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Second-Degree Burglary

Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Burglary After Returning To Crime Scene, Police Say Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Burglary After Returning To Crime Scene, Police Say
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Burglary After Returning To Crime Scene, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was hit with a felony burglary charge after allegedly stealing a vehicle and breaking into a Hudson Valley home before returning to the crime scene while police were canvassing the area, authorities said.  The burglary happened in Putnam County on Saturday, June 8, when a Mahopac resident told officers that a man had been seen on his Ring camera trying to break into his home, according to Carmel Police.  Authorities soon responded to the home and found a broken window where the suspect had been able to get inside.  Officers then searched the reside…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing Property, Cars From Residential Facility In Greenburgh Man Accused Of Stealing Property, Cars From Residential Facility In Greenburgh
Man Accused Of Stealing Property, Cars From Residential Facility In Greenburgh A 30-year-old Connecticut man faces several charges after allegedly stealing from an elderly residential facility in New York, police said.  New London County resident David Durlach of Waterford, age 30, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 1 following a long-term investigation into burglaries at a Westchester County elderly residential facility located in Greenburgh. According to the department, between Monday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 30, Durlach allegedly entered several apartments at the facility and stole property such as negotiable instruments and motor vehicles, Greenbu…

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by Ben Crnic
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Witness Credited For Helping Capture Tobacco Shop Robbers In MD, Police Say Witness Credited For Helping Capture Tobacco Shop Robbers In MD, Police Say
Witness Credited For Helping Capture Tobacco Shop Robbers In MD, Police Say Members of the community helped apprehend a pair of wanted Baltimore men who broke into a Montgomery County shop this week, authorities announced on Friday. Nathan Stewart and Donald Pevia III, both 20, have been apprehended after forcing their way into a Island Smoke Tobacco Shop location and stealing property from the store.  The robbery was reported at approximately 3:50 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21 in the 7900 block of Norfolk Avenue. According to police, after robbing the store, the pair fled on foot, but an alert resident who witnessed the incident were able to provide an accurate descri…

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by Zak Failla
Yorktown, NY
Police & Fire
Home Invasion: Duo Assaults Victim, Holds Them At Gunpoint In Yorktown, Police Say Home Invasion: Duo Assaults Victim, Holds Them At Gunpoint In Yorktown, Police Say
Home Invasion: Duo Assaults Victim, Holds Them At Gunpoint In Yorktown, Police Say Two suspects face charges after allegedly breaking into a home in Northern Westchester and assaulting a resident before stealing property, police said.  The incident happened on Friday, March 17 around 3:30 a.m., when officers responded to a home in Yorktown for a reported residential burglary, according to Yorktown Police.  After arriving, officers spoke with a "distraught" resident who said that two suspects had entered the home and had remained inside for over half an hour, authorities said. During the time they were inside the residence, the suspects allegedly assaulted the v…

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by Ben Crnic
Bel Air, MD
Police & Fire
Firebug Accused Of Intentionally Burning Down Elderly Neighbor's Garage In Maryland Firebug Accused Of Intentionally Burning Down Elderly Neighbor's Garage In Maryland
Firebug Accused Of Intentionally Burning Down Elderly Neighbor's Garage In Maryland An alleged arsonist in Maryland has been apprehended for allegedly intentionally burning an elderly neighbor's garage to the ground in Harford County earlier this year. Jacob Kyle Hickman, 25, was arrested on a warrant following the investigation into a mid-October incendiary fire that destroyed an 80-year-old woman's garage and all its contents in Aberdeen, the Maryland State Fire Marshal announced on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Original story - Trespasser Intentionally Sets Blaze That Destroys Aberdeen Garage, Volvo: Fire Marshal Shortly before 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, first responder…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
News
'Persistent Violent Felony Offender': Babylon Man On Parole Admits To Home Burglary, DA Says 'Persistent Violent Felony Offender': Babylon Man On Parole Admits To Home Burglary, DA Says
'Persistent Violent Felony Offender': Babylon Man On Parole Admits To Home Burglary, DA Says A Long Island man faces significant jail time after admitting to burglarizing a home while on parole, District Attorney officials said. On Wednesday, May 4, Jose Osorio of Babylon broke into a home in Babylon through a basement window and stole multiple items, including a key fob for a vehicle, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.  Because the key fob had an Apple air tag attached to it, police were able to track it down to Osorio's address, which identified him as a suspect, Tierney said.  Osorio was then arrested at a local pawn shop while trying …

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by Ben Crnic
Bel Air, MD
Police & Fire
Maryland Inmate Hospitalized With COVID-19-Related Illnesses Dies At Hospital: Officials Maryland Inmate Hospitalized With COVID-19-Related Illnesses Dies At Hospital: Officials
Maryland Inmate Hospitalized With Covid-19-Related Illnesses Dies At Hospital: Officials An inmate being held at a Maryland detention center died after coming down with COVID-19-related illnesses, authorities announced on Friday, Sept. 23. Tina Marie Billings, 44, of Whiteford, died at the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center of natural after being transported from the Harford Detention Center for treatment of an illness. Billings was being treated at the detention center shortly before 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, when the medical staff determined she should be transported to the hospital for further care. White in the hospital, police said that Billings…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Employee Punched, Put In Chokehold By Man At Great Neck Plaza Dry Cleaners, Police Say Employee Punched, Put In Chokehold By Man At Great Neck Plaza Dry Cleaners, Police Say
Employee Punched, Put In Chokehold By Man At Great Neck Plaza Dry Cleaners, Police Say A 33-year-old man is accused of attacking an employee of a Long Island dry cleaners, causing injuries that sent the victim to the hospital. James Orfanos was arrested for assaulting an employee at Alpian Cleaners, located at 4 Welwyn Road in Great Neck Plaza, at about 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, the Nassau County Police Department said. Officers responded to the business and learned that Orfanos had entered the employees-only section and punched and kicked a 27-year-old man, NCPD said. Police said officers were told that Orfanos held a knife to the back of the victim's head and p…

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by Nicole Valinote
Middletown, NJ
News
Jersey Shore Man Strangled Dad, Choked Aunt: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Strangled Dad, Choked Aunt: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Strangled Dad, Choked Aunt: Prosecutor A Jersey Shore man has been arrested and criminally charged with breaking into his father’s home and attacking two relatives, killing one of them, authorities said. Ernest K. Kotey, 43, of Hazlet, is charged with first-degree murder, second-degree burglary, and second-degree domestic violence strangulation in connection with the death of Nikoi Kotey, 77, and neck injuries sustained by his 67-year-old aunt, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, Aug. 17, Hazlet police responded to a home on the 300 block of Middle…

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by Jon Craig
Westminster, MD
News
Maryland Woman Indicted In Alabama For Capital Murder Of Burglary Victim: Officials Maryland Woman Indicted In Alabama For Capital Murder Of Burglary Victim: Officials
Maryland Woman Indicted In Alabama For Capital Murder Of Burglary Victim: Officials A Maryland woman is facing murder charges in Alabama after allegedly beating her victim to death during a home robbery, according to multiple reports. Mount Airy resident Diana Lynne Rogers, has been indicted for capital murder and other charges in connection to the death of a 58-year-old woman in Athens, Alabama in April. If convicted, Rogers faces the death penalty, according to WBAL. It is alleged that Alabama resident Diane Crane Defoor was stabbed and beaten with a wooden bowl after Rogers allegedly broke into her Athens home. She reportedly intends to plead not guilty to murder an…

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by Zak Failla
Briarcliff, NY
News
Man Admits To Breaking Into Hudson Valley Home, 'Terrorizing' Woman, DA Says Man Admits To Breaking Into Hudson Valley Home, 'Terrorizing' Woman, DA Says
Man Admits To Breaking Into Hudson Valley Home, 'Terrorizing' Woman, DA Says A 37-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a charge related to breaking into a woman's Hudson Valley home and "terrorizing" the woman and her family. Alex Livingston, of Newburgh, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Feb. 15, to second-degree burglary, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. The DA's Office said Livingston violated a stay-away order of protection on Dec. 22, 2020, and damaged property throughout the woman's home, located in the Town of Newburgh. Prosecutors said Livingston broke through the door of the home and demanded to see children who were hiding in the closet …

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by Nicole Valinote
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Man Enters Long Island Home Through Unlocked Door, Threatens Resident, Police Say Man Enters Long Island Home Through Unlocked Door, Threatens Resident, Police Say
Man Enters Long Island Home Through Unlocked Door, Threatens Resident, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested after police said he entered a home and threatened one of the residents. The Nassau County Police Department reported that on Wednesday, July 14, at about 9:20 p.m., Shawn Paprocki, age 42, of Baldwin, entered the home in Oceanside through an unlocked door.  Police said a 54-year-old man who lives in the home confronted Paprocki, and Paprocki began threatening him. A 53-year-old woman who also lives in the home then called the police to report the incident. Authorities said Paprocki "was combative and highly intoxicated" when officers arrived a…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Long Island Home Burglaries Suspect Nabbed For String Of Long Island Home Burglaries
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Long Island Home Burglaries A suspect has been nabbed in connection to a string of residential burglaries on Long Island. Nassau County Police officers responded to a Hicksville residence on Mead Avenue for a burglary that just occurred around 2:45 p.m. Saturday, April 10. Upon arrival, officers broadcast a description of the subject.  Responding officers located the man, Carlos Morinville, age 27, with no known address, and placed him into custody, Nassau County Police said.  Police say a further investigation determined he was also responsible for the following burglaries: Tuesday, March 16: A res…

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by Joe Lombardi
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Ex-Con Caught Burglarizing Home On Security Footage, Police Say Ex-Con Caught Burglarizing Home On Security Footage, Police Say
Ex-Con Caught Burglarizing Home On Security Footage, Police Say An ex-convict was sent back to jail after a local homeowner recognized him as the thief who stole $1,500 and a cell phone from his home after reviewing surveillance footage, police said.  The burglary was initially reported at a Sullivan County home on Ferndale Loomis Road in the town of Liberty on Thursday, Oct. 29, according to State Police in Liberty. The homeowner reportedly recognized the thief when he reviewed his surveillance footage. After they had reviewed the footage and interviewed neighbors, state police said they arrested 40-year-old Scott Wrazen of Liberty for the burglar…

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by Christina Coulter
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Man Who Violated Court Order Breaks Into Town Of Poughkeepsie Home, Police Say Man Who Violated Court Order Breaks Into Town Of Poughkeepsie Home, Police Say
Man Who Violated Court Order Breaks Into Town Of Poughkeepsie Home, Police Say A Poughkeepsie man not only violated a court order by trespassing on a property that he was forbidden to access--he broke in, according to police.  John F. Hollis Jr., 37, reportedly broke into the back door of a town of Poughkeepsie home at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22 before he was placed under arrest by responding officers. Hollis was charged with criminal contempt for violating the order, in addition to the felony of second-degree burglary and the misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal mischief. 

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by Christina Coulter
Harrison, NY
Police & Fire
Westchester Man Arrested For Arson After Locking Himself In Girlfriend's Apartment Westchester Man Arrested For Arson After Locking Himself In Girlfriend's Apartment
Westchester Man Arrested For Arson After Locking Himself In Girlfriend's Apartment A dozen apartments in Westchester had to be evacuated after a man locked himself in his girlfriend's apartment during a domestic dispute and set it on fire, police said. Officers from the Mount Vernon Police Department responded to reports of a domestic disturbance at a city apartment complex shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20. Police said that upon arrival, the officers found that Mount Vernon resident Tony Clark had locked himself inside his girlfriend’s apartment during the argument, and refused to open the door. While attempting to gain access to the apartment, the officers …

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by Zak Failla
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Robbing Residence In Area, Police Say Man Wanted For Robbing Residence In Area, Police Say
Man Wanted For Robbing Residence In Area, Police Say Recognize him? A 61-year-old man is wanted by New York State Police the Hudson Valley after allegedly burglarizing an area home and later failing to show up in court. State Police investigators in Sullivan County are attempting to locate John Pace Jr., who is wanted following his arrest for second-degree burglary in 2018. Police said that Pace was arrested when troopers found him inside a home in Tusten after he triggered an alarm when he broke in. Upon arrival, police said that they found a broken double-hung window in the back of the home and a cut screen with Pace inside. Pace was ta…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Breaking Into Long Island Home, Barricading Himself Inside, Police Say Suspect At Large After Breaking Into Long Island Home, Barricading Himself Inside, Police Say
Suspect At Large After Breaking Into Long Island Home, Barricading Himself Inside, Police Say A Long Island robbery suspect is on the run and police are asking the public's help in locating him. The Nassau County Police Department has issued an alert for the wanted man from Roosevelt who allegedly was caught on camera breaking into an area home last year before barricading himself inside, police said. Darwin Ortiz, 22, allegedly broke into a Mirin Avenue home in Roosevelt in June last year, Nassau County police said. He was caught red-handed by the homeowner, who alerted police to the break-in. Ortiz temporarily refused to come out, before being coaxed into leaving the residence, a…

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by Zak Failla
Briarcliff, NY
Police & Fire
Man Enters Teenage Girl's Bedroom After Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Police Say Man Enters Teenage Girl's Bedroom After Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Police Say
Man Enters Teenage Girl's Bedroom After Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Police Say A man broke into a Northern Westchester home and then entered a teenage girl's bedroom where he requested money, police say. The incident happened on Friday, Jan. 3 at about 2:25 a.m. in Peekskill on Seymour Lane, Responding Peekskill Police officers found Jonathan Martin, a 27-year-old Peekskill resident, inside the living room of the occupied residence, according to Lt. Jack Galusha of the City of Peekskill Police Department. An investigation then determined that Martin, who is unknown to the victims, forced entry to their home. The girl managed to escape the bedroom to c…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Carjacking Woman's Vehicle In Northern Westchester Man Accused Of Carjacking Woman's Vehicle In Northern Westchester
Man Accused Of Carjacking Woman's Vehicle In Northern Westchester A 35-year-old man is facing charges after police say he carjacked a neighbor's car and committed a burglary in Northern Westchester. Yorktown Police say they responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle near Cornwall Circle on Monday, Aug. 12 around 12:45 p.m. An on-scene investigation revealed that a Yorktown man identified as Shaun Noone, 35, stole the victim’s vehicle by pushing her to the ground, according to police. It was also discovered that Noone was previously involved in a burglary in the area, police say. Noone was arrested and charged with second-degree robbery and second-d…

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by Valerie Musson
Armonk, NY
News
Seen Him? Police In Westchester Issue Alert For Man Wanted For Burglary, Domestic Violence Seen Him? Police In Westchester Issue Alert For Man Wanted For Burglary, Domestic Violence
Seen Him? Police In Westchester Issue Alert For Man Wanted For Burglary, Domestic Violence Seen him? The Yonkers Police Department issued an alert for 28-year-old Emilio Contreras who is wanted on charges that include second-degree burglary and domestic violence. Investigators described Contreras as a 5-foot-7 Hispanic man weighing approximately 165 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has a medium build and no tattoos, police noted. Anyone with information regarding Contreras’ whereabouts, or who recognizes him, has been asked to contact the Yonkers Police Department Warrant Squad by calling (914) 377-7253.

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Wanted Man Indicted For Burglary In Area Alert Issued For Wanted Man Indicted For Burglary In Area
Alert Issued For Wanted Man Indicted For Burglary In Area Seen him? New York State Police investigators in Rhinebeck are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a man wanted on a second-degree burglary charge. An alert was issued on Wednesday for 25-year-old Adam Cruz-Farwell, who is wanted by the New York State Police and the Dutchess County Court. Cruz-Farwell was indicted on the burglary charge following his 2017 arrest and then failed to appear for court proceedings to respond to the charges, leading to a warrant being issued for his arrest. Police described Cruz-Farwell as 5-foot-7, weighing approximately 165 pounds wit…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Wanted: Suspect In Burglary Of Northern Westchester Business On Loose Wanted: Suspect In Burglary Of Northern Westchester Business On Loose
Wanted: Suspect In Burglary Of Northern Westchester Business On Loose Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a 39-year-old man who is wanted by the town of North Salem Justice Court for a second-degree burglary charge. Police said that an arrest warrant was issued in North Salem for Ernest Morrissey, who is wanted due to his involvement in the burglary of a local business. Investigators described Morrissey as 6-foot-1, weighing approximately 215 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. His last known address was in Danbury. Anyone with information regarding Morrissey’s whereabout…

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by Zak Failla
Stamford, CT
Police & Fire
Reports Of Peeping Tom Lead To Arrest Of Suspect In Burglary, Other Crimes In Stamford Reports Of Peeping Tom Lead To Arrest Of Suspect In Burglary, Other Crimes In Stamford
Reports Of Peeping Tom Lead To Arrest Of Suspect In Burglary, Other Crimes In Stamford Complaints of a Peeping Tom in a Stamford neighborhood led to the apprehension of a 45-year-old burglary suspect linked to a burglary and other crimes. At approximately 11 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, Officer Eric Cooper, a rookie with the department, began to check the Parc Grove Apartments at 180 Broad St. as a result of numerous previous reports of suspicious activity and resident complaints of the Peeping Tom. A woman that was walking her dog alerted the officer to a suspicious man that was seen in the courtyard, Stamford Police said. This man was approached and officers began to investiga…

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by Joe Lombardi
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Worker Accused Of Stealing From Hudson Valley Store Alert Issued For Worker Accused Of Stealing From Hudson Valley Store
Alert Issued For Worker Accused Of Stealing From Hudson Valley Store Investigators from the New York State Police are seeking the public’s assistance as they search for a wanted man who allegedly stole from his Orange County employer, leading to a warrant for his arrest. State Police issued an alert on Wednesday regarding 37-year-old Christopher Lucca, who is wanted by the Orange County Court on charges that include second-degree burglary following an investigation into merchandise stolen from a Middletown retail location where he was employed as a store cleaner. Police described Lucca as a 5-foot-5 white man with black hair and brown eyes, weighing an estim…

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by Zak Failla