NYPD Detective Matthew Gale Released From Hospital After Being Shot During Brooklyn Standoff NYPD Detective Matthew Gale Released From Hospital After Being Shot During Brooklyn Standoff
Nypd Detective Matthew Gale Released From Hospital After Being Shot During Brooklyn Standoff An NYPD detective who was shot while rescuing trapped residents during a tense Brooklyn barricade was released from the hospital less than a week after he was wounded, police announced. Detective Matthew Gale, a 15-year veteran assigned to the NYPD Emergency Service Unit, and Nassau County resident, walked out of Kings County Hospital surrounded by his family, fellow officers, and medical staff on Wednesday, June 24, the NYPD announced. Photos shared by the NYPD showed Gale smiling as he left the hospital while fellow officers applauded his recovery. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe created by teamma…
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In NY: Police 'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In NY: Police
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In NY: Police A burglary crew accused of targeting Indian and Asian families across several states has been linked to a Connecticut home break-in after police say stolen jewelry was recovered during traffic stops in New York City. Robinson Jean Paul Moncado-Patarroyo, 19, Yeison Estivan Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 20, Emerson Johan Rodriguez-Gomez, 25, and Daniel Alejandro Garcia-Arenas, 24, were arrested as part of the alleged burglary crew, Guilford police said.  The alleged quartet of crooks is accused of smashing the back windows of a home in Guilford while the family was away on a day trip, police said…
Injured Hiker Carried Out From Woods Near Bear Mountain Injured Hiker Carried Out From Woods Near Bear Mountain
Injured Hiker Carried Out From Woods Near Bear Mountain A hiker was rescued from the woods near Bear Mountain after suffering an ankle injury that left him unable to walk back to safety, according to reports. The rescue happened Thursday afternoon, June 25, when a 40-year-old hiker became injured in a wooded area near Bear Mountain, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Chaverim of Rockland's Search & Rescue Team responded with rescue equipment and reached the injured hiker in the woods.   Volunteers assessed the injury, wrapped up the hiker's ankle, and secured him in a wilderness rescue stretcher before carrying him out, the outlet r…
Man Who Admitted To NY Child Sex Crimes Faces New Charges In CT, Federal Court Man Who Admitted To NY Child Sex Crimes Faces New Charges In CT, Federal Court
Man Who Admitted To NY Child Sex Crimes Faces New Charges In CT, Federal Court A Connecticut man already serving a prison sentence in New York now faces federal charges after investigators say they uncovered evidence that he exploited multiple girls through the social media app Snapchat.  Marcos Francisco Javier Gomez, 23, of Norwalk, was charged with production of child pornography, receipt or attempted receipt of child pornography, possession or attempted possession of child pornography, and transfer of obscene materials to a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.  According to court documents, Gomez was arrested by the Putn…
Sex Trafficking Uncovered During Domestic Call At New York Hotel: Police Sex Trafficking Uncovered During Domestic Call At New York Hotel: Police
Sex Trafficking Uncovered During Domestic Call At New York Hotel: Police A domestic incident call led to the discovery of a suspected sex trafficking operation at a Long Island hotel. Now, the suspected ring leader has been indicted, prosecutors announced on Friday, June 26.  Torrey Brown, who is undomiciled but formerly of Queens, was accused of trapping a woman inside a Long Island motel room, beating her, threatening her with a knife, and forcing her into commercial sex acts through violence and drugs, the Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Friday, June 26. The 35-year-old, also known as "Smiley," was arraigned on one count of …
Driver Cited After Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Spills Trash At I-87 Service Area: NYSP Driver Cited After Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Spills Trash At I-87 Service Area: NYSP
Driver Cited After Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Spills Trash At I-87 Service Area: Nysp A New Jersey woman was issued citations after the tractor-trailer she was driving rolled over on its side and spilled trash at a New York State Thruway service area in Ulster County, NY, police said. The crash happened just before 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, when troopers responded to the Malden Service Area on Interstate 87 in Saugerties for a tractor-trailer rollover, New York State Police announced on Friday, June 26. After arriving at the scene, investigators found the driver, 35-year-old Michelle Paulino Rosario of Kearny, New Jersey, had been operating a 2016 Freightliner when s…
Man, 34, Dies After Cliff Diving Into Creek In Hudson Valley Man, 34, Dies After Cliff Diving Into Creek In Hudson Valley
Man, 34, Dies After Cliff Diving Into Creek In Hudson Valley A 34-year-old Orange County man failed to resurface after diving into a Dutchess County creek, leading to an extensive search that ultimately led to the recovery of his body, police said.  The incident began at around 7:34 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, in the area just southeast of 508 Fishkill Ave. in Beacon. There, police, firefighters, and EMS crews were dispatched after receiving a report that a cliff diver had gone underwater and did not come back up, according to Beacon Police.  First responders arrived about six minutes later, where witnesses told officers that 34-year-old New…
Tractor-Trailer Erupts In Flames On I-84 In Hudson Valley Tractor-Trailer Erupts In Flames On I-84 In Hudson Valley
Tractor-Trailer Erupts In Flames On I-84 In Hudson Valley A tractor-trailer caught fire on Interstate 84 in Orange County, prompting a multi-department emergency response that temporarily shut down part of the highway.  The fire happened on Wednesday, June 24, on the eastbound side of I-84 in the Town of Greenville, according to the Huguenot Fire Company.  Huguenot firefighters were dispatched and helped with extinguishing the blaze, as well as supplying water at the scene.  Greenville firefighters also requested an engine from the Port Jervis Fire Department to help with the firefight. Photos shared by the Huguenot Fire Comp…
Family Of 5 Among 6 Killed In Deadly NY Knights Inn Fire: Lighter May Have Been Used (UPDATE) Family Of 5 Among 6 Killed In Deadly NY Knights Inn Fire: Lighter May Have Been Used (UPDATE)
Family Of 5 Among 6 Killed In Deadly NY Knights Inn Fire: Lighter May Have Been Used (Update) Authorities have identified the six victims killed in a devastating Knights Inn fire in Central New York and revealed that investigators believe the blaze was intentionally started with a lighter by a motel guest now charged with six counts of manslaughter.  During a Thursday, June 25 press conference, investigators from New York State Police as well as Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti announced the identities of the six people killed in the fatal fire at the Knights Inn in Endwell on Monday, June 22.  They were identified as:  Michelle D. Woolfolk, 58; Dominiq…
Man Caught With Adderall, Percocet After Leading Cops On NY Chase, Hitting Car: NYSP Man Caught With Adderall, Percocet After Leading Cops On NY Chase, Hitting Car: NYSP
Man Caught With Adderall, Percocet After Leading Cops On NY Chase, Hitting Car: Nysp A Brooklyn man already wanted on outstanding warrants was arrested after allegedly leading troopers on a vehicle pursuit in Ulster County, sideswiping another vehicle, and fleeing on foot before being caught, police said. Quavon V. Travis, 32, was arrested after an incident in Kingston on Sunday, June 21, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 25.  According to the agency, the incident began a little after 9:50 p.m. on Sunday, when troopers saw a 2019 Kia traveling on Washington Avenue in Kingston in violation of multiple state vehicle and traffic laws.  Troopers …
Explosion Rocks Rockland Pharmaceutical Company, 200 Homes Evacuated Explosion Rocks Rockland Pharmaceutical Company, 200 Homes Evacuated
Explosion Rocks Rockland Pharmaceutical Company, 200 Homes Evacuated A massive explosion ripped through a Rockland County pharmaceutical company Wednesday morning, June 24, forcing the evacuation of about 200 homes while firefighters battled the blaze, Clarkstown police said in an update. Officers responded to reports of smoke coming from a commercial building at 125 Wells Ave. at approximately 7:56 a.m., Clarkstown Police Detective Norman Peters said. Public records identify the address as Vitane Pharmaceuticals. When officers arrived, they found heavy smoke pouring from the building's front entrance and confirmed no one was inside, police said.  The …
Man, 20, Accused Of Raping 14-Year-Old Child In Hudson Valley Man, 20, Accused Of Raping 14-Year-Old Child In Hudson Valley
Man, 20, Accused Of Raping 14-Year-Old Child In Hudson Valley A 20-year-old man has been jailed after allegedly raping a 14-year-old child in Orange County, police said.  Wallkill resident Ryan Geoffrey Hablow, 20, was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, the Town of Montgomery Police Department announced on Tuesday, June 23.  According to the department, police began investigating a complaint of an adult man engaging in a sexual act with the young victim. This investigation led to Hablow's arrest.  He was charged with second-degree rape and remanded to the Orange County Jail on a $2,000 cash bail, police said.
Evacuation Lifted After Hazmat Incident Breaks Out In Rockland County (DEVELOPING) Evacuation Lifted After Hazmat Incident Breaks Out In Rockland County (DEVELOPING)
Evacuation Lifted After Hazmat Incident Breaks Out In Rockland County (Developing) This story has been updated.  Residents living near a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility that caught fire on Wednesday morning, June 24, in Rockland County can now return to their homes, police said.  The incident began just before 8 a.m. on Wednesday at Vitane Pharmaceuticals, located at 125 Wells Ave. in Congers, The Monsey Scoop reported.  The outlet said arriving firefighters found significant flames inside the building and soon requested more resources.  This included a response from the Rockland County and Westchester County Hazmat teams because of concer…
Drunk Driver Hits Troopers' Patrol Vehicles During Multi-Town Chase: NYSP Drunk Driver Hits Troopers' Patrol Vehicles During Multi-Town Chase: NYSP
Drunk Driver Hits Troopers' Patrol Vehicles During Multi-Town Chase: Nysp A woman accused of driving drunk led police on a multi-town chase before crashing into two New York State Police patrol vehicles, authorities said. Brooklyn A. Oakes, 20, of Hogansburg, was arrested after the pursuit along State Highway 37 through St. Lawrence County on Saturday, June 20, according to New York State Police. Troopers were alerted by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department about an active pursuit involving a black Volkswagen Passat traveling westbound on State Highway 37. The vehicle continued through Massena and Louisville before troopers located it parked on the shou…
Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following NY Shooting Investigation Leads To Indictment Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following NY Shooting Investigation Leads To Indictment
Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following NY Shooting Investigation Leads To Indictment A man accused of opening fire on an Albany street before allegedly forcing his way into a home and trapping a woman and three children inside has now been indicted, prosecutors announced. Jahmel Inman, 32, of Albany, was arraigned on a 12-count indictment before Albany County Judge William Little on Tuesday, June 23, according to Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon. The indictment charges Inman with criminal possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, burglary, criminal mischief, four counts of unlawful imprisonment, and three counts of endangering the welfar…
Suspicious Fire At Abandoned Building On Route 9W In Hudson Valley Under Investigation Suspicious Fire At Abandoned Building On Route 9W In Hudson Valley Under Investigation
Suspicious Fire At Abandoned Building On Route 9W In Hudson Valley Under Investigation A fire that destroyed an abandoned building on Route 9W in Greene County is now being investigated as suspicious.  The fire happened on Thursday afternoon, June 18, when troopers responded to a fire at an abandoned building at 13066 Route 9W in Coxsackie a little after 3 p.m., New York State Police announced on Tuesday, June 23. Several drivers traveling northbound on Route 9W had reported seeing smoke coming from the structure and called 911, police said. Investigators said the building became fully engulfed in flames shortly after the initial reports were received.  Firefighte…
Body Of Missing NY Fisherman Found After Weeklong Search Along CT Coast Body Of Missing NY Fisherman Found After Weeklong Search Along CT Coast
Body Of Missing NY Fisherman Found After Weeklong Search Along CT Coast The body of a New York fisherman was found a week after he was pulled beneath the water off the Connecticut coast, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23. Kwahiwi Edwards, 34, of Queens, was found Saturday, June 20, on a beach near Shoreline Drive in Stratford, according to Fairfield police. The grim discovery ended days of searching after Edwards disappeared June 13 near Fairfield's Penfield Beach. Police said Edwards and another fisherman became stranded on a reef as a rising tide quickly surrounded them and cut them off from the shore.  A witness who saw them stranded on the reef dove i…
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge A Danbury woman accused of leaving her newborn son in a dumpster to die nearly a decade ago is now facing a murder charge with special circumstances, prosecutors said. Dominique Harrison, 28, of Danbury, was arrested last week, but authorities did not provide details about the alleged crime until her arraignment Monday, officials said. The charges stem from an investigation into the 2018 discovery of human remains in Stamford, Danbury police said. It's unclear why she was not arrested until now.  At Monday's arraignment, Assistant State's Attorney Mary-Caitlin Harding said Harrison ad…
6 Dead In NY Knights Inn Fire, Suspect Charged With Manslaughter, Arson (UPDATE) 6 Dead In NY Knights Inn Fire, Suspect Charged With Manslaughter, Arson (UPDATE)
6 Dead In NY Knights Inn Fire, Suspect Charged With Manslaughter, Arson (Update) The death toll of a devastating fire at a New York Knights Inn has increased to six — and a 24-year-old man now faces manslaughter charges, police said.  Broome County resident Tyler J. Russell, of Endwell, was arrested Monday evening, June 22, following an investigation into the deadly blaze at the Knights Inn on East Main Street in Endwell, New York State Police said in an update on Monday night. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the fire broke out at around 6 a.m. on Monday at the Knights Inn, located at 2603 East Main St.  When firefighters arrived, they found heavy blac…
2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through NY Knights Inn 2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through NY Knights Inn
2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through NY Knights Inn Two people were killed and others were hospitalized after an intense fire tore through a Knights Inn in Central New York.  New, updated report - 6 Dead In NY Knights Inn Fire, Suspect Charged With Manslaughter, Arson (UPDATE) The blaze began at around 6 a.m. on Monday, June 22, when Broome County first responders received reports of a fire at the Knights Inn at 2603 East Main St. in the hamlet of Endwell, according to New York State Police.  Members of the Endwell Fire Department soon arrived and found heavy, black smoke coming from the front of the building, as well as…
'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary 'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary
'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary A Connecticut father who died after a fall during a Madison Square Garden concert is being remembered as a devoted family man whose life centered on the people and community he loved. Hundreds are now rallying around his family following his death.  Paul Kueker, 51, of Niantic, suffered injuries "indicative of falling from an elevated condition" inside the iconic Manhattan arena during a Goose concert, according to New York police. Officers said the incident happened around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, June 20.  Kueker was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he later died. The NYPD is inves…
Man Burglarizes 3 NY Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: NYSP Man Burglarizes 3 NY Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: NYSP
Man Burglarizes 3 NY Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: Nysp A Connecticut man has been charged in a burglary spree that targeted three Hudson Valley, NY businesses within hours earlier this year, police said.  Troy P. Stone, 41, of Ansonia, CT, was arrested following a months-long investigation into the burglaries, which happened in Greene County, NY, in January, New York State Police announced on Friday, June 19.  The investigation began on Jan. 17, at around 1:16 a.m., when troopers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at Gracie's Luncheonette on Route 23B in the Town of Catskill.  Investigators said that Stone had unlawfully e…
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Engaging In Sexual Contact With Minor Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Engaging In Sexual Contact With Minor
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Engaging In Sexual Contact With Minor A 35-year-old Orange County man faces a felony charge for allegedly engaging in sexual contact with a child, police announced.  Pine Bush resident Eric Guarneri, 35, was arrested on Thursday, June 18, in connection with an investigation into his alleged conduct, Town of Montgomery Police said.  Guarneri is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a minor younger than 17 years old, police said. He was charged with third-degree criminal sex act.  After his arrest, he was arraigned and remanded to Orange County Jail on a $10,000 cash bail.  The investigation was conduct…
Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret
Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret What began as a routine parking maneuver ended with a Tesla plowing through a grass median, striking multiple vehicles, and crashing into a support pillar outside a Hershey outlet store, police said. The crash happened at the Tanger Outlets in Derry Township around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, according to Derry Township police Sharada Naganur, of Princeton, New Jersey, was parked or attempting to park her 2026 Tesla when the vehicle suddenly jumped a curb and turned sharply right, police said. The Tesla traveled down a grass median toward the row of stores, striking a small tree and thr…
300-Pound Cannabis Haul Seized During I-87 Traffic Stop: NYSP 300-Pound Cannabis Haul Seized During I-87 Traffic Stop: NYSP
300-Pound Cannabis Haul Seized During I-87 Traffic Stop: Nysp Three hundred pounds of cannabis were seized during a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Saratoga County, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 22. Tyler Thompson, 41, of Schenectady, was arrested after troopers discovered the massive cannabis haul during a stop on the Northway in Malta, according to police. Troopers assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit, working with the United States Border Patrol, stopped Thompson's vehicle for a traffic violation at approximately 10:53 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, authorities said. During the investigation, State Police K9 "J" assis…
Man Snatches Gold Chain From Display Case At NY Store, Flees: Police Man Snatches Gold Chain From Display Case At NY Store, Flees: Police
Man Snatches Gold Chain From Display Case At NY Store, Flees: Police A 25-year-old Dutchess County man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a gold necklace from a jewelry store in Orange County and running away, police said.   The arrest stemmed from an incident on Tuesday, June 16, when officers responded to Kay Jewelers at 1221 Route 300 in Newburgh at around 6:51 p.m. for a reported theft, the Town of Newburgh Police Department said. According to investigators, the suspect, identified as Kwasi Oronde, entered the store and asked to view a gold chain. An employee removed the necklace from a display case and handed it to Oronde, who then all…
Woman Dies After Car Crashes Through Barriers At Casino In Hudson Valley Woman Dies After Car Crashes Through Barriers At Casino In Hudson Valley
Woman Dies After Car Crashes Through Barriers At Casino In Hudson Valley A 61-year-old woman has died after crashing through barriers and hitting a wall at MGM Empire City Casino in Westchester County, authorities said. The crash happened at around 10:43 p.m. on Monday, June 8, in the casino parking lot, Yonkers Police told Daily Voice.  A preliminary investigation found that the vehicle traveled through barriers before striking a wall, causing significant damage.  The driver, identified only as a 61-year-old Yonkers resident, was transported to Jacobi Medical Center for treatment. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital, police said. The cause…
Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police
Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police A stable worker is being sought after stabbing his roommate during an argument at the North Shore Equestrian Center on the LIU Post campus in Brookville, NY, police said. Brookville Police were notified Saturday, June 20, by staff at Glen Cove Hospital that a stabbing victim was receiving treatment for injuries sustained during an incident at approximately 10 p.m. Friday, June 19, according to Police Chief Kenneth Lack. The preliminary investigation determined that an altercation occurred between two roommates who were both employed by the North Shore Equestrian Center, Lack said. Duri…
Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day
Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day Opening day at the Steve Benko Pool in New Canaan didn't go quite as planned.  Instead of swimmers diving in, a Tesla did. A now-viral video taken by Kristen Schilo of New Canaan Dogs shows firefighters hoisting the electric vehicle from the pool at Waveny Park after it crashed through a fence and plunged into the water Tuesday morning, June 16.  Multiple lifeguards and police officers entered the pool to help the driver out of the submerged vehicle, police said. He was the only person inside. Concerns about the pool becoming electrified appear to be unfounded. According to EV F…
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds 11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…
3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During Thruway Traffic Stop, NY State Police Say 3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During Thruway Traffic Stop, NY State Police Say
3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During Thruway Traffic Stop, NY State Police Say More than three pounds of cocaine were seized during a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 18. Robert C. Davis, 39, of Troy, Freddie J. Fields, 45, of Albany, and Terrell C. Welcome, 36, of Schenectady were arrested following the stop on Interstate 87 in Bethlehem at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, according to state police. Troopers assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation while working in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, police said. Davis was identif…