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Woman Shoots Victim, Barricades Herself Inside Newtown Residence On Christmas Eve, Police Say Woman Shoots Victim, Barricades Herself Inside Newtown Residence On Christmas Eve, Police Say
Woman Shoots Victim, Barricades Herself Inside Newtown Residence On Christmas Eve, Police Say A woman has been apprehended after police say she shot a victim and then barricaded herself inside a Connecticut residence on Christmas Eve. The chain of events began to unfold in northern Fairfield County around 7:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 in Newtown. Newtown Police Department officers responded to the residence on Boggs Hill Road for a dispute.  Upon arrival, the caller was located on the front porch of the residence with multiple gunshot wounds, the department said.  Officers were able to pull the victim to safety as the suspect retreated into the residence. …
New Details: Child Saw Shooting That Left Father Dead In Northern Westchester, DA Says New Details: Child Saw Shooting That Left Father Dead In Northern Westchester, DA Says
New Details: Child Saw Shooting That Left Father Dead In Northern Westchester, DA Says Officials have released new details about a shooting in Northern Westchester that left a 53-year-old father dead.  Peekskill resident Reginald McClure, age 39, was indicted for his role in a May 2023 shooting that killed 53-year-old Dutchess County resident Ernest Wilson of Poughkeepsie, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, July 24.  Earlier Report - New Update: Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd, Suspect Caught In Peekskill According to the DA's Office, on the day of the shooting, Sunday, May 21, McClure allegedly confronted and chas…
Hudson Valley Shooting Suspect Apprehended, Found With 19-Year-Old Holding Gun, Drugs: Police Hudson Valley Shooting Suspect Apprehended, Found With 19-Year-Old Holding Gun, Drugs: Police
Hudson Valley Shooting Suspect Apprehended, Found With 19-Year-Old Holding Gun, Drugs: Police A suspect in a shooting case that left one person seriously injured was arrested when police and a SWAT team executed a search warrant that also led to the arrest of a teenager in the Hudson Valley, officials say.  In Dutchess County, two young adults were arrested as the result of a search warrant executed at 279 Church Street in Poughkeepsie on Friday, June 9, according to the Poughkeepsie Police Department.  The 5 a.m. search led to the discovery and arrest of Abdullatif Eladdioui, age 20, of Poughkeepsie, who was wanted in connection to a Friday, Feb. …
Wrong Turn Case: Suspect In Death Of 20-Year-Old 'Uncooperative,' Sheriff In Upstate NY Says Wrong Turn Case: Suspect In Death Of 20-Year-Old 'Uncooperative,' Sheriff In Upstate NY Says
Wrong Turn Case: Suspect In Death Of 20-Year-Old 'Uncooperative,' Sheriff In Upstate NY Says A New York man accused of opening fire on a group of people who accidentally turned down his driveway, killing a 20-year-old woman, is not cooperating with police, authorities said. The shooting happened Saturday night, April 15, in Washington County, in the town of Hebron, located southeast of Glens Falls. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, April 17, Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy said the suspect, 65-year-old Kevin Monahan, has refused to speak to investigators about the shooting. Earlier Report: Deadly Wrong Turn: Schuylerville 20-Year-Old Shot, Killed While Looking F…
Hudson Valley Man Pleads Guilty To Murder, DA Says Hudson Valley Man Pleads Guilty To Murder, DA Says
Hudson Valley Man Pleads Guilty To Murder, DA Says A Hudson Valley man has pleaded guilty in connection with the shooting death of another man last year. Dutchess County resident Devin A. Taylor, age 27, of Poughkeepsie, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, March 8, to the Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, death of Darren Villani, said Assistant Dutchess County District Attorney Matthew Weishaupt. He also pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon, Weishaupt said. Villani, age 28, of Poughkeepsie, was found after officers responded to 911 calls reporting a shooting on Mansion Street, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the city of Poughkeepsie Police.&nb…
17-Year-Old Nabbed For Shooting Of Another Teen In Hudson Valley 17-Year-Old Nabbed For Shooting Of Another Teen In Hudson Valley
17-Year-Old Nabbed For Shooting Of Another Teen In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley 17-year-old has been arrested for allegedly shooting another teen, seriously wounding them. The shooting took place in June in Dutchess County in the city of Beacon at Davies South Terrace apartments. When police arrived on the scene to investigate a complaint of shots fired, they were informed that a gunshot victim had been located at the Bridge Inn boarding house on Route 9D in Beacon, said the Beacon Police. An investigation revealed that a 17-year-old male had been shot and seriously wounded in the abdomen and the suspect was another 17-year-old, police said. On Friday…
Westchester Man Sentenced For Firing AK-47 At Food Delivery Driver Westchester Man Sentenced For Firing AK-47 At Food Delivery Driver
Westchester Man Sentenced For Firing AK-47 At Food Delivery Driver A Westchester County man has been sentenced to five years in prison for firing an AK-47 at a food delivery driver last year. Perry Foy, age 38, of Yonkers, was sentenced on Friday, June 24, for firing numerous times at a pizza delivery driver whom he did not know. “There will be zero tolerance for terrorizing communities with dangerous weapons like AK-47s,” Westchester County DA Miriam Rocah said. “As I outlined in my recent Gun Safety Plan, our top priority is getting illegal guns off our streets with a promise that my office will vigorously prosecute those who commit gun crimes."  On Sa…
Man Accused Of Pulling Gun During Argument In Area Man Accused Of Pulling Gun During Argument In Area
Man Accused Of Pulling Gun During Argument In Area An Albany man is facing multiple charges for allegedly pulling a gun during an argument in Saratoga County. Robert Maciong, age 26, was arrested in Malta Friday, April 22, on a warrant that was issued following the incident in October 2021, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators said Maciong pointed the gun at another person during the altercation that happened on Sitterly Road in Halfmoon. Two children were also present during the incident, police said. There were no reports of injuries. Maciong was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, menacing, and …
ID Released For Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Westchester ID Released For Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Westchester
ID Released For Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Westchester A veteran police detective in Westchester is recovering from surgery after being shot during an FBI anti-gun task force sting operation. The Yonkers Police Department said that Det. Brian Menton, a 27-year-veteran of the force who was a week from retiring, was shot at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 in a small grocery store near the intersection of Elm Street and Linden Street in the city. Earlier story - New Details Released After Officer Shot, Hospitalized In Yonkers At the time of the shooting, Menton, who was assigned to the Westchester County Safe Streets…
Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Gunpoint Attempted Robbery Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Gunpoint Attempted Robbery
Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Gunpoint Attempted Robbery A Hudson Valley man has been sentenced to seven-and-half years in prison for a gunpoint attempted robbery of a woman.  Marcellous Williams, age 21, of Newburgh, was sentenced on Wednesday, March 2 for the incident which took place in October 2020, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced.  When he pleaded guilty, Williams admitted to displaying what appeared to be a pistol at the mother of a woman Williams used to date, the DA's Office said. Williams then demanded money but was thwarted from further violence when the victim was able to close the door to the…
Man Nabbed Firing Shots In Wooded Area In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Nabbed Firing Shots In Wooded Area In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Nabbed Firing Shots In Wooded Area In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man was arrested after police responded to a report of shots fired in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Rockland County around 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18 in the area of 135 Covent Road in Nanuet. According to Clarkstown Police Detective Norm Peters, when officers arrived on the scene, witnesses were able to give officers both a description of the man who had fired the handgun and the vehicle he was driving.  Responding officers spotted the vehicle and stopped the car in the area of St. Agatha Convent Park.  During the stop, two handguns were …
Area Man Shot For Second Time In Months Not Cooperating, Police Say Area Man Shot For Second Time In Months Not Cooperating, Police Say
Area Man Shot For Second Time In Months Not Cooperating, Police Say A man who was shot in the area had been shot just months earlier in the shoulder. The shooting took place around 12:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 28, in Sullivan County at 36 York Avenue in Monticello. Officers responded to the area for a report of a shoting and found the 25-year-old Monticello man with a gunshot wound to the leg, according to Lt. Mark Johnstone of the Monticello Police. "The victim refused to cooperate with investigating officers and was transported to Garnet Health Medical Center in Orange County for treatment," Johnstone said. The same man had also sustained a gunshot wound …
Biden Nominates Longtime Lawyer To Serve As US Attorney for the Southern District of NY Biden Nominates Longtime Lawyer To Serve As US Attorney for the Southern District of NY
Biden Nominates Longtime Lawyer To Serve As US Attorney for the Southern District of NY President Joe Biden has nominated Damian Williams to serve as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, one of the most high-profile federal positions. Williams, age 40, has been an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York since 2012, serving as its Chief of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force. The Southern District includes Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester County, and other northern suburbs. If approved, Williams would be the first African American to serve as the leader of the Manhattan prose…
Man Found Shot In Area Not Cooperating With Detectives, Police Say Man Found Shot In Area Not Cooperating With Detectives, Police Say
Man Found Shot In Area Not Cooperating With Detectives, Police Say Newburgh Police found a man shot after the victim banged on the door of an area residence pleading for help. The victim was discovered at an area hospital around 12:45 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, when police responded to multiple calls for shots fired in the area of South Lander Street and Courtney Avenue in Newburgh. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area but found nothing. Shortly thereafter 911 received a hang-up call from an address on Overlook Place, where the caller advised that someone was banging on the door and was bleeding, said City of Newburgh Police Chief Ar…
Northern Westchester Man, 21, Indicted On Murder Charge For Fatal Shooting Northern Westchester Man, 21, Indicted On Murder Charge For Fatal Shooting
Northern Westchester Man, 21, Indicted On Murder Charge For Fatal Shooting A 21-year-old Northern Westchester man has been indicted on murder charges for a fatal shooting earlier this year. Peekskill resident Michael Jenkins has been indicted for allegedly fatally shooting and robbing Mohegan Lake resident Emmanuel Jordan in May, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Specifically, Jenkins was charged with: Two counts of second-degree murder; Two counts of criminal possession of a weapon; Two counts of robbery; Criminal possession of a weapon. Early on Saturday, May 9, officers from the Peekskill Police Depa…
Man Sentenced For String Of Monroe Robberies Man Sentenced For String Of Monroe Robberies
Man Sentenced For String Of Monroe Robberies An area man wanted for a string of armed robberies dating back to 2016 has been sentenced to 11 years in state prison. John Elliott, 31, of Woodbury, was sentenced Monday, Jan. 7, to two concurrent sentences of 11 years, followed by five years post-release supervision after pleading guilty on June 6, 2018, to two counts of robbery in connection with robberies in the Town of Monroe between December 2016 and December 2017, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. The prosecution alleged that on Dec. 23, 2016, Elliott entered the …
Stolen Handgun, Drugs Seized From Man Going 84 MPH On I-84, Police Say Stolen Handgun, Drugs Seized From Man Going 84 MPH On I-84, Police Say
Stolen Handgun, Drugs Seized From Man Going 84 MPH On I-84, Police Say Connecticut State Police troopers recovered a stolen handgun and busted a man in possession of crack cocaine and other drugs during a speeding stop on I-84. Troopers conducting an enforcement detail on I-84 near exit 66 in Vernon stopped a vehicle when it was clocked going 84 mph on the interstate. During the subsequent stop, while talking to the occupants of the car, police said that there was “the odor of fresh marijuana emanating from inside the motor vehicle.” During the following investigation, troopers searched the vehicle and seized a .45 caliber Taurus Millennium handgun, which had …