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'Wrong Room': Stranger Entered Occupied Fredericksburg Hotel Room As Guest Sleeps, Sheriff Says 'Wrong Room': Stranger Entered Occupied Fredericksburg Hotel Room As Guest Sleeps, Sheriff Says
'Wrong Room': Stranger Entered Occupied Fredericksburg Hotel Room As Guest Sleeps, Sheriff Says A Virginia hotel stay turned into a nightmare when a guest woke up to a stranger standing inside their room. The break-in happened at a Holiday Inn Express on Warrenton Road in Fredericksburg on Wednesday morning, April 2, where deputies were called around 8:41 a.m. for a trespassing complaint, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. By the time police got there, staff had already reviewed surveillance video — and what they saw raised even more questions. The suspect, who had previously been removed from the property, somehow got access to a key card and walked straight into an …
Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police
Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police A Connecticut woman is accused of stealing a family heirloom from her employer’s home in Westchester County, NY — a ring that police said was later melted down before it could be recovered.  Fairfield County resident Joise Cabral-Rosa, 30, of Bethel, was arrested on Thursday, April 2, following an investigation into missing jewelry reported earlier this year, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  According to police, the case began on March 12, when a Rye resident reported that a ring, described as a family heirloom passed down through generations, had gone missing.&n…
Woman Accused Of Stealing Narcotics From Croton-On-Hudson Care Facility Woman Accused Of Stealing Narcotics From Croton-On-Hudson Care Facility
Woman Accused Of Stealing Narcotics From Croton-On-Hudson Care Facility A woman has been arrested after narcotics went missing from a Westchester County rehabilitation and health care facility, police said. Asia J. Carey, 39, of Buchanan, was arrested on Monday, March 16, following an investigation into missing drugs at Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center on Albany Post Road in Croton-on-Hudson, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced on Friday, March 20.  The investigation began on Feb. 5, when police received a report that narcotics were missing from the facility’s pharmacy.  Officers then responded and interviewed several emp…
'Dangerous' Person Of Interest Wanted For Deadly Bus Stop Stabbing In Fairfax Arrested: Police 'Dangerous' Person Of Interest Wanted For Deadly Bus Stop Stabbing In Fairfax Arrested: Police
'Dangerous' Person Of Interest Wanted For Deadly Bus Stop Stabbing In Fairfax Arrested: Police A man identified as the person of interest in a deadly Hybla Valley bus stop homicide is now in custody in Virginia. Abdul Jalloh was taken into custody on Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the 8600 block of Richmond Highway in Woodlawn, hours after he allegedly stabbed a woman to death, according to Fairfax County Police. Police say Jalloh is currently being held on an unrelated petit larceny charge. Jalloh was previously identified by detectives as the last person seen with a woman who was found suffering from trauma inside a bus shelter near Richmond Highway and Arlington Drive shortly after 7 p.m. …
Rock-Smashing Phone Store Burglaries Across Fairfax Lead To DC Arrest In 24 Hours: Police Rock-Smashing Phone Store Burglaries Across Fairfax Lead To DC Arrest In 24 Hours: Police
Rock-Smashing Phone Store Burglaries Across Fairfax Lead To DC Arrest In 24 Hours: Police Less than 24 hours after a string of overnight phone store burglaries — including one caught on video showing a suspect calmly throwing rocks at a storefront window in Virginia — a DC man is in custody. The hunt began shortly before 2 a.m. on Jan. 28, when officers responded to a burglary at a Boost Mobile store after a suspect smashed the front window with a rock, walked inside, and carried off the cash register, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Detectives said surveillance footage captured the entire break-in, including the moment the suspect used a rock as his tool of c…
Counterfeit Cash Facebook Marketplace Deal Leads To Arrest In Great Neck Plaza: Police Counterfeit Cash Facebook Marketplace Deal Leads To Arrest In Great Neck Plaza: Police
Counterfeit Cash Facebook Marketplace Deal Leads To Arrest In Great Neck Plaza: Police A Manhattan man was arrested after he used counterfeit money to buy a cell phone during a Facebook Marketplace meetup in Great Neck Plaza, according to the police. Luis Cruz Homs, 28, of 218 E. 115 Street, is accused of handing a 25-year-old victim $950 in fake U.S. currency in exchange for the phone, Nassau County police said. The deal happened in Great Neck Plaza at 3:40 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, detectives said. The victim later discovered the money was counterfeit when he attempted to deposit it at a bank, police said. After an investigation, Cruz Homs was arrested in connection with th…
Man Accused Of Shattering Windows, Stealing From 2 Spring Valley Businesses: Police Man Accused Of Shattering Windows, Stealing From 2 Spring Valley Businesses: Police
Man Accused Of Shattering Windows, Stealing From 2 Spring Valley Businesses: Police Two businesses in Rockland County were damaged and burglarized overnight on New Year’s Day, leading to the arrest of a local man, police said.  The events leading up to the arrest began just before 7 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, when a Spring Valley Police officer was flagged down after a shattered front door was discovered at Aim’s Convenient Store at 37 South Main St., the department announced on Friday, Jan. 2.  Officers determined the store had been burglarized overnight, with around $2,000 stolen from the cash register.  While detectives were responding to the burglar…
Westbury Used Counterfeit Cash To Buy Shoes At Multiple Stores: Police Westbury Used Counterfeit Cash To Buy Shoes At Multiple Stores: Police
Westbury Used Counterfeit Cash To Buy Shoes At Multiple Stores: Police A man is accused of using counterfeit cash to purchase shoes at multiple Long Island stores, police announced on Thursday, Jan. 1. Richard Lopez, 32, of Westbury, was arrested following an investigation into fraudulent purchases made at shoe stores in Levittown and East Garden City, according to Nassau County police. An unknown man entered Famous Footwear at 3571 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown and bought two pairs of shoes using what appeared to be U.S. currency at about 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. The bills were later determined to be counterfeit, police said. Investigators determined…
Dropped Passport Leads To Arrest After Woodbridge KinderCare Break-In, Police Say Dropped Passport Leads To Arrest After Woodbridge KinderCare Break-In, Police Say
Dropped Passport Leads To Arrest After Woodbridge KinderCare Break-In, Police Say A Virginia man who police say broke into a Woodbridge KinderCare was caught after leaving behind the one thing you don’t want to lose at a crime scene — your passport. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the investigation began around 1:51 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, when officers were called to KinderCare on Harbor Drive after staff reported a burglary. Employees first noticed items out of place when they opened the daycare on Sunday, Nov. 9. The next day, they made a more telling discovery — a passport left behind by the intruder. Officers tracked down the passport’s owne…
Man Steals Cash From Register In Armed Robbery At Gas Station In Newburgh: Police Man Steals Cash From Register In Armed Robbery At Gas Station In Newburgh: Police
Man Steals Cash From Register In Armed Robbery At Gas Station In Newburgh: Police A Dutchess County man is facing multiple charges after police said he robbed an Orange County gas station at gunpoint. Demetrius A. Kelly, 30, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in connection with a robbery in Newburgh the night before, the Town of Newburgh Police Department announced on Friday, Oct. 3. The incident happened around 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Sunoco 7-Eleven gas station at 78 Route 17K, where investigators said Kelly entered the business, displayed a weapon, stole cash from the register, and fled.  After an investigation, with help from…
USPS Worker Stole Mail, Had Cocaine In Car: Nassau County Police USPS Worker Stole Mail, Had Cocaine In Car: Nassau County Police
USPS Worker Stole Mail, Had Cocaine In Car: Nassau County Police A postal worker is accused of stealing mail and having cocaine in his car in Wantagh, Nassau County police announced on Saturday, Sept. 6. Daniel Schultz, 40, of Levittown, was arrested after Seventh Precinct officers responded to the United States Post Office located at 1250 Wantagh Avenue on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 2:27 p.m., according to detectives. Police said Schultz, an employee, had parcels of mail in his vehicle that did not belong to him. Officers observed the stolen mail in the back seat before taking him into custody without incident. During the investigation, police found Schultz …
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…
2 Teens Steal Over $100 Worth Of Merchandise From CVS In Rye: Police 2 Teens Steal Over $100 Worth Of Merchandise From CVS In Rye: Police
2 Teens Steal Over $100 Worth Of Merchandise From CVS In Rye: Police Two Brooklyn teenagers were arrested after allegedly shoplifting from a CVS in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Friday, Aug. 15, when officers from the City of Rye Police Department responded to CVS at 1121 Boston Post Rd. for a reported theft.  An investigation determined that 18-year-old Rasheen A. Coswell and a 16-year-old male entered the store and stole merchandise worth $108.67, passing all points of purchase without paying, according to police. An investigation determined that 18-year-old Rasheen A. Coswell and a 16-year-old male entered the store and st…
Already Locked Up, Alexandria Man Charged In Hybla Valley Rock-Smash Burglary Spree: Police Already Locked Up, Alexandria Man Charged In Hybla Valley Rock-Smash Burglary Spree: Police
Already Locked Up, Alexandria Man Charged In Hybla Valley Rock-Smash Burglary Spree: Police An Alexandria man sitting in jail on unrelated charges is now accused of smashing his way into multiple Hybla Valley businesses with a rock, police said. Detectives say 23-year-old Eliasar Flores Flores was linked to a string of April break-ins where storefront doors were shattered with a rock before cash was stolen. One of those happened on April 17 around 2:15 a.m., when officers were called to La Taza Panaderia in the 7800 block of Richmond Highway for a burglary report, according to Fairfax County police. The suspect allegedly smashed the door, grabbed money, and ran. Similar inci…
Former Employee Linked To 2 Burglaries At Dessert Shop In Mamaroneck, Police Say Former Employee Linked To 2 Burglaries At Dessert Shop In Mamaroneck, Police Say
Former Employee Linked To 2 Burglaries At Dessert Shop In Mamaroneck, Police Say A 23-year-old man has been arrested and accused of stealing cash from a Westchester dessert shop he used to work at, police said.  The incidents happened at Ralph’s Italian Ices at 407 Mamaroneck Ave. in the Village of Mamaroneck, the village's police department announced on Friday, Aug. 8.  The investigation began on Wednesday, July 23, after the business owner reported that someone had entered the store on Friday, July 18, and stolen about $1,000 in cash.   Security footage showed a masked person using a key retrieved from an external lock box, according to the depart…
Port Jervis Man Collected Over $42K In Worker's Comp Checks Issued To Dead Mother Port Jervis Man Collected Over $42K In Worker's Comp Checks Issued To Dead Mother
Port Jervis Man Collected Over $42K In Worker's Comp Checks Issued To Dead Mother An Orange County man has admitted to illegally collecting more than $42,000 in workers’ compensation benefits by continuing to cash checks issued to his mother after her death, state officials announced.  Port Jervis resident Randi L. Magpie pleaded guilty on Thursday, July 31, to one count of third-degree grand larceny and one count of petit larceny, the New York State Offices of the Inspector General announced on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The fraudulent scheme began after Magpie’s mother, Linda Chaney, passed away on April 1, 2022. At the time of her death, she had been receiving weekly wor…
Duo Steals Over $500 In Booze From Yorktown Store, Caught On Taconic Parkway: Police Duo Steals Over $500 In Booze From Yorktown Store, Caught On Taconic Parkway: Police
Duo Steals Over $500 In Booze From Yorktown Store, Caught On Taconic Parkway: Police Two Hudson Valley residents were arrested after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of alcohol from a liquor store in Northern Westchester and fleeing to the Taconic State Parkway, police said. The incident happened on Monday, July 15, when officers received a 911 call at around 4 p.m. reporting a theft in progress at All Seasons Wine & Spirits, located at 3333 Crompond Rd. in Yorktown, the town's police department announced on Thursday, July 17.  According to police, the suspects had just left the store without paying for approximately $533.29 in merchandise. Officers res…
NYPD Officer Steals $87K From Elderly Bank Clients In Rye For BMW, Aruba Trip: DA NYPD Officer Steals $87K From Elderly Bank Clients In Rye For BMW, Aruba Trip: DA
Nypd Officer Steals $87K From Elderly Bank Clients In Rye For BMW, Aruba Trip: DA An NYPD officer who previously worked at a Westchester bank has been charged in a sweeping financial crimes case accusing him of stealing over $85,000 from elderly customers and using the funds to pay for personal expenses—including a Caribbean vacation, luxury car payments, and fitness program subscriptions. Yeison Rodriguez Acosta, age 27, of Manhattan, was arraigned Thursday, July 17, in Rye City Court on a 30-count felony complaint stemming from a months-long investigation by the City of Rye Police Department and the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, both agencies announced.…
Officer Injured By Combative Woman During Wild Bethpage Disturbance: Nassau Police Officer Injured By Combative Woman During Wild Bethpage Disturbance: Nassau Police
Officer Injured By Combative Woman During Wild Bethpage Disturbance: Nassau Police A Hempstead woman injured a Nassau County police officer during a wild outburst at a Bethpage home, authorities said. Yvena Michel, 39, erupted during a disturbance on Maple Avenue around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, according to detectives with the Eighth Squad. Michel became agitated and uncooperative as officers investigated, police explained. She allegedly made threats, then turned violent while they tried to detain her—injuring an officer’s left arm in the process. Michel was ultimately taken into custody and is facing the following charges: Felony Assault 2nd Degree. Misdemeanor R…
Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped Delaney Hall After Riot, $10K Reward Offered Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped Delaney Hall After Riot, $10K Reward Offered
Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped Delaney Hall After Riot, $10K Reward Offered Federal officials are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of four criminal illegal aliens who escaped from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark on Thursday, June 12, the Department of Homeland Security said. The agency maintained that no widespread unrest occurred at the facility, contradicting various media reports including some saying 50 inmates pushed down a wall after meals were served late.  Officials said Delaney Hall remains “dedicated to providing high-quality services” and maintains 24/7 medical care, visitation, legal access, meals, reli…
Shoplifter's BF Found Hiding Behind Car During Her Arrest In Southeast, Found With Gun: Sheriff Shoplifter's BF Found Hiding Behind Car During Her Arrest In Southeast, Found With Gun: Sheriff
Shoplifter's BF Found Hiding Behind Car During Her Arrest In Southeast, Found With Gun: Sheriff A shoplifting complaint in Putnam County led deputies to a loaded handgun and multiple weapons charges for an out-of-state man found hiding behind a car, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 4:45 p.m. on Monday, June 2, when Putnam County deputies responded to a supermarket in Southeast for a report of a previous shoplifter who had returned to the store, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, June 11.  Deputies arrested the woman, identified as 41-year-old Mary Pincus Robles of Mahopac. While at the scene, investigators spotted a man trying to hide behind …
Mastic Museum Thief Gets Caught Returning To Scene Of Crime: Police Mastic Museum Thief Gets Caught Returning To Scene Of Crime: Police
Mastic Museum Thief Gets Caught Returning To Scene Of Crime: Police A Long Island man accused of stealing a replica pistol from a military museum tried to return it days later—only to get arrested at the scene, Nassau County Police announced. Gerard Asaro, 71, of Mastic, allegedly walked into the Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage on Friday, June 6 at 12:50 p.m., removed a replica Colt 1911A1 from a mannequin’s holster, and slipped it into his shorts pocket before leaving in an unknown direction, police said. The non-functioning pistol was part of a public display at the museum located at 1303 Round Swamp Road. Following media coverage of the theft, …
Teen Held Knife To Victim's Neck In Armed Robbery In Ramapo, Police Say Teen Held Knife To Victim's Neck In Armed Robbery In Ramapo, Police Say
Teen Held Knife To Victim's Neck In Armed Robbery In Ramapo, Police Say An 18-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing a victim at knifepoint in Rockland County and later being found with a young woman who police feared was in danger, police said. The incident unfolded just before 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, when officers were called to South Madison Avenue for a reported armed robbery, Ramapo Police Lt. Chris Franklin told Daily Voice on Wednesday, June 11.  Investigators say the suspect, 18-year-old Jostin Javier Cabrera-Ruiz of Chestnut Ridge, confronted someone he knew, threatened him by holding a knife to his throat, and stole sev…
Duo Charged In Robberies, Thefts From Taxi Drivers In Ramapo Duo Charged In Robberies, Thefts From Taxi Drivers In Ramapo
Duo Charged In Robberies, Thefts From Taxi Drivers In Ramapo Two suspects have been charged in connection with a string of robberies and thefts targeting taxi drivers in Rockland County, police said. The arrests were announced Friday, June 6, by the Town of Ramapo Police Department, following an investigation by the department’s Detective Bureau.  A 26-year-old man was taken into custody for allegedly being involved in two separate incidents, according to police. He was charged with second-degree robbery, petit larceny, and theft of service.  He was arraigned before a judge and remanded to the Rockland County Jail. His next court date in R…
‘Printer Bandit’ Busted In Bakery Theft In Yonkers: Suspect Has 40 Prior Arrests, Cops Say ‘Printer Bandit’ Busted In Bakery Theft In Yonkers: Suspect Has 40 Prior Arrests, Cops Say
‘Printer Bandit’ Busted In Bakery Theft In Yonkers: Suspect Has 40 Prior Arrests, Cops Say A man with more than 40 prior arrests is back in custody after allegedly swiping a printer from a Westchester bakery, police said. Curtis Moore, who just turned 40 this month, was arrested in connection with the theft of a brand-new printer from La Piñata Bakery in Yonkers, located at 118 New Main St., the Yonkers Police Department announced on Friday, May 30.  The incident happened early Tuesday morning, May 27, when Moore allegedly walked into the bakery and walked out with a box containing the printer. After the owner reported the theft, detectives quickly got to work.   …
Teen Choked 17-Year-Old Girl Repeatedly, Stole Her Medication In Triangle, Police Say Teen Choked 17-Year-Old Girl Repeatedly, Stole Her Medication In Triangle, Police Say
Teen Choked 17-Year-Old Girl Repeatedly, Stole Her Medication In Triangle, Police Say An 18-year-old Virginia man is facing serious charges after police say he repeatedly choked a 17-year-old girl and stole her medication from her bedroom without permission. Shyreese Brown Jr., of Triangle, was arrested on Wednesday, May 21, following a domestic violence investigation at a home in the 3700 block of Mainsail Cove, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Police say earlier that day, Brown entered the girl’s room without permission, struck her, grabbed her by the neck, and took both her medication and an electronic device.  A family member intervened, pr…
Queens Man With Stolen Moped, ICE Warrant Busted Stealing From Valley Stream Walmart: Police Queens Man With Stolen Moped, ICE Warrant Busted Stealing From Valley Stream Walmart: Police
Queens Man With Stolen Moped, ICE Warrant Busted Stealing From Valley Stream Walmart: Police A Queens man riding a stolen moped was caught shoplifting from Walmart in Valley Stream — and was later handed over to immigration agents due to an outstanding warrant, Nassau County police announced on Sunday, May 18. Kelvin Betancourt Guerrero, 23, of Jamaica Avenue, slipped merchandise into a bag at the Green Acres Mall Walmart and passed all points of purchase without paying around 3:22 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, according to the Fifth Squad. Loss Prevention officers confronted him outside the store and responding police placed him under arrest without incident, authorities said. But th…
Freeport Man Pulled Knife In Grocery Robbery, Assaulted Cop, Fled Traffic Stop: Police Freeport Man Pulled Knife In Grocery Robbery, Assaulted Cop, Fled Traffic Stop: Police
Freeport Man Pulled Knife In Grocery Robbery, Assaulted Cop, Fled Traffic Stop: Police A Long Island man is facing a slew of charges after pulling a knife during a grocery store robbery, assaulting a police officer, and fleeing a traffic stop, police said. Lucius Jenkins Jr., 25, of Freeport, was arrested in connection with a February robbery at a convenience store in Hempstead and several other incidents across Nassau County. The robbery occurred just before 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Bravo Market on Fulton Avenue. Jenkins concealed multiple grocery items and tried to leave the store without paying, Nassau County Police said. When stopped by loss prevention staff, he alle…
ICE Newark Nabs Man Wanted For Homicide In East Orange ICE Newark Nabs Man Wanted For Homicide In East Orange
ICE Newark Nabs Man Wanted For Homicide In East Orange A 23-year-old man living illegally in New Jersey was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Newark officers in East Orange on Tuesday, April 29. Juan Luis Ramos Marin is wanted in his native Venezuela for homicide, ICE said. He entered the United States without being inspected, admitted or paroled by an immigration officer, ICE said. Marin has criminal convictions in the United States for  disorderly conduct and petit larceny, with pending charges for multiple theft-related offenses, including property theft valued between $100 and $25,000, and possession of stolen property …
Man In US Illegally Caught Stealing From Green Acres Mall, Gave Police Fake ID: Cops Man In US Illegally Caught Stealing From Green Acres Mall, Gave Police Fake ID: Cops
Man In US Illegally Caught Stealing From Green Acres Mall, Gave Police Fake ID: Cops A man in the United States illegally was taken into federal custody after shoplifting from a Long Island mall, police said. Rammeike Campbell, 27, of Queens, was arrested Monday, April 21, after he was caught stealing merchandise from both Macy’s and Forever 21 at the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, according to Nassau County Police. Campbell concealed items in a shopping bag and walked out of Macy’s without paying, police said. After being stopped by loss prevention officers, he was arrested by responding Nassau officers without incident. An investigation revealed that Campbell had als…
Teen Breaks Into Burger King, Throws Items, Flees In Port Jervis: Police Teen Breaks Into Burger King, Throws Items, Flees In Port Jervis: Police
Teen Breaks Into Burger King, Throws Items, Flees In Port Jervis: Police A 15-year-old from New Jersey is facing serious charges after allegedly breaking into a Burger King in Orange County and wreaking havoc inside, police said. The burglary happened on Friday, March 21, when officers responded to a burglary alarm at the Burger King on Pike Street at around 2:18 a.m. The alarm system had detected motion in multiple areas of the restaurant, including the dining room, kitchen, and drive-thru window, Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden announced on Saturday, April 5.  When officers arrived, they reportedly saw lights on inside and a boy throwing…