$100K Marijuana Haul, $43K In Cash Found During Mount Vernon Traffic Stop $100K Marijuana Haul, $43K In Cash Found During Mount Vernon Traffic Stop
$100K Marijuana Haul, $43K In Cash Found During Mount Vernon Traffic Stop A routine traffic stop in Westchester led to the discovery of a massive marijuana stash valued at over $100,000, police announced.  The incident happened on the Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon when a Westchester County Police officer pulled over a Toyota Camry with Illinois plates for a cell phone violation, the department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14.  As he approached the vehicle, the officer saw multiple bags of different sizes, shapes, and colors scattered throughout the car and suspected possible marijuana trafficking. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle’s …
Fight With Metal Pipe Leads To Injuries In Mount Vernon: Officials Fight With Metal Pipe Leads To Injuries In Mount Vernon: Officials
Fight With Metal Pipe Leads To Injuries In Mount Vernon: Officials A brawl between multiple people involving a metal pipe led to injuries in Westchester, officials announced. New, updated report - Fight With Metal Pipe Over Parking Space Leads To Arrest In Mount Vernon (Update)  The incident happened in Mount Vernon on Monday, Jan. 13 in the area of 100 North Columbus Ave., where multiple people were involved in a dispute, according to Mount Vernon Director of Communications Timothy Allen. Those involved suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Allen said. Although the incident was believed to be a stabbing at first, no one was stabbed,…
Mount Vernon Sergeant Admits Using Excessive Force In Mental Health Crisis Response: Feds Mount Vernon Sergeant Admits Using Excessive Force In Mental Health Crisis Response: Feds
Mount Vernon Sergeant Admits Using Excessive Force In Mental Health Crisis Response: Feds A former sergeant with the Mount Vernon Police Department has admitted to violating constitutional rights by using excessive force during a mental health crisis call, federal officials announced.  Brooklyn resident Mario Stewart, age 46, admitted in federal court to deploying his taser-like-device seven times within two minutes against a handcuffed individual during an incident on March 26, 2019, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Friday, Jan. 10.  According to officials, on the day of the incident, Stewart and six other Mount Vernon o…
Another Doc On Past Mount Vernon Resident Diddy Sets Premiere Date: Here's Where, When To Watch Another Doc On Past Mount Vernon Resident Diddy Sets Premiere Date: Here's Where, When To Watch
Another Doc On Past Mount Vernon Resident Diddy Sets Premiere Date: Here's Where, When To Watch A new docuseries exploring allegations against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to premiere this month, shedding light on decades of troubling claims surrounding the New York native. Investigation Discovery (ID) announced that "The Fall of Diddy," a multi-part docuseries chronicling Combs' meteoric rise in music and entertainment and his allegations of sexual assault, violence, and other misconduct, will air on Monday, Jan. 27, and Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET/PT.   Born in Harlem and raised in the Westchester County city of Mount Vernon, Combs, age 55, be…
Fire At Mount Vernon Home Displaces Residents In Cold Weather (DEVELOPING) Fire At Mount Vernon Home Displaces Residents In Cold Weather (DEVELOPING)
Fire At Mount Vernon Home Displaces Residents In Cold Weather (Developing) An early morning blaze at a Westchester residence displaced residents amid freezing temperatures. The fire happened at 550 South 5th Avenue in Mount Vernon on Thursday morning, Jan. 9, Mount Vernon resident Jeffrey Shah Holliday told Daily Voice.  A video taken by Holliday posted to social media showed smoke pouring from the home as fire crews fought to extinguish it. EARLY MORNING FIRE AT 550 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE, NO CASUALTIES,JUST DISPLACEMENT IN THIS VERY FRIGID WEATHER. TRULY SAD. Posted by Jeffrey Shah Holliday on Thursday, January 9, 2025 Holliday said residents …
Former Corrections Officer From Mount Vernon Took Bribes To Smuggle Drugs In Prison: Feds Former Corrections Officer From Mount Vernon Took Bribes To Smuggle Drugs In Prison: Feds
Former Corrections Officer From Mount Vernon Took Bribes To Smuggle Drugs In Prison: Feds A Mount Vernon resident and former corrections officer at Rikers Island has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes to smuggle drugs into the jail, federal authorities announced.  Ghislaine Barrientos, age 37, admitted to her role in a scheme to bring narcotics, including cocaine and synthetic cannabinoids, into Rikers Island in exchange for thousands of dollars in bribes, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8.  Barrientos, formerly employed by the New York City Department of Correction, conspired with others to smuggle cocaine, s…
Fourth Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting Of 22-Year-Old In New Rochelle (UPDATE) Fourth Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting Of 22-Year-Old In New Rochelle (UPDATE)
Fourth Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting Of 22-Year-Old In New Rochelle (Update) A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old Mount Vernon man at a public housing complex in New Rochelle, police announced.  Ali Mohammed, age 21, of Mount Vernon, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Jan. 8, after turning himself in with the assistance of community members, according to the New Rochelle Police Department.  Mohammed is accused of being the gunman in the fatal shooting of David Smith, which occurred at the Heritage Homes complex on Rhoda Quash Lane on Monday, Jan. 6, around 10:45 a.m. Smith was found by police sufferi…
ID Released Of 22-Year-Old Killed In New Rochelle Shooting: Suspects Found, Police Say (UPDATE) ID Released Of 22-Year-Old Killed In New Rochelle Shooting: Suspects Found, Police Say (UPDATE)
ID Released Of 22-Year-Old Killed In New Rochelle Shooting: Suspects Found, Police Say (Update) Three men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old Mount Vernon man at a public housing complex in New Rochelle, police announced.  New, updated report - Fourth Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting Of 22-Year-Old In Westchester (UPDATE) The incident occurred at around 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, at the Heritage Homes complex on Rhoda Quash Lane, and resulted in the death of Mount Vernon resident David Smith, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne. At the time of the incident, New Rochelle Police responded to reports of shots …
22-Year-Old Killed In New Rochelle Shooting: Suspect At Large 22-Year-Old Killed In New Rochelle Shooting: Suspect At Large
22-Year-Old Killed In New Rochelle Shooting: Suspect At Large A 22-year-old man was fatally shot at a public housing complex in Westchester, prompting an active investigation, police announced.  New, updated report - ID Released Of 22-Year-Old Killed In Westchester Shooting: Suspects Caught, Police Say (UPDATE) The shooting happened on the morning of Monday, Jan. 6, at the Heritage Homes complex on the block between Horton and Lincoln Avenues and Brook Street to Dewitt Avenue, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne.   Officers found the victim, a Mount Vernon resident, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Poli…
Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Until Special Election Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Until Special Election
Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Until Special Election Westchester's Board of Legislators has named the next county executive who will serve until a special election is held in February following the departure of George Latimer for Washington.  In a special meeting held on Monday, Jan. 6, the Westchester County Board of Legislators named Ken Jenkins as County Executive.  Jenkins, the former Deputy County Executive, will serve until a Special Election on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The winner of that election will serve as County Executive through Dec. 31, 2025, completing the remainder of Latimer’s term. "I am deeply honored and humbled …
New Doc On Past Mount Vernon Native Diddy Drops Trailer: 'I Didn't Want To Be Around Him' New Doc On Past Mount Vernon Native Diddy Drops Trailer: 'I Didn't Want To Be Around Him'
New Doc On Past Mount Vernon Native Diddy Drops Trailer: 'I Didn't Want To Be Around Him' An upcoming documentary on New York native Sean 'Diddy' Combs has just released a new trailer, and it already seems like the film will shed new light on the hip hop mogul's alleged dark side.  Peacock's "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy," which will be released on Tuesday, Jan. 14, dropped its first trailer on Thursday, Jan. 2.  The film will offer a "raw, exclusive look" at the star, according to Peacock, and will also feature "never-before-seen footage and stories from those who know him best."  "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy sheds light on his childhood, rise to fame, and …
Brewery Closes In Mount Vernon: 'Don’t Have Resources To Keep Going, Brewery Closes In Mount Vernon: 'Don’t Have Resources To Keep Going,
Brewery Closes In Mount Vernon: 'Don’t Have Resources To Keep Going, As the New Year begins, a Westchester brewery is marking the end of a five-year journey filled with creative beers and cherished memories.  Alternative Medicine Brewing Co., located in Mount Vernon, permanently closed after its final days of business on Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The brewery had been a fixture in the community since it opened in a previously disused space in 2019. Known for its creative beers and welcoming atmosphere, the brewery became a gathering place for friends, family, and craft beer enthusiasts.  In a heartfelt message to supporters, the brewery o…