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Somers, NY
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ID Released For Woman Accused Of Stabbing 8-Year-Old Son In Northern Westchester
A 33-year-old Northern Westchester woman who allegedly stabbed her 8-year-old son has been identified. Dayona Hammonds, of Peekskill, was arrested Monday, Feb. 17, after Peekskill Police responded to a home on Main Street after receiving a 911 call about a woman threatening to stab her son, said Peekskill Police. When police arrived, the boy had already suffered a stab wound to his torso, police said. The boy was rushed to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Peekskill Police Lt. Jack Galusha said Tuesday, Feb. 18, that Hammonds was charged with felony assault during arraignme…
Lewisboro, NY
Police & Fire
Police Investigating Theft Of Wallet With $1K From Unlocked Vehicle In Northern Westchester
Police are investigating a theft from an unlocked vehicle in Northern Westchester. Officers responded to Washington Street in Peekskill for a report of a robbery around 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, said Peekskill Police Lt. Jack Galusha. After a brief interview with the victim police found that a wallet with approximately $1,000 had been taken from inside the unlocked vehicle, Galusha said. The suspect fled east on South Street and was not caught. Galusha said the department is actively investigating the case. Anyone with information should contact the Peekskill Police at 914-737-80…
Briarcliff, NY
Police & Fire
Man Killed While Walking Along Roadway In Northern Westchester
A 78-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle while he was walking on a roadway in Northern Westchester. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, when William O’Connor was walking in the area of Washington and Requa streets, said Peekskill Police Lt. Jack Galusha. O'Connor, of Peekskill, reportedly suffered a serious head wound and was unresponsive when police arrived on the scene. He was rushed to Westchester Medical Center where he died several hours later, Galusha said. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene. As of late Tuesday, Dec. 31…
Briarcliff, NY
News
Source ID'd For Online Threat At Middle School In Northern Westchester
School District officials are asking parents to make sure their children understand the importance of using social media carefully after a student was identified as making a threat against a school in Northern Westchester. The student was identified on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Peekskill Middle School after officials were made aware of a social media post made over the summer was mentioned in a new post on Wednesday, said Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Mauricio on Facebook. After learning of the new post, which contained a threat, Principal Jamal Lewis immediately began working …
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Spray Paint Theft Suspect Nabbed For Earlier Route 6 Graffiti Tagging
A 24-year-old man arrested for allegedly stealing 16 cans of spray paint, was later arrested for an earlier graffiti tagging of a Route 6 sound barrier. Daniel Vines-Mevec, of Buchanan, was arrested on Monday, July 15, after Yorktown Police responded to A.C.Moore Arts & Crafts at 3333 Crompond Road, for a report of the theft of 16 cans of spray paint worth $120 by two people, said the Yorktown Police. When police arrived, store employees were able to provide a description of the car the suspects were driving. Police broadcast a description of the vehicle to other departments and a short…
White Plains, NY
News
Warning: Counterfeit $100 Bills Being Passed In Northern Westchester
Northern Westchester businesses are being warned about a spike in the number of counterfeit bills being passed in the area. Peekskill Police said they have recently received reports of several unidentified subjects passing phony $100 bills at local businesses. "We want to remind business owners to train employees to examine any money being exchanged and to call police if someone is attempting to use a counterfeit bill," the department said. "Businesses, particularly fast food restaurants and convenience stores, should be on the lookout for the fake $100 bills." Police advise not confr…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Firing Shots From Rifle In Northern Westchester DIspute Behind Bars
A 38-year-old man accused of firing shots from a rifle during a dispute in Northern Westchester has been apprehended and is behind bars. The incident took place around 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at Dogwood Road in Cortlandt, where police responded to a report of shots fired. State Police, Westchester County Police and Peekskill Police officers all responded. An investigation determined that John J. Magner III engaged in a dispute with a party known to him at his residence, and fired two rounds from the Marlin .22 rifle. Magner was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, third-degree…
Peekskill, NY
Police & Fire
Peekskill Duo Nabbed In Strong-Arm Robbery Involving Razor Knife
A pair of partners in crime victimized a local man during a strong-arm robbery in which they held a razor knife to the victim's throat as they ripped off his wallet in Northern Westchester. Peekskill Police received a call for a dispute between a male and female around 7:15 p.m. Monday in the 900 block of Main Street, said Police Chief Eric Johansen. When officers arrived they found a man in distress and quickly learned that he was a victim of an armed robbery, Johansen said. The man told officers he had been attacked by a woman who threatened him with a razor and a man who pinned him agai…
