Poughkeepsie, NY
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Man Shoots Victim In Back In Public In Poughkeepsie — Here's How Long He'll Be In Prison Man Shoots Victim In Back In Public In Poughkeepsie — Here's How Long He'll Be In Prison
Man Shoots Victim In Back In Public In Poughkeepsie — Here's How Long He'll Be In Prison A 20-year-old man will spend years in prison for a Dutchess County shooting that seriously injured a victim on a city street.  Malachi Cornwall, 20, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to first-degree assault, a violent felony, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, April 16.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the case stems from an early morning shooting on Sept. 27, 2025, near 313 Main St. in the City of Poughkeepsie. Authorities said Cornwall fired a loaded gun at…

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by Ben Crnic
Elmont, NY
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NY Islanders Promotion For Convicted ‘Cooler Cop’ Draws Anger, Praise From Community NY Islanders Promotion For Convicted ‘Cooler Cop’ Draws Anger, Praise From Community
NY Islanders Promotion For Convicted ‘Cooler Cop’ Draws Anger, Praise From Community The New York Islanders featured a fundraiser for convicted NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran at their season’s final game on Tuesday, April 14, drawing both praise and backlash from the New York community. The fundraiser asked fans to “Support New York’s Sergeants Benevolent Association in its fight for justice for NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran” in a promotion on the scoreboard in the first period of their 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Islanders also said they would donate a portion of that night’s 50/50 raffle to the SBA, which serves as NYPD officers’ union. Duran, a Putnam County resident, was sent…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Mount Joy, PA
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Penn Twp. Man Accused Of Hitting Juvenile Bicyclist In Road Rage Case Waives Hearing Penn Twp. Man Accused Of Hitting Juvenile Bicyclist In Road Rage Case Waives Hearing
Penn Twp. Man Accused Of Hitting Juvenile Bicyclist In Road Rage Case Waives Hearing A Pennsylvania man accused of intentionally striking a juvenile bicyclist during a road rage incident will have his case move to county court, prosecutors announced on Monday, April 13. Richard K. Parmer, 64, of Penn Township, waived his preliminary hearing before Judge Michael Hess on March 16, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. Parmer is charged with one count each of recklessly endangering another person and reckless driving. The charges stem from an incident in the 100 block of North Market Street in Mount Joy Borough around 3 p.m. on Feb. 18, authorities sai…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sayreville, NJ
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Predator Sting Video Claims Cannibal Fetish, Sayreville School Employee On Leave Predator Sting Video Claims Cannibal Fetish, Sayreville School Employee On Leave
Predator Sting Video Claims Cannibal Fetish, Sayreville School Employee On Leave An employee in the Sayreville School District has been placed on leave after he was caught in a sting from an online predator hunter group. On Thursday, April 9, officers responded to  Sayreville War Memorial High School regarding allegations about the employee, identified in a video from Predator Poachers as a high school janitor.  Predator Poachers claims the man spoke to two decoys about wanting to cook and eat them. They confront the man outside of the high school and he asks the group to walk off campus so they can talk, NJ.com, which viewed the two-hour video, said. Whe…

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by Sam Barron
Amityville, NY
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Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists
Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists A new warning for travelers is raising concerns about potential risks in a well-known international destination frequented by Americans. US officials said a security alert has just been issued for Tirana, Albania, urging increased vigilance due to possible threats linked to foreign-linked groups. According to the US Embassy in Tirana, groups associated with Iran may seek to target entities connected to the US or Iranian opposition elements in the country. The alert also warns that common public locations could be at risk, including tourist sites, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, and ni…

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by Joe Lombardi
New Haven, CT
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Trump's DOJ Sues Connecticut, New Haven, Says 'Sanctuary' Policies Put Communities At Risk Trump's DOJ Sues Connecticut, New Haven, Says 'Sanctuary' Policies Put Communities At Risk
Trump's DOJ Sues Connecticut, New Haven, Says 'Sanctuary' Policies Put Communities At Risk The federal government has filed a lawsuit against Connecticut and the city of New Haven over the protection of undocumented migrants, following President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.  The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday, April 13,  directly naming Gov. Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. At the center of the case is Connecticut’s Trust Act and similar local sanctuary policies, which limit local police's cooperation with immigration officers. The Justice Department said the policies have allowed "countless criminals…

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by Josh Lanier
Harrisburg, PA
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Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now pleaded guilty, federal authorities announced on Monday, April 13. Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti. Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity, authorities said. The case stems from a series of pos…

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by Jillian Pikora
Somers, NY
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Firearm, Crowbar Found On Trespassers At Abandoned Somers IBM Site: Cops Firearm, Crowbar Found On Trespassers At Abandoned Somers IBM Site: Cops
Firearm, Crowbar Found On Trespassers At Abandoned Somers IBM Site: Cops Two New Jersey residents were arrested after trespassing at an abandoned IBM complex in Westchester, NY over the weekend, authorities said. At approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, the New York State Police and the Town of Somers Police Department responded at to the Ridge Way area in Somers on reports of vehicles parked along the roadway, according to NYSP. Investigators believed the vehicles belonged to individuals trespassing at the former IBM complex. Troopers and investigators entered the property and detained Violette O. Nidds, 24, of Ridgewood, and Benjamin F. Volino, 25, of M…

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by Cecilia Levine
East Orange, NJ
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East Orange Aims To Crack Down On Illegal Apartments East Orange Aims To Crack Down On Illegal Apartments
East Orange Aims To Crack Down On Illegal Apartments A city in New Jersey is launching an initiative to crack down on illegal and unsafe housing. East Orange Mayor Ted Green announced this week the launch of Save Ourselves, S.O.S., in response to the growing prevalence of illegal basement units in the city and recent regional tragedies involving fires and flooding in below-grade dwellings "Cracking down on illegal basements is not just about enforcement—it’s about protecting lives and ensuring that every family has access to safe, secure, and dignified housing,” Green said. “Illegal units put vulnerable residents at risk and exploit those wit…

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by Sam Barron
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect On Run After Stealing Car — Police Swarm I-84 Area In Southeast (DEVELOPING) Suspect On Run After Stealing Car — Police Swarm I-84 Area In Southeast (DEVELOPING)
Suspect On Run After Stealing Car — Police Swarm I-84 Area In Southeast (Developing) A suspect remains on the loose following a stolen vehicle incident that triggered a large police response in Putnam County.  The incident unfolded Friday morning, April 10, in the area of Interstate 84 and Ives Farm Road in Southeast, New York State Police said at around 8:15 a.m.  Authorities reported a heavy police presence in the area as they searched for a suspect who fled the scene. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 20s, last seen wearing black pants, a gray sweatshirt, and red and black sneakers.  Police said there is no known threat to the public at …

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by Ben Crnic
Armonk, NY
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Man Admits Trying To Stab Officer In Back Before Being Shot During 911 Call In Armonk: DA Man Admits Trying To Stab Officer In Back Before Being Shot During 911 Call In Armonk: DA
Man Admits Trying To Stab Officer In Back Before Being Shot During 911 Call In Armonk: DA A man has pleaded guilty after admitting he tried to stab a police officer during what began as a routine 911 call in Northern Westchester, prosecutors said.  Armonk resident Joseph Spennato, age 39, pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated assault upon a police officer, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, April 9. The plea stems from an incident on May 20, 2024, at a home on Hallock Place in Armonk. As previously reported by Daily Voice at the time, North Castle Police Sgt. William McClure and Officer Chris Costa responded around 12:30 p.m. to …

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by Ben Crnic
Triangle-Dumfries, VA
Police & Fire
Third Teen Arrested In Dumfries Basketball Court Shooting That Left 18-Year-Old Dead: Police Third Teen Arrested In Dumfries Basketball Court Shooting That Left 18-Year-Old Dead: Police
Third Teen Arrested In Dumfries Basketball Court Shooting That Left 18-Year-Old Dead: Police Another teen has been arrested for his role in a deadly basketball court shooting that left an 18-year-old dead and four others wounded in Virginia. Weeks after Dumfries native Louis Anthony Boone was killed during a dispute, authorities announced on Wednesday that they have arrested Kennsington Duane Adams, 18, for his role in the murder. Adams is the third to be arrested following the apprehension of Ryan Alexander Butler in Triangle and J'Shaun Zomari Williams last month. The incident happened near the 1800 block of Potomac Shores Parkway in Dumfries, where officers were called to an ou…

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by Zak Failla