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California fugitive arrested by US Marshals, police in Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn — A fugitive wanted out of San Diego was arrested on Thursday by members of the U.S. Marshals Service and personnel from the Norwalk Police Patrol Division, according to a release from Norwalk police. Jeffrey Farr, 70, was wanted in California for two felony counts of “lewd...
Spray-Painted Racial Slur Discovered During Investigation Of Vandalism At Aite HS In Stamford
The incident occurred at the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering (AITE) in Stamford. Mayor Caroline Simmons, Stamford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero, and Stamford Board of Education President Jackie Heftman released a joint statement late Friday afternoon, July 26 on the incident. “During the Stamford Police Department’s investigation...
Remembering the I-287 propane tanker crash 30 years later. 'Thought it was a nuclear bomb'
They remember the explosion, the loudest they’d ever heard. They remember the after-midnight sky glowing bright orange, fueled by a 300-foot fireball. They remember the sound, the heat, the color,...
NJ homeowner catches thieves in the act on surveillance video while away from home
Two men were arrested after a homeowner who was away caught them breaking into his home on his security camera.The burglary happened Monday just after 9:30 p.m. at a home on River Vale Avenue.The homeowner wasn't home, but saw two people inside and called police.Police responded and found two suspects trying to hide in the back yard with a pillowcase full of stolen items.The two men were arrested and a neighbor reported seeing a third suspect, believed to be a lookout, run away.The two suspects are charged with burglary and theft."The identification on the suspects showed that one of them...
Man Found Shot In Upper Body In Westchester: Suspect At Large
Authorities are looking for whoever shot a man at a Westchester intersection, leaving him hospitalized. The shooting happened in Mount Vernon on Wednesday, July 24 around 2 p.m., when shots were fired at the intersection of South 9th Avenue and Sandford Boulevard, according to Mount Vernon cit…
FBI raids former Hochul aide’s $3.5M Long Island home
A former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul had her $3.5 million Long Island home raided by the FBI early Tuesday, law enforcement sources told The Post. The feds carried out the pre-dawn search at the five-bedroom property where Linda Sun, one of Hochul’s former deputy chiefs of staff, lives in a gated community in Manhasset, the sources said. The reason for the raid, first reported on by the New York Times, wasn’t immediately clear. Neither Sun, 40, nor her husband, Chris Hu, 41, has been accused of any wrongdoing. No arrests were made during the raid, according to sources. Daughter of NY murder victim outraged her mom’s paroled...
Fugitive Who Scammed Hispanic Community in Yonkers Arrested, Brought Back To NY: Police
Juan Cedillo was brought back to Westchester County Jail in Valhalla on Wednesday night, July 24 after his arrest in Washington state earlier on Monday, July 8, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Thursday, July 25. According to the department, Cedillo was originally arrested in 2019 following an investigation...
7 Juveniles Arrested After Assaulting Staff Member At Northern Westchester Center For Children
Seven children were arrested following an assault on a staff member at a residential treatment center for youth in Northern Westchester, police said.The incident happened on Monday, July 22 around 12:30 a.m., when a dozen students began fighting in the courtyard of the St. Christopher's J…
Westport Man Charged With Assault For Knocking Over Country Club Employee, Laughing
Walter Francis, age 58, of Westport, was arrested on Tuesday, July 23, for the Monday, June 3 incident at the Birchwood County Club in Westport. According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, an investigation into the assault began after the employee contacted police and said while working, they were pushed to the ground while crouched down stacking menus.
Police arrest alleged car thief armed with a comb knife
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (PIX11) — A Bronx man accused of stealing a vehicle was arrested in New Rochelle Wednesday afternoon, police announced Thursday. Jvon Adams, 31, was taken into custody on unauthorized use of a vehicle and criminal possession of a weapon charges, according to the New Rochelle Police Department. At around 1 p.m. on […]
Bedford, New York Animal Rescue Founder Arrested on Cruelty Charges
A Bedford, New York woman is under arrest after a months long investigation regarding animal cruelty at her animal rescue and dog kennel. SPCA Westchester explains that back on October 3rd, 2023 officials were alerted to a situation where several witnesses saw "4 sick Bernese Mountain Dog puppies who were being denied proper medical care at Rescue Right in Northwind Kennels, located in Bedford, NY."
New Update: 2 Hospitalized, 1 Critical After Crash In Greenburgh That Caused Road Closures
The crash happened in Greenburgh on Thursday, July 25 around 12:50 p.m., when a collision occurred at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Fort Hill Road, according to Greenburgh Police. Arriving first responders and police took two people to Westchester Medical Center. One person suffered serious injuries and is still...
Richard Liebson's final byline from 2019: What it was like to cover the 287 tanker crash
Editor's note: In 2019, for the 25th anniversary of the 1994 propane tanker explosion on I-287 in White Plains, veteran Journal News/lohud reporter Richard Liebson wrote a column about what it was like to cover the story. Liebson, one of our best known and most respected journalists, died the day after the anniversary, on July 28, 2019, from cancer at 61. We're bringing out his final byline again for the 30th anniversary. ...
Westchester County Senior Injured in Alleged Assault by Roommate
The New Rochelle area in Westchester County has been a hotbed for police activity in recent weeks. Last week, news was released of a tragic fatal car accident that claimed the life of a single teenage driver. That case is still being investigated and no new information has been released...
Spring Valley Man Arrested in Beacon for Fatal Hit-and-Run
Police in Beacon N.Y. have apprehended Manuel Roldan, 26, of Spring Valley, who was wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Rockland County. Roldan was found at the Beacon train station following a report of a suspicious individual looking into cars. Upon arrival, a Spanish-speaking officer questioned Roldan, who initially provided a false name.
Police: DUI driver was reported by 9-1-1 call from his passenger
WESTPORT — A man who allegedly was driving while impaired was halted by police after his passenger called “9-1-1” to report the incident, according to the police report. Gregory Kraut, 48, of Westport, was charged July 21 with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The...
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