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Man, GF Learn Fate For Grisly Murder Of His 85-Year-Old Grandfather In Hudson Valley Man, GF Learn Fate For Grisly Murder Of His 85-Year-Old Grandfather In Hudson Valley
Man, GF Learn Fate For Grisly Murder Of His 85-Year-Old Grandfather In Hudson Valley A Rockland County man and his girlfriend have been sentenced for their roles in killing his 85-year-old grandfather, stealing his belongings and hiding his body in 2023, authorities said. Constantinos Doonan, 32, also known as “Dino,” and Jo-Ann Haughey, 28, both of New City, were convicted in the January 2023 killing of Constantinos Mastakouris at his home on Ruth Drive in New City, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II said. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, authorities announced that Doonan was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison while Haughey received 15 years for ma…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Duo Nabbed For Stealing Thousands From Target In Region: Police Duo Nabbed For Stealing Thousands From Target In Region: Police
Duo Nabbed For Stealing Thousands From Target In Region: Police State Police in the region apprehended a man and a woman on charges of grand larceny and conspiracy following a theft at a Target store. The incident occurred in Saratoga County on Friday, Nov. 22, at the Target in Clifton Park. Trooper Stephanie O'Neil of the New York State Police reported that troopers responded to a theft incident at the Target store in Clifton Park.  They discovered Saratoga County resident Devon C. Allen, age 29, of Ballston, and Brenna M. Wood, age 27, a resident of Cohoes in Albany County, in the parking lot.  The two individuals were allegedly found in p…

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by Daily Voice
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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…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted For Theft Of Tools From Fire Department In Region Know Him? Man Wanted For Theft Of Tools From Fire Department In Region
Know Him? Man Wanted For Theft Of Tools From Fire Department In Region Police in the Hudson Valley are working to identify a man wanted in connection with the alleged theft of tools from a fire department construction site. The incident occurred in Orange County at the Vails Gate Fire Department construction site late on Wednesday, Sept. 4. According to New Windsor Police Chief Daniel Valeri, officers are investigating the theft of Milwaukee power tools from the construction site.  "We encourage all residents to take a close look and report any information that could lead to the identification of this individual," Valeri said. "Community suppor…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Ex-NY Attorney Who Stole $800K From Clients Gets Prison Time Ex-NY Attorney Who Stole $800K From Clients Gets Prison Time
Ex-NY Attorney Who Stole $800K From Clients Gets Prison Time A former New York attorney is heading to prison after confessing that he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. Former Long Island resident Douglas Valente, age 57, now of Florida, was sentenced to between one and four years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 22. Prosecutors said Valente, the former principal attorney at the Valente Law Group in Stony Brook, stole more than $800,000 from three former clients by taking money from his escrow account. Earlier Report: Former NY Attorney Stole Nearly $1M From Clients, DA Says Among the victims was a cl…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Vehicle Stolen From Hudson Valley Residence, Then Used To Commit Larcenies Vehicle Stolen From Hudson Valley Residence, Then Used To Commit Larcenies
Vehicle Stolen From Hudson Valley Residence, Then Used To Commit Larcenies Authorities in the Hudson Valley are warning residents to take precautions following multiple incidents of items taken from vehicles, as well as one instance of a car stolen from a residence and used to commit thefts.  The incidents, which all happened in Putnam County, were detailed in an announcement on Tuesday, June 18 from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, which said it has received numerous reports of items taken from unlocked vehicles throughout the county in the last few weeks. According to authorities, in one incident on Saturday, June 8, a vehicle was reported stolen from a …

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by Ben Crnic