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Police Ramp-Up Patrols After Series Of Car Break-Ins In Rockland County Police Ramp-Up Patrols After Series Of Car Break-Ins In Rockland County
Police Ramp-Up Patrols After Series Of Car Break-Ins In Rockland County Police have ramped up patrols after a series of car break-ins in the Hudson Valley over the weekend. The incidents occurred in the Airmont area during the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, said Det. Sgt. Michael Higgins with the Ramapo Police. Higgins said there had been seven victims and several other attempted larcenies from locked vehicles. "The majority of the victims had left their vehicles unlocked," Higgins said. Police are reviewing security cameras in the area to identify the suspects involved. Residents are reminded to lock vehicles and remove all v…
Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Hudson Valley Found 2 Hours Away Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Hudson Valley Found 2 Hours Away
Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Hudson Valley Found 2 Hours Away Thanks to good detective work and help from community members, a landscaping trailer full of equipment stolen from Northern Westchester was found at a property in the region almost two hours away, police said. The trailer was originally stolen from a property in Katonah during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 16, prompting an investigation, the Bedford Police Department said on Friday, Oct. 25.  Thanks to a video from community members and license plate reader technology, police were able to identify a suspect vehicle and soon came up with more leads that led them to the Sull…
Suspect Nabbed In Hudson Valley After Knifepoint Robbery Leads To Cross-State Manhunt Suspect Nabbed In Hudson Valley After Knifepoint Robbery Leads To Cross-State Manhunt
Suspect Nabbed In Hudson Valley After Knifepoint Robbery Leads To Cross-State Manhunt From a FedEx delivery to a high-stakes chase, a cross-state manhunt ended in the dramatic arrest in New York of a suspect from Pennsylvania who allegedly fled from a knifepoint robbery in Connecticut.  The Putnam County Sheriff's Office just released details on the chain of events that began Monday, Sept. 30, at approximately 3:45 p.m. when it received a description of a vehicle and suspect that had just been involved in the Litchfield County incident in the town of New Milford. The robbery occurred when the suspect followed a victim home after the person retrieved a FedEx package…
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Burglary After Returning To Crime Scene, Police Say Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Burglary After Returning To Crime Scene, Police Say
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Burglary After Returning To Crime Scene, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was hit with a felony burglary charge after allegedly stealing a vehicle and breaking into a Hudson Valley home before returning to the crime scene while police were canvassing the area, authorities said.  The burglary happened in Putnam County on Saturday, June 8, when a Mahopac resident told officers that a man had been seen on his Ring camera trying to break into his home, according to Carmel Police.  Authorities soon responded to the home and found a broken window where the suspect had been able to get inside.  Officers then searched the reside…
24-Year-Old Man Uses Counterfeit Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police 24-Year-Old Man Uses Counterfeit Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police
24-Year-Old Man Uses Counterfeit Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police A 24-year-old man was apprehended in New York after allegedly using counterfeit bills at a Connecticut Stop & Shop supermarket, police said. Brooklyn resident James Breland was processed on forgery and larceny charges on Wednesday, April 24 in connection with an incident in September 2022 at a Fairfield County Stop & Shop, Darien Police announced on Tuesday, April 30.  According to police, during the original incident on Sept. 25, 2022, three men allegedly used $80 in counterfeit bills at the Darien Stop & Shop at 25 Old Kings Hwy North. A Darien detective investigatin…
Man With 19 Arrests Caught Again In Hudson Valley With Stolen Property, Cops Say Man With 19 Arrests Caught Again In Hudson Valley With Stolen Property, Cops Say
Man With 19 Arrests Caught Again In Hudson Valley With Stolen Property, Cops Say A man on parole with 19 prior arrests and five convictions has been nabbed again for allegedly stealing property. Tobi C. Tobin, age 54, homeless, was arrested on Monday, April 29, in Ulster County in the town of Lloyd for criminal possession of stolen property. According to Chief James Janso of the Lloyd Police Department, Tobin was found in possession of a stolen Trek Mountain bike and a stolen Samsung tablet.  Tobin had previously been arrested by Lloyd Police on Saturday, April 20, for criminal trespass and again on Thursday, April 25, for trespass, Janso said. Bot…
Contractor Accused Of Scamming Thousands From Couple In Region Contractor Accused Of Scamming Thousands From Couple In Region
Contractor Accused Of Scamming Thousands From Couple In Region A contractor from the region was charged with larceny for allegedly scamming a couple out of thousands for a roofing job he never performed. Sullivan County resident David Gizinski, age 37, of Liberty and the owner of Gizinski Construction, was arrested on Friday, Feb. 16 for the incident in November 2023. According to Undersheriff Eric Chaboty of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, Gizinski received $13,656.38 from a Grahamsville couple as a 50 percent down payment for a roofing job.  The victims could not contact Gizinski after he took their money and never started the work, Chabo…
2 Charged In Larcenies From Vehicles In Hudson Valley 2 Charged In Larcenies From Vehicles In Hudson Valley
2 Charged In Larcenies From Vehicles In Hudson Valley Two men have been charged with allegedly entering unoccupied vehicles in the Hudson Valley at night and stealing various items including cash. The incidents occurred in Rockland County beginning on Monday, Feb. 26 in the village of New Square. According to Ramapo Police Lt. Chris Franklin, the department received multiple reports of larcenies from vehicles within the Village of New Square. The Ramapo Police Investigations Division conducted an investigation that revealed two suspects had entered unoccupied vehicles in the overnight hours and stole various items including cas…
Fairfield County Catalytic Converter Thief Nabbed 5 Years Later In Upstate NY, Police Say Fairfield County Catalytic Converter Thief Nabbed 5 Years Later In Upstate NY, Police Say
Fairfield County Catalytic Converter Thief Nabbed 5 Years Later In Upstate NY, Police Say A suspected catalytic converter thief from New York has been nabbed over five years later following an investigation that began in Connecticut and spanned two states and three counties. Jeraud Anthony, age 38, of the Bronx, was arrested on multiple charges Monday, Feb. 12, in connection with a stolen catalytic converter outside a business in Fairfield County. According to Darien Police, a woman contacted officers in September 2018 saying that someone had cut the catalytic converter off of her vehicle outside Darien Sport Shop on Post Road (Route 1). A witness told police they saw a vehicle…
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Multiple States, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Multiple States, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Multiple States, Police Say A New York man driving a truck with a stolen license plate wanted for its involvement in numerous alleged burglaries in surrounding states was nabbed after a short chase in Connecticut. Hudson Valley resident Michael Simpson, age 40, of Walden in Orange County, was spotted by police in Fairfield County on Thursday, Nov. 30.  At approximately 8:30 a.m., an officer in Trumbull located the wanted Dodge Ram pick-up, driven by Simpson, traveling north on Daniels Farm Road. As the officer followed the Dodge, Simpson attempted to elude police by turning down various side streets,&n…
Hudson Valley Thief With 12 Previous Larcenies Caught Again, Police Say Hudson Valley Thief With 12 Previous Larcenies Caught Again, Police Say
Hudson Valley Thief With 12 Previous Larcenies Caught Again, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who has allegedly been nabbed for 12 larcenies this year and has 10 additional outstanding, has been arrested again. Orange County resident Jeffrey Odom, age 33, of Newburgh, was arrested on Thursday, March 23 at the Walmart located at 1201 Route 300 in Newburgh. Town of Newburgh Police responded to Walmart for the report of a larceny in progress and found Odom was fighting with an officer, said Lt. Peter Talarico, of the Newburgh Police. Talarico said police are familiar with Odom from 12 previous larcenies in 2023 alone, where he was either arreste…
Westchester Robbery Suspect Slams Car Into Police Cruiser During Pursuit Westchester Robbery Suspect Slams Car Into Police Cruiser During Pursuit
Westchester Robbery Suspect Slams Car Into Police Cruiser During Pursuit A suspect who police say was involved in multiple robbery incidents in Westchester County intentionally drove his car into a police cruiser during a pursuit, police said.  On Thursday, Oct. 27, around 6 p.m., police responded to a reported burglary incident at a New Rochelle residence on Morgan Street and found that the suspect had left the scene without entering the home, according to police.  After this, around 6:30 p.m., New Rochelle PD officers then responded to another parking lot at 33 Davenport Ave. where the suspect was fleeing another reported robbery at 10 Dav…
Westchester Trio Charged With Stealing Over 100 Gallons Of Cooking Oil From Restaurant Westchester Trio Charged With Stealing Over 100 Gallons Of Cooking Oil From Restaurant
Westchester Trio Charged With Stealing Over 100 Gallons Of Cooking Oil From Restaurant Three people from Westchester were charged with stealing cooking oil from a Dutchess County restaurant.  On Wednesday, Oct. 19 at around 10:30 a.m., police in the Dutchess County town of Red Hook were alerted of a theft at the Jaeger Haus Restaurant at 5084 NY-9G, according to the Red Hook Police Department.  After responding to the scene, police learned that suspects driving a white Home Depot box van had stolen cooking oil and driven away, authorities said.  Shortly after this, officers pulled over a vehicle matching this description and found over 100 gall…
Duo Wanted For Fairfield County Smash-Grab Saks Fifth Avenue Burglary Nabbed In Westchester Duo Wanted For Fairfield County Smash-Grab Saks Fifth Avenue Burglary Nabbed In Westchester
Duo Wanted For Fairfield County Smash-Grab Saks Fifth Avenue Burglary Nabbed In Westchester Two men have been arrested for allegedly smashing their car through the front of a Saks Fifth Avenue store and making off with merchandise. The incident took place in Greenwich around 3:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2 on Greenwich Avenue. According to Capt. Mark E. Zuccerella, of the Greenwich Police, officers responded to the store located at 205 Greenwich Ave., after being notified that a vehicle had driven into the front doors and the vehicle occupants were currently stealing items from within the store. The suspects, identified as Alton Jackson, age 36, and Mykukn Smith, age 28, both of Chic…
Woman Robbed During Street Fair In Hudson Valley Woman Robbed During Street Fair In Hudson Valley
Woman Robbed During Street Fair In Hudson Valley Police are investigating after a vendor at a Hudson Valley street fair said her wallet was stolen while she was busy working with customers. The incident took place in Rockland County on Sunday, July 10 at the Nyack Street Fair on Main Street and Broadway. According to Orangetown Police, two men on skateboards can be seen on surveillance taking the wallet and skating off. Police said the wallet was taken out of the woman's purse which was left unattended under a table.  Officers are currently working to identify the suspects who would be charged with larceny, police said. The v…
Wanted 23-Year-Old Apprehended After Police Departments Team Up In Hudson Valley Wanted 23-Year-Old Apprehended After Police Departments Team Up In Hudson Valley
Wanted 23-Year-Old Apprehended After Police Departments Team Up In Hudson Valley A plea to the public and a collaborative effort by area police departments led to the arrest of a man wanted on burglary and robbery charges. The incident began in Ulster County in the town of Saugerties when during the early morning hours of Friday, May 20, Saugerties Police received numerous calls reporting larcenies from unlocked vehicles. Stolen from the vehicles were purses, cellphones, credit cards, debit cards, and other personal items, said Chief Joseph Sinagra, of the Saugerties Police. Shortly after the report of the larcenies, an officer spotted two suspiciou…
Trio Stole $3.9K Worth Of Items From Northern Westchester Supermarket, Police Say Trio Stole $3.9K Worth Of Items From Northern Westchester Supermarket, Police Say
Trio Stole $3.9K Worth Of Items From Northern Westchester Supermarket, Police Say Police are searching for three people accused of stealing over-the-counter medications worth more than $3,900 from a Northern Westchester County supermarket. The merchandise was stolen from the ACME Supermarket on East Main St. in Mohegan Lake, according to a report from New York State Police on Thursday, May 5. The State Police in Cortlandt is trying to identify these subjects regarding a larceny of over $3,900 of over-the-counter medications from ACME Supermarket on East Main Street in Mohegan Lake. If you think you can help, call (914) 769-2600. Case #10805806. pic.twitter.com/h70q…
Know Them? Duo Accused Of Stealing Purses From Shopping Carts In Hudson Valley Know Them? Duo Accused Of Stealing Purses From Shopping Carts In Hudson Valley
Know Them? Duo Accused Of Stealing Purses From Shopping Carts In Hudson Valley Police in the region are asking the public for help identifying a couple of thieves who have allegedly been snagging purses and wallets from shopping carts. The Town of Ulster Police Department is investigating several larcenies of purses and wallets from shopping carts in the Kings Mall over the last two weeks.  While one of the suspects distracts the female shopper the other one steals the purse, police said. The suspects then immediately utilize the credit cards to make purchases at other local stores, they added.  Anyone that has information relative to the suspects and/or l…
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Stealing $1K Worth Of Items From Lowe's Store Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Stealing $1K Worth Of Items From Lowe's Store
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Stealing $1K Worth Of Items From Lowe's Store A Hudson Valley man was arrested and accused of stealing merchandise worth $1,000 from a Connecticut store more than seven years ago. That merchandise was allegedly stolen from Lowe's, located in New Haven County at 311 Old Gate Lane in Milford, in October of 2014, the Milford Police Department said. Dutchess County resident Michael Horowitz, age 30, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Friday, March 18, in the incident, police said.  He was charged with fifth-degree larceny and fifth-degree conspiracy to commit larceny, authorities said.
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Stealing $1K Worth Of Items From Lowe's Store Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Stealing $1K Worth Of Items From Lowe's Store
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Stealing $1K Worth Of Items From Lowe's Store A Hudson Valley man has been arrested on a warrant for allegedly stealing more than $1,000 in goods from a Lowe's store in Connecticut. Dutchess County resident Keith Martin, age 39, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 28 in Milford Martin was arrested for allegedly stealing the merchandise in November 2014, from the New Haven County Lowe's store in Milford, police said. He was also found to have an outstanding warrant for a fugitive from justice from Florida, police said.  Martin was charged with larceny and being a fugitive from justice.  He's being held on a $100,5…
Duo Nabbed For Attempting To Scam Nearly $10K From Westchester Woman, Police Say Duo Nabbed For Attempting To Scam Nearly $10K From Westchester Woman, Police Say
Duo Nabbed For Attempting To Scam Nearly $10K From Westchester Woman, Police Say Two Connecticut men are facing larceny charges for their alleged attempt to scam a Westchester County woman out of thousands of dollars. Kylo Simons and Rayshawn McFarlane, both of Hartford, were each charged with third-degree larceny, according to the Irvington Police Department. The 77-year-old Irvington woman was contacted by an individual who identified herself as the attorney for the woman's grandson, police said.  The caller reportedly said she had the ability to facilitate a bail transaction of $9,800 for the fake arrest. The victim was then contacted by the same cal…
Know Them? Police Ask Public's Help In IDing Duo In Larceny Investigation In Area Know Them? Police Ask Public's Help In IDing Duo In Larceny Investigation In Area
Know Them? Police Ask Public's Help In IDing Duo In Larceny Investigation In Area Police have asked the public for help identifying two individuals in a larceny investigation in the Hudson Valley. State Police in the Putnam County village of Brewster are working to identify the individuals, according to a post from New York State Police on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Police asked anyone with information to contact authorities at 845-677-7300.
Know Him Or This Car? State Police Search For Northern Westchester Larceny Suspect Know Him Or This Car? State Police Search For Northern Westchester Larceny Suspect
Know Him Or This Car? State Police Search For Northern Westchester Larceny Suspect New York State Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect in a Westchester County larceny investigation. On Wednesday, Sept. 22, police released a photo of the suspect in a Somers larceny. Police also released a photo of the vehicle the suspect reportedly used during the larceny. Anyone with information that can help identify him is asked to contact New York State Police in Somers at 914-769-2600 and refer to case #10354042. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
21-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Checks From Mailboxes, Vehicles In Northern Westchester 21-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Checks From Mailboxes, Vehicles In Northern Westchester
21-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Checks From Mailboxes, Vehicles In Northern Westchester A 21-year-old has been accused of stealing checks from mailboxes and unattended vehicles in the area. On Friday, Sept. 16, New York State Police, in conjunction with the United States Postal Inspection Service, arrested Robert Curry Jr., age 21, of Peekskill, after an investigation into larcenies in Northern Westchester County and western Putnam County. Police said the stolen checks were fraudulently deposited. Curry has been charged with: Two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, a Class D felony,  Petit Larceny, a Class A misdemeanor Fifth-degree…
Woman Nabbed For Stealing $800K From Employer, Police Say Woman Nabbed For Stealing $800K From Employer, Police Say
Woman Nabbed For Stealing $800K From Employer, Police Say Police in Fairfield County have charged a Northern Westchester woman for allegedly stealing more than $800,000 from her employer while working as a bookkeeper. Darlene Moonan, age 64, of Bedford was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 12, for an incident that took place in January in Greenwich, authorities said. Moonan allegedly embezzled $892,557 from her former employers, who are Greenwich residents, during the course of several years, said Greenwich Police Capt. Mark E. Zuccerella.  Moonan, who turned herself in to police, was charged with larceny and identity theft. She was released …
Auto Larcenies, Thefts On Rise By Organized Crime Ring In Area Auto Larcenies, Thefts On Rise By Organized Crime Ring In Area
Auto Larcenies, Thefts On Rise By Organized Crime Ring In Area Authorities are reporting an uptick in the number of larcenies from vehicles in the area as well as theft of vehicles by a large out-of-state crime ring.  The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said it investigating several larcenies from vehicles as well as thefts of actual vehicles themselves, all of which have occurred recently in the eastern Dutchess County areas -- primarily in Dove, said Captain John Watterson. All of these incidents have occurred recently during the late-night/early-morning hours, and in each case, the perpetrators have targeted vehicles that were unlocked with th…
State Police Warn Of Uptick Of Vehicle Larcenies, Thefts From Gas Stations State Police Warn Of Uptick Of Vehicle Larcenies, Thefts From Gas Stations
State Police Warn Of Uptick Of Vehicle Larcenies, Thefts From Gas Stations New York State Police are again reminding motorists to lock their vehicles and to remove all valuables after a stolen vehicle was used in two larcenies. Trooper AJ Hicks said the department has seen an increase in the number of larcenies from vehicles over the past year and has recently investigated larcenies from vehicles left unattended at gas station pumps.  A black Infinity with stolen Connecticut license plates was recently involved in two larcenies last month in the Brewster area, state police said. "The victims left their vehicles momentarily unattended while with valuable…
Holiday Patrols In Commercial Areas Help Reduced Crime In Orange County Town, Police Say Holiday Patrols In Commercial Areas Help Reduced Crime In Orange County Town, Police Say
Holiday Patrols In Commercial Areas Help Reduced Crime In Orange County Town, Police Say Police in an Orange County town are pointing to increased patrols as the reason for a low number of crimes in the commercial areas during the holiday season. The New Windsor Police Department conducted holiday patrols in the commercial areas of town during the month of December 2020, said Deputy Chief Michael Farbent. This increased patrol initiative consisted of uniformed officers in marked police cars, as well as less obvious patrols of detectives in unmarked police cars.  The patrols occurred in and around the Vails Gate commercial area, as well as other strip mall a…
New Round Of Vehicle Thefts, Larcenies Hit Rockland County New Round Of Vehicle Thefts, Larcenies Hit Rockland County
New Round Of Vehicle Thefts, Larcenies Hit Rockland County Police are investigating another crime spree involving the theft of two stolen vehicles and numerous reports of larcenies from unlocked vehicles. The incidents were reported in Rockland County on Monday, May 25, in Pearl River, said the Orangetown Police. During the crime spree, a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee was allegedly stolen from a home on N. Main St and a 2006 Honda Civic was reported stolen from a home on W. Lewis Ave., said Orangetown Police Lt. James Sullivan. It is believed those vehicles were stolen between 4 and 4:30 a.m. Orangetown Police have also received numerou…
Employee Stole Money From Cash Register At Area Price Chopper, Police Say Employee Stole Money From Cash Register At Area Price Chopper, Police Say
Employee Stole Money From Cash Register At Area Price Chopper, Police Say A 23-year-old woman has been charged with four counts of larceny for allegedly stealing money out of a cash register where she worked. Ulster County resident Vanessa Robinson, of the Town of Saugerties, was arrested by Saugerties Police on Wednesday, March 4, following a complaint from the  Price Chopper Store, said Chief Joseph A. Sinagra said. According to the chief, the store's loss prevention personnel found that Robinson, who worked as a cashier, on four occasions allegedly removed money from her register and then put it in a trash can, which she would lat…
Alert Issued For Wanted Area Man Alert Issued For Wanted Area Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Area Man An alert has been issued for a wanted man in Orange County who has a warrant out for his arrest. The Town of Newburgh Police Department is attempting to locate Nicholas Fox, 30, who was arrested in connection with a larceny that took place in September 2018. According to police, Fox later failed to appear in court to respond to the charge and a bench warrant was issued by the court. Police described Fox as 5-foot-10 weighing approximately 160 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. Anyone who recognizes him, or has information regarding his whereabouts has been asked to contact the Town of …