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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Suffern, NY
Breaking News
Drone Helps Track Down Shoplifting Suspect In Marsh Behind Suffern Walmart Drone Helps Track Down Shoplifting Suspect In Marsh Behind Suffern Walmart Drone Helps Track Down Shoplifting Suspect In Marsh Behind Suffern Walmart
Drone Helps Track Down Shoplifting Suspect In Marsh Behind Suffern Walmart A shoplifting suspect who fled into a marsh behind a Westchester County shopping area was quickly tracked down with the help of a police drone, authorities said.  The incident happened on Wednesday, April 22, when officers responded to a reported shoplifting incident at the Walmart in Suffern, according to Ramapo Police.  The suspect ran from the scene on foot, crossing Route 59 and heading into a wooded marsh area behind a nearby service station.  Officers then deployed the department’s RAPTOR-1 Drone as First Responder, which uses thermal imaging technology to detect heat …

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Breaking News
Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Lanes On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Lanes On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Lanes On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Lanes On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh (Developing) A crash with injuries caused significant traffic disruptions on the Sprain Brook Parkway on Wednesday afternoon, April 22. The incident occurred on the northbound side of the Sprain Brook State Parkway at mile marker 8.8 near the exit for Interstate 287 in Greenburgh, according to 511NY traffic reports and New York State Police  The crash happened around 2:22 p.m., blocking the right and center lanes at mile marker 8.7. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the lane closures remained in place as of the latest update at 2:42 p.m.  New York State Police said minor injuries ha…

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
Mastermind Behind 'Hot Lunch' Newburgh Food Truck Drug Ring Gets Prison In Sweeping Case Mastermind Behind 'Hot Lunch' Newburgh Food Truck Drug Ring Gets Prison In Sweeping Case Mastermind Behind 'Hot Lunch' Newburgh Food Truck Drug Ring Gets Prison In Sweeping Case
Mastermind Behind 'Hot Lunch' Newburgh Food Truck Drug Ring Gets Prison In Sweeping Case The man at the center of what prosecutors have called one of the largest gun and narcotics trafficking operations in Orange County history, which has already led to numerous sentencing, has learned his fate.  Kirkland Salmon, 44, of Newburgh, was sentenced on Tuesday, April 21, to 12 years in state prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, first-degree criminal sale of a firearm, and conspiracy charges, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced on…

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
Breaking News
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Store: Here's Where $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Store: Here's Where $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Store: Here's Where
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Store: Here's Where A lucky lottery player in Westchester County is holding a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 after making a trip to a local stationery store. The New York Lottery announced that a third-prize-winning ticket for the Monday, April 20 drawing was sold at Shoretown Cards Shop, located at 434 Pelham Rd. in New Rochelle.  The ticket matched four of the five white balls plus the Powerball, securing the $50,000 prize.  The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 09 17 36 47 64 with a Powerball number of 26. Powerball numbers are drawn from a pool of 1 to 69, with the red Powerball…

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by Ben Crnic
Monsey, NY
Breaking News
3-Alarm Blaze Goes Up At Monsey Home (DEVELOPING) 3-Alarm Blaze Goes Up At Monsey Home (DEVELOPING) 3-Alarm Blaze Goes Up At Monsey Home (DEVELOPING)
3-Alarm Blaze Goes Up At Monsey Home (Developing) A large fire started at a home in Rockland County on Wednesday, April 22, prompting a large emergency response and a road closure in the area. Firefighters were called to 161 Remsen Ave. in Monsey at around 11:40 a.m., where heavy smoke was seen pouring from the house as crews arrived on scene, according to reports from The Monsey Scoop.   As the incident escalated, the fire was upgraded to a third alarm, bringing in more firefighters and emergency personnel to help battle the blaze. The fire was under control by 1:30 p.m., according to the Monsey Scoop.  Authorities have n…

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by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
Breaking News
Poughkeepsie Pair Accused Of $575K Credit Card Fraud Scheme Targeting Hundreds: Feds Poughkeepsie Pair Accused Of $575K Credit Card Fraud Scheme Targeting Hundreds: Feds Poughkeepsie Pair Accused Of $575K Credit Card Fraud Scheme Targeting Hundreds: Feds
Poughkeepsie Pair Accused Of $575K Credit Card Fraud Scheme Targeting Hundreds: Feds Two Dutchess County residents are facing federal charges after authorities said they orchestrated a sweeping fraud scheme that targeted hundreds of victims and racked up more than half a million dollars in unauthorized purchases.  Opeyemi Olujobi, 28, also known as “Tyler Olujobi,” and Jennie Davidson, 29, both of Poughkeepsie, were arrested on Tuesday morning, April 21, and are expected to appear in White Plains federal court, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Prosecutors allege the pair participated in a long-running “account takeover” schem…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Obituaries
Village Employee Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Elmsford Dies At 52 Village Employee Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Elmsford Dies At 52 Village Employee Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Elmsford Dies At 52
Village Employee Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Elmsford Dies At 52 A Westchester County community is mourning the loss of a longtime municipal employee who spent years defending others as a fireman, police constable, and US Marine.  Carlos “Tito” Torres, a Peekskill resident who worked for the Village of Elmsford for more than two decades, died on Sunday, April 19, after what his family described as a short battle with cancer. He was 52, according to his obituary.  Torres spent 24 years working in Elmsford’s Water Department and also served the community in multiple roles, including as a firefighter and police constable.  Born in Brooklyn o…

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
3 Teens Caught In Connection With 2 Shootings In Newburgh, Gun Seized: Police 3 Teens Caught In Connection With 2 Shootings In Newburgh, Gun Seized: Police 3 Teens Caught In Connection With 2 Shootings In Newburgh, Gun Seized: Police
3 Teens Caught In Connection With 2 Shootings In Newburgh, Gun Seized: Police Three teenagers, including a juvenile, have been charged following an investigation into two separate shooting incidents in Orange County that led to the search of a local residence.  The investigation began after detectives learned of a shooting that had occurred on April 14 in the area of 137 Lander St. in Newburgh, the City of Newburgh Police Department said on Wednesday, April 22. Days later, on April 18 at around 2:23 a.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert reporting five rounds fired on the same street near 162 Lander St. At the scene, police found spent shell casings and…

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by Ben Crnic
Montgomery-Walden, NY
Breaking News
I-84 Work Zone Crackdown: Almost 90 Tickets Issued After Trooper Dons Disguise In Montgomery I-84 Work Zone Crackdown: Almost 90 Tickets Issued After Trooper Dons Disguise In Montgomery I-84 Work Zone Crackdown: Almost 90 Tickets Issued After Trooper Dons Disguise In Montgomery
I-84 Work Zone Crackdown: Almost 90 Tickets Issued After Trooper Dons Disguise In Montgomery New York State Police handed out dozens of tickets during a targeted crackdown on distracted and reckless driving in a highway work zone in Orange County.  The enforcement detail, known as “Operation Hard Hat,” took place on Tuesday, April 21, on Interstate 84 in the town of Montgomery, in coordination with the New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Police said. The initiative is designed to catch drivers who violate traffic laws in active work zones, where crews are often working just feet from moving traffic.  During the operation, construction crews were r…

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by Ben Crnic
Suffern, NY
Breaking News
Firefighter Treated By EMS At Scene Of Hillcrest Blaze Firefighter Treated By EMS At Scene Of Hillcrest Blaze Firefighter Treated By EMS At Scene Of Hillcrest Blaze
Firefighter Treated By EMS At Scene Of Hillcrest Blaze A firefighter was treated at the scene of a structure fire in Rockland County on Tuesday afternoon, April 21.  The blaze happened at around 4:20 p.m. at 9 Buena Vista Ave. in Hillcrest, the Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps said. Crews arrived with multiple units, including ambulances, a special operations unit, and a paramedic, working with fire crews at the scene.  A video of the scene released by the Monsey Scoop showed crews battling heavy flames.  One firefighter was evaluated, treated, and released at the scene, according to emergency officials.  No addition…

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