Vote Now: New Poll Says Most Think New Bail Reform Laws Are Bad For NY - What Do You Think? Vote Now: New Poll Says Most Think New Bail Reform Laws Are Bad For NY - What Do You Think?
Vote Now: New Poll Says Most Think New Bail Reform Laws Are Bad For NY - What Do You Think? New Yorkers have turned against the new bail reform laws that ended cash bail for all misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenders in New York, according to a new poll. As of Wednesday, Jan. 1, thousands of inmates throughout the state were put back on the streets due to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s bail reform legislation, which marked the end of cash bail for misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenders that were previously incarcerated. The reform has come under fire from both the community, some law enforcement agencies, and elected officials, who believe that Cuomo should revisit the …
Alleged Car Thief Rams Two Clarkstown Police Cars In Attempt To Escape, Police Say Alleged Car Thief Rams Two Clarkstown Police Cars In Attempt To Escape, Police Say
Alleged Car Thief Rams Two Clarkstown Police Cars In Attempt To Escape, Police Say A 62-year-old man allegedly driving a stolen truck rammed two police cars and then fled on foot when officers attempted to make a traffic stop. Juan Colon, of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested around 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, after Clarkstown Police officers on patrol attempted to stop a black Ford F-350 that had been reported stolen, said Clarkstown Police Officer Norman Peters. When officers tried to make the stop in the area of Shorn Drive and Western Highway, Colon allegedly attempted to flee by ramming two Clarkstown Police vehicles, which had boxed him in, Peters said. The occupants of the…
Hudson Valley Man Admits To Possessing, Trading Hundreds Of Child Porn Images Hudson Valley Man Admits To Possessing, Trading Hundreds Of Child Porn Images
Hudson Valley Man Admits To Possessing, Trading Hundreds Of Child Porn Images A 24-year-old Hudson Valley man will face up to 20 years in prison after admitting to trading hundreds of videos and photos that included child pornography. Clintondale resident Corey Baker pleaded guilty this week to distributing and receiving child pornography over the course of more than a year. As part of his guilty plea, Baker admitted that between June 2017 and August 2018, he traded child pornography with others using a phone and laptop computer equipped with Internet-based instant messaging and file-sharing applications. Baker also admitted to using a peer-to-peer file-sharing app…
NY Needs To Revisit Bail Reform Laws, State Attorney General Says NY Needs To Revisit Bail Reform Laws, State Attorney General Says
NY Needs To Revisit Bail Reform Laws, State Attorney General Says New York State Attorney General Letitia James has become to latest voice to speak out against the recently enacted statewide bail reform laws. As of Wednesday, Jan. 1, thousands of inmates throughout the state were put back on the streets due to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s bail reform legislation, which marked the end of cash bail for misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenders that were previously incarcerated. The reform has come under fire from both the community, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials, who believe that Cuomo should revisit the law for possible changes in the …
Man Sentenced To 22 Years In Beating Death At Area Psychiatric Center Man Sentenced To 22 Years In Beating Death At Area Psychiatric Center
Man Sentenced To 22 Years In Beating Death At Area Psychiatric Center A Rockland County man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the death of a patient at a psychiatric center. Alias Stone, aka, "Billy Pugh," 55, of Orangeburg, who was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury last year, was sentenced on Friday, Jan. 3, according to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh The attack took place around 5 p.m., on July 31, 2017, when Stone violently attacked Ronald Randolph, a fellow Rockland Psychiatric Center patient, said the DA's Office. Stone punched and stomped on the victim’s head numerous times, as he lay unconscious and defens…
Cop From Area Resigns After Breaking Into Home, Threatening Family Cop From Area Resigns After Breaking Into Home, Threatening Family
Cop From Area Resigns After Breaking Into Home, Threatening Family An NYPD officer from the Hudson Valley who allegedly terrorized an African-American family while in Nashville for a bachelor party has resigned. Rockland County resident Michael J. Reynolds is out of a job after he pleaded guilty to assault and aggravated criminal trespassing after he broke into a Nashville home next to his Airbnb and shouted threats and racial slurs. The 26-year-old police officer officially resigned from the NYPD this week as activists called for his job. He had been on modified-duty status as the incident was investigated. Reynolds was set to appear at police headquarte…
Popular Area Pizza Parlor Linked To Major Meth, Cocaine Ring, State Attorney General Says Popular Area Pizza Parlor Linked To Major Meth, Cocaine Ring, State Attorney General Says
Popular Area Pizza Parlor Linked To Major Meth, Cocaine Ring, State Attorney General Says A popular area pizza shop has been linked to a major methamphetamine and cocaine ring, according to Attorney General Letitia James. New York State Police announced a 168-count indictment charging nine people for their alleged roles in a cocaine and methamphetamine smuggling operation on Monday, Nov. 15. In total, police say more than four pounds of cocaine, one pound of methamphetamine pills, three loaded handguns and two high-capacity ammunition feeding devices were seized during the investigation, named “Operation Final Cut.” “We will continue to go after any individual who tries to prof…
Three Nabbed On Drug, Other Charges During Probation Sweep, Police Say Three Nabbed On Drug, Other Charges During Probation Sweep, Police Say
Three Nabbed On Drug, Other Charges During Probation Sweep, Police Say Three people were arrested on drug and other charges during a probation sweep by the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department. The sweep took place on Thursday, Oct. 31, when the two offices teamed up to enforce the supervision of probationers through home visits, said Orange County Sheriff's Capt. Paul Arteta. One visit led to the arrest of three people including Lorenzo Lopez, 52, Devin Zarnoff, 26, both of the Town of Newburgh, and Nancy Corrigan, 45, of Wappinger Falls, after they were found in possession of drugs. Lopez was found in possession of…
Wanted Violent Felon Nabbed Following Chase, Struggle In Spring Valley, Police Say Wanted Violent Felon Nabbed Following Chase, Struggle In Spring Valley, Police Say
Wanted Violent Felon Nabbed Following Chase, Struggle In Spring Valley, Police Say A man on parole for a violent felony who was wanted for absconding parole was nabbed after a brief struggle with police in Rockland.  Alex Sostre, 52, of Spring Valley, was arrested around 2:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, after a Spring Valley officer on patrol at the Transit Center noticed a man walking in the parking lot, said Officer Matthew Galli. Sostre, who attempted to flee when he saw the officer, was captured after a brief foot pursuit and struggle, police said. In 2014, Sostre was sentenced to five years in prison after admitting to slashing a man with a knife during a fight a…
Former Prison Cook Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Inmate In Westchester Former Prison Cook Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Inmate In Westchester
Former Prison Cook Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Inmate In Westchester A former prison cook will spend time behind bars after admitting to having sex with an inmate at the Taconic Correctional Facility in Northern Westchester. Garth Trail, 63, has been sentenced to “shock probation,” and will serve four months in jail followed by the remaining 10 years’ probation. He will also have to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty in November last year to criminal sexual act. Trail was a former head cook who was employed by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision at the Bedford Hills facility, which is a medium-security prison …
Estranged Husband's Lawyer Calls Report Of Mom's Blood-Stained Shirt 'Desperate Speculation' Estranged Husband's Lawyer Calls Report Of Mom's Blood-Stained Shirt 'Desperate Speculation'
Estranged Husband's Lawyer Calls Report Of Mom's Blood-Stained Shirt 'Desperate Speculation' The lawyer for the estranged husband of the missing Fairfield County mother of five says reports that police found the blood-stained shirt worn by Jennifer Farber Dulos the day she disappeared is "desperate speculation." Norm Pattis, Fotis Dulos' attorney, said he wasn't aware of any evidence that pointed to what Jennifer Dulos was wearing when the New Canaan resident went missing on Friday, May 24. “I am unaware of any evidence about what she was wearing when she disappeared," Pattis said. "This sounds like desperate speculation." Norm PattisElite Lawyer Management The news that polic…
Rockland Man Busted In Shakedown Gets Eight-Year Sentence For Separate Drug Charge Rockland Man Busted In Shakedown Gets Eight-Year Sentence For Separate Drug Charge
Rockland Man Busted In Shakedown Gets Eight-Year Sentence For Separate Drug Charge A 39-year-old Rockland man who was busted earlier this year during a major drug trafficking take-down that included FBI, DEA and local officials, has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Kenneth Nunez, of Spring Valley, was sentenced by Orange County Court Judge Craig Stephen Brown after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. In addition to the eight years in prison, Nunez was also sentenced to five years post-release supervision, in connection with the enforcement action dubbed “Operation Bread, Whi…