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Man Steals Mail From Westchester Drop Box, Hides It Down Pants While Accomplices Watch: Cops Man Steals Mail From Westchester Drop Box, Hides It Down Pants While Accomplices Watch: Cops
Man Steals Mail From Westchester Drop Box, Hides It Down Pants While Accomplices Watch: Cops Three men were arrested after police they were caught stealing mail from a USPS collection box in Westchester County during a late-night surveillance operation tied to a broader investigation into mail thefts across the region.  The arrests were announced on Friday, May 22, and were part of a weeks-long investigation into stolen mail from post office drop boxes in both Katonah and Bedford Hills, according to the Town of Bedford Police Department.  Authorities said other communities throughout Westchester had also experienced similar thefts.  Police said investigators we…

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by Ben Crnic
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Crews Battle Burning Mercedes-Benz Repair Shop, Transformer Amid Thunderstorm In Westchester Crews Battle Burning Mercedes-Benz Repair Shop, Transformer Amid Thunderstorm In Westchester
Crews Battle Burning Mercedes-Benz Repair Shop, Transformer Amid Thunderstorm In Westchester A downed power line and brush fire in Northern Westchester quickly escalated into a complex blaze at a newly constructed Mercedes-Benz facility.  The blaze began at around 3:16 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, when firefighters responded to reports of downed power lines and a brush fire near Green Hill Road and Green Lane in Goldens Bridge, behind the Mercedes-Benz repair shop on Route 22.  According to the Goldens Bridge Fire Department, while crews were battling the brush fire, firefighters noticed thick black smoke pouring from the roof of the Mercedes building.  At 4:06 p…

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by Ben Crnic
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Slashing Attack Leaves Victim Hurt: Homeless Suspects Charged In Hudson Valley, Cops Say Slashing Attack Leaves Victim Hurt: Homeless Suspects Charged In Hudson Valley, Cops Say
Slashing Attack Leaves Victim Hurt: Homeless Suspects Charged In Hudson Valley, Cops Say Five people have been arrested in connection with a violent assault and robbery in Rockland County that left a victim with a severe facial slash wound, police said. The incident happened at around 2:05 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, when officers responded to what was initially reported as an unknown incident at 29 South Main St., Spring Valley Police announced on Thursday, May 21.  When officers arrived, they said they found a victim suffering from a deep cut to their face "consistent with a slashing.” The victim told officers they had been assaulted by multiple people, who fled before pol…

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by Ben Crnic
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Queens Duo Steal Over $1.5K In Feminine, Cosmetic Products From Westchester CVS: Police Queens Duo Steal Over $1.5K In Feminine, Cosmetic Products From Westchester CVS: Police
Queens Duo Steal Over $1.5K In Feminine, Cosmetic Products From Westchester CVS: Police Two Queens women are accused of stealing more than $1,500 worth of merchandise from a CVS store in Westchester County — and later turning themselves in on active arrest warrants, police said.   The arrests were made on Thursday, May 14, when 23-year-old Melanie Ortiz and 32-year-old Thifany Lopez, both of College Point, surrendered themselves to Yorktown Police, the department said on Thursday, May 21.  Police said the arrests stem from an Aug. 25, 2025 larceny investigation at the CVS located at 2000 Commerce St. in Yorktown. Investigators alleged that three women stole femi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Boy Missing For Over Year After Taken By Father During Custody Proceeding: Cops Westchester Boy Missing For Over Year After Taken By Father During Custody Proceeding: Cops
Westchester Boy Missing For Over Year After Taken By Father During Custody Proceeding: Cops Police in Westchester County are asking for the public’s help in locating an 11-year-old boy who has been missing for over a year after authorities said he was taken by his father during a custodial proceeding.   King Richards, 11, has been missing since March 2025, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Thursday, May 21. According to investigators, King’s father, Dwight Richards Sr., took the child during a court-related custody proceeding and failed to return with him afterward. Police said King’s mother has since been granted full custody. Authorities said King was l…

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by Ben Crnic
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Barn Goes Up In Flames In Northern Westchester, Cause Under Investigation Barn Goes Up In Flames In Northern Westchester, Cause Under Investigation
Barn Goes Up In Flames In Northern Westchester, Cause Under Investigation An intense barn fire dangerously close to a home prompted a large multi-agency response in Westchester County.  The blaze broke out at around 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, on Mount Airy Road West in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Croton firefighters, along with tanker units from Millwood and Yorktown, were initially dispatched to the scene for reports of a barn fire. Once they arrived, crews reported a fully involved barn located about 30 feet from a nearby home.  The upgraded response brought several more mutual aid crews to the…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Man Fought With Hospital Security: Denville PD Westchester Man Fought With Hospital Security: Denville PD
Westchester Man Fought With Hospital Security: Denville PD A 29-year-old Westchester County man was arrested and charged after he fought with hospital security in Denville, authorities announced Thursday, May 21. On Friday, May 15, officers responded to Saint Claire's Hospital and found that Avian Bennet, an Ossining resident, had already been detained by hospital security personnel, Denville police said. Bennet was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct, police said. Bennet was subsequently transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing and was released pending a court appearance, officers said.

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by Sam Barron
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Duo Steal Over $3.7K In Merch From Macy's In Westchester County — One Was Fugitive, Cops Say Duo Steal Over $3.7K In Merch From Macy's In Westchester County — One Was Fugitive, Cops Say
Duo Steal Over $3.7K In Merch From Macy's In Westchester County — One Was Fugitive, Cops Say Two suspects were arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise from a Macy’s store in Northern Westchester, police said.  The arrests happened on Friday, May 15, at around 9 p.m., when officers responded to Macy’s at the Jefferson Valley Mall for a report of a theft in progress, Yorktown Police announced on Wednesday, May 20.   Police said Macy’s asset protection employees gave the responding officers descriptions of the suspects, who were detained in the store parking lot before officers arrived.   Authorities identified the suspect…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man, 86, Found After Going Missing In Westchester (UPDATE) Man, 86, Found After Going Missing In Westchester (UPDATE)
Man, 86, Found After Going Missing In Westchester (Update) New Update: An 86-year-old man who went missing in Westchester County has been found safe.  Alfred James was found after going missing on Tuesday, May 19, after last being seen in the area of 25 Rosedale Rd. in Yonkers, Yonkers Police said in an update on Wednesday afternoon, May 20.  More information about where James was found was not made available.  Original Report: Police in Westchester are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 86-year-old man who may need medical attention. Alfred James was last seen on Tuesday, May 19, in the area of 25 Rosedale Rd.…

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by Ben Crnic
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Viral Video Of McDonald's Manager Licking Customer's Fries Leads To Arrest Viral Video Of McDonald's Manager Licking Customer's Fries Leads To Arrest
Viral Video Of McDonald's Manager Licking Customer's Fries Leads To Arrest A former Massachusetts McDonald's employee has been arrested after a viral video she filmed allegedly showed her licking a customer’s fries before putting them in a bag and serving them. Kaylie Santos, identified as a night manager at the Southbridge location, was charged with distributing food with a harmful substance, according to court records obtained by USA Today. The alleged incident happened April 9 at an East Main Street McDonald’s, according to the report. Police said the clip was first shared on Snapchat before spreading across social media platforms, where it quickly drew ba…

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by Josh Lanier
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Second Raid In 4 Months Hits Huntington Station Spa Amid Suffolk Crackdown Second Raid In 4 Months Hits Huntington Station Spa Amid Suffolk Crackdown
Second Raid In 4 Months Hits Huntington Station Spa Amid Suffolk Crackdown A Huntington Station massage parlor has been raided again, just four months after its last prostitution investigation, as Suffolk County police continue a sweeping crackdown targeting East Jericho Turnpike businesses. Irene Jin, 53, of Bethpage, and Eunja Heo, 46, of Centreville, Virginia, were arrested Tuesday, May 19, during an investigation at The Shop, located at 523 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk County Police. Both women were charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a felony, and Prostitution, a misdemeanor, police said. Second Precinct C…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Teens Caught With 3 Illegal Handguns In Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Jailed: Police Teens Caught With 3 Illegal Handguns In Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Jailed: Police
Teens Caught With 3 Illegal Handguns In Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Jailed: Police Four young men were arrested, and three illegal handguns — including one reported stolen — were recovered during a traffic stop in Dutchess County, police said.  The arrests happened on Friday, May 15, when Town of Poughkeepsie Police stopped a Chevrolet Malibu that had been identified by the Dutchess County Analysis and Real Time Crime Intelligence Center as potentially involved in criminal activity, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Tuesday, May 19. Police said the driver was identified as 19-year-old J’Amori J. Douglas, of Poughkeepsie, who was allegedly drivin…

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by Ben Crnic