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Detective James Hannigan was conducting narcotics enforcement patrols when he observed a vehicle allegedly speeding and tailgating another car, Yorktown police said.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 3/17/26 |
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The Yorktown Police Department said that on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 10, an officer observed a motorcycle drifting from its lane and making an unsafe lane change on Crompond Road. When the officer attempted to stop the motorcycle, the rider allegedly refused to pull over, continued onto Underhill Avenue and accelerated away.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 3/17/26 |
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“A lot has changed in the past three years, but what has remained constant is the support from Chief Noble, Yorktown police and the town of Yorktown,” Anne Sgroi said.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 3/16/26 |
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A Bethel, Conn. man was arrested on multiple drug and weapon charges after a traffic stop on Bryant Pond Road last weekend, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Brian Hess said deputies assigned to the department’s...
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3/12/26
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“I'm proud to stand before you and say that this police department has a very strong culture,” Chief of Police Robert Noble said. “I'm proud to be up here tonight and we just got better.”
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 3/11/26 |
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The Golden’s Bridge Fire Department cautions homeowners to be extra safety-conscious.
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By Halston Media Staff
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3/11/26
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A vehicle that was driving on the ice of Lake Mahopac Monday evening, fell through and the occupant had to be rescued by dive teams from Mahopac Falls and Yorktown.
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 3/10/26 |
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Three recent deaths – two of them apparent suicides -- at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, a maximum security women’s prison, have spurred a demand by state lawmakers for an investigation.
State Sen. Pete Harckham (D-South Salem) and...
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CAROL REIF
Staff Writer | 3/6/26 |
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The entirely volunteer agency operates Westchester County’s only fire department-based Water Rescue Unit and Dive Team, which dates back to the 1960s, serving as a primary water rescue asset for Westchester and Putnam counties.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 3/6/26 |
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Carmel police have made a series of arrests in recent days involving a fugitive wanted in Florida, two men accused of identity theft and three workers who were charged with stealing building materials.
Florida fugitive arrested At...
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3/4/26
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Mount Kisco police responded to a wide range of calls between Feb. 22 and Feb. 26, including a fatal medical emergency, a felony DWI arrest and multiple incidents involving intoxicated or unwanted individuals at local businesses.
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3/4/26
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Westchester County police are working with federal law enforcement agencies to monitor the events in the Middle East.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 3/2/26 |
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Carmel police are warning residents about an email scam that claims to be from the Zoning Board of Appeals and asserts that the recipient owes the town money, and that payment is due immediately.
The email requests that payment be made via...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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2/27/26
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Westchester County Police plan to increase patrols during the current and upcoming holy days.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 2/27/26 |
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A Somers man is facing multiple felony charges following his arrest on Wednesday night.
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By Tom Walogorsky
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2/26/26
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Javier Barragan, 48, of Yorktown, a housekeeper at Yorktown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, faces multiple felony charges, including second-degree rape, a class D felony, and first-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, a class E felony.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 2/26/26 |
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Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Osika has been suspended following a Feb. 21 arrest for alleged domestic violence. The 10-year department veteran and vice president of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Police Benevolent Association is married to Putnam County Legislator Erin Crowley of Mahopac.
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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2/26/26
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From now through March 16, the department is accepting donations in his name at police headquarters.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 2/26/26 |
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A federal lawsuit filed Feb. 5 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York accuses Putnam County of systematically underpaying members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office by miscalculating their base and overtime rates for...
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By Bob Dumas
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2/25/26
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Javier Barragan, 48, faces charges of second-degree rape, a class D felony and second-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent person, a class A misdemeanor.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 2/24/26 |