Nanuet Man Fights With Officers After Altercation At Nyack Restaurant, Police Say Nanuet Man Fights With Officers After Altercation At Nyack Restaurant, Police Say
Nanuet Man Fights With Officers After Altercation At Nyack Restaurant, Police Say A Nanuet man is facing multiple charges after Orangetown Police say he fought with officers who responded to a report of an altercation at a restaurant in the Village of Nyack. The incident happened around 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Nyack Seaport located at 21 Burd St.  Upon arrival officers, were directed to the adjacent parking lot and observed an individual, identified as Brandon N. Harris, 33, engaged in an argument with several other people, Orangetown Police said. Officers diffused the situation, but as all involved were leaving the area, Har…
Westchester Man Caught Driving Stolen Vehicle In Rockland, Police Say Westchester Man Caught Driving Stolen Vehicle In Rockland, Police Say
Westchester Man Caught Driving Stolen Vehicle In Rockland, Police Say A 42-year-old Westchester was caught driving a stolen vehicle in Rockland County, Orangetown Police said. While on patrol at approximately 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, an officer observed the occupied vehicle parked illegally on the side of Orangeburg Road in the vicinity of Lester Drive in the hamlet of Orangeburg, police said.  Upon approaching the vehicle and checking its status, it was determined that the Gray 2004 Toyota Rav4 which Pedro Martinez of Yonkers was occupying was reported stolen by the New York City Police Department, said police. Upon being tak…
Unruly Nyack Man, 29, Violently Resists Arrest, Orangetown Police Say Unruly Nyack Man, 29, Violently Resists Arrest, Orangetown Police Say
Unruly Nyack Man, 29, Violently Resists Arrest, Orangetown Police Say A Nyack man is facing charges after police say he acted in an unruly manner and violently resisted arrest in Orangetown. Orangetown Police say they were helping 29-year-old Matthew Demarest find his Nyack residence when he became unruly and caused a disturbance on Sunday, June 23 around 3:45 a.m. Demarest continued to violently refuse the lawful orders of the officers and was subsequently arrested, according to police. Demarest was transported to Orangetown Police Headquarters, where he was processed and charged with resisting arrest, a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, a violation. D…
Route 303 Traffic Stop Results In DWI Charge For Man, 55, In Orangeburg Route 303 Traffic Stop Results In DWI Charge For Man, 55, In Orangeburg
Route 303 Traffic Stop Results In DWI Charge For Man, 55, In Orangeburg A traffic stop on Route 303 has resulted in DWI charges for a 55-year-old Orangeburg man, according to police. Orangetown Police say they initiated a traffic stop on a 2014 Audi for a violation on State Route 303 in the Hamlet of Orangeburg on Thursday, June 6 around 10:30 p.m. The driver, identified as William Huffnagle, 55, of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, was determined to be intoxicated, police say. Huffnagle was arrested and transported to Orangetown Police Headquarters, where he consented to and subsequently failed a chemical breath test. Huffnagle was processed and charged with the f…
Man Charged With Burglary Pushed His Way Past Homeowner In Pearl River Residence, Police Say Man Charged With Burglary Pushed His Way Past Homeowner In Pearl River Residence, Police Say
Man Charged With Burglary Pushed His Way Past Homeowner In Pearl River Residence, Police Say A man who allegedly pushed his way past a homeowner and broke into a Pearl River residence has been charged with burglary, police say. Orangetown Police say they responded to a report of a home intrusion in progress at a Hansen Avenue home in Pearl River on Sunday, June 16 around 2:15 a.m. Further investigation revealed that an unknown male had unlawfully entered the residence and was still inside, police say. Officers successfully located the intruder, identified as Ryan McMahon, 21, of Wayne, New Jersey. Police say McMahon kicked and damaged the rear door of the home and was then confr…
Three Charged In Orangeburg Gang Assault Three Charged In Orangeburg Gang Assault
Three Charged In Orangeburg Gang Assault Three suspects have been charged after police say they were involved in a gang assault in the area. Orangetown Police say they responded to a report of an assault in the area of the Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail and Greenbush Road in the Hamlet of Orangeburg on Wednesday, June 5 around 10:15 p.m. A 17-year-old victim suffered physical injuries during the assault and was transported and treated at Nyack Monteflore Hospital, according to police. Further investigation led to the identification of three suspects: Ziad Cecunjanin, 20, of Tappan and two 17-year-old suspects whose names have been w…
New City Man, 32, Assaults, Injures Nurse At Nyack Hospital New City Man, 32, Assaults, Injures Nurse At Nyack Hospital
New City Man, 32, Assaults, Injures Nurse At Nyack Hospital A 32-year-old man is behind bars after assaulting and injuring a nurse at Nyack Hospital, police said. The nurse reported that the man became disorderly and took a phone from her hand and then struck the side of her head with the phone causing injury on Wednesday, May 15, said Orangetown Police. The man then allegedly pulled down and damaged ceiling tiles, pulled wires down from the ceiling and knocked over a computer monitor, according to police. Aaron Kinlaw of New City was charged with second-degree felony assault as well as fourth-degree criminal mischief (misdemean…
Woman Severely Injured After Being Struck By Car Crossing Route 9W During Downpour Woman Severely Injured After Being Struck By Car Crossing Route 9W During Downpour
Woman Severely Injured After Being Struck By Car Crossing Route 9W During Downpour A 40-year-old woman was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 9W during a heavy downpour. The accident took place around 6:50 p.m., Thursday, May 2, while the woman, a resident of Piermont, was crossing the highway near Highland Avenue, said Piermont Police Chief Michael O'Shea. O'Shea said the woman was hit by a man who was driving north on Route 9W. The woman landed on the vehicle's hood and almost went through the windshield, the chief said. She received severe head trauma, broken bones in her arms and legs, and numerous other injuries, O'Shea added. "I …
Hit-Run Crash Leads To DWI Charge For Valley Cottage Man Hit-Run Crash Leads To DWI Charge For Valley Cottage Man
Hit-Run Crash Leads To DWI Charge For Valley Cottage Man A man from Valley Cottage is facing DWI charges after his involvement in a hit-and-run crash, police say. Orangetown Police say they responded to a report of a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on Lawrence Street in Tappan on Saturday, April 20 around 2:30 p.m. Officers obtained a description of the vehicle and subsequently located it on Oak Tree Road in Tappan, police say. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as 47-year-old Edward Tiesler of Valley Cottage, was allegedly operating the vehicle in an intoxicated state, according to police. Tiesler was arrested and tr…
Driver Asleep Behind Wheel In Nyack Impaired By Drugs, Police Say Driver Asleep Behind Wheel In Nyack Impaired By Drugs, Police Say
Driver Asleep Behind Wheel In Nyack Impaired By Drugs, Police Say A man is facing charges after police say he fell asleep behind the wheel in Nyack while impaired by drugs. Orangetown Police say they observed a vehicle on Artopee Way in Nyack on Thursday, April 25 around 1:30 a.m. Officers say the vehicle was stopped with the driver appearing to be asleep behind the wheel. Officers were able to wake up the driver, identified as 35-year-old Chris Yaniga of Creskill, New Jersey, and determined that he was under the influence of drugs, police say. Yaniga was also found to be in possession of a quantity of what appeared to be crack cocaine as well as heroin,…
Route 59 BMW Stop Leads To Discovery Of Shotgun, Man With Suspended License, Police Say Route 59 BMW Stop Leads To Discovery Of Shotgun, Man With Suspended License, Police Say
Route 59 BMW Stop Leads To Discovery Of Shotgun, Man With Suspended License, Police Say A traffic stop on Route 59 led to the discovery of a .12 gauge shotgun, police say. Orangetown Police say they observed black 2008 BMW traveling eastbound in the westbound lane of Route 59 in the Village of Nyack on Friday, April 19 around 2:45 a.m. Officers conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator as Anthony Middleton, 32, of Spring Valley, police say. Further investigation revealed that Middleton’s driving privileges had allegedly been suspended 10 times on seven different dates, according to police. Middleton was taken into custody and the vehicle was impounded. Officers al…
Man Caught Snatching Purse At ShopRite In Pearl River, Police Say Man Caught Snatching Purse At ShopRite In Pearl River, Police Say
Man Caught Snatching Purse At ShopRite In Pearl River, Police Say A man from Stony Point is facing charges after he allegedly stole a purse from a ShopRite store in Pearl River, according to police. Orangetown Police say they responded to a Pearl River ShopRite store (26 North Middletown Road) on Thursday, April 18 around 6:30 p.m. on the report of a suspicious male roaming the aisles without making a purchase. Loss prevention had allegedly spotted the suspect and told officers that a man with a matching description had stolen a purse from an affiliated Shop Rite in Paramus, New Jersey on an earlier date, according to police. The suspect was then observe…