Ben Crnic

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Ben Crnic graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Geoscience in 2021. He has previously worked as a reporter with the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut, and has also contributed work to the Connecticut Mirror. Ben joined the Daily Voice team in October of 2022.

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Haverstraw, NY
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Officer Hit By Car: Driver ID'd, Gets Assault Charge In Haverstraw Incident (UPDATE) Officer Hit By Car: Driver ID'd, Gets Assault Charge In Haverstraw Incident (UPDATE) Officer Hit By Car: Driver ID'd, Gets Assault Charge In Haverstraw Incident (UPDATE)
Officer Hit By Car: Driver ID'd, Gets Assault Charge In Haverstraw Incident (Update) A suspect has now been charged following an incident in Rockland County in which a police officer was struck by a fleeing vehicle, authorities said.  Peter Theus, 34, of Spring Valley, was charged with second-degree assault, third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, and second-degree obstructing governmental administration, the Town of Haverstraw Police Department said in an update.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the incident happened around 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, on Riverfront Lane in Haverstraw.  Officers had stopped a vehicle f…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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3-Year-Old, Grandmother Struck By Turning Vehicle In Yonkers Crosswalk 3-Year-Old, Grandmother Struck By Turning Vehicle In Yonkers Crosswalk 3-Year-Old, Grandmother Struck By Turning Vehicle In Yonkers Crosswalk
3-Year-Old, Grandmother Struck By Turning Vehicle In Yonkers Crosswalk A young child suffered a serious injury after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street with their grandmother in Westchester County, police said.  The incident happened in Yonkers just before noon on Wednesday, April 29, at the intersection of Kimball Avenue and Midland Avenue, according to Yonkers Police.  Authorities said a 3-year-old child and their grandmother were crossing in a marked crosswalk with the pedestrian signal when they were hit by a turning vehicle. Police added that although the driver had a green light, state law requires motorists to yield to pedestr…

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by Ben Crnic
Monsey, NY
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Scooter Rider Struck By Vehicle, Seriously Injured In Monsey Scooter Rider Struck By Vehicle, Seriously Injured In Monsey Scooter Rider Struck By Vehicle, Seriously Injured In Monsey
Scooter Rider Struck By Vehicle, Seriously Injured In Monsey A 20-year-old man was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Rockland County on Wednesday night, April 29, according to reports. The crash happened at the intersection of College Road and Carlton Road in Monsey, The Monsey Scoop reported. Emergency responders from Hatzoloh EMS arrived at the scene and took the victim to Westchester Medical Center with serious injuries. Ramapo Police were at the scene investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.  More information has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.  Click here for video of th…

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by Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
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Man Indicted For Murder After Victim's Strangulation Death In Rye Brook Assault: DA (UPDATE) Man Indicted For Murder After Victim's Strangulation Death In Rye Brook Assault: DA (UPDATE) Man Indicted For Murder After Victim's Strangulation Death In Rye Brook Assault: DA (UPDATE)
Man Indicted For Murder After Victim's Strangulation Death In Rye Brook Assault: DA (Update) A Westchester County man previously charged with attempted murder is now facing upgraded charges after the victim died days later, prosecutors said.  Hugo Soto-Diaz, 30, of Rye Brook, was arraigned on Wednesday, April 29, on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter, according to the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.  The charges stem from an incident on March 30, when 37-year-old Samantha Maldacker was found unconscious inside Soto-Diaz’s home on Westview Avenue in Rye Brook.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, Rye Brook Police responded…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Teacher At School In White Plains Accused Of Grooming, Touching Student, Providing Alcohol: DA Teacher At School In White Plains Accused Of Grooming, Touching Student, Providing Alcohol: DA Teacher At School In White Plains Accused Of Grooming, Touching Student, Providing Alcohol: DA
Teacher At School In White Plains Accused Of Grooming, Touching Student, Providing Alcohol: DA A teacher at a private school in Westchester County is facing charges after allegedly engaging in inappropriate behavior with a teenage student over an extended period, prosecutors said.  Nils Koehler, 27, of White Plains, was arrested on Tuesday, April 28, and arraigned in White Plains City Court on one count of endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday, April 29.  Koehler, who works at the German International School New York in White Plains, pleaded not guilty. A judge issued a full stay-away orde…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girl, 13: DA Yonkers Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girl, 13: DA Yonkers Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girl, 13: DA
Yonkers Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girl, 13: DA A man is facing multiple felony charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Westchester County, prosecutors said. Yonkers resident Carlos Yarborough, 29, was arraigned on Tuesday, April 29, on an indictment charging him with first-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act, both felonies, along with several other charges. He pleaded not guilty, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office said on Wednesday, April 29.  Prosecutors allege that on or about July 8, 2024, Yarborough engaged in sexual intercourse and oral sex with the 13-year-old …

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by Ben Crnic
Haverstraw, NY
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Officer Struck During Traffic Stop — Suspects Then Caught Soon After In Haverstraw Officer Struck During Traffic Stop — Suspects Then Caught Soon After In Haverstraw Officer Struck During Traffic Stop — Suspects Then Caught Soon After In Haverstraw
Officer Struck During Traffic Stop — Suspects Then Caught Soon After In Haverstraw A police officer was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop in Rockland County, leading to a swift response and arrests, authorities said.  The incident happened around 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, on Riverfront Lane in the Village of Haverstraw, according to the Town of Haverstraw Police Department.  Officers had pulled over a vehicle for a traffic infraction when the situation escalated. As police tried to engage with the driver, the vehicle suddenly drove off, striking one of the officers before fleeing the scene.  Police immediately broadcast a description of the…

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by Ben Crnic
Suffern, NY
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Homes Evacuated After Gas Main Break In Suffern (DEVELOPING) Homes Evacuated After Gas Main Break In Suffern (DEVELOPING) Homes Evacuated After Gas Main Break In Suffern (DEVELOPING)
Homes Evacuated After Gas Main Break In Suffern (Developing) A gas main break prompted evacuations and an emergency response in Rockland County on Wednesday, April 29, officials said.  The incident occurred on Utopian Avenue in the Village of Suffern, according to Mayor Mike Curley, who alerted residents shortly after noon.  Police and fire personnel responded to the scene and evacuated several nearby homes as a precaution.  Orange & Rockland crews were also called in and are working to address the situation. Officials are urging residents to avoid the Suffern pool area while crews work to bring the situation under control. No i…

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by Ben Crnic
Ossining, NY
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Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Pole, Becoming Wedged In Front Of Ossining Home Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Pole, Becoming Wedged In Front Of Ossining Home Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Pole, Becoming Wedged In Front Of Ossining Home
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Pole, Becoming Wedged In Front Of Ossining Home A driver had to be freed from a vehicle after crashing into a utility pole and a residential retaining wall in Northern Westchester, fire officials said.  The incident happened in Ossining shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, on Dale Avenue, the Ossining Fire Department said this week.  Firefighters were initially dispatched to the scene for a reported fluid spill following a crash. However, upon arrival, crews found that the situation was more serious, with a sedan having struck a telephone pole and become wedged against the front retaining wall of a nearby home. &nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
Pound Ridge, NY
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Nearly $5M Estate With Private Lake Hits Market In Pound Ridge — Here's Closer Look Nearly $5M Estate With Private Lake Hits Market In Pound Ridge — Here's Closer Look Nearly $5M Estate With Private Lake Hits Market In Pound Ridge — Here's Closer Look
Nearly $5M Estate With Private Lake Hits Market In Pound Ridge — Here's Closer Look A sprawling luxury estate set on nearly six acres of countryside in Northern Westchester has hit the market with a price tag just under $5 million.  The property, located at 39 Old Snake Hill Rd. in Pound Ridge, is listed by Houlihan Lawrence for $4,995,000 and offers a mix of modern design and historic character in one of the region’s most secluded settings.  Originally built in 1967, the home has undergone a full renovation, transforming it into a five-bedroom residence with more than 4,700 square feet of living space. The redesign blends mid-century modern elements with origina…

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