Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Hudson Valley, Capital Region, NYC: DA Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Hudson Valley, Capital Region, NYC: DA
Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Hudson Valley, Capital Region, NYC: DA Two men are facing charges after a multi-agency investigation into the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine across the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and New York City, Dutchess County prosecutors said.  Tysheed McPhee, 30, and Raquan Storts, 33, were arrested in late April following a probe into narcotics trafficking in the region, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force announced on Wednesday, May 6.  Authorities said the investigation began after agents identified the pair as allegedly working together to distribute drugs throughout Dutchess County, …
Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Orange County Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Orange County
Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Orange County A scenic stretch of roadway in Orange County became the focus of a multi-agency crackdown after authorities said it was increasingly being used for illegal street racing and reckless driving, leading to dozens of tickets being issued.  The enforcement effort targeted the Hawk’s Nest section of Route 97 in the Town of Deerpark, where the town's police department said late-night gatherings have led to dangerous conditions for both residents and motorists.  The initiative, announced on Wednesday, May 6, was launched by the Deerpark Police Department following ongoing complaints from …
ID Of Motorcyclist, 73, Killed In Route 51 Crash In Orange County Released (UPDATE) ID Of Motorcyclist, 73, Killed In Route 51 Crash In Orange County Released (UPDATE)
ID Of Motorcyclist, 73, Killed In Route 51 Crash In Orange County Released (Update) Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly multi-vehicle crash that shut down roads near an Orange County restaurant earlier this week.  Kevin Crawford of Chester, 73, was killed in a crash on Monday, May 4, at the intersection of Route 51 and Route 8 (Sarah Wells Trail) near the Horse & Sulky Pub & Grill in Campbell Hall, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Wednesday, May 6.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the collision involved two SUVs and a motorcycle and resulted in one fatality.  The Sheriff's Office said Crawford was …
Fired Driver Slashed Tires Of 29 Amazon Vehicles, Dumped Evidence In River: Sheriff Fired Driver Slashed Tires Of 29 Amazon Vehicles, Dumped Evidence In River: Sheriff
Fired Driver Slashed Tires Of 29 Amazon Vehicles, Dumped Evidence In River: Sheriff A fired delivery driver is accused of slashing tires on nearly 30 Amazon delivery vehicles, stealing key fobs, and trying to hide evidence in a river, authorities said. Anthony Gillio of Cape Coral, Florida, was arrested on Friday, May 1, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said. The 22-year-old was charged with grand theft of between $5,000 and $10,000, two counts of criminal mischief, and tampering with evidence. Investigators said Gillio vandalized 29 vehicles overnight at an Amazon facility near Fort Myers. Tires were slashed, vehicle bodies were punctured, and 23 key fobs were mi…
Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Orange County Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Orange County
Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Orange County A tractor-trailer rolled over on Interstate 84 in Orange County, causing a temporary lane closure during the evening commute.  The crash happened in Greenville at around 4:46 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, when firefighters were dispatched to a reported rollover involving a tractor-trailer, according to the Huguenot Fire Department.  Responders arriving at the scene found the truck off the roadway in the median. Firefighters said no one was trapped in the vehicle, and those inside had already gotten out.  Crews soon shut down one lane of traffic as recovery efforts got underway. A …
Electric Vehicle Catches Fire At Parking Garage In Hudson Valley (PHOTOS) Electric Vehicle Catches Fire At Parking Garage In Hudson Valley (PHOTOS)
Electric Vehicle Catches Fire At Parking Garage In Hudson Valley (Photos) Firefighters battled a blaze at a Westchester County parking garage that sent smoke up into the air and drew a response from multiple departments.  The blaze happened on Tuesday, May 5 at the New Rochelle City Garage, according to fire buff Domenic Ramacciato.  Ramacciato said the three-alarm fire was caused by an electric vehicle inside the garage.  Crews from Yonkers, Eastchester, Greenville, Pelham, and Pelham Manor responded to the scene to fight the blaze.  Photos of the blaze and response were posted on Ramacciato's Instagram page @downtowndom_fire (cli…
Arson Probe Launched After Inferno Engulfs Long-Abandoned Textile Building In NY (UPDATE) Arson Probe Launched After Inferno Engulfs Long-Abandoned Textile Building In NY (UPDATE)
Arson Probe Launched After Inferno Engulfs Long-Abandoned Textile Building In NY (Update) An arson investigation is now underway following a massive overnight fire that destroyed a long-abandoned commercial building in Rockland County this week, officials said.  The blaze broke out around 11:21 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, at 29 Samsondale Ave. in West Haverstraw, the West Haverstraw Fire Department said in an update on Tuesday, May 5.  Firefighters arrived to find the building fully engulfed, with flames consuming the deteriorated structure that had been abandoned for more than two decades, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Because of the building’s unstable condit…
Employee Steals $243K In Fragrances, Beauty Products From Nordstrom In Hudson Valley: Police Employee Steals $243K In Fragrances, Beauty Products From Nordstrom In Hudson Valley: Police
Employee Steals $243K In Fragrances, Beauty Products From Nordstrom In Hudson Valley: Police A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with what police described as a months-long theft scheme targeting a major department store at The Westchester shopping mall.  Dominic Bascoe, 24, was taken into custody following an investigation by the White Plains Police Department and Nordstrom’s Asset Protection team, which uncovered more than $243,000 in stolen merchandise at the Nordstrom at The Westchester, White Plains Police announced on Tuesday, May 5.  The investigation began on March 18, after Nordstrom reported suspected internal theft at its White Plains location.&nb…
Road Rage On Palisades Parkway Leads To Jail For Armed Man In Hudson Valley: NYSP Road Rage On Palisades Parkway Leads To Jail For Armed Man In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Road Rage On Palisades Parkway Leads To Jail For Armed Man In Hudson Valley: Nysp A Missouri man is facing felony weapons charges following an alleged road rage incident on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County, police said.  Jason Salvatore, 37, of Chesterfield, Missouri, was arrested on Monday, May 4, after troopers responded to a report of a dispute on the Palisades Parkway near Exit 9 in Clarkstown at around 1:43 p.m., New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 5.  Authorities said Salvatore was found with a Glock 19 equipped with a loaded high-capacity magazine. More information about the incident was not released.  He was taken in…
'I’m Going To Kill Donald Trump': New England FAA Employee Charged Over Threat, Feds Say 'I’m Going To Kill Donald Trump': New England FAA Employee Charged Over Threat, Feds Say
'I’m Going To Kill Donald Trump': New England FAA Employee Charged Over Threat, Feds Say A Federal Aviation Administration employee allegedly searched online for ways to get a gun into a federal facility and looked up past presidential assassination attempts before authorities say he sent an email to the White House threatening to kill President Donald Trump. Dean DelleChiaie, 35, of Nashua, New Hampshire, was arrested last week and charged with interstate communication of a threat, according to the US Attorney for the District of New Hampshire. Agents began investigating DelleChiaie after he used his government computer to search for disturbing topics in late January. Those se…
Loaded Glock Found During I-84 Stop In NY, CT Man Charged: Police Loaded Glock Found During I-84 Stop In NY, CT Man Charged: Police
Loaded Glock Found During I-84 Stop In NY, CT Man Charged: Police A Connecticut man was arrested after New York State Police found a loaded handgun during a traffic stop on I-84 early Sunday morning, May 3, authorities said. Troopers in Somers stopped a vehicle traveling east in the town of Southeast around 2:49 a.m. for a traffic violation, police said. While speaking with the driver, identified as 21-year-old Jayden A. Samaniego of Danbury, CT, troopers saw a Glock 9mm handgun in plain view inside the vehicle, authorities said. ALSO SEE: Rifle, Ak-style Pistol, High-Cap Magazines Seized From PA Driver On I-84: NYSP  The firearm was loade…
1 Dead After Motorcycle Crash Near Restaurant In Orange County (UPDATE) 1 Dead After Motorcycle Crash Near Restaurant In Orange County (UPDATE)
1 Dead After Motorcycle Crash Near Restaurant In Orange County (Update) This story has been updated.  Authorities have confirmed that a multi-vehicle crash that shut down roads near a popular Orange County restaurant left one person dead. New, updated report - ID Of Motorcyclist, 73, Killed In Route 51 Crash In Orange County Released (UPDATE) The crash happened around 1:40 p.m. on Monday, May 4, when deputies responded to a crash involving two SUVs and a motorcycle at the intersection of Route 8 and Route 51 in Campbell Hall near the Horse & Sulky Pub & Grill, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said. One person died following the crash.…