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Man Who Burglarized Vassar College Faculty Housing In Poughkeepsie Convicted Man Who Burglarized Vassar College Faculty Housing In Poughkeepsie Convicted
Man Who Burglarized Vassar College Faculty Housing In Poughkeepsie Convicted A Dutchess County man has been convicted of breaking into housing designated for Vassar College faculty and staff, a crime prosecutors say threatened the safety of a residential community.  Shawn Grey, 50, of Pleasant Valley, was found guilty on Thursday, April 2, of second-degree burglary and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office.  The conviction followed three days of testimony and two days of jury deliberations. Prosecutors said the charges stem from an incident on Sept. 20, 2024, when Grey unlawfully …
Suspect Caught Wearing $800 Gucci Sneakers She Swiped From Paramus Mall, Chief Says Suspect Caught Wearing $800 Gucci Sneakers She Swiped From Paramus Mall, Chief Says
Suspect Caught Wearing $800 Gucci Sneakers She Swiped From Paramus Mall, Chief Says A Paterson woman was arrested after allegedly stealing Gucci sneakers from Nordstrom in at Westfield's Garden State Plaza in Paramus, police said.  On Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m., Nordstrom security broadcast a report of a theft involving a pair of Gucci sneakers taken by a woman who fled the store and entered the parking lot, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. Sgt. Anthony Mordaga, who was on patrol in the area, saw a woman matching the broadcast description entering a white BMW SUV, Guidetti said. Mordaga initiated a motor vehicle stop and observed that the driver, ide…
US Sounds Alarm Over Tourist Crime In Popular Tropical Getaway US Sounds Alarm Over Tourist Crime In Popular Tropical Getaway
US Sounds Alarm Over Tourist Crime In Popular Tropical Getaway A popular Central American getaway spot is under new scrutiny after US officials warned that criminals are increasingly targeting tourists and foreign residents with robberies and extortion schemes. In a security alert issued on Tuesday, Nov. 25, the US Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, said it is tracking a rise in property crimes, financial crimes, and robberies affecting foreigners across the country, including US citizens.  The alert describes criminal gangs targeting foreign-owned homes and businesses for break-ins and extortion. It also details cases in which foreign residents and…
Fair Lawn Police Arrest 11 In October For Shoplifting, Drugs, DWI Fair Lawn Police Arrest 11 In October For Shoplifting, Drugs, DWI
Fair Lawn Police Arrest 11 In October For Shoplifting, Drugs, DWI Fair Lawn police reported multiple arrests throughout October, ranging from shoplifting and narcotics possession to driving while intoxicated, according to a police blotter released Friday, Oct. 31. The following information is from a blotter, approved by  Chief Joseph Dawicki: On Sept. 30, Luis E. Martinez, 53, of Paterson, was arrested at ShopRite on Maple Avenue after being found with $95.36 in unpaid merchandise, police said. That same night, Jared A. Thompkins, 30, of Teaneck, was stopped on Plaza Road at Broadway and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after officers fo…
These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says
These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says If you're looking for peace of mind in New York, the Hudson Valley might be the place to be. According to a new report by Safewise, several communities in the region were ranked among the 10 safest cities in the state for 2025 based on FBI crime data. The list includes: Bedford in Westchester County, ranked at No. 1: Carmel in Putnam County, ranked at No. 2; Rye in Westchester County, ranked at No. 3; Hyde Park in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 5;  East Fishkill in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 6; Scarsdale in Westchester County, ranked at No. 7; Yorktown in Westchester County, rank…
Duo Steal From Home, Attack Homeowner After Fleeing In East Fishkill: Police Duo Steal From Home, Attack Homeowner After Fleeing In East Fishkill: Police
Duo Steal From Home, Attack Homeowner After Fleeing In East Fishkill: Police Two suspects are in custody after allegedly stealing from a home in Dutchess County and attacking the homeowner, authorities announced.  The incident leading up to the arrests began when officers responded to a burglary in progress at an East Fishkill residence on Railroad Avenue on Thursday, April 17 around 7:44 p.m., the East Fishkil Police Department said on Friday, April 18.  Upon arrival, police found that two suspects had unlawfully entered the home and stolen various items of property, according to authorities.  As the suspects fled the scene, police said the female s…
MA Named Best State For Raising Families In New Study: Find Out Why MA Named Best State For Raising Families In New Study: Find Out Why
MA Named Best State For Raising Families In New Study: Find Out Why Massachusetts leads the U.S. as a place for raising families and two other Northeast states are among the nation's best, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of best and worst states to raise a family on Monday, Jan. 13. The personal finance website ranked each state on family-friendliness, evaluating factors like housing affordability, healthcare quality, job security, and education. Massachusetts claimed the top spot, excelling in education and healthcare. The state boasts the nation’s best public schools, the highest rate of children with health insurance, and …
Sleepy Hollow Among Safest Municipalities In NY, New Study Says Sleepy Hollow Among Safest Municipalities In NY, New Study Says
Sleepy Hollow Among Safest Municipalities In NY, New Study Says Several Westchester County municipalities have some of the lowest property crime and violent crime rates in the state of New York, according to a new report.  According to a study by SafeHome.org released in late August, the town of New Castle and the village of Rye Brook are among the three New York municipalities with the lowest violent crime rates, including murder, aggravated assault, robbery, and rape.   Meanwhile, the villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tuckahoe as well as the town of Lewisboro are the three New York municipalities with the lowest property crime rates, s…
These NY Counties Named Among Safest In America: U.S. News & World Report These NY Counties Named Among Safest In America: U.S. News & World Report
These NY Counties Named Among Safest In America: U.S. News & World Report If you're looking for a safe place to settle down and not worry about violence or how far you are from emergency care, plenty of counties in New York may fit the bill, including one now ranked as the safest in America.  A total of eight counties in New York appeared on the 2024 Safest Communities in America list by U.S. News & World Report, released on Tuesday, Aug. 6.  The New York counties to appear on the list include:  Nassau County, which ranked No. 1; Rockland County, which ranked No. 2; Westchester County, which ranked No. 6; Putnam County, which ranked…
Window Smashed, Property Damaged At Coffee Shop In Northern Westchester: 'NOT Okay' Window Smashed, Property Damaged At Coffee Shop In Northern Westchester: 'NOT Okay'
Window Smashed, Property Damaged At Coffee Shop In Northern Westchester: 'NOT Okay' Authorities are searching for those responsible for breaking into a Northern Westchester coffee shop and damaging property.  The break-in happened on Thursday, April 4 at around 11 p.m., when a window was smashed at The Farmer's Grind and Copia in South Salem at 475 Smith Ridge Rd.  According to the owners, whoever broke into the building damaged personal property. The incident prompted a strong reaction from the owners on social media, where they shared photos of the damage. "We post this as a message that this is NOT okay," the owners wrote, adding, "Small town local shops shou…
Longtime Mount Vernon Resident Announces Run To Become Westchester's First Black DA Longtime Mount Vernon Resident Announces Run To Become Westchester's First Black DA
Longtime Mount Vernon Resident Announces Run To Become Westchester's First Black DA A Westchester native with years of experience in civil rights cases has announced his candidacy to become the county's first Black district attorney.  Mount Vernon native and attorney William O. Wagstaff III announced his candidacy for the Westchester County District Attorney's office on Monday, Nov. 20.  Wagstaff's candidacy announcement comes nearly a month after the county's current District Attorney, Miriam Rocah, announced she would not be seeking re-election in 2024.  Earlier Report - Westchester DA Rocah Won't Seek Re-Election: 'I Do Not Fit Mold Of Career Polit…
Police Alert Residents After String Of Vehicle Thefts In New Canaan Police Alert Residents After String Of Vehicle Thefts In New Canaan
Police Alert Residents After String Of Vehicle Thefts In New Canaan Police in Fairfield County issued an alert following a string of vehicle thefts. The New Canaan Police Department said the thefts and suspicious incidents took place between Friday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 30. Officers first responded to a report of a vehicle stolen from a driveway in the area of Weed Street and Richmond Hill Road in New Canaan at about 1:20 a.m. on Friday, according to the report. The owner said the keys to their 2016 Land Rover had been left in the vehicle, along with a checkbook, a laptop, and work-related paperwork, police said. Another resident of Weed Street then …
270 Gallons Of Gas Pilfered In Pennsylvania, Police Say 270 Gallons Of Gas Pilfered In Pennsylvania, Police Say
270 Gallons Of Gas Pilfered In Pennsylvania, Police Say Two hundred and seventy gallons of gasoline were stolen from a commercial property in central Pennsylvania, police say The Northern Lancaster County Regional police are investigating after the gas was removed from the private commercial site on Fruitville Pike in the area of Bucknoll Road and Sego Sago Road, according to a release by the department. The gasoline was valued at over $800 at the time it was originally delivered. The tank was locked but the suspect or suspects cut them. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the police.
These Long Island Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US These Long Island Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US
These Long Island Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US Though violent crimes spiked across the US during the pandemic, some Long Island towns ranked among the safest in the country according to a newly released report. Northport in Suffolk County was the highest-ranked Long Island community on the top 100 list of safest small towns, boasting a 0.0 crime rate per 1,000 residents, and just one property crime. Lewisboro and Sleepy Hollow in Westchester County, Luzerne Township in Pennsylvania, Weiser in Idaho, and the Thet Township in Michigan all tied for the safest small town after reporting zero violent or property crimes last year in a re…
These Massachusetts Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US These Massachusetts Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US
These Massachusetts Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US Though violent crimes spiked across the US during the pandemic, some Massachusetts towns ranked among the safest in the country according to a newly released report. Wenham in Essex County was the highest-ranked community in Massachusetts on the top 100 list of safest small towns, boasting a 0.0 crime rate per 1,000 residents, and a rate of 1.5 property crimes. Lewisboro and Sleepy Hollow in New York, Luzerne Township in Pennsylvania, Weiser in Idaho, and the Thet Township in Michigan all tied for the safest small town after reporting zero violent or property crimes last year in a report re…
These Hudson Valley Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US These Hudson Valley Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US
These Hudson Valley Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US Though violent crimes spiked across the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, some Hudson Valley towns ranked among the safest in the country according to a newly released report. In Westchester, Lewisboro and Sleepy Hollow tied as the No. 1 safest towns in the country after reporting zero violent or property crimes last year in a report released by the safety and home security site SafeWise. Luzerne Township in Pennsylvania, Weiser in Idaho, and the Thet Township in Michigan also tied for the safest small town. Other Hudson Valley communities to crack the top 100 include:  Highlands in …
These Are The 10 Safest Towns In PA, Website Says These Are The 10 Safest Towns In PA, Website Says
These Are The 10 Safest Towns In PA, Website Says A new report from Safewise determined the 50 safest towns in Pennsylvania, with several Daily Voice coverage area towns ranking among the top 10. The Keystone State continues to have lower crime rates than the rest of the country, and its safest cities report fewer than five crimes per 1,000 people on average, the website says citing FBI crime report data. They also detailed Pennsylvanians' concerns about violent crime, property crime, package theft, and gun violence. Here are the 10 safest towns: 1. Luzerne Township, (Fayette County) 2. Jackson Township (Luzerne County) 3. Breckno…
BAIL REFORM: Glen Rock Car Containing $230,000 In Valuables Stolen, Repeat Offender Charged BAIL REFORM: Glen Rock Car Containing $230,000 In Valuables Stolen, Repeat Offender Charged
Bail Reform: Glen Rock Car Containing $230,000 In Valuables Stolen, Repeat Offender Charged It didn’t take long for Glen Rock police detective to identify a thief who swiped a car from a resident’s driveway that contained nearly $230,000 worth of valuables, authorities said. Despite a recent series of arrests for property crimes, New Jersey's 2017 bail reform law has kept Colin McCann, 39, of Glen Rock out of jail and on the street. These include charges that he stole two Glen Rock DPW vehicles last year. McCann was awaiting trial for another theft arrest when a Southboro Lane resident called borough police earlier this month and reported a 2013 Honda Civic stolen overnight f…
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…
Man Wearing Medical Scrubs Steals $3K Worth Of Items From Box At Long Island Residence Man Wearing Medical Scrubs Steals $3K Worth Of Items From Box At Long Island Residence
Man Wearing Medical Scrubs Steals $3K Worth Of Items From Box At Long Island Residence Click here for an updated story: Suspect Caught After Stealing $3K Worth Of Items From Box At Long Island Residence A porch pirate on Long Island is wanted by New York State Police investigators after getting caught on camera stealing a package with more than $3,000 worth of merchandise inside. Shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, a man wearing medical scrubs could be seen driving past a Southampton home in the Estates neighborhood before stopping, backing up, and parking in front of the residence. The driver, who was in a dark-colored pickup truck and had an ID badge on hi…
RANKED: Hartford's Most And Least Dangerous Neighborhoods RANKED: Hartford's Most And Least Dangerous Neighborhoods
Ranked: Hartford's Most And Least Dangerous Neighborhoods The Hartford neighborhood with the highest number of crimes reported to police is Asylum Hill - where over 68,000 possible crimes have been reported to the city's police since 2005. Following closely behind in the high-crime count is the Northeast neighborhood with 68,493 crimes reported to Hartford Police over the last 15 years. The data comes from the Connecticut Data Portal's public safety statistics. The number of crimes reported in Asylum Hill and Northeast neighborhoods makes up 20 percent of overall crimes reported to police, 2005-2020. The most common crime reported was property d…
Fairfield County Thieves Again Targeting Unlocked Vehicles, Police Say Fairfield County Thieves Again Targeting Unlocked Vehicles, Police Say
Fairfield County Thieves Again Targeting Unlocked Vehicles, Police Say Despite the current health emergency and stay-at-home orders, crime has continued to strike on Fairfield County town, with thieves targeting unlocked cars overnight in residential neighborhoods.  Trumbull Police said that over the weekend on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, the town has one vehicle stolen and eight were opened and property was stolen, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. Weir said the stolen vehicle was left unlocked on Fernwood Road and that at least one of the eight reported thefts from other vehicles included the use of the stolen vehicle. The April…
Long Island Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places Long Island Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places
Long Island Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places Some Long Island municipalities are among the safest in the state, according to a new study. Using data from the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics, alarms.org evaluated which cities, towns, and villages are the safest in the suburbs around New York City. The study included “violent crimes,” and “non-violent crimes.” According to the FBI, “Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. "Violent crimes are defined as those offenses that involve force or threat of force. "Property crime includes the o…
Westchester Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places Westchester Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places
Westchester Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places A Westchester municipality is the safest in the state, according to a new study. Using data from the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics, alarms.org evaluated which cities, towns, and villages are the safest in the suburbs around New York City. The study included “violent crimes,” and “non-violent crimes.” According to the FBI, “Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.  "Violent crimes are defined as those offenses that involve force or threat of force.  "Property crime includes the off…
Bergen, Hudson Bail Reform Car Burglar Arrested Yet Again -- 500 Feet From Edgewater Police HQ Bergen, Hudson Bail Reform Car Burglar Arrested Yet Again -- 500 Feet From Edgewater Police HQ
Bergen, Hudson Bail Reform Car Burglar Arrested Yet Again -- 500 Feet From Edgewater Police HQ Police have nearly lost count of the number of times serial car burglar Isaiah Jones has been released only to strike again in community after community in Bergen and Hudson counties. It happened again Friday night when Edgewater police said they caught Jones entering unlocked vehicles in the parking lot of a River Road shopping center barely 500 feet from their headquarters. The 29-year-old Bayonne resident has become a local bail reform poster boy of sorts. Two weeks ago, Edgewater police arrested Jones for breaking into vehicles at the Viva Margarita Restaurant on Old River Road, across…
Elizabeth Man Charged In Series Of Cranford Vehicle Burglaries Elizabeth Man Charged In Series Of Cranford Vehicle Burglaries
Elizabeth Man Charged In Series Of Cranford Vehicle Burglaries A 30-year-old from Elizabeth has been charged with burglarizing commercial vehicles in Cranford and making off with tools worth thousands of dollars, the Union County Prosecutor's Office and Cranford police said in a joint statement Friday.  Steven Cuartas is accused in a two-day spree of burglaries on Nov. 14 and 15 of vehicles parked on Bloomingdale Avenue, North Avenue, the 500 block of Claremont Place and the intersection of Claremont and Casino Avenue and at Pacific Avenue and Locust Drive. All told, the stolen items had an estimated value of more than $4,300.  Roselle Park a…
Two SUVs Stolen From Driveway Of Darien Home Two SUVs Stolen From Driveway Of Darien Home
Two SUVs Stolen From Driveway Of Darien Home Police are investigating after two SUVs were stolen from the driveway of a home in Darien. Darien Police received a report that a 2014 Subaru Forester and a 2012 Toyota Highlander were stolen from the driveway of a home on Archer Lane during the overnight hours of Thursday, Nov. 14. The Forester contained a set of golf clubs valued at $3,000, $20 in cash, sunglasses valued at $100, paddleball equipment valued at $300 and an EZ Pass transponder valued at $50, police say. The Highlander contained five pairs of sunglasses valued at $1,200, $25 in cash, various clothing and an EZ Pass transpon…
These Rockland County Locales Rank Among Safest In State These Rockland County Locales Rank Among Safest In State
These Rockland County Locales Rank Among Safest In State A new report from Backgroundchecks.org named three Rockland County municipalities among the "safest cities" in New York. Background Checks analyzed the most recent FBI crime report and put together this resource, which shows that New York has an overall crime rate at less than half that of the country's. Overall, New York's violent crime rate is 24th lowest in the country, but the state is just 5th in property crime, according to Background Checks. These municipalities in Rockland County made the list: 24. Orangetown 37. Clarkstown Town 42. Ramapo Town Full list
These Westchester Locales Rank Among Safest In New York These Westchester Locales Rank Among Safest In New York
These Westchester Locales Rank Among Safest In New York A new report from Backgroundchecks.org named 14 Westchester County municipalities among the "safest cities" in New York. Background Checks analyzed the most recent FBI crime report and put together this resource, which shows that New York has an overall crime rate at less than half that of the country's. Overall, New York's violent crime rate is 24th lowest in the country, but the state is just 5th in property crime, according to Background Checks. Among New York's top five safest cities is Mamaroneck, which averaged one violent crime per 1,000 residents, said the report.  These muni…
Three Westchester Locales Rank Among 100 Safest Places In Nation Three Westchester Locales Rank Among 100 Safest Places In Nation
Three Westchester Locales Rank Among 100 Safest Places In Nation Three municipalities in Westchester County have been ranked in Safewise’s “100 Safest Places in America” for 2019. The 100 cities, which were selected based on violent and property crime rates, represent 18 states. However, the states with the most cities listed include New Jersey (30 cities), Connecticut (14 cities), Pennsylvania (10 cities), New York (8 cities) and Illinois (8 cities). Here are the three Westchester cities that made the cut: No. 4: Harrison  With a population of 28,480 and a median income of $117,453, Harrison Town takes the number four spot on the safest cities li…
New Rankings: These Westchester Locales Among Safest In State New Rankings: These Westchester Locales Among Safest In State
New Rankings: These Westchester Locales Among Safest In State A new report from Safewise.com named nearly two dozen Hudson Valley municipalities among the 50 "safest cities" in New York. Based on the latest FBI report, the state boasts a property crime rate 40 percent less than the national average, the site said. Nearly 50 New York towns have a violent crime rate that's 94 percent lower than the national average. The No. 1 safest city on the list is Lewisboro, followed by Briarcliff Manor. The following Hudson Valley towns are named to Safewise.com's report: 1. Lewisboro 2. Briarcliff Manor 5. Croton-on-Hudson 8. Harrison  9. Rye 10. Nort…