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Teens Use Fake Gun, Stolen Car To Rob Pair On Long Island: Police Teens Use Fake Gun, Stolen Car To Rob Pair On Long Island: Police
Teens Use Fake Gun, Stolen Car To Rob Pair On Long Island: Police A group of teenage boys has been arrested after they robbed two people on Long Island using an airsoft gun and fled in a stolen car, police said. Both robberies happened in Hempstead on Thursday, Dec. 21 before 5 a.m. According to Nassau County Police, a 30-year-old man was getting gas at the Conoco Gas Station, located at 2 Hempstead Avenue, when the group pulled up in a black Kia. Three 15-year-olds and one 14-year-old, all boys, got out of the car and ordered the man to hand over his belongings. One of the teens allegedly displayed the airsoft gun as if it were a firearm. The man, i…
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Multiple States, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Multiple States, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Multiple States, Police Say A New York man driving a truck with a stolen license plate wanted for its involvement in numerous alleged burglaries in surrounding states was nabbed after a short chase in Connecticut. Hudson Valley resident Michael Simpson, age 40, of Walden in Orange County, was spotted by police in Fairfield County on Thursday, Nov. 30.  At approximately 8:30 a.m., an officer in Trumbull located the wanted Dodge Ram pick-up, driven by Simpson, traveling north on Daniels Farm Road. As the officer followed the Dodge, Simpson attempted to elude police by turning down various side streets,&n…
Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall, Fleeing: Police Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall, Fleeing: Police
Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall, Fleeing: Police A man and woman both face charges after stealing merchandise from a shopping mall in Northern Westchester and fleeing, police said. The arrests resulted from an incident on Monday, Oct. 23 just after 5:30 p.m., when Yorktown Police responded to Dick's Sporting Goods at the Jefferson Valley Mall at 650 Lee Blvd. for a reported larceny.  According to the department, police soon learned that the suspects drove off in a gray Audi sedan. Officers were able to quickly find this vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in the area of Route 202 and pulled it over.  Inside the Audi, police al…
Homeless Pair With Same Name Busted Stealing From VA Home Depot: Police Homeless Pair With Same Name Busted Stealing From VA Home Depot: Police
Homeless Pair With Same Name Busted Stealing From VA Home Depot: Police Two men with the same first name are facing similar charges after being busted red-handed in Prince William County, police say. Josue Jimenez Perez, 33, and Josue Neftali Rivas Mercado, 29, neither of whom have a known address, are facing charges following an early morning incident on Sunday at Home Depot in Manassas.  Shortly before 4 a.m. on Sunday, July 23, officers were called to the store on Stream Walk Lane when alarms were activated by some late-night shoppers. Upon arrival, officers found Perez and Rivas Mercado in the back of the building carrying stolen items from the store,…
Catalytic Converter Thief At Hudson Valley Train Station Nabbed In Court, Police Say Catalytic Converter Thief At Hudson Valley Train Station Nabbed In Court, Police Say
Catalytic Converter Thief At Hudson Valley Train Station Nabbed In Court, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who was wanted for allegedly stealing catalytic converters last month has been arrested while appearing in court for traffic violations. The thefts took place in Dutchess County in the city of Beacon on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Metro North Train Station. City of Beacon police officers responded to the train station for a report of a man stealing catalytic converters, said Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson of the Beacon Police. A traffic stop was conducted on North Avenue near Verplanck Avenue on a BMW matching the description given by the caller. The driver was identified a…
NJ Suspects Ditch Stolen Car In Wild NY Pursuit, Captured With Loaded Gun: Police NJ Suspects Ditch Stolen Car In Wild NY Pursuit, Captured With Loaded Gun: Police
NJ Suspects Ditch Stolen Car In Wild NY Pursuit, Captured With Loaded Gun: Police Three New Jersey men including one carjacking suspect were arrested and a fourth at large after leading police on a chase Hutchinson River Parkway in a stolen vehicle that they ditched on the side of the highway, authorities said. Justin McKinney, 18, of Kearny, Frank L.D. Clark, 20, of Newark and Eliezer Velez, 19, of Newark, were spotted near North and Bon Air avenues in New Rochelle, after the pursuit on Thursday, Dec. 29 around 1:30 p.m., police said. As soon as they realized they were being watched, they began running near Seacord Road. Two of the men were captured behind a Bon Ai…
Off-Duty Morris County Cop Chases Down Routine Shoplifter Found With Nearly $8K In Stolen Items Off-Duty Morris County Cop Chases Down Routine Shoplifter Found With Nearly $8K In Stolen Items
Off-Duty Morris County Cop Chases Down Routine Shoplifter Found With Nearly $8K In Stolen Items An off-duty Morris County police officer chased down an alleged routine shoplifter who ran into the woods after he was found with nearly $8,000 in stolen merchandise. Police in Mansfield received a call from an off-duty officer from Roxbury who recognized a 34-year-old Middletown, NY man wanted out of several jurisdictions for high dollar thefts on July 16, the department said. The Roxbury officer saw the man loading merchandise from Home Depot into a garbage can that was inside his shopping cart before leaving without paying, police said. The alleged shoplifter then ran into the woods beh…
Police Find Clifton Couple In Stolen Car Crash Naked On Sidewalk Police Find Clifton Couple In Stolen Car Crash Naked On Sidewalk
Police Find Clifton Couple In Stolen Car Crash Naked On Sidewalk You don't see this every day: Police responding to a stolen car crash in Clifton said they found the driver and his female passenger both naked on the sidewalk. Both seemed to be under the influence of some type of drug when city officers found them in the 400 block of Clifton Avenue around 11:30 p.m., Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. The 2014 Honda Civic they were in had just been stolen from Richfield Village when it struck another vehicle in an intersection and then a parked car, Bracken said. Hansel Moreno-Tavarez, 28, of Clifton, and his female passenger were treated for minor injur…
Police: NY Man, 28, Tried To Fill Fraudulent Codeine Prescription At Warren County Walgreens Police: NY Man, 28, Tried To Fill Fraudulent Codeine Prescription At Warren County Walgreens
Police: NY Man, 28, Tried To Fill Fraudulent Codeine Prescription At Warren County Walgreens A New York man was found with several stolen prescription blanks after attempting to fraudulently receive Codeine from a Warren County Walgreens, authorities charged. The 28-year-old Jackson Heights man —whose name authorities did not make public — tried to fill a fraudulent Codeine prescription on a stolen New York State blank from Walgreens in Warren County around 12:30 p.m. on March 22, Mansfield Township police said. The man tried but was prevented from running away as officers arrived, police said. A search of the man’s vehicle turned up several additional prescription blanks, which p…
Man Nabbed Driving Stolen Vehicle During Routine Traffic Stop On I-87, State Police Say Man Nabbed Driving Stolen Vehicle During Routine Traffic Stop On I-87, State Police Say
Man Nabbed Driving Stolen Vehicle During Routine Traffic Stop On I-87, State Police Say A 35-year-old man was arrested by New York State Police for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle during a routine traffic stop. Carmelo C. Murray, age 35, of Brooklyn, was arrested around 2:20 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, following the stop on I-87 in the Village of Suffern. During an investigation following, it was determined that the vehicle, a 2015 Toyota Sienna van, was reported stolen out of New York City, state police said. Murray did not have permission to possess the vehicle and could not provide the owner’s name, state police said.  He was taken into custody, and charged with posse…
Packages Of 30-Plus Victims Found At Accused Westchester Porch Pirate's Home, Police Say Packages Of 30-Plus Victims Found At Accused Westchester Porch Pirate's Home, Police Say
Packages Of 30-Plus Victims Found At Accused Westchester Porch Pirate's Home, Police Say A Westchester County man was arrested for allegedly stealing packages off the porches of more than 30 homes. Everett Shaw was arrested after he was caught stealing a package off a porch in Mount Vernon, said News 12. When Mount Vernon police searched Shaw's home, they said they found packages belonging to more than 30 victims.  All of the packages were allegedly stolen over the last few weeks, News 12 said. Shaw is being held at the county jail on numerous charges including burglary, possession of stolen property, and larceny.
Van Pursuit From NY State Ends In Paramus With Vehicles Struck, Philadelphia Driver Caught Van Pursuit From NY State Ends In Paramus With Vehicles Struck, Philadelphia Driver Caught
Van Pursuit From NY State Ends In Paramus With Vehicles Struck, Philadelphia Driver Caught UPDATE: A multi-agency pursuit Thursday night that began in upstate New York ended 100 miles away in Paramus Thursday night after a Brooklyn man rammed two police cars with a U-Haul van that he was driving on two front rims and a rear flat tire, police said. Mark Simpson, 31, got out of the van shortly after crashing around 10:30 p.m., then hopped the highway divider and ran behind the Suburban Diner before police nabbed him moments later, authorities said. It began more than an hour and a half earlier with a theft from a Walmart in Catskill, NY, they said. New York State Police said troop…
U-Haul Van Pursuit From Greene County Ends In NJ With Vehicles Struck, Philly Driver Caught U-Haul Van Pursuit From Greene County Ends In NJ With Vehicles Struck, Philly Driver Caught
U-Haul Van Pursuit From Greene County Ends In NJ With Vehicles Struck, Philly Driver Caught UPDATE: A multi-agency pursuit Thursday night that began in upstate New York ended 100 miles away in Paramus Thursday night after a Brooklyn man rammed two police cars with a U-Haul van that he was driving on two front rims and a rear flat tire, police said. Mark Simpson, 31, got out of the van shortly after crashing around 10:30 p.m., then hopped the highway divider and ran behind the Suburban Diner before police nabbed him moments later, authorities said. It began more than an hour and a half earlier with a theft from a Walmart in Catskill, NY, they said. New York State Police said troop…
Alert Issued For Rockland Man Wanted On Numerous Charges Alert Issued For Rockland Man Wanted On Numerous Charges
Alert Issued For Rockland Man Wanted On Numerous Charges Police have issued an alert regarding a Rockland man wanted for various charges. Town of Ramapo Police say that have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Alejandro Perez, 48, on Friday, Aug. 30. Perez is wanted for charges including possession of burglar tools, possession of stolen property and petit larceny. Anyone with information about Perez’s location is urged to contact the Ramapo Police Department at (845)-357-2400.
Burglary Suspect From Garden City Now Faces Child Porn Charges Burglary Suspect From Garden City Now Faces Child Porn Charges
Burglary Suspect From Garden City Now Faces Child Porn Charges A Garden City man arrested for burglary has been slapped with additional child porn charges after police allegedly found images and videos of young female children on his computer. Peter Alford, 24, of Maxwell Road, was arrested and charged with possessing a sexual performance by a child on Wednesday, July 10, said Nassau County Police. According to detectives, officers responded to a radio assignment for a burglary report on County Courthouse Road and discovered that Alford had allegedly been stealing money from his girlfriend’s roommate’s closet. He was arrested without incident, police s…
25-Year-Old Faces Three Felony Charges After Burglary At Beacon Church, Police Say 25-Year-Old Faces Three Felony Charges After Burglary At Beacon Church, Police Say
25-Year-Old Faces Three Felony Charges After Burglary At Beacon Church, Police Say A 25-year-old is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly burglarizing a church in Beacon, according to City of Beacon Police. Officers responded to the area of East Main Street and Liberty Street on Friday, Feb. 15 around 1:45 p.m. A male suspect was allegedly being followed by the caller after being observed burglarizing the Christ United Methodist Church at 60 Union Street. The male suspect was subsequently located, arrested and identified as Shawn Davis Jr. of Beacon, police said. Davis was charged with: Third-degree burglary, a Class D felony Tampering with physical evidence, …
Man Charged With Stealing Cash, iPhone From Driver After Cab Ride From Westchester To Nyack Man Charged With Stealing Cash, iPhone From Driver After Cab Ride From Westchester To Nyack
Man Charged With Stealing Cash, iPhone From Driver After Cab Ride From Westchester To Nyack A man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly stole cash and an iPhone from a taxi driver after a ride from Westchester to Nyack. On Wednesday, Jan. 9, 39-year-old William A. Caccia of Bleeker Street in Mount Vernon took a cab from Yonkers to North Midland Avenue in Nyack. After arriving at his destination, Caccia claimed that he needed to visit his mother at Nyack Hospital in order to get money to pay his fare. When Caccia, of Mount Vernon, returned to the vehicle, he grabbed the driver and took his cash and iPhone before fleeing the area. Orangetown Police Detectives worked to…
Haverstraw Man, 34, Faces Charges After Fleeing From ShopRite With Stolen Items, Police Say Haverstraw Man, 34, Faces Charges After Fleeing From ShopRite With Stolen Items, Police Say
Haverstraw Man, 34, Faces Charges After Fleeing From ShopRite With Stolen Items, Police Say A 34-year-old man was nabbed for petit larceny after he was caught stealing items from a ShopRite store. David Figueroa, of Haverstraw, was arrested around 10:23 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 after officers from the Stony Point Police Department responded to the store on a report of a larceny in progress, said Stony Point Police Lt. Daniel Hylas. Figueroa fled on foot, but was apprehended by officers a short distance away, police said. He was charged with petit larceny and possession of stolen property.  Figueroa was processed and released on an appearance ticket to appear in c…
Man Accused Of Using Fake Prescriptions To Get Oxycodone, Other Drugs At Orange County Pharmacy Man Accused Of Using Fake Prescriptions To Get Oxycodone, Other Drugs At Orange County Pharmacy
Man Accused Of Using Fake Prescriptions To Get Oxycodone, Other Drugs At Orange County Pharmacy Working on a tip, Orange County law enforcement officials arrested a 64-year-old man for allegedly using fake prescriptions to get oxycodone and other drugs. Eugene Anthony Lloyd, of New York City, was arrested Tuesday by officials with the Orange County Drug Task Force, Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, after information was developed from the tip, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. According to the DA's Office, Lloyd was submitting forged prescriptions, in exchange for oxycodone and oxymorphone pills at the Dolsontown Pharmacy, 1291 Dolsont…
Know Her? Alert Issued For Wanted Rockland Woman Know Her? Alert Issued For Wanted Rockland Woman
Know Her? Alert Issued For Wanted Rockland Woman Do you know her? The Clarkstown Police Department issued an alert this week regarding 28-year-old Wanda Chanel Newton, who has been wanted on charges that include larceny and possession of stolen property for several years. Her last known residence was in Spring Valley. Police described Newton as a 5-foot-8 woman with brown eyes and black hair.  Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts, or who recognizes the suspect has been asked to contact investigators at the Clarkstown Police Department Warrant Unit by calling (845) 639-5880.
Seen Her? Clarkstown PD Asks For Help In Search For Haverstraw Suspect Seen Her? Clarkstown PD Asks For Help In Search For Haverstraw Suspect
Seen Her? Clarkstown PD Asks For Help In Search For Haverstraw Suspect Recognize this suspect? Police in Clarkstown are seeking the public’s assistance as they search for a wanted woman whose last known address was in Haverstraw. The Clarkstown Police Department issued an alert on Friday regarding 44-year-old Antonia Denis Luher, who is wanted in Clarkstown on charges that include larceny and possession of stolen property. Investigators described Luher as a 5-foot-7 African American woman with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who recognizes her, or who has information about her whereabouts has been asked to contact the Clarkstown Police Department Warrant Un…
Greenwich Man Nabbed In Jail For Stealing Wallet Two Years Ago Greenwich Man Nabbed In Jail For Stealing Wallet Two Years Ago
Greenwich Man Nabbed In Jail For Stealing Wallet Two Years Ago A Greenwich man was nabbed by Greenwich Police at the Westchester County Jail on an outstanding warrant for ripping off a wallet out of a car. Cesar Salazar-Duque, 30, was picked up at the Westchester County Jail, where he was being held on another charge, on a warrant for stealing a wallet in 2016 and using the credit cards inside, said Greenwich Police. He was also wanted on several failure to appear warrants from other jurisdictions for charges ranging from being a fugitive from justice, petit larceny, immigration violation, possession of marijuana and possession of stolen property.  He…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Wanted New City Man Seen Him? Alert Issued For Wanted New City Man
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Wanted New City Man Recognize him? Police in Clarkstown are seeking the public’s assistance as they search for a wanted man last seen in New City. The Clarkstown Police Department issued an alert this week regarding 20-year-old Jesse Perez, who is wanted on charges that include grand larceny and possession of stolen property. Police described Perez as a 5-foot-8 white man with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who recognizes Perez, or knows of his whereabouts, have been asked to contact investigators at the Clarkstown Police Department by calling (845) 639-5880.
Stony Point Man Busted On Warrants For Grand Larceny Stony Point Man Busted On Warrants For Grand Larceny
Stony Point Man Busted On Warrants For Grand Larceny  A Stony Point man was nabbed on two open bench warrants for grand larceny and possession of stolen property, according to police. Daniel Monahan, 21, was arrested May 1 after police noticed he was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation, said Lt. Daniel Hylas.  The officer knew that Monahan had two warrants for grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, criminal possession of credit card and two counts of petit theft, he said. Monahan had been arrested last year for breaking into cars parked in the driveways of Stony Point homes and stealing credit ca…
Seen Her? Police Ask Help In Search For Clarkstown Larceny Suspect Seen Her? Police Ask Help In Search For Clarkstown Larceny Suspect
Seen Her? Police Ask Help In Search For Clarkstown Larceny Suspect Police are seeking the public’s assistance as they search for a wanted woman who was allegedly involved in a larceny incident in Rockland. The Clarkstown Police Department issued an alert this week regarding Jamie Lynn Riani, 30, who is wanted on charges that include larceny and possession of stolen property. Her last known address was in Suffern. Police described Riani as a 5-foot-5 white female with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone who knows of her whereabouts or who may spot her have been asked to contact the Clarkstwon Police Department’s Warrant Unit by calling (845) 639-5880. This i…