Two Arrested In Monroe Town Hall Assault Two Arrested In Monroe Town Hall Assault
Two Arrested In Monroe Town Hall Assault Police have arrested a second man in connection with an alleged assault outside of Monroe Town Hall. The incident took place around 10:13 a.m., Thursday, March 28, when police were dispatched to Town Hall to investigate a report of a possible assault in progress involving a handgun, said Monroe Police Chief Alex Melchiorre. An investigation revealed that while attempting to file documents at Town Hall, a man was attacked by two suspects who struck him in the back of the head causing him to fall to the ground, and then repeatedly kicking and punching him, the Chief said. …
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…
Four Admit To Roles In 'Bread, White, Blue' Two-County Narcotics Distribution Case Four Admit To Roles In 'Bread, White, Blue' Two-County Narcotics Distribution Case
Four Admit To Roles In 'Bread, White, Blue' Two-County Narcotics Distribution Case Four of some 28 people busted during a drug raid dubbed "Operation Bread, White, and Blues," in Orange and Rockland counties have pleaded guilty to multiple counts of conspiracy for their dealings with the drug-running operation. Salvatore Distefano, 36, of Westtown, Desmon Pierson, 36, of Middletown and Melissa Delrosso, 35, of Middletown, each pleaded guilty to felony counts of conspiracy in the second degree and felony conspiracy in the fourth degree, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. Dominick Guardino, 55, of Middletown, pleaded guilty to the felony of conspir…
Trio Planned Explosive Attack On Muslim Community In Upstate NY, Police Say Trio Planned Explosive Attack On Muslim Community In Upstate NY, Police Say
Trio Planned Explosive Attack On Muslim Community In Upstate NY, Police Say Three men and a juvenile have been arrested in connection with an alleged conspiracy to use improvised explosive devices against an Islamic community in upstate New York.  Greece Police arrested Vincent Vetromile, 19, Andrew Crysel, 18, and Brian Colaneri, 20, over a nine-hour period on Saturday and Sunday for planning to use IED's against the hamlet of Islamberg, located outside of Binghampton, according to 13WHAM News.  Each man was charged with three counts of criminal possession of a weapon and conspiracy. A fourth suspect, a juvenile has not been identified. According to cou…
Middletown Duo Admits To Selling Drugs Middletown Duo Admits To Selling Drugs
Middletown Duo Admits To Selling Drugs Two area men admitted to selling drugs in connection with their roles in the "Coke Wars" street gang. Traquane Dolson, 22, and Mason Milligan, 19, both of Middletown, pleaded guilty Wednesday. Dec. 5 to criminal sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. At the time that he pleaded guilty, Dolson admitted that on April 17, he sold cocaine near 148 Linden Ave., in the City of Middletown. Milligan admitted that on August 2, 2017, he sold cocaine in the vicinity of Low Avenue and Smith Street, in Middletown.  Both admitted that …
Violent Westchester Gang Leader Admits To Conspiracy, Violence Violent Westchester Gang Leader Admits To Conspiracy, Violence
Violent Westchester Gang Leader Admits To Conspiracy, Violence The 40-year-old leader of a prominent Westchester street gang has admitted to his role in recruiting new members, giving out orders to commit violence and dishing out punishment to his own underlings. James Bryant of the Blood Stones Gang has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy, which was accepted in Westchester County Court last week. Bryant was arrested and charged as part of a larger gang sweep in the Nodine Hill section of Yonkers in the beginning of May, which led to the arrests of several members of the Blood Stones Gang, who were charged on a multi-count indictment. Nine o…
Westchester Native, Ousted WFAN Radio Host Craig Carton's Trial Underway Westchester Native, Ousted WFAN Radio Host Craig Carton's Trial Underway
Westchester Native, Ousted Wfan Radio Host Craig Carton's Trial Underway Westchester native and former WFAN sports talk personality Craig Carton’s fraud trial has started this week. The 48-year-old Carton, who grew up in New Rochelle, has been charged with wire fraud, securities fraud and conspiracy for his role in an alleged Ponzi scheme, which was allegedly aimed with an eye toward clearing gambling debt. The scheme was tied to a fake ticket scam. In his opening statement, Assistant U.S. Attorney Brendan Quigley said that Carton diverted the money to pay for gambling debt and personal expenses. Carton’s lawyers have reportedly said he is the victim of an alleg…
Three Admit To Fatal Shooting Of Teen In Hudson Valley Three Admit To Fatal Shooting Of Teen In Hudson Valley
Three Admit To Fatal Shooting Of Teen In Hudson Valley Three members of a Middletown gang calling itself "Coke Wave" pleaded guilty to felony charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a teen. The Orange County District Attorney's Office announced Friday that Tramel Morman, aka “Biggs,” and “Splash,” 25, of Middletown, pleaded guilty to murder in connection with the Aug. 17 shooting death of Coree White of Middletown. In addition, Juwan Dolson, aka “La Capone,” and “Wanny,” 21, of Middletown, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and Isaya Dolson, aka “Dolo,” 23, also of Middletown, pleaded guilty to conspiracy for conspiring with …
Two Caught Trying To Smuggle Drugs Into Fishkill Correctional Facility, Police Say Two Caught Trying To Smuggle Drugs Into Fishkill Correctional Facility, Police Say
Two Caught Trying To Smuggle Drugs Into Fishkill Correctional Facility, Police Say Two men were busted attempted to smuggle drugs into the Fishkill Correctional Facility. Investigators from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Office of Special Investigations contacted New York State Police on Sept. 8, regarding two men who attempted to introduce contraband into the prison. State Police investigators determined that Bronx resident John Walden, 66 attempted to smuggle 30 dosage units of Suboxone into the prison. Further investigation into the incident found that the drugs were allegedly supplied to him by New Windsor resident Kennard Bloun…
'I’ll Be Back,' Westchester Native, Ousted Radio Host Craig Carton Says In New Interview 'I’ll Be Back,' Westchester Native, Ousted Radio Host Craig Carton Says In New Interview
'I’ll Be Back,' Westchester Native, Ousted Radio Host Craig Carton Says In New Interview Westchester native and WFAN sports talk personality Craig Carton vehemently denied that he was engaged in an alleged Ponzi scheme tied to a fake ticket scam during his first radio appearance nearly a year after he was charged in federal court. The 48-year-old Carton, who grew up in New Rochelle, has been charged with wire fraud, securities fraud and conspiracy for his role in the scheme, which was allegedly aimed with an eye toward clearing gambling debt. His tiral is scheduled to begin on Oct. 29. Carton co-hosted the “Boomer and Carton” morning show for a decade alongside retired NFL quar…
Cuomo Cronies Found Guilty In Bid-Rigging Scheme Trial Cuomo Cronies Found Guilty In Bid-Rigging Scheme Trial
Cuomo Cronies Found Guilty In Bid-Rigging Scheme Trial The former president of SUNY Polytechnic Institute and three real estate developers and close confidants of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo have been found guilty on fraud and conspiracy charges in connection to rigging bids regarding the Buffalo Billion construction project, which is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Alain Kaloyeros, a former member of the Cuomo administration, was convicted of all three counts against him in court, including conspiracy and two counts of wire fraud this week. Three of Kaloyeros’ co-conspirators, upstate real estate developers Louis Ciminelli, Steven Aiello …
Two From Westchester Among Four Charged With 'Cooking Books' For Hedge Fund Two From Westchester Among Four Charged With 'Cooking Books' For Hedge Fund
Two From Westchester Among Four Charged With 'Cooking Books' For Hedge Fund A pair of Westchester residents were among those charged in federal court to their roles in an alleged securities scam that saw them overstate their investment firm’s worth by hundreds of millions of dollars to bilk investors. U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss announced on Wednesday that White Plains resident Ashish Dole, 34, and Armonk resident Amin Majidi, 52, have been involved in an elaborate scheme that saw them mismark funds they managed by more than $200 million. According to Strauss, Majidi, Dole and New York City residents Jeremy Shor and Frank Dinucci, Jr. from 2014 through 2016, they …