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Yorktown, NY
Police & Fire
Gas Station Failed Robbery: Man Caught After Pulling Knife On Clerk In Yorktown, Police Say
A Putnam County man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a Westchester gas station, authorities said. The incident happened in Yorktown on Tuesday, March 4, just before noon, when there was a reported robbery at the Mobil gas station at 3205 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Police said on Thursday, March 13. According to police, the suspect had already fled the scene by the time officers arrived. Investigators say the man brandished a knife and demanded money from the cashier. However, the clerk had already activated an alarm, causing the sus…
Putnam Valley, NY
Police & Fire
Tesla Left Mangled In Tree Collision In Putnam Valley: 3 Injured
Three people were injured after a car collided with a tree in Putnam County. The crash happened at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 on Sprout Brook Road near the Putnam Valley town line, where there was a single-vehicle accident involving a collision with a large tree, according to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department and Continental Village Fire Department. Upon arrival, first responders found three occupants trapped inside the wrecked Tesla vehicle. Firefighters used hydraulic rescue tools to extricate the victims, working for approximately 30 minutes befor…
Mahopac, NY
Schools
School Board President Resigns Suddenly In Mahopac
The school board president of a district in Putnam County has announced his sudden resignation. Mahopac Board of Education President and Trustee Jonathan Schneider's resignation was announced on Thursday, March 6. In a statement, the Board expressed gratitude for Schneider’s service, recognizing his dedication and contributions to the district. "His contributions have been valued and his commitment to the District will not be forgotten," the Board wrote. With Schneider’s departure, Vice President Fernando Martinez will now serve as Acting President, in accordan…
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Car Hits Tree, Catches Fire In Brewster: Driver Hospitalized
A vehicle crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Putnam County, leaving the driver hospitalized, firefighters said. The crash happened outside the Brewster Elks Club at Route 22 and Milltown Road around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, according to the Brewster Fire Department. According to fire officials, the vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire outside the Elks Club on Route 22. Firefighters quickly attacked the flames while Brewster EMS treated the driver, who was then taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Center Moriches-East Moriches, NY
News
S'mores Started Massive Brush Fire Outside Hamptons, Officials Say
A family attempting to make s’mores in their backyard accidentally sparked several brush fires that burned hundreds of acres on Long Island, authorities said. An investigation by Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives determined that high winds spread embers from a Manorville backyard on Cozine Road after the family attempted to start a fire for s’mores, the agency announced Monday, March 10. “It’s believed strong winds spurred additional fires from embers leading to the brush fires,” Suffolk County Police said. Detectives are continuing to speak with witnesses and investigate tips,…
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
SUV Flips On Road In Mahopac (
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A crash in Putnam County left a vehicle on its side and temporarily blocked a lane of traffic on a curvy road. The crash happened at around 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, when an SUV flipped in the area of Miller Road and Route 118 in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. The incident prompted a fast response from Carmel Police, the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corp., and the Somers Volunteer Fire Department in addition to Mahopac fire crews. More information, including the extent of injuries, was not immediately available.
Yorktown, NY
Police & Fire
Man Assaults Teen Girl While Posing As Officer At Yorktown Shopping Center: Police
A Putnam County man was arrested after allegedly impersonating a police officer while assaulting a teenage girl in a Westchester shopping center parking lot, authorities said. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, March 5, around 2:20 p.m., when Yorktown Police officers responded to the Shrub Oak Shopping Center for a reported assault, the department said on Thursday, March 6. According to investigators, 42-year-old Charles Santiago of Putnam Valley pulled his vehicle in front of a 16-year-old girl as she was walking. Wearing a fake police badge around his neck, Santiago falsely i…
Warwick, NY
Readers Choice
Best Thai Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Thai Golden
We are thrilled to announce that Thai Golden has been named Best Thai Restaurant in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Thai Golden is a family-owned restaurant and café that prides itself on serving the finest home-style Thai cuisine in the Lower Hudson Valley area. Plan ahead: Thai Golden notes on its website that it is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Photo supplied by Thai Golden In 2016, Thai Golden expanded to include a café, which allowed the restaurant to experiment with more drinks, live music, and art parties whi…
Carmel, NY
Police & Fire
Duo Busted While Trying To Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine In Kent: Sheriff
A drug bust in Putnam County led to the arrest of two men, including a New Jersey resident, who allegedly arrived to sell fentanyl and cocaine, authorities announced. The operation took place on Wednesday, March 5, around 2:30 p.m. in Kent, where members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Unit intercepted the suspects when they arrived to sell the drugs, according to Sheriff Kevin J. McConville. The suspects were identified as Orange County resident Jamel Donaldson, 31, of New Windsor, and New Jersey resident Paul Roeser, 27, of Mahwah. Donaldson, w…
North Salem, NY
Police & Fire
4-Year-Old Child Rescued in Croton Falls After Kidnapping, Chase On I-84, I-684: Police
This story has been updated. A four-year-old child with autism was safely rescued after being abducted in a rapidly unfolding kidnapping situation that spanned Westchester, Dutchess, and Putnam counties, authorities announced. The incident began on Saturday, Feb. 22, when Putnam County 911 received a report of a vehicle stolen out of LaGrange. Authorities learned that the suspect, 26-year-old Jahyra Allen of Brooklyn, had allegedly taken the car from a family member and abducted her 4-year-old child, whom she does not have legal custody of, according to New York State Police. Authori…
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Child Porn: Woman, 32, Accused Of Transmitting Videos, Pics From Southeast Home, Police Say
A 32-year-old woman faces child porn charges after allegedly transmitting explicit videos and pictures over the internet from her Putnam County home, authorities said. Southeast resident Danielle Sawicki, age 32, was arrested following a search of her residence on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, March 4. According to the Sheriff's Office, in July 2024, investigators received a cyber tip from the New York State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force related to explicit materials being transmitted from a Putnam County home. On…
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Man Steals $27K In Tools, Tires, Rims From Businesses In Southeast, Patterson: Police
A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with multiple high-value larcenies in Putnam County, where he allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of tools, tires, and rims over the past year, authorities announced. New Haven County resident Michael Petro of Waterbury, age 53, was taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 27, after investigators linked him to three major thefts in the towns of Southeast and Patterson, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 28. The investigation began on March 2, 2024, when a Southeast businessman reported that his wo…
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