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Police & Fire

Pearl River Man Stole $250 From Restaurant Depot, Police Say PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- A Pearl River man was nabbed stealing more than $250 worth of merchandise from the Restaurant Depot in Blauvelt on Saturday, Jan. 21, according to the Orangetown Police. Pablo Sigcha, 41, was charged with petit larceny after store security stopped and held the Pearl River resident until police arrived when they observed him leaving the store without paying for the goods, police said. Sigcha was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 1.

by Daily Voice

01/30/2017

Police & Fire

Blauvelt Man Caught With Heroin During Domestic Violence Call, Police Say BLAUVELT, N.Y. -- Orangetown Police charged a Blauvelt man with possessing heroin on Wednesday, Jan. 25, during a domestic violence call. Conor Grant, 24, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance after police found the heroin while investigating the domestic violence incident at a home in Blauvelt, police said. He was released and is due to appear in court on Feb. 22.

by K Reakes

01/30/2017

Police & Fire

Orangetown Officer Promoted To Detective Division Orangetown, N.Y. -- After 11 years with the department, Officer Brian Domitrovits was recently promoted to detective with the Youth Division of the department's Detective Bureau, according to the Orangetown Police Department. "Det. Domitrovits is a dedicated officer who has shown a great commitment to his family, country and the mission of law enforcement in the Town of Orangetown. He is a well-respected and experienced officer," said Captain Donald Butterworth. In his new position, Domitrovits will predominately be handling youth-related matters working with the schools, family c…

by K Reakes

01/30/2017

Police & Fire

Garnerville Man Had Backpack With 81 Grams Of Marijuana, Police Say GARNERVILLE, N.Y. -- A Garnerville man was caught with a backpack with more than 81 grams of marijuana during a traffic stop on Monday, according to the Stony Point Police. Jamell R. Lockhart, 21, was charged with two counts of criminal possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of marijuana after officers discovered he was in possession of 2.7 grams of marijuana during the stop. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered the backpack with 81.8 grams of marijuana, said Lt. Keith Williams. Lockhart was released on a traffic ticket and is scheduled to appear in court on March 7.

by Daily Voice

01/30/2017

Police & Fire

Motorist Who Crashes Into Utility Pole Was Drunk, Orangetown Police Say ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Congers man was driving drunk at more than twice the legal limit when he hit a utility pole on Friday, according to the Orangetown Police Department. Daniel Vondervor, 26, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated after police found him standing beside his car on Midland Avenue following the crash, police said. When officers approached Vondervor they reported smelling alcohol on his breath and that he had glassy eyes and slurred speech, police said. Vondervor consented to and failed a series of field sobriety tests on the scene. He also consented to…

by K Reakes

01/30/2017

Police & Fire

Man Pulled Over In Stony Point Was Driving Impaired, Police Say STONY POINT, N.Y. -- Stony Point Police arrested a New Windsor man high on drugs following a traffic accident on Monday. Andrew Verhille, 25, was charged with DWAI/drugs after officers determined he was driving under the influence of drugs when the accident occurred on Route 9W. No others cars were involved in the crash, said Lt. Keith Williams. Verhille was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 15.

by K Reakes

01/30/2017

Traffic

Work On Route 119 To Cause Heavy Delays TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Commuters should plan for extra travel time over the next two weeks as work on Route 119 will close westbound lanes beginning Monday, Jan. 30, according to the state Department of Transportation. Motorists should expect heavy delays and seek alternate routes where possible to avoid the area, officials said. During the construction, westbound lanes will be closed between Sawyer Avenue and the Interstate 287 on-ramp beginning at 9:30 a.m., with traffic being shifted to the eastbound lanes for travel west and east. Traffic control will be performed by police. The closure i…

by K Reakes

01/30/2017

News

Swastikas Discovery For Third Time In Westchester School District Tops News NORTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The following is a round-up of the top stories of the wee in northern Westchester County. Yet another vandalism incident involving swastikas has been discovered in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. Police released new details, and asked the public for tips Thursday, to catch a Connecticut bank robbery suspect who crashed a car near I-95 in Westchester before stealing a pickup truck to flee to the Bronx. The MTA board approved fare hike proposals for Metro-North trains and MTA tolls on Wednesday while keeping the base fare flat for subways and buses…

by K Reakes

01/29/2017

News

Former Mahopac HS Soccer Star Signing With NY Red Bulls Top Week's News PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The following is a round-up of the top stories of the week in Putnam County. The dream just got a little more real for Mahopac's Arun Basuljevic. Three women, including one from Carmel and one from Poughkeepsie, were busted for offering sex to undercover officers on Friday during a special enforcement detail by the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Team. Friday the 13th turned into a bad night for a Kent man who was charged with driving high on drugs after police found him parked alongside Farmer's Mills Road, according to the Kent Police Department. State Police from…

by K Reakes

01/29/2017

News

Sentencing In Real Estate Scam Caught On Video Tops Westchester News WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The following is a round-up of the top stories of the week in Westchester County. A man has been sentenced to up to four years in state prison after being convicted of fraudulently representing himself as a lawyer in a real estate deal and bilking his New Rochelle victim out of more than $30,000. Police released new details, and asked the public for tips Thursday, to catch a Connecticut bank robbery suspect who crashed a car near I-95 in Westchester before stealing a pickup truck to flee to the Bronx. The MTA board approved fare hike proposals for Metro-North tra…

by K Reakes

01/29/2017

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