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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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Man Bites Off Part Of Victim's Ear When Asked To Leave Montgomery Pub: Police Man Bites Off Part Of Victim's Ear When Asked To Leave Montgomery Pub: Police
Man Bites Off Part Of Victim's Ear When Asked To Leave Montgomery Pub: Police A man is accused of biting off part of a victim's ear during a violent confrontation at a pub in Orange County, police said. Montgomery resident William "Billy" Hassler, 47, was arrested on Friday, June 26, following an incident at Copperfields Kildare Pub, the Town of Montgomery Police Department announced on Monday, June 29. According to police, a little before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Montgomery officers and New York State Police troopers responded to the pub, located at 93 Clinton St., after a report of a physical fight.  The department said that when Hassler had been asked to l…

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Speeding Driver Escapes Cops — Then Caught, Jailed Days Later In Fallsburg, Police Say Speeding Driver Escapes Cops — Then Caught, Jailed Days Later In Fallsburg, Police Say
Speeding Driver Escapes Cops — Then Caught, Jailed Days Later In Fallsburg, Police Say A 37-year-old man faces numerous charges after evading officers in Sullivan County — only to be found days later, police said.  Bjorn Egenes, 37, was arrested on Saturday, June 27, in connection with an incident days earlier on Tuesday, June 23, Fallsburg Police announced.  According to the department, on June 23, Fallsburg officers tried to stop Egenes' vehicle on Brickman Road for a suspended registration. However, he did not stop and began speeding away, police said.  After a long chase, Egenes was able to get away. However, police identified him and issued an arrest…

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4-Year-Old, Relative Involved In Hit-Run In Mount Vernon — Cops Now Searching For Motorcycle 4-Year-Old, Relative Involved In Hit-Run In Mount Vernon — Cops Now Searching For Motorcycle
4-Year-Old, Relative Involved In Hit-Run In Mount Vernon — Cops Now Searching For Motorcycle Police are searching for a motorcycle they said was at the center of a hit-and-run incident in Westchester County involving a 4-year-old child and their relative.  The incident happened in Mount Vernon at around 7:25 p.m. on Monday, June 29, on the 200 block of South 3rd Avenue, Mount Vernon city officials announced on Tuesday morning, June 30. The hit-and-run reportedly involved a child and their relative. More information about the incident and possible injuries was not released.  Mount Vernon Police are now searching for a black and white motorcycle with the words "LUCKY STRIK…

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Woman, 75, Jailed After Stabbing Victim In Back In Yorktown, Police Say Woman, 75, Jailed After Stabbing Victim In Back In Yorktown, Police Say
Woman, 75, Jailed After Stabbing Victim In Back In Yorktown, Police Say A 75-year-old woman faces a felony assault charge after allegedly stabbing a victim in the back in Westchester County, police said. The incident happened in Yorktown on Monday, June 22, when officers responded to a reported stabbing a little before 5:45 p.m., the Yorktown Police Department announced on Tuesday, June 30. Arriving officers found a victim with what they said appeared to be multiple stab wounds. After investigating some more, police determined the suspect, identified as 75-year-old Lynn Matney of Yorktown Heights, allegedly stabbed the victim in their upper back with a knife.&n…

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Thieves Go Through Cars Near Port Chester High School, Cops Say Thieves Go Through Cars Near Port Chester High School, Cops Say
Thieves Go Through Cars Near Port Chester High School, Cops Say Police are looking for information after cars parked near a Westchester County high school were rummaged through overnight.  The thefts were reported in the area near Port Chester High School, Port Chester Police announced on Monday evening, June 29.  The incident prompted the department to warn residents to lock cars and remove anything of value.  More information about the thefts and possible suspects was not released. Police said anyone who saw anything suspicious should contact them as soon as possible.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for up…

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1 Killed When Vehicle Collides With 2 Motorcycles In North East 1 Killed When Vehicle Collides With 2 Motorcycles In North East
1 Killed When Vehicle Collides With 2 Motorcycles In North East One person died after a vehicle collided with two motorcycles on Route 22 in Dutchess County, leaving two other people hospitalized.  The crash happened on Monday morning, June 29, when a vehicle and two motorcycles collided in the area of 5761 Route 22 in the Town of North East, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.  One of the motorcycle riders died as a result of injuries sustained at the scene. Their name has not been made public.  The other rider was taken to Vassar Brothers Medical Center, where they are in critical condition, authorities said. Meanwhile,…

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Pole, Power Lines Fall On Car In Route 9 Crash In Philipstown Pole, Power Lines Fall On Car In Route 9 Crash In Philipstown
Pole, Power Lines Fall On Car In Route 9 Crash In Philipstown Route 9 in Putnam County was temporarily closed after power lines fell on top of a vehicle, making the road impassable.  The crash happened a little before 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, when firefighters and EMS crews responded to Route 9 in Philipstown between Winston Lane and South Mountain Pass for a reported crash involving downed wires, according to the Philipstown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. and Garrison Volunteer Fire Company.  Arriving first responders found fallen trees and downed wires, including some that fell on top of a car.  According to the Continen…

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Residents Escape Early Morning Basement Blaze In Mahopac Residents Escape Early Morning Basement Blaze In Mahopac
Residents Escape Early Morning Basement Blaze In Mahopac Residents were able to escape a house fire that left their Putnam County home heavily damaged, firefighters said. The fire happened in Mahopac at around 3 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, when firefighters responded to a blaze on Orchard Road, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving crews found a fire in the basement that had resulted in heavy smoke throughout the house. They also made sure that the residents inside had safely evacuated before firefighters got to the scene.   Mahopac Falls firefighters worked alongside crews from the Putnam Valley, Maho…

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High Ozone Prompts Air Quality Health Advisory In Westchester, Rockland Counties High Ozone Prompts Air Quality Health Advisory In Westchester, Rockland Counties
High Ozone Prompts Air Quality Health Advisory In Westchester, Rockland Counties An air quality health advisory has been issued for Westchester and Rockland counties on Monday, June 29, as ozone levels are expected to climb, state officials announced. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Monday for the New York City Metro region, which includes New York City, Westchester County, and Rockland County, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health. Officials said ozone can build up during hot weather when sunlight reacts with pollutants from vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions.   The a…

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Man Who Abducted Business Partner Outside Peekskill Grocery Store Gets Prison Time Man Who Abducted Business Partner Outside Peekskill Grocery Store Gets Prison Time
Man Who Abducted Business Partner Outside Peekskill Grocery Store Gets Prison Time A California man who helped abduct his business partner in broad daylight outside a Westchester County grocery store before beating him and demanding nearly $1 million will spend years in federal prison, prosecutors said.    Lewis Li of Huntington Beach, California, 36, was sentenced Thursday, June 25, to six years in prison for the abduction and extortion of a man in Peekskill, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.  According to prosecutors, on Jan. 28, 2025, Li and multiple co-conspirators abducted their business partner to extort ne…

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