Man Steals Catalytic Converter From Car Parked At High School In Hudson Valley: Police Man Steals Catalytic Converter From Car Parked At High School In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Steals Catalytic Converter From Car Parked At High School In Hudson Valley: Police A man faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing catalytic converters from vehicles throughout the Hudson Valley and Connecticut, including one that was parked at a high school, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened on Thursday, March 23 around 3 p.m., when a Putnam County sheriff's deputy assigned as a school resource officer at Putnam Valley High School was told that a vehicle parked in the school's lot had a catalytic converter stolen from it.  According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, this deputy was able to obtain surveillance video …
Man Throws Rocks Into Windows Of Parks, Rec Office In Northern Westchester: Police Man Throws Rocks Into Windows Of Parks, Rec Office In Northern Westchester: Police
Man Throws Rocks Into Windows Of Parks, Rec Office In Northern Westchester: Police A 24-year-old man faces charges after allegedly shattering the glass windows of a parks and recreation office with rocks in Northern Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Sunday, April 16 around 1:30 a.m., when police received a report of a suspect shattering glass windows at the Yorktown Parks and Recreation Office at 176 Granite Springs Rd., according to Yorktown PD.  Officers soon responded to the office and met with the person who reported the incident. An investigation at the scene determined that the suspect had thrown rocks into the windows, causing more than …
Motorist Punches Side-View Mirror While Passing Car In Northern Westchester: Police Motorist Punches Side-View Mirror While Passing Car In Northern Westchester: Police
Motorist Punches Side-View Mirror While Passing Car In Northern Westchester: Police A motorist was arrested after allegedly punching a vehicle's side-view mirror while passing it in Northern Westchester, causing over $1,500 in damage, police said.  The incident happened on Monday, April 10, when the victim told Yorktown Police officers that a man had damaged his vehicle while passing it on a motorcycle, according to the department.  After an investigation, it was determined that the victim had been driving north on Strang Boulevard when a man operating a motorcycle began passing the vehicle.  As the motorcyclist passed the car, he allegedly punched the side…
Hudson Valley 46-Year-Old Hits Victim, Threatens To Destroy Vehicle, State Police Say Hudson Valley 46-Year-Old Hits Victim, Threatens To Destroy Vehicle, State Police Say
Hudson Valley 46-Year-Old Hits Victim, Threatens To Destroy Vehicle, State Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged for allegedly striking a victim of domestic violence and then threatening to destroy a vehicle with a pipe in front of state police. Orange County resident Jeff Sniffen, age 46, of the town of Greenville, was arrested around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, an investigation into the incident by state troopers revealed that Sniffen struck the victim with a closed fist causing physical injury.  He then broke the victim’s cell phone making it inoperative. While speaking to troopers, Sniffen threatened to destroy the vict…
Hudson Valley Man Makes Off With $1K In Goods From Store, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Makes Off With $1K In Goods From Store, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Makes Off With $1K In Goods From Store, Police Say A Hudson Valley man made off with more than $1,000 after allegedly breaking into a store. The burglary took place in Ulster County on Monday, March 6 in the town of Ulster. Scott A. Nussbaum, age 52, of Kingston was arrested on Monday, March 13, after the town of Ulster police responded to the Skywalker Smoke Shop at 1082 Morton Blvd., said Ulster Police Chief Kyle Berardi. As a result of an investigation by Ulster Police detectives,  Nussbaum was found to have forcibly entered the business and stolen over $1,000 in merchandise, the chief said. Nussbaum was located at his home a…
Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say
Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say A 29-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading New York State Police troopers on a highway chase before intentionally striking two police vehicles, authorities said. The incident began at around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, March 2, when troopers in Greene County attempted to stop Angelo Paradiso, of Palenville, for a traffic violation on the northbound Thruway near Catskill, according to state police. Paradiso, who was driving a Chevrolet Cobalt, allegedly refused to stop and a chase ensued. Troopers deployed a tire deflation device near mile marker 106, causing Paradiso’s …
Woman Stabbed Multiple Times In Hudson Valley, Suspect Nabbed, Police Say Woman Stabbed Multiple Times In Hudson Valley, Suspect Nabbed, Police Say
Woman Stabbed Multiple Times In Hudson Valley, Suspect Nabbed, Police Say A man from the area is behind bars after allegedly stabbing a woman in the neck several times. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Friday, Jan. 27 on Wolcott Avenue in Beacon. The woman was found after Beacon Police received a call from her telling officers she had been stabbed inside her home, said Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson of the Beacon Police. Officers quickly responded to the scene and located the suspect still inside the home with blood on his clothes, Johnson said. They immediately took him into custody and proceeded inside where they located the victim upstairs.&n…
Road Rage: Woman Beats Man's Car With Bat, Steals Cell Phone In Hudson Valley, Police Say Road Rage: Woman Beats Man's Car With Bat, Steals Cell Phone In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Road Rage: Woman Beats Man's Car With Bat, Steals Cell Phone In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 30-year-old Hudson Valley woman was arrested following an alleged road rage incident in which she beat a man's car with a bat and then stole his cell phone as he tried to call the police, authorities said. The incident took place in Rockland County around noontime Sunday, Jan. 22 in Ramapo. According to Ramapo Police, officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress in the area of Route 306 and Maple Avenue.  The victim reported that he was driving when a vehicle cut him off and was driving aggressively. The victim pulled into a parking lot and the vehicle followed, police sa…
Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Northern Westchester, Police Say A man is facing attempted burglary charges after trying to use a hammer to get into a Northern Westchester deli after-hours, police said. On Friday, Jan. 13, around 5 a.m., state police were told by Zio's Italian Deli in Cortlandt at 2040 Albany Post Rd. (Route 9A) that someone had activated their burglar alarm and broken a window. Authorities then began investigating the incident and determined that 41-year-old Jose Erazo of Cortlandt had tried and failed to use a hammer to enter the deli, and had vandalized a security camera on the property.  Erazo was charged with:  Third-de…
Catalytic Converter Thief At Hudson Valley Train Station Nabbed In Court, Police Say Catalytic Converter Thief At Hudson Valley Train Station Nabbed In Court, Police Say
Catalytic Converter Thief At Hudson Valley Train Station Nabbed In Court, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who was wanted for allegedly stealing catalytic converters last month has been arrested while appearing in court for traffic violations. The thefts took place in Dutchess County in the city of Beacon on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Metro North Train Station. City of Beacon police officers responded to the train station for a report of a man stealing catalytic converters, said Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson of the Beacon Police. A traffic stop was conducted on North Avenue near Verplanck Avenue on a BMW matching the description given by the caller. The driver was identified a…
500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From Restaurant: Westchester Duo Nabbed In CT, Police Say 500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From Restaurant: Westchester Duo Nabbed In CT, Police Say
500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From Restaurant: Westchester Duo Nabbed In CT, Police Say Two New York men have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than 500 gallons of used cooking oil at a Connecticut restaurant. The men, both from Westchester County, were stopped in Litchfield County in Harwinton around 5:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12. According to Connecticut State Police, the duo, identified as Yonkers residents Jeyson Santiago, age 25, and Isaac Then, age 25, were stopped after troopers received a 911 call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked near a restaurant in Harwinton. Troopers located the vehicle fleeing the scene, but were able to stop it on Route 8. Troopers de…
Caught: Man With Active Warrants Burglarizes Home In Hudson Valley, Police Say Caught: Man With Active Warrants Burglarizes Home In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Caught: Man With Active Warrants Burglarizes Home In Hudson Valley, Police Say A suspect with several active arrest warrants who burglarized a residence in the Hudson Valley is now facing the consequences of his actions, police said.  The burglary happened in Rockland County on Monday, Dec. 19, when police responded to a home in Hillcrest that someone had broken into, according to Ramapo Police.  After an investigation, police narrowed down a suspect, who was arrested the next day on Tuesday, Dec. 20, authorities said.  The alleged burglar, a 27-year-old man whose name was not released by police, was found to have two active arrest warrants and a bench…