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Monsey Couple Convicted Of Drug Charges Linked To Major Raid MONSEY, N.Y. -- A Monsey couple was convicted by a Rockland County Court jury on felony charges of possessing cocaine during a series of raids last year, according to lohud.com.Patricia Mortel, 34, and Aaron Parker, 30, face up to 20 years in state prison when they are sentenced in September. The jury found Parker guilty of one count of first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Mortel was convicted of first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, said Lohud.com. The couple was busted during a traff…

by K Reakes

06/23/2016

Sports

World Famous Nik Wallenda To Perform Daring Skywalk Before Boulders Game POMONA, N.Y. -- World famous aerialist Nik Wallenda will attempt to perform a daring walk across Palisades Credit Union Park on Saturday, June 25, before the Rockland Boulders take on the Cuban National Baseball Team, the team announced Thursday. The 500-foot-long walk will take place 125 feet above the playing field. To add an extra thrill, Wallenda will also “drop” the first pitch from high above the field, team officials said. “The Boulders are committed to providing our fans with the best promotions in professional baseball,” said Shawn Reilly, executive vice president/general manager …

by K Reakes

06/23/2016

Police & Fire

Fall Into Gym Equipment Leads To North Stamford's Man Bizarre Death STAMFORD, Conn. -- A North Stamford man who was about to be arrested by police,ran into his dark basement and fell head first into weight lifting bench, causing his death on Wednesday, according to Stamford Police Capt. Rich Conklin. Conklin said the Chief Medical Examiner said that Peter Cebo's death was a result of a bizarre accident. The accident occurred when Stamford was assisting the Norwalk Police Department regarding a threatening incident and came to Cebo's High Ridge Road home to arrest him early Wednesday morning, Conkliin said. When Cebo ran into the basement to try and get aw…

by K Reakes

06/23/2016

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Man Tries To Bite Friend's Face Off BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A local man went a little zombie on his friend by trying to bite his face off, according to the Connecticut Post. Police told the Connecticut Post that Joseph Jones, 50, and a friend were hanging out when Jones lunged at the man and began biting his face, taking a chunk of his face off. The friend was rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery, the Connecticut Post reported. Jones, who is being held on $150,000 bail, was charged with first-degree assault and disorderly conduct, added the Connecticut Post. Click here to read the Connecticut Post story.

by K Reakes

06/23/2016

Lifestyle

Fireworks Coming Early To Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury just can't wait for July 4th so they're getting a jump on the fun by setting off their fireworks at Candlewood Lake this Saturday, June 25 (rain day June 26).And to help make it easier for everyone to enjoy the brilliant lights, a free Carvel shuttle will be available in front of the Carvel in the North Street Plaza from 6:30 to 11 p.m. The shuttle will run a non-stop loop the entire time. Fireworks begin at dusk, so boaters will want to be in place early. The event is put on by the Danbury Volunteer Fire Department.

by K Reakes

06/23/2016

News

Man Found Dead In Rockland Mourned By Friends, Family SLOATSBURG, N.Y. -- A Middletown man found dead near a car fire on a dirt road in the Village of Sloatsburg on Wednesday, June 22, is being mourned by his friends and family members, according to News 12.Authorities, who found the body of Oseen Lavaud, 48, when responding to a car fire on Waldron Terrace, are calling the death "suspicious." Lavaud's estranged wife told News 12 that they haven't lived together in more than a month, but she still wants to know what happened. Click here to read the News 12 report.

by K Reakes

06/23/2016

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Congratulations To Sen. Serino POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Poughkeepsie Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email poughkeepsie@dailyvoice.com. Congratulations to Sen. Sue Serino on receiving the 2016 "Champion of Elder Rights and Safety" award in recognition of her work on Elder Abuse Awareness. The award was presented this month by the Coalition on Elder Abuse and the Mediation Center of Dutchess County at its World Elder Abuse Awareness Day events. In her role as Chair of the Senate Aging Committee, Serino has done a tremendous job in the area of…

by Mary Kaye Dolan-Anderson

06/23/2016

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Police Help Take Down Branford Heroin Dealer BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport police officers worked as part of the Statewide Urban Violence & Cooperative Crime Control Task Force that arrested a Branford Man accused of operating a drug factory and on weapons charges after serving a search warrant at his home.The task force executed the warrant at the home of Ryan Patton, 33, at the Branford Hills Condo complex, following a months-long investigation into the sale of heroin by Patton, police said. During the raid, detectives seized 103 baggies of heroin (25 Grams), 21.3 grams of hard-packed/uncut heroin, drug paraphernalia and packa…

by K Reakes

06/23/2016

Police & Fire

Drone Used To Investigate New Rochelle Accident That Injured Five NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A horrific two-car crash that occurred on Lincoln Avenue on Tuesday has left five young men, all in their 20s, hospitalized, with one in critical condition with head injuries.Police used a drone to help with the investigation due to the amount of damage to both cars, and the amount of debris littering the roadway. Police said speed may have been a factor with the amount of damage, according to lohud.com. New Rochelle police, who are investigating the accident, told lohud it appears the crash happened after a BMW sedan heading east was hit by a westbound Toyota, which ma…

by K Reakes

06/23/2016

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Man Clinging To Life Following Scooter Crash BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man was seriously injured on Wednesday, June 22, after crashing his motor scooter while not wearing a helmet, according to News 12 Connecticut. Luis Colon, 20, drove through a stop sign and hit a car, leaving him clinging to life, said News 12. The accident happened at the intersection of Orchard and Pearl Streets, added News 12. Click here to read the News 12 Connecticut story.

by K Reakes

06/23/2016

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