Patterson, NY
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Man Strangled, Fatally Beat Rabbit In Patterson, Gets Animal Cruelty Charge: SPCA Man Strangled, Fatally Beat Rabbit In Patterson, Gets Animal Cruelty Charge: SPCA Man Strangled, Fatally Beat Rabbit In Patterson, Gets Animal Cruelty Charge: SPCA
Man Strangled, Fatally Beat Rabbit In Patterson, Gets Animal Cruelty Charge: SPCA A 20-year-old man has been arrested on felony charges after investigators say he brutally killed a rabbit in Putnam County.  Luis Parrales of Patterson was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 28, and charged with aggravated animal cruelty in connection with an incident earlier in the month, the Putnam County SPCA announced on Saturday, Aug. 30. The investigation began on Monday, Aug. 18, when the SPCA was called by New York State Police to assist in the death of a six-pound Flemish mix rabbit. Detectives said the rabbit had suffered severe blunt force trauma and strangulation.  The animal…

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
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Acting Putnam Sheriff Nominated To Appear On Election Ballot After Predecessor's Death Acting Putnam Sheriff Nominated To Appear On Election Ballot After Predecessor's Death Acting Putnam Sheriff Nominated To Appear On Election Ballot After Predecessor's Death
Acting Putnam Sheriff Nominated To Appear On Election Ballot After Predecessor's Death The Putnam County Republican Committee has formally endorsed Acting Putnam County Sheriff Brian Hess as its candidate in this year’s election to succeed the late Sheriff Kevin McConville, who died last week.   Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced the endorsement on Thursday, Aug. 28, praising Hess as the right leader to continue McConville’s legacy of public safety.  "Sheriff Kevin McConville’s service and dedication will never be forgotten, and Brian is ready to continue that legacy of keeping Putnam County safe," Byrne said in a statement, continuing, "He has my fu…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
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Lawn Mower Goes Up In Flames At Cemetery In Mahopac Lawn Mower Goes Up In Flames At Cemetery In Mahopac Lawn Mower Goes Up In Flames At Cemetery In Mahopac
Lawn Mower Goes Up In Flames At Cemetery In Mahopac A quick response by firefighters stopped a small blaze from spreading after a lawn mower caught fire in a Putnam County cemetery. The fire happened around 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, at the Red Mills Baptist Church Cemetery in Mahopac Falls, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  Crews soon arrived and confirmed that a lawnmower was on fire. Firefighters quickly went to work and extinguished the blaze, the department said. Photos released by the department showed pillars of smoke drifting high up into the air while the fire burned.  The fire was …

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by Ben Crnic
New City, NY
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Measles Case Confirmed In Rockland: First One In Several Years, Officials Say Measles Case Confirmed In Rockland: First One In Several Years, Officials Say Measles Case Confirmed In Rockland: First One In Several Years, Officials Say
Measles Case Confirmed In Rockland: First One In Several Years, Officials Say Health officials are urging Rockland County residents to check their vaccinations after the first confirmed case of measles in the county since 2019.  The case was confirmed in a Rockland resident who had recently returned from traveling and developed symptoms after a possible exposure, County Executive Ed Day and Health Commissioner Mary Leahy said in an announcement on Monday, Aug. 25.  The person visited a healthcare facility on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and reported a rash two days later. The case was later confirmed to be measles, officials said.  The Health Department i…

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by Ben Crnic
Philipstown, NY
Obituaries
Services Set For Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville After Death At 68 Services Set For Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville After Death At 68 Services Set For Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville After Death At 68
Services Set For Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville After Death At 68 Service dates have been set to honor the life of Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville, who died last week at the age of 68. McConville died peacefully at home on Friday, Aug. 22, with his family by his side, as Daily Voice previously reported.  According to his obituary, friends and family will gather on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Home, located at 21 Parrott St. in Cold Spring. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated the following day, Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Loretto Church at 24 Fair St. in Cold Spring, with interment to foll…

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
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2 Workers Seriously Injured In ATV Rollover At Water Supply Facility In Carmel 2 Workers Seriously Injured In ATV Rollover At Water Supply Facility In Carmel 2 Workers Seriously Injured In ATV Rollover At Water Supply Facility In Carmel
2 Workers Seriously Injured In ATV Rollover At Water Supply Facility In Carmel Two workers were rushed to a trauma center after suffering serious injuries in an ATV crash at a water supply facility in Putnam County. The crash happened around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, on Belden Road near the New York City Watershed property in Carmel, the Carmel Fire Department said on Sunday, Aug. 24. Emergency crews arrived to find that the ATV had rolled about 12 feet down a steep embankment, seriously injuring both riders. One victim suffered a severe head injury, while the other had been trapped beneath the overturned ATV, firefighters said. Because the crash site was locate…

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
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Putnam County Sheriff Dies At Home Months After Halting Reelection Campaign Putnam County Sheriff Dies At Home Months After Halting Reelection Campaign Putnam County Sheriff Dies At Home Months After Halting Reelection Campaign
Putnam County Sheriff Dies At Home Months After Halting Reelection Campaign The Putnam County community is mourning the loss of Sheriff Kevin J. McConville, who died Friday morning, Aug. 22, at his home with his family by his side, officials announced.  The Sheriff’s Office confirmed his death in a statement on Friday morning, writing that he died "at his home with his loving family by his side." He was 65.  McConville, a Republican, had served as Putnam County Sheriff since winning office in 2021.  Before taking on the county’s top law enforcement role, he spent 30 years with the MTA Police Department, where he began as a patrolman and rose through…

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
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‘Captain Mark Jones’ Phone Scam Targets Putnam County Residents, Sheriff Warns ‘Captain Mark Jones’ Phone Scam Targets Putnam County Residents, Sheriff Warns ‘Captain Mark Jones’ Phone Scam Targets Putnam County Residents, Sheriff Warns
‘Captain Mark Jones’ Phone Scam Targets Putnam County Residents, Sheriff Warns Authorities are warning Putnam County residents about a phone scam after a caller pretending to be a member of the Sheriff’s Office tried to trick someone into paying money. The incident happened in Putnam County, where a Carmel resident reported receiving a call from a man claiming to be “Captain Mark Jones” with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The caller told the resident there was an outstanding warrant and requested payment to clear it. Deputies said there is no Captain Mark Jones at the Sheriff’s Office and emphasized they would n…

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
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Motorcyclist Crashes 20 Feet Down Embankment In Carmel Motorcyclist Crashes 20 Feet Down Embankment In Carmel Motorcyclist Crashes 20 Feet Down Embankment In Carmel
Motorcyclist Crashes 20 Feet Down Embankment In Carmel A motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing down an embankment in Putnam County.  The crash happened in Carmel at around 11:56 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, at the intersection of Route 6 and Drewville Road, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Responding crews found the rider about 20 feet down an embankment. Firefighters worked alongside Carmel Police to reach and stabilize the victim, who was then transported to Westchester Medical Center for treatment. Further details about the rider’s condition were not immediately released. 

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
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Kent Man Used Instagram To Share Child Sexual Abuse Material, Sheriff Says Kent Man Used Instagram To Share Child Sexual Abuse Material, Sheriff Says Kent Man Used Instagram To Share Child Sexual Abuse Material, Sheriff Says
Kent Man Used Instagram To Share Child Sexual Abuse Material, Sheriff Says A 68-year-old Putnam County man is facing felony charges following an investigation into the online sharing and possession of child sexual abuse material, authorities announced. On Thursday, Aug. 14, authorities arrested Lawrence Grella, of Kent, after a month-long probe that began on July 9 with a referral from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Aug. 15.  The case involved two CyberTipline reports from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the Sheriff's Office said. Working with Homeland Security Inv…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
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Man Exposes Himself To Jogger On Putnam Trailway In Mahopac: Police Man Exposes Himself To Jogger On Putnam Trailway In Mahopac: Police Man Exposes Himself To Jogger On Putnam Trailway In Mahopac: Police
Man Exposes Himself To Jogger On Putnam Trailway In Mahopac: Police A 20-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly exposing himself to a woman jogging on a trail in Putnam County, police said.  The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, near Mount Hope Road in Mahopac, when the victim reported seeing a man in his early 20s wearing wire-rimmed glasses exposing himself directly to her along the Putnam County Trailway, Carmel Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 14.  Police said the suspect fled before officers arrived.   With a description of the man and a possible vehicle, a light gray minivan, Carmel detectives launc…

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
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Car Crashes Into Residence In Carmel Car Crashes Into Residence In Carmel Car Crashes Into Residence In Carmel
Car Crashes Into Residence In Carmel A midday crash sent emergency crews rushing to a Putnam County neighborhood Tuesday, Aug. 12, after a vehicle slammed into a home. The Lake Carmel Fire Department said the incident happened around 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday. Firefighters quickly secured the scene and provided help to those involved.  Fortunately, firefighters reported only minor damage to the structure. No further details were released about the driver or possible injuries. The Town of Kent Police Department, Town of Kent EMS, and Medic 4 also helped in the response to the incident. 

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