Irate BMW Driver Threatens Cops, Breaks Cell Door In Westchester Irate BMW Driver Threatens Cops, Breaks Cell Door In Westchester
Irate BMW Driver Threatens Cops, Breaks Cell Door In Westchester An irate BMW driver became combative with police officers in Westchester attempting to help him after he got a flat tire during an off-road rage incident. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department located a driver on the side of the road removing things from the trunk of his BMW 5-Series on Mamaroneck Road near the Harvest Drive intersection at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16. Police said that the officers confirmed that the driver, Mount Vernon resident Raeshone Foote, age 34, had a flat, and was having trouble getting a tow truck company to get an assist. When one tow t…
Woman Charged After Multiple Fires At Area Townhouses, State Police Say Woman Charged After Multiple Fires At Area Townhouses, State Police Say
Woman Charged After Multiple Fires At Area Townhouses, State Police Say A months-long investigation into a rash of fires at townhouses in the area led to the arrest of a 36-year-old woman who is facing arson charges, State Police announced. First responders Dutchess County rushed to the Village at Merrit Park on Jefferson Boulevard in the Village of Fishkill in April, where there were multiple reports of structure fires. Police said that in total, seven rear back porches, which had paper products being stored for recycling, were set on fire at the 200 Building, 400 Building, and 800 Building, each of which contains 24 apartments. No injuries were reported…
Police Officer Accused Of Breaking Into Children's Camp In Hudson Valley Police Officer Accused Of Breaking Into Children's Camp In Hudson Valley
Police Officer Accused Of Breaking Into Children's Camp In Hudson Valley A police officer has been arrested for allegedly breaking into and damaging property at a children's camp in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Sept. 15, the New York State Police in conjunction with the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Matthew E. McGrath, age 37, of Middletown in Orange County, for breaking into and damaging property at the Camp Young Judaea on Sprout Lake Camp Road in the town of Union Vale. McGrath, an officer with the NYPD, was charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of criminal mischief, Trooper AJ Hicks said. McGrath, who was off-duty at the time …
Man Nabbed For Violating Order Of Protection In Area, State Police Say Man Nabbed For Violating Order Of Protection In Area, State Police Say
Man Nabbed For Violating Order Of Protection In Area, State Police Say An area man was arrested after allegedly violating a protective order during a domestic dispute in which he destroyed an iPad. Dutchess County resident Leandro Castro, age 52, of Union Vale, was arrested on Tuesday, July 27, following the incident. According to New York State Police, Castro became engaged in a domestic dispute and in the process destroyed an iPad device, all contrary to a valid order of protection. Following his arrest, Castro was charged with: Criminal Contempt  Criminal mischief  Endangering the welfare of a child Castro was arraigned before the town of Union…
Area Man Arrested For Causing $7,500 In Damage To Police Car, Police Say Area Man Arrested For Causing $7,500 In Damage To Police Car, Police Say
Area Man Arrested For Causing $7,500 In Damage To Police Car, Police Say A 54-year-old area man has been arrested for allegedly causing more than $7,500 in damage to a police car parked across the street from his home. Ulster County resident, Derek S. Winnie, of the Village of Saugerties, was arrested on Thursday, July 22 following an investigation into damage to a Saugerties Police car while parked at the Cantine Memorial Sports Complex, According to Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra, on Tuesday, July 20, the police vehicle was parked in a fenced-in area of the complex located directly across the street from Winnie’s residence.&nbs…
Area Man Facing Felony Charges After Allegedly Striking Police Vehicle Area Man Facing Felony Charges After Allegedly Striking Police Vehicle
Area Man Facing Felony Charges After Allegedly Striking Police Vehicle An area man is in custody after authorities say he struck a police vehicle. Sullivan County resident Danny Smith, age 32, of Monticello, was arrested on Sunday, July 4, and charged with felonies of first-degree reckless endangerment, third-degree criminal mischief, and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to the Monticello Police Department.  Authorities said police received a report at 10:20 p.m. about a Jeep Compass being operated erratically and nearly striking a pedestrian on Greenwood Avenue. Police said an officer stopped the vehicle and intervie…
Man Rams Two Cruisers During Multi-County Pursuit Ending In Westchester, Police Say Man Rams Two Cruisers During Multi-County Pursuit Ending In Westchester, Police Say
Man Rams Two Cruisers During Multi-County Pursuit Ending In Westchester, Police Say A Connecticut man was arrested by New York State Police for allegedly fleeing officers and ramming two police vehicles in an effort to escape before finally being apprehended in Westchester County. The incident started around 4 p.m. Thursday, June 24, when New York State Police were assisting the Mahwah, New Jersey, Police Department and South Nyack Police Department with a pursuit that entered I-287 and continued south on I-87, said Trooper Tara McCormick. The fleeing vehicle intentionally caused damage to two troop cars, a South Nyack patrol car, and a Mahwah patrol car, said McCormick. …
Man Throws Bottle In Liquor Store, Seriously Injures Clerk In Area, Police Say Man Throws Bottle In Liquor Store, Seriously Injures Clerk In Area, Police Say
Man Throws Bottle In Liquor Store, Seriously Injures Clerk In Area, Police Say A man was arrested after allegedly throwing a bottle at a glass case in an area liquor store, shattering the glass, severely injuring the clerk, who he knew. Sullivan County resident Charles B. Ellis, age 28, of Kiamesha, was arrested on Friday, June 18, when police responded to an activated panic alarm located at Route 42 Liquor store at 9 Forestburgh Road in the Village of Monticello. According to Monticello PD Lt. Mark Johnstone, Ellis entered the store, grabbed a bottle of liquor intentionally threw it at a former female acquaintance who was working in the store…
Three Teens Busted Spray-Painting Graffiti On Train Route In Hudson Valley,  Police Say Three Teens Busted Spray-Painting Graffiti On Train Route In Hudson Valley,  Police Say
Three Teens Busted Spray-Painting Graffiti On Train Route In Hudson Valley, Police Say Three teens are in hot water after being busted by an officer as they were spray-painting a train overpass, police said. A police officer in Rockland County responded to Western Highway and Mountainview Avenue in Orangeburg at approximately 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, when a New York State Police trooper spotted three teens possibly making graffiti on the overpass CSX Train Rails. Upon arrival,  Orangetown Police said that officers found the three teens who appeared to be spray-painting various structures along the train route. Police said that when the three spotted officers approa…
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home In Area Following Eviction, Police Say Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home In Area Following Eviction, Police Say
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home In Area Following Eviction, Police Say An area man was arrested for allegedly breaking into an occupied home following his eviction. Ulster County resident Vincent Neglia, age 35, of Saugerties, was arrested on Monday, May 17, after Saugerties Police received a 911 call reporting that a man was breaking items inside the caller's residence, Saugerties Police Chief Joseph A. Sinagra said. When officers arrived on the scene, they interviewed the caller who reported that Neglia was upset after being served eviction papers to vacate the premises, Sinagra said. He also said that Neglia entered his residence and da…
Five Police Cars Damaged By Baseball Bat In Westchester Five Police Cars Damaged By Baseball Bat In Westchester
Five Police Cars Damaged By Baseball Bat In Westchester A bat-wielding person in Westchester damaged several police cruisers during a memorial for fallen officers over the weekend. Five vehicles at the Tuckahoe Police Department are in need of repairs after being damaged by a man with a baseball bat on Saturday, May 15 as an annual memorial was held for fallen officers. Police were able to quickly apprehend the 26-year-old suspect, who also destroyed decorative wreaths at the memorial. 
“As we celebrated and honored our fallen Officers last week during National Police Week, we, unfortunately, had the week conclude with an act of vandalism again…
Two Women Nabbed Vandalizing Vehicles In Area, State Police Say Two Women Nabbed Vandalizing Vehicles In Area, State Police Say
Two Women Nabbed Vandalizing Vehicles In Area, State Police Say A pair of women have been accused of damaging two vehicles with derogatory words in the area, authorities announced.  Sullivan County residents Rachel Bates, age 27, of Eldred, and Jennifer Hickey, age 24, of Highland Lake, were arrested on Monday, May 11 around 12:15 a.m. by state police are they responded to an Eldred home for a report of vandalism, said Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, the owners of the vehicles, a 2013 Honda Civic and a 2012 Dodge Ram, were looking out of a window of their home when they witnessed the women near their vehicles.  An investigation reve…