Duo Breaks Into Apartment, Restrains Victim, Steals High-End Clothing In New Rochelle: Police
Two armed suspects broke into an occupied apartment in Westchester County and stole luxury clothing while residents were inside, police said.
The burglary happened in New Rochelle on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at around 12:45 a.m. at 21 Fountain Pl., according to the New Rochelle Police Department.
Police said two men entered the apartment, displayed a handgun, and went straight to a bedroom where they targeted a collection of high-end clothing. At one point, one of the residents was restrained, though no one was injured during the incident.
Several people were inside at the tim…
Wanted Wolcott Man Dragged Officer With Car, Caught After Foot Chase: Police
A Wolcott man wanted by police is facing a long list of charges after officers say he dragged an officer with his car before fleeing and later being arrested after a chase.
Wayne Lydem, 48, and his girlfriend, Annalucy Lachance, 47, face multiple counts following an alleged Aug. 25 burglary and assault, according to authorities.
The ordeal began with Wolcott police responded to a garage burglary on Wolcott Road. Surveillance video identified Lydem, whom officers recognized from past incidents, officials said.
While still investigating, police spotted Lydem driving on Wolcott Roa…
Bike-Riding Arsonist Torched Maryland Home, Busted Returning To Scene Of Blaze: Fire Marshal
A Maryland man accused of setting a house on fire was busted after returning to the crime scene, according to investigators.
Deputy State Fire Marshals arrested Ryan Lawrence Spann, 40, of Oakland, after spotting him in the woods near the burned home in Garrett County on Tuesday, Sept. 2, officials said.
At about 2:30 p.m., a homeowner in the 1000 block of Pergin Farm Road reported seeing Spann ignite a blaze on the front porch before fleeing on a bicycle.
The homeowner chased Spann and took photos as he pedaled away, while a friend tried to put out the flames and called 911, accordi…
Restaurant Burglary Spree: Suspect Accused Of Second Break-In Nanuet, Police Say (Update)
Authorities have released new details about a Rockland County man accused of targeting restaurants in a burglary spree spanning multiple towns.
Christopher Pascale, age 46, of West Nyack, was arrested Monday, Aug. 25, after police say he broke into restaurants in both Stony Point and Nanuet, prying open registers and stealing cash, as Daily Voice reported.
According to Clarkstown Police, officers first responded to a burglary report at around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Posa Posa Pizzeria & Restaurant located at 121 Rockland Plaza in Nanuet. Employees reported that someon…
Asbury Park Man Broke Into Elementary School, Stole Scooter: Deal PD
A 39-year-old Asbury Park man was arrested and charged with breaking into Deal Elementary School, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 29.
On Monday, Aug. 11, officers responded to the elementary school after a man, later identified as Kyle Costello, entered the building through a window the day before and stole an electric scooter from the hallway before he exited the building, Deal police said.
Officers recovered the scooter and identified Costello as the suspect, taking him into custody a day later, police said.
Costello is charged with burglary, theft, trespassing and narcotics offenses,…
Wanted Burglary Suspect Known As ‘Macho’ Caught After Chase In Prospect Park: Cops
A man wanted in two cities for burglary and other offenses was caught after a bicycle and foot chase in Prospect Park, police said.
On Monday, Aug. 25, Officer Maruri, who was on routine patrol, saw a man wearing a lime green shirt, shorts, and a white hat riding a bicycle on Eastmain Street, according to a statement from the Prospect Park Police Department.
Maruri recognized the man as Francisco Sanchez, also known as “Macho,” who was wanted by the Prospect Park Police Department for burglary, theft, possession of burglary tools, and resisting arrest by flight for an incident on June…
Man Stole $10K From NJ Dunkin': Police
A man is at large after he stole $10,000 from a Dunkin' in Newark on Sunday, Aug. 24, authorities said.
At 9:30 p.m., police responded to the Dunkin' at 131 Bergen St. and found the front door had been shattered, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. said. The suspect fled before police arrived, police said.
After entering the Dunkin by breaking the front glass door, the suspect made his way to a back office, where he rummaged through drawers and storage areas until he opened a file cabinet with the cash, Miranda said. He took the money and fled after being confronted…
