Police Issue Alert For Increase In Larcenies At Long Island Fitness Centers Police Issue Alert For Increase In Larcenies At Long Island Fitness Centers
Police Issue Alert For Increase In Larcenies At Long Island Fitness Centers Law enforcement officials on Long Island are cautioning gym-goers not to “weight for it to happen to them” following a recent rise in larcenies from area fitness centers. The Nassau County Police Department issued an alert following a rise in the number of larcenies being reported at gyms and fitness centers across Long Island. Police said that valuables have been stolen or removed from locked gym lockers or taken from inside of vehicles parked in the parking lot of some gyms in recent weeks, prompting the alert. According to police, those going to work out should “bring as little valuable…
Legendary Rockland Police Chief Who Captured Three Brinks Murderers Dies Legendary Rockland Police Chief Who Captured Three Brinks Murderers Dies
Legendary Rockland Police Chief Who Captured Three Brinks Murderers Dies TRIBUTE: When they consider true heroes, crimefighters in North Jersey invariably include a lawman from just across the state line who single-handedly captured a trio of self-proclaimed revolutionaries after they killed two police officers and a guard following a $1.6 million armored car robbery. Alan Colsey, who died Wednesday at 69, had an impressive law enforcement career. He helped Rockland law enforcement computerize police records, get mobile data terminals in patrol cars and establish a radio system for first responders. Yet it was the Nyack native’s heroism on Oct. 20, 1981 tha…
New Survey Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Fear They'll Be Victims Of Gun Violence New Survey Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Fear They'll Be Victims Of Gun Violence
New Survey Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Fear They'll Be Victims Of Gun Violence Just days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a “disaster emergency," due to the rise in gun violence, a new survey shows New Yorkers are just as worried. The survey, conducted by SafeWise, polled over 5,000 Americans in their annual State of Safety survey which focuses on crime, their feelings about crime, and their overall feeling of safety and security. Survey results showed that New Yorkers were the most worried residents in the U.S. when it comes to violence and becoming a victim of balance. The survey also found that 73 percent of residents worried about gun violence on a daily bas…
Woman Violently Assaulted Outside Fairfield County McDonald's By Stranger, Police Say Woman Violently Assaulted Outside Fairfield County McDonald's By Stranger, Police Say
Woman Violently Assaulted Outside Fairfield County McDonald's By Stranger, Police Say A man violently assaulted a Fairfield County woman he didn't know after opening her car door and dragging her outside of the vehicle at an area McDonald's, police say. The attack took place on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the restaurant located 268 West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich. According to Zuccerella, responding Greenwich officers found Steven Lopez, age 31, of Fresh Meadows, Queens, engaged in an unprovoked physical assault on the victim, who was over 60 years old, said Greenwich PD Captain Mark E. Zuccerella. Without provocation, Lopez opened the victim's car door, which caused the victi…
Holiday Patrols In Commercial Areas Help Reduced Crime In Orange County Town, Police Say Holiday Patrols In Commercial Areas Help Reduced Crime In Orange County Town, Police Say
Holiday Patrols In Commercial Areas Help Reduced Crime In Orange County Town, Police Say Police in an Orange County town are pointing to increased patrols as the reason for a low number of crimes in the commercial areas during the holiday season. The New Windsor Police Department conducted holiday patrols in the commercial areas of town during the month of December 2020, said Deputy Chief Michael Farbent. This increased patrol initiative consisted of uniformed officers in marked police cars, as well as less obvious patrols of detectives in unmarked police cars.  The patrols occurred in and around the Vails Gate commercial area, as well as other strip mall a…
To Stop Car Thefts, Police 'Deputize' City's Entire Population To Stop Car Thefts, Police 'Deputize' City's Entire Population
To Stop Car Thefts, Police 'Deputize' City's Entire Population A city Police Department has promoted every city resident in an effort to fight back against a rash of motor vehicle break-ins and thefts. On Sunday, Nov. 15, Enfield Police notified all of Enfield's 44,500 residents that they have been deputized as honorary Enfield Police Crime Prevention Aides. Residents can pick up an official-looking police badge sticker at the department headquarters. The EPD isn’t providing uniforms. “If your house sergeant is willing to buy you a sweet police outfit then good for you, but short of coming to the station for an EPD sticker badge, you’re out of luck,” p…
Authorities: Newark Men Who Robbed Internet Dirt Bike Sellers At Gunpoint Busted With Heroin Authorities: Newark Men Who Robbed Internet Dirt Bike Sellers At Gunpoint Busted With Heroin
Authorities: Newark Men Who Robbed Internet Dirt Bike Sellers At Gunpoint Busted With Heroin Three Newark men and a teen who robbed sellers they met online at gunpoint were busted with heroin by police arresting them, authorities said Friday. Najee Carney, 19, Christian Carnegie, 19, Al-Tamir Mayweathers, 18, and a 15-year old boy agreed to purchase merchandise from someone they met online last month, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Carney, Carnegie, Mayweathers and the teen robbed the victims at gunpoint, once on Sept. 10 and again on Sept. 29, Ambrose said. In at least one of the incidents, the men robbed the victims of dirt bikes, Ambrose said. …
Three Vehicles Stolen, Five Others Entered In New Canaan Weekend Theft Spree Three Vehicles Stolen, Five Others Entered In New Canaan Weekend Theft Spree
Three Vehicles Stolen, Five Others Entered In New Canaan Weekend Theft Spree The New Canaan Police Department is imploring residents to lock their cars and take their keys inside following a brand-new rash of auto thefts and reports of cars being broken into. In recent days, police received reports of three stolen vehicles and five others that were entered during a weekend spree in New Canaan. According to police, shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, a 2020 Lexus RX350 was stolen from a residence on Grover Road, which was later recovered in Waterbury. Another vehicle parked in the same driveway was also entered. Shortly after 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, a 20…
Three Cars Stolen In Greenwich, Multiple Vehicles Burglarized Three Cars Stolen In Greenwich, Multiple Vehicles Burglarized
Three Cars Stolen In Greenwich, Multiple Vehicles Burglarized Police continue to urge residents to lock their vehicles after three were stolen, and seven entered over the weekend in Greenwich. The thefts and burglaries took place across the town, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz. The vehicles stolen include a Ford Expedition from the Riverside section of town, Slusarz said. It was later recovered on Willow Road and a Lincoln on East Putnam Avenue while the owner was shopping, he added.  The third vehicle stolen was a Jeep Cherokee on Sheephill Road. Three juveniles were later arrested by Norwalk Police for the theft. In addition to t…
State Police Warn Communities Of Larcenies From Vehicles In Northern Westchester State Police Warn Communities Of Larcenies From Vehicles In Northern Westchester
State Police Warn Communities Of Larcenies From Vehicles In Northern Westchester With the warm weather, there has been an uptick in burglars breaking into parked cars overnight, said police. New York State Police officials have been investigating several reported larcenies from vehicles in Westchester in recent days, officials said. The larcenies were centered around Somers and Northern Westchester, they noted. In response to the larcenies, State Police in Westchester issued a handful of tips to help homeowners avoid getting robbed:  Do not leave your vehicle unlocked. Remove your keys from your vehicle, including spare keys. Do not leave valuables in your vehicl…
Paterson PD: Detectives Chase Down Gunmen At Housing Complex Notorious For Drugs, Violence Paterson PD: Detectives Chase Down Gunmen At Housing Complex Notorious For Drugs, Violence
Paterson PD: Detectives Chase Down Gunmen At Housing Complex Notorious For Drugs, Violence Paterson detectives captured two men with guns following a predawn foot chase in one of the city’s deadliest neighborhoods, authorities said. That makes 25 weapons seized by the department in just the past month, during a time when three victims were killed by gunfire in less than two weeks. Street Crime Detectives Yamil Pimienta, John Traynor, Mustafa Dombayci and Mohammad Bashir found 100 or so people drinking and playing loud music in the area of Carroll and Governor Streets around 1 a.m. A man in the group handed a gun to another man who then put it into a bag as both bolted into the …
Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Suspect In Car Break-Ins Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Suspect In Car Break-Ins
Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Suspect In Car Break-Ins Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect allegedly involved in recent car break-ins.  The break-ins, which continue unabated through Fairfield County, usually involve a group of juveniles who are looking for vehicles that are left unlocked with valuables inside, said Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso. In the latest event, Westport Police are looking for the man pictured, who they believe was involved in a recent rash of break-ins in the town. Prezioso said despite repeated warnings residents are still leaving vehicles unlocked, with valuables inside, making them …