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Wesley Hills Fire Destroys Home, Injures Resident Wesley Hills Fire Destroys Home, Injures Resident
Wesley Hills Fire Destroys Home, Injures Resident RAMAPO, N.Y. --  A large fire at a single-family home in the Village of Wesley Hills early Wednesday closed part of Wesley Chapel Road and slightly injured a resident, according to the Ramapo Police Department. The fire was reported at 4:30 a.m. at 3 Wesley Chapel Road, said Ramapo Detective Lt. Mark Emma. When officers arrived on scene flames could be seen coming from the roof of the home. All residents were able to get out of the home safely, except for one who received burns to her forehead while trying to extinguish the fire, Emma said. She was treated at the scene by Rockland paramedi…
Spring Valley Teen Robs Nanuet Man At Knife Point, Police Say Spring Valley Teen Robs Nanuet Man At Knife Point, Police Say
Spring Valley Teen Robs Nanuet Man At Knife Point, Police Say NANUET, N.Y. --  A Spring Valley teen  is behind bars Wednesday after threatening a man from Nanuet with a knife during a robbery, according to the Clarkstown Detective Bureau. Ryan Christiansen, 19, was arrested following a report of a robbery with a knife in the area of Rockland Avenue in Nanuet around 12 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, police said. The victim told officers that an unknown white male had broken into his car that was parked in front of his home. The victim chased the suspect down the street and was able to confront the suspect and take a picture. At that time the suspect displaye…
Man Faces Variety Of Charges After Check Of Parked Vehicle In Mahopac Man Faces Variety Of Charges After Check Of Parked Vehicle In Mahopac
Man Faces Variety Of Charges After Check Of Parked Vehicle In Mahopac MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- A Connecticut man faces a variety of charges after Putnam County deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in Mahopac, according to Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith. Deputy Sheriff Kevin Radovich responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on Fini Drive at 12:55 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9. When approaching the vehicle, the deputy could smell marijuana coming from the car, sheriff's officials said. Radovich determined that the driver, Jonathan J. Ganjian, 30, of New Fairfield was in possession of a quantity of marijuana. During a investigation, the de…
Man Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash Near Somers HS Was Golf Pro Man Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash Near Somers HS Was Golf Pro
Man Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash Near Somers HS Was Golf Pro SOMERS, N.Y. -- A Somers man who was involved in a three-vehicle accident that involved two school buses on Monday, Oct. 31 has died, state police said Monday. Martin Nolletti Jr., 60, of Somers, died on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from injuries he suffered from the accident, said State Trooper Melissa McMorris. The accident occurred southbound on Route 139 when a school bus that had just pulled out of Somers High School and failed to keep right, hit Nolletti's Honda Accord sending it into another school bus, state police said. Three students were taken to local hospitals and treated for non-life-t…
I-84 Police Chase Ends With Suspect Apprehended On Foot I-84 Police Chase Ends With Suspect Apprehended On Foot
I-84 Police Chase Ends With Suspect Apprehended On Foot A notification of a stolen car turned into a chase and major multiple-car accident when the driver of the stolen vehicle fled from New York State troopers after they tried to stop him on Monday, Nov. 14, according to the New York State Police. The incident began around 9:50 p.m. when a trooper making a routine traffic stop on I-84 in Beacon was alerted that a stolen vehicle had just driven by him by a license plate reader in his vehicle, state police said. After clearing the traffic stop, Trooper Nigel Barnett, found the stolen Toyota Camry traveling westbound on the Newburgh Beacon Bridge …
New York Times Spotlights New Gun Store In Harrison New York Times Spotlights New Gun Store In Harrison
New York Times Spotlights New Gun Store In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- When a new gun shop opened in Harrison this month, the owner, Louis Zacchio, never expected to be confronted with a petition against his store, angry town hall meetings, or even, a story in The New York Times about its opening. The opening of the store, first reported by Daily Voice, drew such an outcry that more than 3,300 residents signed the petition, saying a gun store in a town full of ice cream and pizza shops just didn't mix. Many parents and teachers also pointed to tragedies such as the Sandy Hook massacre as reasons against Zacchio's decision to open the store in…
Two Stores Cited In Ramapo Underage Drinking Detail Two Stores Cited In Ramapo Underage Drinking Detail
Two Stores Cited In Ramapo Underage Drinking Detail ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Two clerks at Rockland businesses were arrested on Monday during a alcohol compliance check conducted by the Ramapo Police Department. Held in concurrence with the Rockland County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and Rockland County STOP-DWI, officers used an undercover agent under the age of 21 to try and purchase alcohol at 15 businesses, said Ramapo Sgt. Chris Franklin. Of the 15 businesses checked, all but two were found in compliance, Franklin said. "We are striving to have all of the businesses in compliance, but the numbers are an impr…
Police: Port Chester Man Stopped For Traffic Violations Had BAC Twice Limit Police: Port Chester Man Stopped For Traffic Violations Had BAC Twice Limit
Police: Port Chester Man Stopped For Traffic Violations Had BAC Twice Limit WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Port Chester man was arrested on Friday, Nov. 11, for driving while intoxicated after being stopped by state police in Elmsford for driving erratically, according to New York State Police. Vicente Mendoza, 54, was stopped around 11:44 p.m. on I-287 for multiple traffic violations. During his arrest, he was found to have a blood alcohol content of 0.19 percent, more than twice the legal limit. Additionally, Mendoza had a prior DWI conviction within the last 10 years and as a result was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated numerous vehicle and traffi…
Police: Man Stopped For Traffic Infraction In West Nyack Was Driving Drunk Police: Man Stopped For Traffic Infraction In West Nyack Was Driving Drunk
Police: Man Stopped For Traffic Infraction In West Nyack Was Driving Drunk CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. --  A New Windsor man was charged in West Nyack with driving drunk after being stopped for a traffic infraction on Saturday, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. Edwin Zarzuela, 45, was stopped about 5:20 a.m. on Route 303, said Clarkstown Officer Peter Walker. During the stop, Zarzuela appeared to be intoxicated and was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters, where he failed a breath test, Walker said.  Zarzuela, who had a prior DWI conviction, was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operator, aggravated DWI, and dri…
Putnam County Undersheriff Dies After Heart Attack At Mahopac Home Putnam County Undersheriff Dies After Heart Attack At Mahopac Home
Putnam County Undersheriff Dies After Heart Attack At Mahopac Home PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County Undersheriff Peter H. Convery died suddenly on Tuesday, Sheriff Donald B. Smith announced. Convery, 65, died after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home in Mahopac at about 8:30 a.m., said Capt. William J. McNamara.  "Paramedics, sheriff’s deputies and first responders tried to resuscitate him and rushed him to the Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, where doctors and nurses joined in their valiant but unsuccessful efforts to revive him," McNamara said. Convery was pronounced dead at about 9:30 a.m., he added. “We are all absolutely he…
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