Restaurant Burglary Spree: Suspect Accused Of Second Break-In Nanuet, Police Say (UPDATE) Restaurant Burglary Spree: Suspect Accused Of Second Break-In Nanuet, Police Say (UPDATE)
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…
Wallingford Go-Kart Track Brawl Sends Officer Into Surgery: Police Wallingford Go-Kart Track Brawl Sends Officer Into Surgery: Police
Wallingford Go-Kart Track Brawl Sends Officer Into Surgery: Police A night out at a popular Wallingford go-kart track turned violent when police say a man on probation charged at officers, fought with them, and left one officer with a serious broken leg injury. Tevin Robles, 28, faces multiple charges following the incident at On Track Karting on North Colony Road in Wallingford on Aug. 27, police said. Wallingford police were called to the facility after an intoxicated Robles began "arguing with employees and behaving aggressively toward patrons," authorities said. Police reported that Robles refused to cooperate, tried to leave the scene, and “continued…
Man Burglarizes Restaurant With Screwdriver, Flees To Hotel Under Alias In Stony Point: Police Man Burglarizes Restaurant With Screwdriver, Flees To Hotel Under Alias In Stony Point: Police
Man Burglarizes Restaurant With Screwdriver, Flees To Hotel Under Alias In Stony Point: Police A man is facing felony charges after police say he broke into a Rockland County restaurant and stole hundreds of dollars in cash.  Christopher Pascale, 46, of West Nyack, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 25, following an investigation into the burglary of a Stony Point business, Stony Point Police announced.  Police said the burglary was reported at around 9:35 a.m. on South Liberty Drive, when the restaurant owner arrived to open for the day and found the cash register pried open and coins scattered across the floor. Detectives later reviewed surveillance footage that police said sho…
Man Smashes Car Window, Steals Property Inside In Spring Valley: Police Man Smashes Car Window, Steals Property Inside In Spring Valley: Police
Man Smashes Car Window, Steals Property Inside In Spring Valley: Police A man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into multiple vehicles in Rockland County, authorities announced.  The arrest stemmed from police activity on Wednesday, Aug. 20, when the Spring Valley Police Department conducted a proactive vehicle larceny operation following a rise in car break-ins in the village. While monitoring areas including Rose Avenue, Ewing Avenue, Prospect Street, and Bethune Boulevard, officers spotted a man matching descriptions from earlier incidents. The department said in an announcement on Monday, Aug. 25, that he was seen using his cellphone flas…
Parole Violator In Stolen Van Smashes Cars In Wild Multi-Town Pursuit, Chester PD Says Parole Violator In Stolen Van Smashes Cars In Wild Multi-Town Pursuit, Chester PD Says
Parole Violator In Stolen Van Smashes Cars In Wild Multi-Town Pursuit, Chester PD Says A wanted parole violator led police on a multi-town chase through Morris County in a stolen van Thursday afternoon, Aug. 21, authorities said. At 2:20 p.m., a resident on Ryan Court in Chester Township reported a suspicious man standing outside a silver minivan in their driveway, according to police, Chester police said. Officers arrived and learned the van was stolen and had been involved in a pursuit earlier that morning in Roxbury Township. Police said the driver, who was not named, was wanted on a parole violation for armed robbery. When officers approached, the man got into the van, dr…
21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD 21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD
21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD Hanover Township police are cracking down on graffiti. The department announced 21 people have been arrested and charged after graffiti caused $500,000 in damage over the past few years on  on buildings, businesses, public property, railroad property, bridges, and various other locations in Hanover Township.  Identifying and charging suspects allows a victim to recover financial assistance in the form of restitution to make repairs, police said. Those charged are: Two juveniles who spraypainted “GMAIL”, “GMAIL8”, “SCATE”, and “SCATE5” are charged with five counts …
Soap Opera: Fountain Vandalized, Streets Covered In Suds In Goshen Soap Opera: Fountain Vandalized, Streets Covered In Suds In Goshen
Soap Opera: Fountain Vandalized, Streets Covered In Suds In Goshen A historic Orange County fountain was vandalized with soap overnight, leaving streets covered in suds. The incident happened late Wednesday, Aug. 20, in the Village of Goshen, when someone poured soap into the fountain outside the Village Green, according to incident reporter Mark Lieb.  Heavy rain at the time made the situation worse, causing the suds to spill over onto Greenwich Avenue and South Church Street. Police said some drivers were briefly confused, mistaking the white foam for snow — in the middle of August. Goshen Police are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby buil…
Smash-And-Grab At Westchester Country Club: Thief Caught With Stolen Wallet, Police Say Smash-And-Grab At Westchester Country Club: Thief Caught With Stolen Wallet, Police Say
Smash-And-Grab At Westchester Country Club: Thief Caught With Stolen Wallet, Police Say A Rockland County man is accused of shattering a car window and stealing a wallet at a prestigious Westchester golf club before being tracked down within hours, police announced. The incident happened around 3:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Westchester Country Club in Harrison, when an employee’s vehicle was broken into and a wallet taken, the Harrison Police Department said on Monday, Aug. 18.  Investigators quickly developed a suspect description and found 59-year-old Jesse Foote, of Stony Point, driving his vehicle on the Palisades Parkway later that afternoon. Officers pulled hi…
Stolen Boat Intercepted While Heading Down Hudson River: 2 Arrested In Poughkeepsie, Police Say Stolen Boat Intercepted While Heading Down Hudson River: 2 Arrested In Poughkeepsie, Police Say
Stolen Boat Intercepted While Heading Down Hudson River: 2 Arrested In Poughkeepsie, Police Say A swift police response led to the recovery of a stolen boat from the Dutchess County waterfront and the arrest of two suspects, authorities said.  The incident began around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, when City of Poughkeepsie 911 received a report of the stolen vessel, according to city police. The department’s Marine Unit immediately launched and began searching the Hudson River, soon spotting the boat heading south. Officers intercepted the vessel and escorted it to a nearby marina, where the occupants were taken into custody without incident, the department said.  Investi…
Man Fires Shotgun At Woman's Vehicle During Confrontation In Wawayanda Driveway: Police Man Fires Shotgun At Woman's Vehicle During Confrontation In Wawayanda Driveway: Police
Man Fires Shotgun At Woman's Vehicle During Confrontation In Wawayanda Driveway: Police A man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly firing a shotgun at a woman’s vehicle in Orange County, police said.  The incident happened around 12:20 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, when troopers responded to a harassment complaint on County Road 12 in the Town of Wawayanda, New York State Police said on Tuesday, Aug. 12.  According to investigators, a 60-year-old woman had been retrieving mail from her residence and drove up the driveway to turn around. At the top of the driveway, she was confronted by the residents, identified as 35-year-old James M. Blake and a 32-year-old …
17-Year-Old Fired Gunshots In Phillipsburg: Prosecutor 17-Year-Old Fired Gunshots In Phillipsburg: Prosecutor
17-Year-Old Fired Gunshots In Phillipsburg: Prosecutor A 17-year-old was arrested and charged after several gunshots were fired in Phillipsburg, authorities announced Friday., Aug. 8. On Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 4:17 p.m., Phillipsburg police responded to the 100 block of Henderson Street after its ShotSpotter device detected gunshots, the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office said. Police spotted several discharged cartridge cases and bullet holes in a parked vehicle, authorities said. No injuries were reported, authorities said. Video footage identified a 17-year-old as the perpetrator, authorities said. The juvenile was charged with conspiracy to c…
Driver Wanted To Hurt People When He Plowed Across Riverwinds Fields, Police Say Driver Wanted To Hurt People When He Plowed Across Riverwinds Fields, Police Say
Driver Wanted To Hurt People When He Plowed Across Riverwinds Fields, Police Say A driver accused of intentionally putting lives at risk during youth football practice at a South Jersey sports complex has been arrested and charged, officials said. The incident occurred around 7:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, when officers from the West Deptford Police Department were called to the RiverWinds complex for a report of a vehicle driving recklessly across the fields, Chief Michael Franks said. According to police, the vehicle ultimately crashed into a light standard, near a large group of people gathered for football practice, the chief said. The driver, who was not named, w…