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A Family Affair: Father, Son Among 6 Accused In Home Invasion Robbery In Region, Police Say A Family Affair: Father, Son Among 6 Accused In Home Invasion Robbery In Region, Police Say
A Family Affair: Father, Son Among 6 Accused In Home Invasion Robbery In Region, Police Say A father and son are among six suspects accused in a violent home invasion robbery in the region, authorities said. Multiple agencies in Greene County were called just before 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, with reports of a home invasion in the town of Greenville, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The victims told police that several armed individuals broke into their home before assaulting and holding down two occupants until they were able to locate and steal an undisclosed amount of cash. Two victims were treated at the scene for minor injuries, police said. Investigators have arrested fou…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Know Him? Police Seek Person Of Interest In Burglary At Hudson Valley Store Know Him? Police Seek Person Of Interest In Burglary At Hudson Valley Store
Know Him? Police Seek Person Of Interest In Burglary At Hudson Valley Store Police are asking the public for help in identifying a man who allegedly burglarized a Hudson Valley store. The incident took place in Ulster County during the early morning hours of Monday, Nov. 14 in Ellenville. Ellenville Police said the man burglarized the Dollar General store. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 845-647-4422. Police ask that if you see him, do not approach him, instead call 911.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Burglary Of $1K In Goods From Home, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Burglary Of $1K In Goods From Home, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Burglary Of $1K In Goods From Home, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with burglary after allegedly entering a home and stealing more than $1,000 in goods. The incident took place in Rockland County around 9:25 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31, in Stony Point. Rafael Olivo, age 58, of Stony Point, was arrested after he allegedly entered a home and removed items valued at more than $1,000 without permission, said Lt. Greg Becker, of the Stony Point Police. Olivo was arrested and charged with: Burglary Grand larceny Petit Larceny Criminal trespass  He was processed and issued a criminal summons and is scheduled to appear in cou…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Burglary Suspect Charged With Climbing Through Window To Break Into Westchester Home: Police Burglary Suspect Charged With Climbing Through Window To Break Into Westchester Home: Police
Burglary Suspect Charged With Climbing Through Window To Break Into Westchester Home: Police After a brief chase, police caught a man who they say broke into a Westchester County home.  On Friday, Oct. 28 around 7:40 p.m., police responded to a home in New Rochelle on Storer Avenue after a man who was not home received a notification from his security system that someone had broken into his residence, authorities said.  When they arrived at the home, police found the suspect in the backyard with a full backpack, who dropped the bag and started running, according to New Rochelle Police.  Police were able to apprehend the man after a short chase, and found that his ba…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
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…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Burglary Crew Charged With Targeting Asian-American Business Owners In Westchester, Police Say Burglary Crew Charged With Targeting Asian-American Business Owners In Westchester, Police Say
Burglary Crew Charged With Targeting Asian-American Business Owners In Westchester, Police Say Four men are charged with being part of a burglary crew that targeted Asian-American business owners in Westchester County, police said.  At the beginning of October, Tarrytown Police started investigating two burglaries that were similar to other incidents that had happened elsewhere in Westchester County and gathered evidence that these crimes were centering on Asian-American business owners, according to police.  With the help of Westchester County Police, a multi-jurisdictional task force was created to conduct surveillance of the suspects in both Westchester County and New Yo…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Setting Fiancé's House On Fire In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Setting Fiancé's House On Fire In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Setting Fiancé's House On Fire In Hudson Valley A man from the region has been charged with allegedly intentionally setting his fiancé's home on fire. The fire took place in Ulster County around 1:45 a.m., on Saturday, June 22 in Saugerties. When Saugerties police officers and firefighters from the Saxton Fire District arrived on the scene they found a single-family home engulfed by fire, said Chief Joseph Sinagra of the Saugerties Police. Following an investigation, evidence was presented to an Ulster County grand jury who indicted Timothy Benzenhoefer, age 44, of Saugerties with causing the fire, the chief said. Benzehoefer was arred…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say
Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say A local woman has been arrested for allegedly entering a Hudson Valley home and stealing more than $1K in items. Danielle Logan, age 37, allegedly entered the Rockland County residence in Stony Point and removed items valued at more than $1,000, according to Lt. Greg Becker, of the Stony Point Police. Following an investigation, Logan, a resident of Stony Point, was arrested and charged with: Burglary Grandy larceny Petit larceny Criminal trespass  She was released on an appearance ticket and is due in court on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Stony Point.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Items Stolen In Hudson Valley Home Burglary Have Been Sold On Facebook, Police Say Items Stolen In Hudson Valley Home Burglary Have Been Sold On Facebook, Police Say
Items Stolen In Hudson Valley Home Burglary Have Been Sold On Facebook, Police Say State Police are asking the public for help locating items that were allegedly stolen from a Hudson Valley home during a burglary. The incident took place in Ulster County on Friday, Sept. 16 in New Platz on Route 373. "Some of the proceeds of this burglary have been sold on Facebook Marketplace," state police said. Items stolen during the burglary included: Ryobi carpenter saw with a blue plastic handle and a power cord. A blue crowbar, steel, with a straight right angle claw kind of an I-beam-shaped shaft. Yankee memorabilia, roughly 12“ x 12“ picture framed pictures of Don Mattingl…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Facing Felony Charges For Burglarizing Capital Region Home, Police Say 19-Year-Old Facing Felony Charges For Burglarizing Capital Region Home, Police Say
19-Year-Old Facing Felony Charges For Burglarizing Capital Region Home, Police Say A 19-year-old man is facing felony charges for allegedly breaking into a Capital Region home and stealing property. William Kelone, of Schenectady, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 13, following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said Kelone was responsible for stealing two dirt bikes from a building in Ballston, located on France Lane, that he entered illegally early on Mon, Oct. 10. Kelone was subsequently charged with third-degree burglary and grand larceny, both felonies. He was arraigned at the Town of Ballston Court and was later released to the Sar…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Suspects Fleeing Scene Of Walgreens Robbery Crash At 100 MPH In Hudson Valley, Police Say Suspects Fleeing Scene Of Walgreens Robbery Crash At 100 MPH In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Suspects Fleeing Scene Of Walgreens Robbery Crash At 100 MPH In Hudson Valley, Police Say Three people who allegedly tried to rob a Hudson Valley Walgreens crashed while trying to exit the Taconic State Parkway at speeds topping 100 mph. The Dutchess County incident began in LaGrange around 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, when New York State Police responded to the Walgreens on Route 55 for a reported robbery, said Trooper AJ Hicks. A preliminary investigation revealed that three men entered the store and jumped over the pharmacy counter and stole numerous medications before fleeing in a black Toyota Camry, said Hicks. No weapons were displayed during the incident, state police sa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Broke Victim's Foot, Threatened Her With Gun During Home Burglary In Region, Police Say Man Broke Victim's Foot, Threatened Her With Gun During Home Burglary In Region, Police Say
Man Broke Victim's Foot, Threatened Her With Gun During Home Burglary In Region, Police Say A woman is recovering after a man allegedly broke her foot and threatened her with a gun during a home burglary in the Capital Region. The incident happened in Albany at around 10:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, inside a home on Dana Avenue, according to Albany police. Investigators said 35-year-old William Crawford illegally entered the victim’s apartment before punching and kicking her about the body. He also threatened her with a handgun, according to police. The victim was taken to the hospital and treated for a fractured foot and bruises to her body. On Sunday, Oct. 9, Albany police spotte…

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by Michael Mashburn