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Duo Charged With Hate Crimes After Attacking UPS Driver In Rockland County Duo Charged With Hate Crimes After Attacking UPS Driver In Rockland County
Duo Charged With Hate Crimes After Attacking UPS Driver In Rockland County Two men have been charged with alleged assault as a hate crime after attacking a UPS driver while using racial slurs and attempting to steal the keys to his vehicle. The incident occurred in Rockland County at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, on Spook Rock Road in the village of Montebello. According to Ramapo Police Chief Daniel Hyman, the driver was struck by a water bottle thrown from outside the vehicle. He was then confronted by two men who physically attacked him while using racial slurs and attempting to steal the keys to the vehicle, Hyman said. The two men were captured and identi…
Man From Region Charged With Robbery Of Gas Station Man From Region Charged With Robbery Of Gas Station
Man From Region Charged With Robbery Of Gas Station A 38-year-old man from the region was charged with the alleged robbery of a gas station and attempted robbery of a dollar store.  Sullivan County resident Ollen Eck III, of Livingston Manor, was charged on Tuesday, April 9, for the Saturday, March 16 robbery of the Sunoco gas station, and the attempted robbery of the Dollar General, both in Livingston Manor on Monday, March 18, according to the New York State Police.  Following his arrest, Eck was remanded to the Sullivan County Jail. State Police were assisted by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office and the Village of Monticello…
Armed Man Nabbed For Kidnapping Woman, Kids In Hudson Valley, Police Say Armed Man Nabbed For Kidnapping Woman, Kids In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Armed Man Nabbed For Kidnapping Woman, Kids In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been nabbed for allegedly kidnapping a woman and her two children at knifepoint and forcing her to withdraw money from her bank account. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6 in the city of Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Sgt. George Camacho, of the Poughkeepsie Police, police dispatch received a call from the victim who reported an attempted robbery.  During the course of an investigation, the victim reported to officers that an unknown man had approached her as she was sitting in her parked vehicle with two children (ag…
Violent Home Invasion: Man Gets Years In Prison For Tying Up Woman In Westchester Violent Home Invasion: Man Gets Years In Prison For Tying Up Woman In Westchester
Violent Home Invasion: Man Gets Years In Prison For Tying Up Woman In Westchester An out-of-state man will spend decades in prison after brutally invading a Westchester County home and violently threatening its occupants.  Earlier Report - Out-Of-State Man Found Guilty In Violent Westchester Home Invasion North Carolina resident Confessor Soto, age 50, was sentenced on Friday, Feb. 3 to 25 years in state prison for the 2018 Yonkers home invasion, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced.  On the day of the incident, April 23, 2018, Soto entered a residence on Leighton Avenue through the backdoor while carrying a .45 caliber se…
Hudson Valley Man Shot In Face After Attempting To Rob Man At Gunpoint, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Shot In Face After Attempting To Rob Man At Gunpoint, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Shot In Face After Attempting To Rob Man At Gunpoint, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was shot in the face after allegedly breaking into an apartment and attempting to rob the resident at gunpoint. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at 464 Main St., in the city of Poughkeepsie. Police responded to the apartment after receiving a 911 call reporting a person shot. As responding officers entered the hallway leading to the apartment they found a 46-year-old city of Poughkeepsie man waiting for them with an unloaded handgun on a table, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the city of Poughkeepsie Police. Inside the apartment, of…
Drunk, Pickaxe-Wielding Man Breaks Into Residence In Region, Attacks Homeowner, Cops Say Drunk, Pickaxe-Wielding Man Breaks Into Residence In Region, Attacks Homeowner, Cops Say
Drunk, Pickaxe-Wielding Man Breaks Into Residence In Region, Attacks Homeowner, Cops Say A homeowner in the region is no doubt shaken up, but otherwise okay after police said a drunk man wielding a pickaxe broke into his home and attacked him. Authorities in Sullivan County were called just before 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, with reports of an assault and attempted robbery at a home in Bethel, located on Mohawk Trail. State Police determined that the 38-year-old suspect, Daniel Desseauve, of Highland in Ulster County, approached the home carrying a pickaxe and pushed the front door open. Once inside, he began swinging the ax at the homeowner, according to police. The victim was …
Westchester Teen Stabbed During Dispute Over Pot, Police Say Westchester Teen Stabbed During Dispute Over Pot, Police Say
Westchester Teen Stabbed During Dispute Over Pot, Police Say A Westchester teen was hospitalized during a dispute after refusing to hand over his marijuana to strangers, according to police. A 19-year-old New Rochelle resident - whose name has not been released by investigators - was stabbed in the head in New York City inside Washington Square Park at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday, March 18, police said. The teen was in the park smoking near the fountain area when two men approached him, asking for the weed, police said. When he refused, one of them took out a knife and cut him on the left side of his head. The two men, believed to be in their …
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…
Hudson Valley Domestic Violence Suspect Nabbed In NYC Hudson Valley Domestic Violence Suspect Nabbed In NYC
Hudson Valley Domestic Violence Suspect Nabbed In NYC A Hudson Valley man wanted for attempted robbery in connection with a domestic violence case was arrested in New York City on a warrant. Dutchess County resident Ruben Al Stella, age 27, of Millbrook, was arrested by the state police with assistance from the NYPD on Thursday, Feb. 25, after refusing to turn himself in, said Trooper AJ Hicks. The arrest stems from incident on Wednesday, Sept. 9, when troopers responded to a home on Route 44 in the town of Washington for a domestic dispute.  An investigation determined Stella attempted to forcibly steal property from the victim while an…
Man Dies After Attempted Armed Robbery In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Dies After Attempted Armed Robbery In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Dies After Attempted Armed Robbery In Northern Westchester, Police Say A 23-year-old man died after attempting to rob someone at gunpoint during an otherwise benign planned transaction in Northern Westchester, police said. Officers from the Ossining Police Department received a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 around James Street, prompting an investigation. Police said that upon arrival, officers found what appeared to be the scene of a collision, though there was no car or downed pedestrian in the area. While investigating the reported crash, officers located Cortlandt Manor resident Samuel Fiakor, who was …
Three Suspects On Loose After Shooting During Robbery Attempt At Area Home Three Suspects On Loose After Shooting During Robbery Attempt At Area Home
Three Suspects On Loose After Shooting During Robbery Attempt At Area Home Three armed, masked men are on the run after allegedly shooting an area resident during an attempted robbery. The incident took place around 11:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7 in  Ulster County in the area of Forrest Drive at the Dutcher Mobile Home Park in Port Ewen, said the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. Deputies and state police responded and during an initial investigation were told three armed, masked men approached an adult and a juvenile who live at the park and demanded property, the department said. A brief struggle ensued, during which the adult victim sustained a non-life threate…
Suspect Nabbed Shortly After Attempting To Rob Man In Downtown Nyack, Police Say Suspect Nabbed Shortly After Attempting To Rob Man In Downtown Nyack, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed Shortly After Attempting To Rob Man In Downtown Nyack, Police Say An attempted robbery in Rockland County went wrong for the robber who was arrested following the foiled attempt, police said. Nyack resident John Hall allegedly approached his victim near the intersection of Cedar Street and Main Street in Nyack at approximately 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, police said. Hall allegedly approached his victim and said “give me what you got,” and a struggle ensued. It is alleged that Hall’s victim was able to elude him and was able to break free of the struggle. Hall’s alleged victim began to ran away with Hall in pursuit until he was able to notify a police …
Spring Valley Teen Faces Attempted Robbery Charge After Incident At Lowe's In Orangeburg Spring Valley Teen Faces Attempted Robbery Charge After Incident At Lowe's In Orangeburg
Spring Valley Teen Faces Attempted Robbery Charge After Incident At Lowe's In Orangeburg A teen from Spring Valley is facing charges for attempted robbery after an incident at Lowe’s in Orangeburg, according to police. Orangeburg Police say they responded to a report of a dispute at Lowe’s Home Improvement, located at 206 Route 303 in the Hamlet of Orangeburg. Further investigation revealed that D’Aveaun Whittle, 19, grabbed and pulled the female victim by the waist, neck and head and attempted to forcibly take her car keys during the dispute, according to police. Police say Whittle was known to the victim prior to the incident and that the facts were supported by statements f…
Man Charged With Murder In Botched Armed Robbery, DA Says Man Charged With Murder In Botched Armed Robbery, DA Says
Man Charged With Murder In Botched Armed Robbery, DA Says An Orange County man has been charged with murder in the alleged botched armed robbery of a Newburgh man.  Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler said Monday, March, 25, that Dominique Williams, 22, of Newburgh, was charged with murder, robbery, attempted robbery, criminal possession of a weapon and conspiracy in the Nov. 3, 2018 killing of a Newburgh man. Williams is alleged to have fatally shot the man with a .32 caliber pistol during the attempted robbery. He was arraigned with his twin brother, Devin Williams, 22, also of Newburgh, and both are charged with…
Burglary Suspect Caught After Struggle With Woman In Nyack, Police Say Burglary Suspect Caught After Struggle With Woman In Nyack, Police Say
Burglary Suspect Caught After Struggle With Woman In Nyack, Police Say A burglary suspect has been caught after a struggle with a Nyack woman led to his arrest, police say. Orangetown Police responded to the area of Nyack Plaza on Thursday, Feb. 21 around 1:45 p.m. on the report of a burglary. The female victim stated that a man unlawfully entered her residence at Nyack Plaza Apartments before grabbing her purse and attempting to leave with it. The victim further stated that a struggle ensued when trying to reclaim her purse, resulting in an injury to her hand. The man then allegedly threw the purse on the floor and fled the residence, police said. Officers l…
Man Sentenced For Pulling Gun On Westchester Pharmacist Man Sentenced For Pulling Gun On Westchester Pharmacist
Man Sentenced For Pulling Gun On Westchester Pharmacist A Putnam County man is heading to prison for his role in the daytime attempted armed robbery of a pharmacy in New Rochelle. Mahopac resident Brian Dias, 32, has been sentenced to two 10-year terms in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to attempted robbery and criminal possession of a weapon - both violent felonies - last year. Dias’ co-defendant Tiana Spearmon, 23, who pleaded guilty in October last year to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, had her sentence adjourned until March 7, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, …
Police: Gunshots Exchanged After Woman, Man Demand Money, Drugs Police: Gunshots Exchanged After Woman, Man Demand Money, Drugs
Police: Gunshots Exchanged After Woman, Man Demand Money, Drugs A homeowner who was shot by a woman who had come into his home with another man demanding money and drugs grabbed a shotgun and returned fire, shooting the woman. Details surrounding the double shooting unfolded around 2:11 a.m. Sunday when police received a report of a woman shot on Willow Cross Road in Hyde Park, said Hyde Park Police Lt. Robert Benson. According to Benson, an investigation into the shootings revealed that Collin W. Vogg, 27, was at his residence on Willow Cross Road when Montarius J Washington, 31, of Hyde Park and Cali A Hamilton, 21, of Poughkeepsie, entered the home. …
Man, 26, Found Guilty In Orange County Botched-Robbery Murder Man, 26, Found Guilty In Orange County Botched-Robbery Murder
Man, 26, Found Guilty In Orange County Botched-Robbery Murder A jury in Orange County has found a 26-year-old Newburgh man guilty of murder and a host of other charges in the botched-robbery shooting death of a 63-year-old man.Omarrio Morrison was found guilty of: murder in the second degree; attempted robbery in the first degree; two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree; and, two counts of tampering with physical evidence, in connection with the shooting death of Raul Diaz-Martinez during the course of an attempted robbery on June 21, 2017, in the City of Newburgh.  Morrison faces 25 years to life in prison, on the murder cha…
Suspect Quickly Caught After TD Bank Robbery In Newburgh Suspect Quickly Caught After TD Bank Robbery In Newburgh
Suspect Quickly Caught After TD Bank Robbery In Newburgh A 36-year-old man who attempted to rob a TD Bank was captured within a short time thanks to the quick actions of City of Newburgh police officers. The incident took place around 12:40 p.m. Monday when a man entered the TD Bank at 800 Broadway and demanded money, said Det. Sgt. Joseph Rutigliano. Bank personnel activated the “panic alarm” and the suspect fled westbound on Broadway, he said. City of Newburgh Police Officers responded quickly to the area and with a description of the suspect; they were able to locate and detain Ivan D. Jackson of Newburgh, in the area of 828 Broadway, Rutigli…