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NY State Workers Steal Debit Card Info From Disabled Residents, Police Say NY State Workers Steal Debit Card Info From Disabled Residents, Police Say
NY State Workers Steal Debit Card Info From Disabled Residents, Police Say Three New York State employees are accused of stealing money from developmentally disabled residents in the Capital Region. The women, all employees at the Capital District Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) in Clifton Park, were arrested on suspicion of fraud and larceny-related charges following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, Jan. 26. Officials identified the defendants as: Lashea Pettway, 30, of Schenectady Jessie Gabriel, 34, of Schenectady Christin McGrath, 45, of Selkirk An investigation found that all three women stole debit card …
Mall Caper: Thief Stopped in His Tracks Outside Shopping Center In Yorktown, Police Say Mall Caper: Thief Stopped in His Tracks Outside Shopping Center In Yorktown, Police Say
Mall Caper: Thief Stopped in His Tracks Outside Shopping Center In Yorktown, Police Say A 51-year-old man was apprehended outside of a Northern Westchester mall after stealing from a Dick's Sporting Goods location, police announced.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at around 5 p.m., when Yorktown Police officers responded to the Dick's Sporting Goods locale in the Jefferson Valley Mall after store staff reported a theft, the department said on Wednesday, Jan. 22.  Officers soon got a description of the suspect and found him near the 24 Hour Fitness in possession of a Yeti cooler valued at $450. The man, 51-year-old Mount Vernon resident Ralph Veal, allegedl…
Hudson Valley Man Arrested In Connection With Vehicle Larcenies In Area: Police Hudson Valley Man Arrested In Connection With Vehicle Larcenies In Area: Police
Hudson Valley Man Arrested In Connection With Vehicle Larcenies In Area: Police A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle larcenies in the Village of Airmont, but police are still searching for additional suspects, authorities report. The Ramapo Police Department arrested Keith Casas, age 29, of Airmont, in connection with multiple reports of larcenies from vehicles that occurred over two weekends in early December, said Det. Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police. According to Franklin, the thefts occurred overnight in Airmont, targeting unlocked vehicles. Items stolen included cash, credit cards, and personal belongings. The stolen c…
Porch Pirates Nabbed For Taking Packages From Hudson Valley Homes: Police Porch Pirates Nabbed For Taking Packages From Hudson Valley Homes: Police
Porch Pirates Nabbed For Taking Packages From Hudson Valley Homes: Police A Hudson Valley man and woman were nabbed by quick-acting police officers after allegedly stealing packages from a porch. Randy Stoner, 27, and Dusty Norton, age 41, both of Poughkeepsie, were caught on Thursday, Dec. 19, in Poughkeepsie, said Det. Lt. Sean McCarthy of the Poughkeepsie Police. McCarthy said the Detective Division's investigation uncovered additional victims and related crimes. Detectives executed a search warrant at 94 South Hamilton St. and recovered numerous stolen items. Stoner and Norton were charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property. They w…
Man Who Robbed Hudson Valley Burger King After Coupon Was Rejected Nabbed: Police Man Who Robbed Hudson Valley Burger King After Coupon Was Rejected Nabbed: Police
Man Who Robbed Hudson Valley Burger King After Coupon Was Rejected Nabbed: Police A 29-year-old man has been charged with allegedly robbing a Burger King restaurant in the region after his coupon was rejected. The incident occurred in Ulster County at the Burger King on Route 9W in Highland on Sunday, July 21. Related: Man Robs Hudson Valley Burger King After Coupon Is Rejected, Police Say According to the town of Lloyd Polie Chief James Janson, Byron Bournes, age 29, of Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 13, on a warrant. He was charged with: Two counts of second-degree robbery Two counts of third-degree robbery Assault Two counts of crimi…
22-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed For Hudson Valley Garage Break-Ins, Vehicle Theft: Police 22-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed For Hudson Valley Garage Break-Ins, Vehicle Theft: Police
22-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed For Hudson Valley Garage Break-Ins, Vehicle Theft: Police A man from the region faces multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a garage and stealing cash and a vehicle, according to the New York State Police. Dutchess County resident Markus R. Rosien, age 22, of Milan, was arrested following an investigation by New York State Police from the Rhinebeck barracks. Authorities say Rosien forced his way into Triebel’s Garage in Red Hook on two occasions, taking a small amount of cash and a vehicle. Rosien has been charged with: Two counts of burglary in the third degree, a class D felony; Grand larceny in the fourth degree of a vehicle, a clas…
Man Attempts To Set Fire To Hudson Valley Deli With Customers, Employees Inside: Police Man Attempts To Set Fire To Hudson Valley Deli With Customers, Employees Inside: Police
Man Attempts To Set Fire To Hudson Valley Deli 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 Yorktown Supermarket: Police Man Found Hiding Behind Rock Wall Steals From Yorktown Supermarket: Police
Man Found Hiding Behind Rock Wall Steals From Yorktown Supermarket: 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…
Hudson Valley Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say Hudson Valley Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say
Hudson Valley Teen Runaway 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 Putnam 59-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing Campaign Signs In Putnam
59-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing Campaign Signs In Putnam 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 Hudson Valley After Fiery Crash: Police Group Stealing Mail Nabbed In Hudson Valley After Fiery Crash: Police
Group Stealing Mail Nabbed In Hudson Valley 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 Hudson Valley ATV Mob Incident Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Hudson Valley ATV Mob Incident
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Hudson Valley ATV Mob Incident 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…
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…
Duo Nabbed After Stealing Belongings From Northern Westchester Home, Police Say Duo Nabbed After Stealing Belongings From Northern Westchester Home, Police Say
Duo Nabbed After Stealing Belongings From Northern Westchester Home, Police Say A man and woman from the Hudson Valley both face burglary charges after allegedly stealing from a Northern Westchester residence, police announced.  Dutchess County residents Salvatore Daniele, age 41, and Audra Daniele, age 38, both from Poughkeepsie, were arrested after voluntarily surrendering themselves to Yorktown Police on Thursday, June 6 in connection with an April 2023 burglary, the department announced on Monday, June 10.  According to police, on April 15, 2023, the department received a report of a burglary that occurred within the town that morning.  Investig…
Convict Charged In Larceny Spree In Region Convict Charged In Larceny Spree In Region
Convict Charged In Larceny Spree In Region A Hudson Valley man, in prison for another crime, has been charged with a larceny spree in the region. Dutchess County resident William Pascal, age 49, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Thursday, March 7 in Ulster County in Lloyd.  Pascal is accused of going on a larceny spree from June and July 2023 stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Lowes Store in Highland and on two other separate occasions stealing $300 and $125 worth of merchandise from the Hannaford Store in Highland, said Lloyd Police Chief James Janso. Pascal, who has been arrested 51 ti…
Man Steals Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Metal From Northern Westchester Dealership: Police Man Steals Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Metal From Northern Westchester Dealership: Police
Man Steals Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Metal From Northern Westchester Dealership: Police A 59-year-old man faces charges after stealing hundreds of dollars worth of scrap metal from a Northern Westchester car dealership, police said. Yorktown resident Stephen Brescia was arrested on Thursday, March 14 in connection with the theft, which happened in September 2023, according to Yorktown Police.  On the day of the incident, Monday, Sept. 11 at around 2:15 p.m., officers learned of a larceny at the Nissan of Yorktown Heights car dealership at 3495 Crompond Rd. (Route 202). Responding police determined that Brescia had stolen $300 worth of miscellaneous scrap metal from a…
Woman Steals Forgotten Wallet From Sales Counter In Northern Westchester Store: Police Woman Steals Forgotten Wallet From Sales Counter In Northern Westchester Store: Police
Woman Steals Forgotten Wallet From Sales Counter In Northern Westchester Store: Police A 39-year-old woman faces grand larceny charges after stealing a wallet from a sales counter at a Northern Westchester store that had been accidentally left behind by a past customer, police said. Yorktown resident Valbon Prelvukaj was arrested on Friday, March 8 in connection with the theft, which happened in February at a Staples store located at 3333 Crompond Rd. in Yorktown, the town's police department announced on Monday, March 11. According to Yorktown Police, on Monday, Feb. 12 at around 2 p.m., Yorktown Police responded to the Staples store after the victim reported the theft. The …
Man Nabbed For Stealing Chainsaw From Northern Westchester Store: Police Man Nabbed For Stealing Chainsaw From Northern Westchester Store: Police
Man Nabbed For Stealing Chainsaw From Northern Westchester Store: Police A 32-year-old man from the region faces larceny charges after stealing a chainsaw from a store in Northern Westchester, police announced. Ulster County resident Christian Bang of Highland was arrested in Northern Westchester County after surrendering himself to Yorktown Police on Monday, March 4 in connection with a theft committed in May 2023, the department announced.  According to police, on May 13, 2023, at around 5:30 p.m., officers were alerted of a past larceny at the Lowe's at 3200 Crompond Rd. (Route 202). A responding officer determined that days earlier, on May 7, Bang had t…
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…
Woman Hides Stolen Merchandise Inside Occupied Stroller At Northern Westchester Store: Police Woman Hides Stolen Merchandise Inside Occupied Stroller At Northern Westchester Store: Police
Woman Hides Stolen Merchandise Inside Occupied Stroller At Northern Westchester Store: Police A 25-year-old woman was apprehended after allegedly stealing merchandise from a Northern Westchester store by hiding it in a baby stroller occupied by a child, police said. Ashley Spooner of Peekskill was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 29 in connection with a larceny that happened in January at Dick's Sporting Goods in the Jefferson Valley Mall at 650 Lee Boulevard in Yorktown, according to the town's police department,  On the day of the incident, Tuesday, Jan. 23 at around 1 p.m., police arrived at Dick's Sporting Goods and began investigating the theft. Authorities soon determined that …
Man Steals Snickers Bar In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Steals Snickers Bar In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Steals Snickers Bar In Northern Westchester, Police Say As proof that the law applies to even the smallest crimes, a 55-year-old man was nabbed after pocketing a Snickers candy bar without paying for it at a Northern Westchester store, police said. The arrest followed an incident on Thursday, Feb. 8 at around 10:30 a.m., when an employee at the COCO Farms store at 3700 Barger St. in Yorktown reported a larceny to the town's police department.  According to Yorktown Police, an officer arrived at the store and met with the employee. After an investigation, it was determined that 55-year-old Bronx resident Roberto Rodriguez had put a Snickers …
Serial Burglar Of Hudson Valley Cemeteries, Synagogue Nabbed, Police Say Serial Burglar Of Hudson Valley Cemeteries, Synagogue Nabbed, Police Say
Serial Burglar Of Hudson Valley Cemeteries, Synagogue Nabbed, Police Say A New York man has been charged with five separate alleged burglaries that occurred in the Hudson Valley over the past three months. Maurice Deutsch, age 40, of Brooklyn, was arrested by the Ramapo Police on Friday, Nov. 10, for the burglaries that took place in Rockland County in the village of New Hempstead and the Monsey area. According to Det. Lt. Christopher Franklin, of the Ramapo Police, on three occasions, Deutsch had entered a building on the grounds of a cemetery in New Hempstead and removed proceeds from a charity box.  In addition, Deutsch is accused of…
Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Mall In Northern Westchester, Fleeing: Police Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Mall In Northern Westchester, Fleeing: Police
Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Mall In Northern Westchester, Fleeing: Police A man and woman both face charges after stealing merchandise from a shopping mall in Northern Westchester and fleeing, police said. The arrests resulted from an incident on Monday, Oct. 23 just after 5:30 p.m., when Yorktown Police responded to Dick's Sporting Goods at the Jefferson Valley Mall at 650 Lee Blvd. for a reported larceny.  According to the department, police soon learned that the suspects drove off in a gray Audi sedan. Officers were able to quickly find this vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in the area of Route 202 and pulled it over.  Inside the Audi, police al…
Restaurant Burglar Caught In Act In Hudson Valley, Police Say Restaurant Burglar Caught In Act In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Restaurant Burglar Caught In Act In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who allegedly broke into a restaurant and burglarized it was caught in the act by police who found the door smashed and the suspect inside. Orange County resident Duane Williams, age 59, of Newburgh, was captured around 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Newburgh. According to Lt. Peter Talarico of the town of Newburgh Police, officers responded to the Itzmi Restaurant for the report of a burglary in progress.  Within one minute, officers arrived on the scene to find the glass entrance door smashed. Upon securing the perimeter, officers heard a&nbs…
Duo Nabbed For Shoplifting Over $1K Worth Of Products From Northern Westchester Stores: Police Duo Nabbed For Shoplifting Over $1K Worth Of Products From Northern Westchester Stores: Police
Duo Nabbed For Shoplifting Over $1K Worth Of Products From Northern Westchester Stores: Police Two men face charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from two Northern Westchester stores in numerous separate incidents, police said. Both 48-year-old Putnam County resident Scott Keeler of Putnam Valley and 43-year-old Bronx resident Jonathan Maldonado face larceny charges after stealing products from stores in Yorktown, according to Yorktown Police.  Keeler's arrest resulted from an incident on Wednesday, Aug. 2 around 12:15 p.m., when Yorktown Police were alerted to numerous thefts at the Lowe's Home Improvement store at 3200 Crompond Rd. (Route 2…
17-Year-Old Steals Wallet From Gym Locker In Northern Westchester: Police 17-Year-Old Steals Wallet From Gym Locker In Northern Westchester: Police
17-Year-Old Steals Wallet From Gym Locker In Northern Westchester: Police A 17-year-old has found themselves facing larceny charges after allegedly stealing a wallet from a locker at a Northern Westchester gym.  The arrest stemmed from a complaint that Yorktown Police received on Thursday, June 1, in which a victim told the department that someone had stolen his wallet from his locker at 24 Hour Fitness on Tuesday, May 30.  The victim also told police that the wallet had contained four credit cards, which were used to make purchases the next day on Wednesday, May 31, according to Yorktown Police.  Authorities then began an investigation that event…
Man Steals Over $180 Worth Of Products From Macy's In Northern Westchester: Police Man Steals Over $180 Worth Of Products From Macy's In Northern Westchester: Police
Man Steals Over $180 Worth Of Products From Macy's In Northern Westchester: Police A 60-year-old man has been slapped with larceny charges after he was caught stealing over $180 worth of merchandise from a Macy's in Northern Westchester, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident on Monday, July 10 at around 11:30 a.m., when Yorktown police officers were sent to the Macy's store in the Jefferson Valley Mall at 700 Lee Blvd. for a reported larceny.  According to Yorktown Police, an investigation into the incident determined that the suspect, 60-year-old Sadri Dreshaj of Yorktown, had been shopping in the store and grabbed an assortment of merchandise off t…
Car Break-In: Northern Westchester Man Steals Money From Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Police Say Car Break-In: Northern Westchester Man Steals Money From Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Car Break-In: Northern Westchester Man Steals Money From Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Northern Westchester man faces charges after breaking into a vehicle in the Hudson Valley and stealing money from it, police said.  The arrest resulted from an incident that happened in Putnam County in the area of 903 South Lake Blvd. in the hamlet of Mahopac on Sunday, June 25, Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo said on Monday, July 10.  At around 7:10 p.m., Carmel Police were alerted of a suspicious man who was entering parked cars in the area of that address. The caller was able to give police the suspect's license plate number before he drove off, leading to authorities pu…