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New Suspect From Area Nabbed In Connection To Jan. 6 Insurrection
A man arrested in the Hudson Valley over the summer for an alleged robbery is now facing charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C.
In June, Anthony Vuksanaj, a Putnam County resident, was arrested in Westchester for his role in a robbery, which led investigators to his cellphone, which was present during the Jan. 6 riot, according to court records.
This week, the 52-year-old was arrested by federal officials in his Mahopac home in the town of Carmel, in advance of his appearance in White Plains federal court on Thursday, Sept. 30.
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Uber Rider From Westchester Becomes Violent With Driver, Police Say
An area man was arrested after forcing an Uber driver to take him to New York when he allegedly became physically violent in Fairfield County.
Westchester resident, Christopher Doherty, age 57, of Larchmont, turned himself in to police on Thursday, Aug. 12, for the incident which took place on Friday, July 30 in Darien, authorities said.
The complainant, a driver for Uber, reported that he had responded to a Darien address earlier in the evening to pick up a fare, according to police.
A man, later identified as Doherty, had gotten into the vehicle, said Darien PD Sgt. James …
Man Injures Officers Responding To Disturbance In Area, Police Say
A man was apprehended after he allegedly slammed a glass door in the face of police officers, injuring two, one seriously, in the area.
The incident happened in Orange County around 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16, in Port Jervis.
Officers responded to a home for a domestic disturbance call between former intimate partners, said Port Jervis PD Lt. John Fitzpatrick.
While attempting to arrest the man, identified as Guy Dixon, age 37, of Port Jervis, at the threshold of the porch door, he slammed it into the officers, causing the large double glass panels of the exterior door to …
Sex Offender Nabbed For Area Robbery, Police Say
A Level 3 sex offender has been arrested for an alleged robbery in the area.
Orange County resident Donovan Hoilett, age 30, of Newburgh, was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 7, by New Paltz Police after he was spotted in Ulster County, according to authorities.
Hoilett was wanted by police for a robbery that took place on Saturday, July 24 in New Paltz, said New Paltz Police Chief Robert Lucchesi.
Following a two-week-long investigation, probable cause was established to charge Hoilett with the robbery, the chief said.
He was nabbed by New Paltz officers when he was spotted in town …
Second Suspect Arrested, Charged, Following Westchester Home Invasion
Two men have been arrested and are facing charges following a violent armed home invasion in Westchester, authorities announced.
On Wednesday, July 7, members of the Mount Vernon Police Department responded to a reported home invasion on South Sixth Avenue. While officers were investigating, shots were fired at the residence by a man who proceeded to flee the scene in a BMW.
Earlier story - One Apprehended, One At Large After Armed Home Invasion In Westchester, Police Say
Bronx resident Yorddy Nunez, age 18, was apprehended by police near the home after crashing following a brief chase. A …
Area Man Nabbed After Stabbing Store Employee In Head, Face During Robbery, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man was apprehended by state police for allegedly stabbing a convenience store employee man in the head and face during a robbery.
The robbery and attack took place around 4:40 a.m., Saturday, July 10, in Ulster County at the Valero Gas Station in Ellenville, said Trooper Steven Nevel.
According to Nevel, state police responded to the store at 109 Main Street after receiving a 911 call regarding a man stabbed in the head, face, and arm, during the robbery.
When police arrived they found the employee had been stabbed in the face, head, and arm.
The employee was treate…
