Car Window Smashed, Property Stolen By Convicted Felon On Parole In Poughkeepsie: Police Car Window Smashed, Property Stolen By Convicted Felon On Parole In Poughkeepsie: Police
Car Window Smashed, Property Stolen By Convicted Felon On Parole In Poughkeepsie: Police A convicted felon on parole for burglary was arrested after allegedly breaking into a vehicle in a municipal parking lot in Dutchess County and stealing property, police said.  The incident began at around 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, when an active vehicle break-in was reported at the Cannon Street municipal lot. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle with a shattered window but no suspect in sight, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Wednesday, April 16.  A search of the area quickly led officers to a man matching the suspect’s description. He was apprehen…
Drug Lab In Hotel: Cocaine, Scales Found In Suspect's New Rochelle Storage Unit, Cops Say Drug Lab In Hotel: Cocaine, Scales Found In Suspect's New Rochelle Storage Unit, Cops Say
Drug Lab In Hotel: Cocaine, Scales Found In Suspect's New Rochelle Storage Unit, Cops Say A suspicious hotel room fire in Westchester that initially led police to a clandestine drug lab has now uncovered a much larger drug manufacturing and distribution operation, authorities announced.  The investigation began on Sunday, April 6, when emergency crews responded to a fire on the 7th floor of the Marriott Residence Inn at 35 LeCount Pl. in New Rochelle around 9:19 p.m. Although the hotel’s fire suppression system controlled the blaze, it caused extensive flooding throughout the floor, as Daily Voice reported.    Inside the room where the fire started, officers …
Nearly 100 Grams Of Cocaine, MDMA, Scales, Gun Found In New Rochelle Traffic Stop: Police Nearly 100 Grams Of Cocaine, MDMA, Scales, Gun Found In New Rochelle Traffic Stop: Police
Nearly 100 Grams Of Cocaine, MDMA, Scales, Gun Found In New Rochelle Traffic Stop: Police A routine traffic stop in Westchester led to the arrest of a Bronx man and the discovery of loaded firearms, cocaine, MDMA pills, and drug distribution materials, police announced. The arrest happened around 6:35 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, when officers on patrol stopped a vehicle traveling southbound on Memorial Highway in New Rochelle. Officers pulled the car over after seeing that the windows were tinted beyond legal limits, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said on Monday, April 8.  The driver, 44-year-old Aldo Nunez of the Bronx, was the only one in the vehicle. While spe…
Norwich Felon Busted Making Ghost Guns After Woman Calls Police Fearing For Her Life: Cops Norwich Felon Busted Making Ghost Guns After Woman Calls Police Fearing For Her Life: Cops
Norwich Felon Busted Making Ghost Guns After Woman Calls Police Fearing For Her Life: Cops A Connecticut convicted felon is back behind bars after a woman called police, reporting that she feared for her life when he threatened to kill her, authorities said. She told authorities he had multiple guns at the home and 3D-printed "ghost" firearms as well.  Richard Menzano, 50, of Norwich, is facing multiple felony charges following his arrest on Friday, April 4, police said. Officers responded to a Norwich residence after a woman told them Menzano had threatened to kill her. She said he was a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms, but he had weapons in the home —so…
Homeowner Opens Fire On Group Tampering With His Vehicle In Elmont: Police Homeowner Opens Fire On Group Tampering With His Vehicle In Elmont: Police
Homeowner Opens Fire On Group Tampering With His Vehicle In Elmont: Police A Long Island homeowner is facing charges after allegedly opening fire on a group of suspects who tampered with his car. Nassau County Police were called to an Elmont residence on First Street near Belmont Avenue for a Shot Spotter activation at around 3:20 a.m. Monday, March 25. Officers located a vehicle at the home with two bullet holes, a second vehicle with a smashed window, and a neighboring fence and garbage can riddled with bullet holds, police said. An investigation found that the homeowner, David Leary, 62, witnessed several people in his driveway tampering with his car. He then …
Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says
Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says A Baldwin man is accused of orchestrating a retail theft operation that targeted Home Depot stores across Long Island and New York City. Manooj Heeralall, 55, was indicted on grand larceny and related charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, March 13, after investigators recovered nearly $40,000 in stolen merchandise from his home and garage, according to the DA’s office. An investigation found that Heeralall recruited several individuals to steal items like circuit breakers, light switches, and power tools between October 2021 and December 2023, prosecutors alleged. The stolen goods ca…
Central Islip Dealer Sold Fentanyl To User Who OD'd, Had Enough To Kill 250K People, DA Says Central Islip Dealer Sold Fentanyl To User Who OD'd, Had Enough To Kill 250K People, DA Says
Central Islip Dealer Sold Fentanyl To User Who OD'd, Had Enough To Kill 250K People, DA Says A Central Islip man sold fentanyl to a user who later died from an overdose, prosecutors alleged. Jeffrey Sloan, 62, was arraigned on more than 30 drug-related charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, March 10, after an investigation turned up enough fentanyl to kill 250,000 people, Suffolk County prosecutors said. An investigation found that Sloan sold heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and Xanax to a 25-year-old Brentwood man just two days before the man died from an overdose, according to prosecutors. A search of the victim’s phone revealed he had sent text messages to Sloan ordering 13 bags …
Illegal Car Rally At Green Acres Mall Ends In 40 Summonses, 1 Arrest: Cops Illegal Car Rally At Green Acres Mall Ends In 40 Summonses, 1 Arrest: Cops
Illegal Car Rally At Green Acres Mall Ends In 40 Summonses, 1 Arrest: Cops Authorities broke up a large-scale illegal vehicle rally at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, resulting in one arrest, 40 summonses, and two vehicles impounded, police said. The incident occurred at 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, at 500 West Sunrise Highway, according to Nassau County police. Patrol Officers and the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit responded to the scene, where they found a large gathering of vehicles participating in illegal activity, officials said. In total, 40 summonses were issued, and two vehicles were impounded, police stated. During the operation, 26-yea…
Man Stole Car With Victim's Mother Inside, Struck Her In Chester: DA (UPDATE) Man Stole Car With Victim's Mother Inside, Struck Her In Chester: DA (UPDATE)
Man Stole Car With Victim's Mother Inside, Struck Her In Chester: DA (Update) A man accused of stealing a car from an Orange County shopping center allegedly did so with the victim's mother still inside the vehicle, whom he struck repeatedly, prosecutors said.  Chester resident Edward Keegan, 34, was arraigned on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Orange County Court on an indictment charging him with two counts of second-degree robbery, second-degree assault, fourth-degree grand larceny, and second-degree unlawful imprisonment, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26.  According to Hoovler's office and the Town and Village of Che…
Car Stolen From Gas Station While Owner Was In Store In Poughkeepsie: Police Car Stolen From Gas Station While Owner Was In Store In Poughkeepsie: Police
Car Stolen From Gas Station While Owner Was In Store In Poughkeepsie: Police A man accused of stealing a vehicle from a Dutchess County gas station while its owner was in the store was apprehended after officers located the car and found him inside, police announced.  The theft happened around 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, when patrol officers responded to the Gulf Station at 531 Main St. in the City of Poughkeepsie for a report of a stolen vehicle. According to police, the car was taken while the owner was inside the store, and the suspect had already fled the area. Officers canvassed the surrounding streets but were initially unable to locate the stolen car. Ho…
Officer Accidentally Fires Gun During Pursuit In Troy, Police Say Officer Accidentally Fires Gun During Pursuit In Troy, Police Say
Officer Accidentally Fires Gun During Pursuit In Troy, Police Say An investigation is underway after a police officer accidentally fired his service weapon during a pursuit in the Capital Region. The incident happened in Waterford following a Troy Police chase that began in Troy at around 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Officers were conducting an anti-crime detail when they spotted a stolen car driven by Anthony Bonaparte, 33, of Troy, the agency said. When they confronted him, he reportedly fled the scene, triggering a pursuit. Officers followed Bonaparte as he crossed the Waterford bridge from Lansingburgh. While turning onto Division Street, he struck…
Westbury Man Arrested After Probation Visit Uncovers Drugs, Loaded Gun: Police Westbury Man Arrested After Probation Visit Uncovers Drugs, Loaded Gun: Police
Westbury Man Arrested After Probation Visit Uncovers Drugs, Loaded Gun: Police A probation visit turned into a significant arrest when police found drugs, cash, and a loaded handgun at a Long Island home. According to Nassau County Police, the incident occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m., when officers were assisting Nassau County Probation with a visit to an East Meadow residence and discovered Benjamin Ramirez Munoz, age 22, of Westbury, living there illegally and violating the terms of his probation. A further investigation revealed cocaine, heroin, cash, and a loaded .38 caliber handgun inside the home, police said. Munoz was arrested without incident.  …