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NY Fugitive Kidnaps 5-Year-Old CT Boy, Threatening To Kill Himself And Child: Police NY Fugitive Kidnaps 5-Year-Old CT Boy, Threatening To Kill Himself And Child: Police
NY Fugitive Kidnaps 5-Year-Old CT Boy, Threatening To Kill Himself And Child: Police A New York fugitive accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old boy was arrested at a Connecticut hotel after an Amber Alert and hours of negotiations, police said. Christopher Rodriguez, 32, was taken into custody shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at a Branford hotel. New Haven police announced the arrest Friday. The case began when officers responded to a reported domestic dispute at a New Haven home. A woman told police Rodriguez had become "extremely upset" after they got into an argument. Rodriguez allegedly left the woman there and drove to New Haven to pick up her 5-year-old son…
Medical Emergencies Delay Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship's Return To NJ Port Medical Emergencies Delay Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship's Return To NJ Port
Medical Emergencies Delay Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship's Return To NJ Port Two medical emergencies aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship delayed the cruise ship's return to New Jersey, impacting passengers' travel plans, according to a notice distributed onboard. Medical staff determined that two guests aboard Oasis of the Seas needed urgent medical attention during the voyage, the notice says. The passengers were successfully taken off the ship to receive additional medical care. While the nature of the emergencies was not released, Cruise Hive reports that one involved a critically ill 7-year-old child, prompting the ship to return to Nassau, the closes…
VIDEO: Widow Speaks Out After Husband Beaten Dead By Walmart Worker's Parents, Report Says VIDEO: Widow Speaks Out After Husband Beaten Dead By Walmart Worker's Parents, Report Says
Video: Widow Speaks Out After Husband Beaten Dead By Walmart Worker's Parents, Report Says A widow is speaking out months after her husband of 42 years was beaten to death by the parents of a Walmart worker in Virginia, according to a brand-new report. Josephine Atienza and her 77-year-old husband Bert Atienza went to a Walmart store near thei home in Virginia Beach, on June 7, when a 17-year-old employee nearly struck  Josephine with a cart, the widow tells WKTR. Bert began arguing with the teen, who reportedly threw a can at them as they walked away, but missed. As they were shopping, Erika Mitchell, 42, and Travis White, 44, identified by WKTR as the teen worker's parents…
Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror Revealed, And He's Finally Breaking His Silence Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror Revealed, And He's Finally Breaking His Silence
Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror Revealed, And He's Finally Breaking His Silence The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial is speaking out about why he believed she knew what she was doing. Michael Péguy Desronvil's attorney, Edward Paltzik, shared a statement on behalf of his 48-year-old client Friday, Sept. 18, more than two weeks after a mistrial was declared in the Massachusetts mom's triple murder case. Ray Marcel, the host of YouTube show and podcast FugitiveTV, said earlier this week that he had an hour-long off-air conversation with Desronvil. This is the Lindsay Clancy juror Michael. He sent me these photos. Do not send anyone any money that is no…
At Least 1 Dead After 2 Gliders Collide Midair In NY: Report At Least 1 Dead After 2 Gliders Collide Midair In NY: Report
At Least 1 Dead After 2 Gliders Collide Midair In NY: Report At least one person has been found dead after two gliders collided midair in New York on Friday afternoon, Sept. 18, according to sources cited by NewsChannel 13. The two gliders collided in the area of Wheeler Road in Edinburg at approximately 2:26 p.m., New York State Police said. One of the aircraft managed to land safely at nearby Plateau Sky Ranch Airport. The pilot was uninjured, according to police. The second glider went down, sparking a large search in the remote area near Great Sacandaga Lake in northern Saratoga County. NewsChannel 13 reporter Lauren Holdmeyer and photojournali…
It's A Boy! First-Ever Red Panda Cub Born At Beardsley Zoo It's A Boy! First-Ever Red Panda Cub Born At Beardsley Zoo
It's A Boy! First-Ever Red Panda Cub Born At Beardsley Zoo A new arrival is making history at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo and giving local animal lovers a new reason to visit this fall. The Bridgeport zoo announced the birth ahead of International Red Panda Day on Saturday. The male cub was born overnight on June 24 to first-time parents Ponya and Pilot. It is the first red panda cub born at the zoo. Zookeepers have not announced a name for the cub. Zoo leaders called the birth “a landmark moment for the zoo and an important breeding achievement for this endangered species.” "There are milestones that every zoo hopes to celebrate, and this is …
Prominent Youth Basketball Coach Admits To Sexually Abusing Girl In Hudson Valley: DA Prominent Youth Basketball Coach Admits To Sexually Abusing Girl In Hudson Valley: DA
Prominent Youth Basketball Coach Admits To Sexually Abusing Girl In Hudson Valley: DA A prominent Westchester County youth basketball coach has pleaded guilty to repeatedly sexually abusing a girl younger than 13 over five months and is expected to spend over a decade in state prison, prosecutors said.   Mount Vernon resident Dwayne Murray, 63, pleaded guilty on Friday, Sept. 18, to first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, a violent felony, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Sept. 18.  According to prosecutors, between Oct. 1, 2023, and March 1, 2024, Murray repeatedly subjected the girl to two or more acts of …
Hundreds Of Grams Of Cocaine Seized In Hudson Valley Drug Bust, 3 Jailed Without Bail: DA Hundreds Of Grams Of Cocaine Seized In Hudson Valley Drug Bust, 3 Jailed Without Bail: DA
Hundreds Of Grams Of Cocaine Seized In Hudson Valley Drug Bust, 3 Jailed Without Bail: DA Three Orange County men have been arrested after a long-term narcotics investigation led authorities to hundreds of grams of cocaine seized from homes and vehicles, prosecutors said.  Middletown residents Denzel Warner, 35, Jose Soto, 35, and Darius Monroe, 36, were arrested following an investigation into alleged narcotics trafficking throughout Middletown and surrounding areas, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Sept. 18.  During the investigation, conducted by the Orange County Drug Task Force with the Middletown Police Department and Or…
Former School Aide Illegally Gave 4-Year-Old Antipsychotic Medication In Hudson Valley: Police Former School Aide Illegally Gave 4-Year-Old Antipsychotic Medication In Hudson Valley: Police
Former School Aide Illegally Gave 4-Year-Old Antipsychotic Medication In Hudson Valley: Police A former school aide is accused of giving a prescription antipsychotic medication to a 4-year-old student in Westchester County without the child's parents or school administrators knowing, police said. Jeanine Stilwell was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 17, following an investigation by the Peekskill Police Department's Detective Division, the department announced on Friday, Sept. 18.  Police said Stilwell gave the child Seroquel, a prescription antipsychotic medication, without the consent of the student's parents and without the knowledge or authorization of school administrators. …
Duo Found Stealing From Home Depot — Then Caught With Narcotics In Putnam County, Sheriff Says Duo Found Stealing From Home Depot — Then Caught With Narcotics In Putnam County, Sheriff Says
Duo Found Stealing From Home Depot — Then Caught With Narcotics In Putnam County, Sheriff Says Two Dutchess County residents were caught with narcotics after authorities said they found one of them loading stolen items from a Putnam County Home Depot into their vehicle.  Poughkeepsie residents Dennis M. Bussanich, 45, and Karleen Carter, 37, were arrested following an incident at the Home Depot at 80 Independent Way in Brewster, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Sept. 18. The investigation began on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at around 6:22 p.m., when deputies saw Bussanich loading stolen merchandise into a vehicle in the store's parking lot, according to …
NJ Man Shot Dead By NY State Trooper ‘Would Give You The Shirt Off His Back,’ Friends Say NJ Man Shot Dead By NY State Trooper ‘Would Give You The Shirt Off His Back,’ Friends Say
NJ Man Shot Dead By NY State Trooper ‘Would Give You The Shirt Off His Back,’ Friends Say A New Jersey man shot dead by New York State Police will be remembered at services Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19, according to his loved ones. Amir Hamza, 45, of Ridgewood, NJ, was killed Monday, Sept. 14 at Whip-o-Will Campground in Ulster County, NY, authorities said. A funeral prayer for Hamza will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Islamic Center of Passaic County in Paterson, according to a Facebook post from Mahmoud Hamza. A burial at East Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clifton will follow. Additionally, a religious program and condolence gathering is scheduled for El-Zahra Islamic Cent…
NY Family's Palestinian Flags Lead To Threatening Letter, Harassment: Report NY Family's Palestinian Flags Lead To Threatening Letter, Harassment: Report
NY Family's Palestinian Flags Lead To Threatening Letter, Harassment: Report Westchester County officials are condemning an anonymous threatening letter reportedly sent to a local family over their Palestinian flags displayed outside.  The county issued a statement on Friday, Sept. 18, saying there is no place in Westchester for threats or intimidation directed at residents because of their Palestinian heritage. The statement came after Samir Nofal, a Yonkers resident, said his family received an anonymous letter threatening them over Palestinian flags outside their home, according to a report by ABC7.  According to the outlet, the letter claimed fede…
Fire Breaks Out At Country Club In Hudson Valley Fire Breaks Out At Country Club In Hudson Valley
Fire Breaks Out At Country Club In Hudson Valley A garage containing golf carts caught fire at a Rockland County country club on Friday morning, Sept. 18, firefighters said. The blaze happened at the Paramount Country Club on Friday at around 4:25 a.m., according to New City Fire Engine Co. No. 1.  A fire official arrived within minutes and reported smoke showing from the garage, which had multiple golf carts and service vehicles inside. More firefighters arrived soon afterward and quickly knocked down the blaze, the department said.  Crews remained at the scene for around two hours. More information about the fire, inclu…
Over $130M To Replace Lead Water Lines Going To These NY Cities, Hochul Says Over $130M To Replace Lead Water Lines Going To These NY Cities, Hochul Says
Over $130M To Replace Lead Water Lines Going To These NY Cities, Hochul Says More than two dozen communities across New York are getting a combined $130 million-plus to identify and replace lead water service lines, state officials announced.  Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the grants on Thursday, Sept. 17, saying the funding will help communities complete drinking water projects without leaving local ratepayers responsible for paying back loans. The money is being awarded through the state's Lead Infrastructure Forgiveness and Transformation Grants program. Among the largest individual awards are $14 million each for New York City, Poughkeepsie, and Rocheste…
New Show Starring Judge Judy's Son, Former Putnam DA, Now Airing On CBS New Show Starring Judge Judy's Son, Former Putnam DA, Now Airing On CBS
New Show Starring Judge Judy's Son, Former Putnam DA, Now Airing On CBS A former Hudson Valley, NY district attorney is following his famous mother, Judge Judy, into the television courtroom.  “Adam’s Law,” starring former Putnam County District Attorney Adam Levy, the son of Judge Judy Sheindlin, premiered its first season on Monday, Sept. 14, according to CBS Media Ventures.  The nationally syndicated courtroom program was created by Sheindlin, who is handing the gavel to her son after building one of television's best-known courtroom franchises. Levy brings more than 25 years of legal experience to the show, including two terms as Putnam Count…
College Volleyball Player Dies Weeks After Blood Disorder Diagnosis: These Were Her Symptoms College Volleyball Player Dies Weeks After Blood Disorder Diagnosis: These Were Her Symptoms
College Volleyball Player Dies Weeks After Blood Disorder Diagnosis: These Were Her Symptoms A Massachusetts college volleyball player has died two months after revealing that a rare blood disorder had left her in critical condition. Amanda Elizabeth Mack died Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 9:16 p.m., according to an announcement posted by her family to her Instagram account. She was 20 years old. Mack, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter who previously played at Eastern Kentucky and attended IMG Academy, announced May 9 that she would continue her career at Holy Cross. Just over two months later, Mack revealed that she had been diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia.  Aplastic anemia is …
Teen Hospitalized After Man Fails To See Stopped Traffic On Route 9 In Hudson Valley: Cops Teen Hospitalized After Man Fails To See Stopped Traffic On Route 9 In Hudson Valley: Cops
Teen Hospitalized After Man Fails To See Stopped Traffic On Route 9 In Hudson Valley: Cops A 19-year-old driver was hospitalized after a man failed to see stopped traffic and slammed into the back of his car in Dutchess County, police said. The crash happened on Route 9 near Rockefeller Lane in Red Hook on Thursday, Sept. 17, at around 11:15 a.m., according to the Red Hook Police Department.  Police found that a 45-year-old Red Hook man driving a 2020 Jeep was traveling north when he did not see stopped traffic and rear-ended a 2010 Hyundai driven by a 19-year-old Tivoli man. The impact pushed the Hyundai forward into a 2017 Chevrolet driven by a 38-year-old Hyde Park m…
NY State Trooper Who Killed Man At Hudson Valley Campground Identified NY State Trooper Who Killed Man At Hudson Valley Campground Identified
NY State Trooper Who Killed Man At Hudson Valley Campground Identified The state trooper who shot and killed a man at a New York campsite was identified Thursday, Sept. 17. Ronal Diaz-Arriaza joined New York State Police in 2023, the agency said in its announcement. He’s currently part of Troop F and works out of the state police station in Catskill. Diaz-Arriaza is a native of Brentwood on Long Island, according to a state police release from when he was hired. Previously, Diaz-Arriaza worked for the Suffolk County Police Department, according to online documents shared by the agency. Diaz-Arriaza was part of a team of troopers who responded to Whip-o-Will …
Man Seen Reaching Into Broken Car Window Caught With 27 Pounds Of Cannabis In NY: Cops Man Seen Reaching Into Broken Car Window Caught With 27 Pounds Of Cannabis In NY: Cops
Man Seen Reaching Into Broken Car Window Caught With 27 Pounds Of Cannabis In NY: Cops A report of a suspicious vehicle with a broken window in Westchester County led police to more than 27 pounds of cannabis inside, authorities said.  Yonkers resident Joseph Fasce, 22, was arrested after officers responded to a black sedan parked on North Avenue in New Rochelle at around 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Thursday, Sept. 17.  Police said the vehicle had a broken passenger-side window, and a man was seen leaning into it, initially leaving officers unsure whether someone had broken into the car. Responding officers spo…
Man Breaks Into Restaurant With Hatchet, Steals Cash, Statue In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Breaks Into Restaurant With Hatchet, Steals Cash, Statue In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Breaks Into Restaurant With Hatchet, Steals Cash, Statue In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man is accused of smashing his way into a Sullivan County deli with a hatchet before stealing cash and a religious statue, police said.  Monticello resident Skyler J. Madura, 32, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 15, in connection with the burglary at Memito’s Tacos and Deli at 493 Broadway, according to the Village of Monticello Police Department.  The break-in was discovered on Friday, Sept. 11, at around 12:50 a.m., when an officer was on patrol and noticed that the business's glass front door had been broken. Surveillance video showed a man using a hatchet to break the doo…
Injured Bald Eagle Rescued From Road In Hudson Valley Injured Bald Eagle Rescued From Road In Hudson Valley
Injured Bald Eagle Rescued From Road In Hudson Valley An injured bald eagle found along a road in Orange County is receiving veterinary care after police, neighbors, and a wildlife rehabilitator teamed up to rescue her.  The female eagle was discovered in the Town of Goshen on Monday, Sept. 14, when a passing driver spotted her on the road and contacted police, according to the Town of Goshen Police Department.  Officers Natalie Welsh and Derrick Kenan responded and, with help from nearby residents, worked to keep the injured bird safe. Because bald eagles require different handling protocols, police contacted a local bird rehab…
‘What Are You Doing To Me?’ Dying Father Asked Murderous Son During NY Stabbing: Authorities ‘What Are You Doing To Me?’ Dying Father Asked Murderous Son During NY Stabbing: Authorities
‘What Are You Doing To Me?’ Dying Father Asked Murderous Son During NY Stabbing: Authorities A dying father begged his son for mercy while being stabbed to death on Long Island, authorities said Thursday, Sept. 17. Sage Arias-Brown, 33, of Lake Ronkonkoma, was indicted Thursday on a second-degree murder charge in the death of his 69-year-old father, Edward Brown, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Edward Brown called 911 after his son attacked him around 12:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, and the call recorded him saying, “I’m being murdered. What are you doing to me, Sage?” according to prosecutors. A neighbor heard a loud bang inside Edward Brown’s studio apartment in …
Public Warned To Stay Away From Site Of 2-Alarm Hudson Valley Fire Now Under Investigation Public Warned To Stay Away From Site Of 2-Alarm Hudson Valley Fire Now Under Investigation
Public Warned To Stay Away From Site Of 2-Alarm Hudson Valley Fire Now Under Investigation Residents are being warned to stay away from an Orange County property heavily damaged by a two-alarm fire after officials deemed the site unsafe and uninhabitable.  The warning concerns 10 Stable Way in the Cornwall Heights section of Cornwall-on-Hudson, where a large fire broke out on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Cornwall-on-Hudson Fire Department said on Thursday, Sept. 17.   Officials said the Cornwall-on-Hudson Building Department has deemed the property unsafe and uninhabitable. The public is being asked to respect all barriers and restrictions and remain clear of the propert…
PA Son Charged With Killing Mother, Hospitalized Under Guard In NY: State Police PA Son Charged With Killing Mother, Hospitalized Under Guard In NY: State Police
PA Son Charged With Killing Mother, Hospitalized Under Guard In NY: State Police A son has been charged with killing his 76-year-old mother in Pennsylvania before being hospitalized under police supervision in New York, state police announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. Michael Sean Jones, 46, allegedly assaulted his mother, Andrea Lynn Vail, during an argument inside her Silver Lake Township home on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 15, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Vail was retired, according to her social media profile. Troopers from the Gibson barracks were called to the home on Donovan Road in Susquehanna County for a report of a deceased woman around 3:15 p.m. t…
Rideshare Driver Attacks Passenger With Knife After Argument In Hudson Valley: Police Rideshare Driver Attacks Passenger With Knife After Argument In Hudson Valley: Police
Rideshare Driver Attacks Passenger With Knife After Argument In Hudson Valley: Police A rideshare driver is accused of stabbing a passenger during a dispute over payment at a tandem lot in Rockland County before fleeing to New York City, police said.  Brooklyn resident Joel A. Guzman, 32, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 16, following the stabbing at the Suffern Tandem Lot off I-87 in Ramapo, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Sept. 17.  Troopers said they were called to the lot shortly before 7 a.m. on Wednesday for a reported stabbing. Investigators then found that Guzman had been hired to drive the victim, a 32-year-old California man, but initial…
WATCH: Deer Gets Antlers Tangled In Netting On School Field In Hudson Valley WATCH: Deer Gets Antlers Tangled In Netting On School Field In Hudson Valley
Watch: Deer Gets Antlers Tangled In Netting On School Field In Hudson Valley A white-tailed deer found itself in a tight spot at a Sullivan County school before police and an environmental conservation officer teamed up to set it free.   The deer was found with its antlers tangled in netting at the Liberty Central School District athletic fields on Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Village of Liberty Police Department said. Liberty Police Sgt. Everett Saul and Officer Jason Tolentino responded along with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Officer Eric Lovgren. The officers were able to safely restrain the deer before cutting the netting away from its ant…
Occupied Home Hit By Gunfire In Hudson Valley — Police Now Investigating Occupied Home Hit By Gunfire In Hudson Valley — Police Now Investigating
Occupied Home Hit By Gunfire In Hudson Valley — Police Now Investigating An occupied home was struck by gunfire in Dutchess County, prompting a police investigation.  The incident happened in the area of Edgar Street and Fox Terrace, which is near the Smith School Early Learning Center, at around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Thursday, Sept. 17. Officers did not find any shooting victims when they arrived, according to the department.  However, during a search of the area, police discovered that an occupied home had been hit by gunfire. Numerous shell casings were also found at the scene. Po…
Duo Caught With Nearly 500 Grams Of Cocaine On Parkway In Hudson Valley: NYSP Duo Caught With Nearly 500 Grams Of Cocaine On Parkway In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Duo Caught With Nearly 500 Grams Of Cocaine On Parkway In Hudson Valley: Nysp Police said they found nearly 500 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester, leading to felony drug charges against two out-of-state residents.  Brent J. Perry, 45, of Dover, New Hampshire, and Amber L. Rondeau, 41, of Lebanon, Maine, were arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 15, following a traffic stop in Harrison, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Sept. 17.   The agency said troopers stopped the vehicle as it traveled north on the Hutchinson River Parkway for an alleged traffic violation. During the investigation,…
School District Mourns Death Of Student In Hudson Valley School District Mourns Death Of Student In Hudson Valley
School District Mourns Death Of Student In Hudson Valley A school district in Orange County is mourning the death of one of its students and bringing in counselors to help classmates and staff cope with the loss.   The Goshen Central School District announced the student's death in a message to the community on Wednesday, Sept. 16.  The district did not identify the student or provide their age, grade, school, or any details surrounding the death.  “Our thoughts are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, and the entire Goshen school community during this incredibly difficult time,” the district said. Additional coun…
2 Teens Charged In NY Community College Stabbing, Brawl, Victim Remains Hospitalized 2 Teens Charged In NY Community College Stabbing, Brawl, Victim Remains Hospitalized
2 Teens Charged In NY Community College Stabbing, Brawl, Victim Remains Hospitalized Two teenagers have been charged with felony assault after a fight at SUNY Westchester Community College left two people stabbed, including one who remains hospitalized, police announced.   A 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man were each charged with first-degree assault in connection with the Wednesday, Sept. 16 incident at the Valhalla campus, Westchester County Police said on Thursday morning, Sept. 17. The 17-year-old was arraigned Wednesday night in Greenburgh Town Court and remanded to the Woodfield Cottage juvenile detention facility in Valhalla. Because of her age, her …
Probationer Busted On Way To Drug Court After Narcotics Found At NY Home: Sheriff Probationer Busted On Way To Drug Court After Narcotics Found At NY Home: Sheriff
Probationer Busted On Way To Drug Court After Narcotics Found At NY Home: Sheriff A Sullivan County man already on probation for a previous drug offense was arrested on his way to a court drug program after authorities said they found heroin, fentanyl, crack cocaine, and an emaciated dog at his home.  Monticello resident Barry J. Bowser, 37, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 15, following a three-month investigation by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Gang and Narcotics Intelligence Unit, the Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Sept. 16.  Investigators executed a search warrant at Bowser's home on West Broadway in Monticello. Bowser was not home at the time and …