at approximately 3:45 p.m. when it received a description of a vehicle and suspect that had just been involved in the Litchfield County incident in the town of New Milford. The robbery occurred when the suspect followed a victim home after the person retrieved a FedEx package…
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Burglary After Returning To Crime Scene, Police Say Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Burglary After Returning To Crime Scene, Police Say
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Burglary After Returning To Crime Scene, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was hit with a felony burglary charge after allegedly stealing a vehicle and breaking into a Hudson Valley home before returning to the crime scene while police were canvassing the area, authorities said.  The burglary happened in Putnam County on Saturday, June 8, when a Mahopac resident told officers that a man had been seen on his Ring camera trying to break into his home, according to Carmel Police.  Authorities soon responded to the home and found a broken window where the suspect had been able to get inside.  Officers then searched the reside…
Man With 19 Arrests Caught Again In Hudson Valley With Stolen Property, Cops Say Man With 19 Arrests Caught Again In Hudson Valley With Stolen Property, Cops Say
Man With 19 Arrests Caught Again In Hudson Valley With Stolen Property, Cops Say A man on parole with 19 prior arrests and five convictions has been nabbed again for allegedly stealing property. Tobi C. Tobin, age 54, homeless, was arrested on Monday, April 29, in Ulster County in the town of Lloyd for criminal possession of stolen property. According to Chief James Janso of the Lloyd Police Department, Tobin was found in possession of a stolen Trek Mountain bike and a stolen Samsung tablet.  Tobin had previously been arrested by Lloyd Police on Saturday, April 20, for criminal trespass and again on Thursday, April 25, for trespass, Janso said. Bot…
Ex-Nurse Who Stole Dying Cancer Patient's Ring At Capital Region Hospital Sentenced To Jail Ex-Nurse Who Stole Dying Cancer Patient's Ring At Capital Region Hospital Sentenced To Jail
Ex-Nurse Who Stole Dying Cancer Patient's Ring At Capital Region Hospital Sentenced To Jail A former emergency room employee at a hospital in the region will spend months in jail after confessing that she stole a dying cancer patient’s ring. Albany County resident Caitlin Mullaney, age 36, of Slingerlands, was sentenced to six months behind bars in Albany County Court on Monday, March 25. It followed her guilty plea to one count of fourth-degree grand larceny. Earlier Report: ER Worker Steals Cancer Patient's Ring At Capital Region Hospital, Police Say Albany Police said Mullaney was working as a patient care technician at Albany Medical Center Hospital on July 17, 2023,…
Contractor Accused Of Scamming Thousands From Couple In Region Contractor Accused Of Scamming Thousands From Couple In Region
Contractor Accused Of Scamming Thousands From Couple In Region A contractor from the region was charged with larceny for allegedly scamming a couple out of thousands for a roofing job he never performed. Sullivan County resident David Gizinski, age 37, of Liberty and the owner of Gizinski Construction, was arrested on Friday, Feb. 16 for the incident in November 2023. According to Undersheriff Eric Chaboty of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, Gizinski received $13,656.38 from a Grahamsville couple as a 50 percent down payment for a roofing job.  The victims could not contact Gizinski after he took their money and never started the work, Chabo…
2 Charged In Larcenies From Vehicles In Hudson Valley 2 Charged In Larcenies From Vehicles In Hudson Valley
2 Charged In Larcenies From Vehicles In Hudson Valley Two men have been charged with allegedly entering unoccupied vehicles in the Hudson Valley at night and stealing various items including cash. The incidents occurred in Rockland County beginning on Monday, Feb. 26 in the village of New Square. According to Ramapo Police Lt. Chris Franklin, the department received multiple reports of larcenies from vehicles within the Village of New Square. The Ramapo Police Investigations Division conducted an investigation that revealed two suspects had entered unoccupied vehicles in the overnight hours and stole various items including cas…
Fairfield County Catalytic Converter Thief Nabbed 5 Years Later In Upstate NY, Police Say Fairfield County Catalytic Converter Thief Nabbed 5 Years Later In Upstate NY, Police Say
Fairfield County Catalytic Converter Thief Nabbed 5 Years Later In Upstate NY, Police Say A suspected catalytic converter thief from New York has been nabbed over five years later following an investigation that began in Connecticut and spanned two states and three counties. Jeraud Anthony, age 38, of the Bronx, was arrested on multiple charges Monday, Feb. 12, in connection with a stolen catalytic converter outside a business in Fairfield County. According to Darien Police, a woman contacted officers in September 2018 saying that someone had cut the catalytic converter off of her vehicle outside Darien Sport Shop on Post Road (Route 1). A witness told police they saw a vehicle…
Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Forged Checks At Bank In Wilton Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Forged Checks At Bank In Wilton
Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Forged Checks At Bank In Wilton A 48-year-old man was captured after a months-long investigation into identity theft and larceny at a Fairfield County bank.  James Greco, of Wynantskill, New York, located in Rensselaer County, was charged on Tuesday, Nov. 21 on a warrant for the July incident at a Wilton bank. According to Lt. Anna Tornello, of the Wilton Police, Greco entered the bank and forged checks in the victim’s name, and then deposited the cash into other accounts. After an extensive investigation, and with the help of several other law enforcement agencies, Greco was identified as the suspect and …
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Multiple States, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Multiple States, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Multiple States, Police Say A New York man driving a truck with a stolen license plate wanted for its involvement in numerous alleged burglaries in surrounding states was nabbed after a short chase in Connecticut. Hudson Valley resident Michael Simpson, age 40, of Walden in Orange County, was spotted by police in Fairfield County on Thursday, Nov. 30.  At approximately 8:30 a.m., an officer in Trumbull located the wanted Dodge Ram pick-up, driven by Simpson, traveling north on Daniels Farm Road. As the officer followed the Dodge, Simpson attempted to elude police by turning down various side streets,&n…
$18K Scam: Contractor Took Capital Region Homeowner's Money, Never Did Work, Police Say $18K Scam: Contractor Took Capital Region Homeowner's Money, Never Did Work, Police Say
$18K Scam: Contractor Took Capital Region Homeowner's Money, Never Did Work, Police Say A homeowner in the region claims they were scammed out of thousands of dollars by a contractor who never actually did any work. Saratoga County resident Dakota Smith, age 28, of Malta, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 13, on fraud and larceny charges, according to State Police. Troopers determined that Smith, who owns DAS Builders & Remodeling LLC, entered into an agreement with the Clifton Park homeowner for a renovation project. The homeowner contacted police in June 2023 saying they gave Smith a deposit of over $18,000 but he never started the work or purchased the needed materials. W…
State Police Report Increase In Car Thefts, Burglaries In Region State Police Report Increase In Car Thefts, Burglaries In Region
State Police Report Increase In Car Thefts, Burglaries In Region The New York State Police are investigating numerous car thefts in the region over a three-day time span.  The thefts, and burglaries, began on Friday, July 21 and continued through Monday, July 24, said Trooper Steven Nevel. The thefts include: Friday, July 21: A BMW was reported stolen from Falls Road in Rock Hill and located abandoned at 12th Ave. and West 134th in New York City. Saturday, July 22: A Chevrolet Equinox was reported stolen from Route 42 in Forestburgh. The vehicle contained a purse with credit cards and personal items. The vehicle was located at 9 a.m., locked and a…
Hudson Valley Thief With 12 Previous Larcenies Caught Again, Police Say Hudson Valley Thief With 12 Previous Larcenies Caught Again, Police Say
Hudson Valley Thief With 12 Previous Larcenies Caught Again, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who has allegedly been nabbed for 12 larcenies this year and has 10 additional outstanding, has been arrested again. Orange County resident Jeffrey Odom, age 33, of Newburgh, was arrested on Thursday, March 23 at the Walmart located at 1201 Route 300 in Newburgh. Town of Newburgh Police responded to Walmart for the report of a larceny in progress and found Odom was fighting with an officer, said Lt. Peter Talarico, of the Newburgh Police. Talarico said police are familiar with Odom from 12 previous larcenies in 2023 alone, where he was either arreste…
Westchester Robbery Suspect Slams Car Into Police Cruiser During Pursuit Westchester Robbery Suspect Slams Car Into Police Cruiser During Pursuit
Westchester Robbery Suspect Slams Car Into Police Cruiser During Pursuit A suspect who police say was involved in multiple robbery incidents in Westchester County intentionally drove his car into a police cruiser during a pursuit, police said.  On Thursday, Oct. 27, around 6 p.m., police responded to a reported burglary incident at a New Rochelle residence on Morgan Street and found that the suspect had left the scene without entering the home, according to police.  After this, around 6:30 p.m., New Rochelle PD officers then responded to another parking lot at 33 Davenport Ave. where the suspect was fleeing another reported robbery at 10 Dav…
Westchester Trio Charged With Stealing Over 100 Gallons Of Cooking Oil From Restaurant Westchester Trio Charged With Stealing Over 100 Gallons Of Cooking Oil From Restaurant
Westchester Trio Charged With Stealing Over 100 Gallons Of Cooking Oil From Restaurant Three people from Westchester were charged with stealing cooking oil from a Dutchess County restaurant.  On Wednesday, Oct. 19 at around 10:30 a.m., police in the Dutchess County town of Red Hook were alerted of a theft at the Jaeger Haus Restaurant at 5084 NY-9G, according to the Red Hook Police Department.  After responding to the scene, police learned that suspects driving a white Home Depot box van had stolen cooking oil and driven away, authorities said.  Shortly after this, officers pulled over a vehicle matching this description and found over 100 gall…
Wanted 23-Year-Old Apprehended After Police Departments Team Up In Hudson Valley Wanted 23-Year-Old Apprehended After Police Departments Team Up In Hudson Valley
Wanted 23-Year-Old Apprehended After Police Departments Team Up In Hudson Valley A plea to the public and a collaborative effort by area police departments led to the arrest of a man wanted on burglary and robbery charges. The incident began in Ulster County in the town of Saugerties when during the early morning hours of Friday, May 20, Saugerties Police received numerous calls reporting larcenies from unlocked vehicles. Stolen from the vehicles were purses, cellphones, credit cards, debit cards, and other personal items, said Chief Joseph Sinagra, of the Saugerties Police. Shortly after the report of the larcenies, an officer spotted two suspiciou…