Black Bear Seen Roaming Near Magnet School In Newburgh Black Bear Seen Roaming Near Magnet School In Newburgh
Black Bear Seen Roaming Near Magnet School In Newburgh A black bear was spotted near a school in Orange County on Thursday morning, June 4, prompting a police response.  The sighting was reported in the area of Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet School in the Town of Newburgh on Thursday, June 4, according to the Town of Newburgh Police Department.  Police said at around 11:10 a.m. that officers were aware of the bear and were at the scene.  The bear was moving through the area, and police said there was no threat to public safety at the time.  Residents are urged not to approach the animal and to allow it to continue on its w…
Man Assaulted, Threatened to Kill Woman: Cape May PD Man Assaulted, Threatened to Kill Woman: Cape May PD
Man Assaulted, Threatened to Kill Woman: Cape May PD A Cape May man was arrested and charged with assaulting a woman, authorities announced Wednesday, June 3. On Wednesday, May 27, a woman reported to officers she had been assaulted by Aucelio Juarez-Ruiz multiple times between February and April 2026. Following an investigation, Juarez-Ruiz was charged with aggravated assault by strangulation, aggravated assault on a domestic violence victim, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, terroristic threats involving a threat to kill, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, police said.
2 Men Charged With Stealing $300K Check For Wilton's New Police HQ: Cops 2 Men Charged With Stealing $300K Check For Wilton's New Police HQ: Cops
2 Men Charged With Stealing $300K Check For Wilton's New Police HQ: Cops Two New York men are facing felony charges after police say they stole a $300,000 check intended to help pay for the construction of a police department's headquarters in Connecticut.  Davis Segui, 62, of Brooklyn, and Mahamadou Sillah, 26, of the Bronx, allegedly stole the $300,000 payment after a town-issued check meant for work on Wilton's new police headquarters was diverted into an account Segui allegedly opened while posing as the intended recipient, police said. The check was issued in March 2024 as a partial payment for construction work on the new police building on Danbury Ro…
City Truck Carrying Waste Overturns On Thruway In Yonkers, Spills Trash City Truck Carrying Waste Overturns On Thruway In Yonkers, Spills Trash
City Truck Carrying Waste Overturns On Thruway In Yonkers, Spills Trash A truck carrying municipal waste overturned on the New York State Thruway in Westchester County on Thursday morning, June 4, spilling its load and causing significant traffic disruptions.  The crash happened on the northbound side of the Thruway near mile marker 4 in Yonkers, New York State Police confirmed. Police said the roll-off dump truck, which was carrying municipal waste and belongs to the City of Yonkers, was entering the northbound Thruway from the Exit 6A acceleration ramp when its load shifted, causing the vehicle to overturn, State Police said.   The driver…
8 More Alleged Victims Found Of Abington Man Accused Of Exploiting Children; 177 Charges Filed 8 More Alleged Victims Found Of Abington Man Accused Of Exploiting Children; 177 Charges Filed
8 More Alleged Victims Found Of Abington Man Accused Of Exploiting Children; 177 Charges Filed A Pennsylvania man already accused of soliciting underage girls for explicit photos is now facing 177 additional charges after investigators identified eight more alleged victims, police announced on Wednesday, June 3. Deren Thach, 38, of Montgomery County, was first arrested after an investigation that began in December 2025 when police received information that a man was soliciting a minor girl for sexual acts and nude or sexually explicit photos and videos in the Willow Grove section of Abington Township, according to the release. A search warrant was executed at Thach's apartment in Amb…
NY Resident Admits To Killing Man During Armed Robbery: Atlantic County Prosecutor NY Resident Admits To Killing Man During Armed Robbery: Atlantic County Prosecutor
NY Resident Admits To Killing Man During Armed Robbery: Atlantic County Prosecutor A 26-year-old New York man pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the death of a 32-year-old Atlantic City man, authorities announced Wednesday, June 3. Howard Griswold, a Baldwinsville resident, will be sentenced to 25 years in prison per the terms of a plea agreement, where he admitted to killing Christian Hunter during a robbery, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. On Saturday, January 20, Atlantic City police responded to N. Virginia Avenue and found Hunter shot, authorities said. He was later pronounced dead. Surveillance footage showed a Nissan rogue, which had been re…
Woman Seriously Injured In Greenlawn Domestic Shooting, Gunman Flees Woman Seriously Injured In Greenlawn Domestic Shooting, Gunman Flees
Woman Seriously Injured In Greenlawn Domestic Shooting, Gunman Flees A woman was seriously injured after she was shot during a domestic-related incident on Long Island, police announced on Thursday, June 4.  The shooting happened on Leigh Street, Greenlawn, at approximately 12:52 a.m., according to Suffolk County Police. A 40-year-old woman was shot by a man during the incident before the shooter fled the scene.  The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries, police said.  Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating the shooting and have not released information about a suspect.  Anyone w…
Man Called 911 12 Times: Mount Olive PD Man Called 911 12 Times: Mount Olive PD
Man Called 911 12 Times: Mount Olive PD A 44-year-old Budd Lake man was arrested and charged with calling 911 12 times, authorities announced this week. At 12:39 a.m. on Monday, May 27, officers responded to a residence in Budd Lake for a medical call, Mount Olive police said. Dylan Blackwell began acting belligerent toward officers, police said. After officers left, Blackwell began calling 911 for no legitimate purpose or emergency, in an attempt to illicit a police response to the same residence, police said. At 2:31 a.m. officers responded back to the residence and placed Blackwell under arrest, police said. While b…
Historic Landmark Building Deemed Loss After Massive Blaze In Poughkeepsie (UPDATE) Historic Landmark Building Deemed Loss After Massive Blaze In Poughkeepsie (UPDATE)
Historic Landmark Building Deemed Loss After Massive Blaze In Poughkeepsie (Update) A historic building at the former Hudson River Psychiatric Center in Dutchess County was destroyed on Wednesday, June 3, as firefighters from across the region battled a massive multi-alarm fire that burned for hours.  The blaze broke out Wednesday afternoon at the former psychiatric center property at 72 Hudson View Dr. in the Town of Poughkeepsie. In an update Wednesday evening, Town of Poughkeepsie officials confirmed that the historic Administration Building, designed by renowned architect Thomas S. Kirkbride, had been lost despite what officials described as "heroic efforts" by fi…
Teenager Dies After Fire At Peekskill Home: City Officials (UPDATE) Teenager Dies After Fire At Peekskill Home: City Officials (UPDATE)
Teenager Dies After Fire At Peekskill Home: City Officials (Update) This story has been updated.  A teenager was the victim who died at a hospital after being pulled unconscious from a structure fire at a multi-family home in Northern Westchester.  The fire began in Peekskill at around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, when firefighters responded to 115 High St. for a reported fire with people trapped inside, according to the City of Peekskill Fire Department.  Firefighters arrived within two minutes of receiving the alarm and found heavy fire conditions inside the building, fire officials said.  Based on initial reports that someone w…
Former Philly Officer Convicted Of Perjury After False Gun Arrest Testimony Former Philly Officer Convicted Of Perjury After False Gun Arrest Testimony
Former Philly Officer Convicted Of Perjury After False Gun Arrest Testimony A former Philadelphia police officer has been convicted of perjury for lying under oath about how he found a gun during a traffic stop that led to a firearms arrest, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, June 3. Daniel Levitt, 52, was found guilty by a Philadelphia jury on Tuesday, June 2, after a two-day trial stemming from a 2021 traffic stop in Northwest Philadelphia, according to District Attorney Larry Krasner. Levitt, a former officer assigned to the 39th District, was working with two other officers during a traffic stop on the 2900 block of North Sydenh…
Burlington Man Living In Home Of Woman's Suspicious Death Faces New Domestic Violence Charges Burlington Man Living In Home Of Woman's Suspicious Death Faces New Domestic Violence Charges
Burlington Man Living In Home Of Woman's Suspicious Death Faces New Domestic Violence Charges A Connecticut man who lives in the home where a woman was found dead earlier this year has turned himself in to police after being charged with strangling and threatening a woman he met on a dating app. Cole Werhan, 28, of Burlington, turned himself in to police on Wednesday, June 25, and was charged with disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening, and second-degree strangulation/suffocation, according to Connecticut State Police. His bond was initially set at $100,000 before a judge raised it to $750,000. This is Werhan's third domestic violence case since 2024, according to authorities…
Drunk Driver Charged In River Edge Fiery Crash, Injuring 3: Prosecutor Drunk Driver Charged In River Edge Fiery Crash, Injuring 3: Prosecutor
Drunk Driver Charged In River Edge Fiery Crash, Injuring 3: Prosecutor A New Milford man was charged after authorities said he crashed his SUV into a building in River Edge while driving under the influence of alcohol, injuring himself, his passenger and a resident inside. River Edge police responded to a serious crash at the intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Midland Avenue at approximately 2:55 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Officers arrived to find a vehicle on fire after it left the roadway and struck a building at the intersection, according to Musella. The driver, identified as 35-year-old Johan M. Valencia…
New Bedford Man Avoids Prison In Fatal OUI Motorcycle Crash That Killed Young Woman New Bedford Man Avoids Prison In Fatal OUI Motorcycle Crash That Killed Young Woman
New Bedford Man Avoids Prison In Fatal OUI Motorcycle Crash That Killed Young Woman A New Bedford man found guilty of a fatal DUI motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a young woman will avoid prison but not punishment for her death. William Botelho Jr. received a two-year suspended sentence on Wednesday, June 3, after being convicted of motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence in a New Bedford crash that killed Krystal Geraldo, of North Scituate, Rhode Island, Plymouth County prosecutors said. Investigators said Botelho was riding a motorcycle northbound near 2344 Acushnet Ave. when he lost control and struck a guardrail around 7 p.m. on June 6, 2021…
Canada Trip Ends In Felony Gun Charges For Virginia Couple At Border Crossing: CBP Canada Trip Ends In Felony Gun Charges For Virginia Couple At Border Crossing: CBP
Canada Trip Ends In Felony Gun Charges For Virginia Couple At Border Crossing: CBP A Virginia couple returning from Canada found themselves under arrest after a border K9 alerted officers to their vehicle, and agents discovered two loaded handguns inside, federal officials said. The Richmond pair, a 51-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were crossing back into the United States at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls on Sunday, May 31, when Customs and Border Protection officers pulled them aside for a closer look. What began with a narcotics detector dog quickly escalated. During a secondary inspection, officers found marijuana and two loaded Smith &am…
34 Dogs Found Emaciated, Neglected In Patterson: Man, 64, Charged, SPCA Says 34 Dogs Found Emaciated, Neglected In Patterson: Man, 64, Charged, SPCA Says
34 Dogs Found Emaciated, Neglected In Patterson: Man, 64, Charged, SPCA Says A Putnam County man is facing 34 counts of animal cruelty after dozens of dogs were found severely emaciated and living in alleged neglect, officials said.  Kevin Bergeson, 64, of Patterson, was arrested following a large-scale investigation by the Putnam County SPCA Law Enforcement Division, the agency announced on Wednesday, June 3.  The investigation began after the SPCA received a complaint about a large number of dogs being kept at a residence in Patterson. SPCA officers said they conducted interviews, gathered evidence, reviewed veterinary findings, coordinated with outside…
Maserati-Driving Waldorf Man Released Days After Cocaine, Gun Arrest, Sheriff Says Maserati-Driving Waldorf Man Released Days After Cocaine, Gun Arrest, Sheriff Says
Maserati-Driving Waldorf Man Released Days After Cocaine, Gun Arrest, Sheriff Says A Maserati-driving Maryland man was busted with nearly $25,000 worth of cocaine and released from jail just days later. Tyrand Dupres Butler, an alleged drug dealer, was taken into custody and charged following a lengthy investigation into narcotics sales in and around Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Investigators obtained search warrants for Butler's residence and his 2019 Maserati Levante before moving in on May 29. The luxury SUV turned out to be just the beginning. Detectives arrested Butler as he walked away from the Maserati at a shopping center, then exec…
Ocean Twp Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Barbell Killing Of Wife He Hated For 18 Years: Report Ocean Twp Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Barbell Killing Of Wife He Hated For 18 Years: Report
Ocean Twp Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Barbell Killing Of Wife He Hated For 18 Years: Report The man accused of killing his wife with a barbell pleaded not guilty in Monmouth County Superior Court Wednesday, June 3. Michael Kless, 67, is charged with murder and numerous weapons offenses in the death of his wife, Stacy Epstein- Kless, 66. Judge Paul Escandon ordered Kless be held without bail. In court, prosecutors showed an email Kless sent to his children admitting to the killing, saying he hated his wife for the past 18 years of their marriage after she said she was no longer in love with him, NJ Advance Media reports. Kless had started a relationship with a woman he me…
Massive Blaze Goes Up At Former Hudson River Psychiatric Center In Poughkeepsie (DEVELOPING) Massive Blaze Goes Up At Former Hudson River Psychiatric Center In Poughkeepsie (DEVELOPING)
Massive Blaze Goes Up At Former Hudson River Psychiatric Center In Poughkeepsie (Developing) This story has been updated.  A massive multi-alarm fire at the former Hudson River Psychiatric Center in Dutchess County is drawing a large mutual aid response from across the Hudson Valley and sending a towering plume of smoke visible for miles.  New, updated report - Historic Landmark Building Deemed Loss After Massive Blaze In Dutchess County (UPDATE) The blaze broke out Wednesday afternoon, June 3, on the grounds of the former psychiatric center at 72 Hudson View Dr. in the Town of Poughkeepsie.  According to the Arlington Fire District, firefighters are battling …
Multiple Businesses Damaged In Denville Fire Multiple Businesses Damaged In Denville Fire
Multiple Businesses Damaged In Denville Fire Several businesses suffered heavy damage after a fire tore through Main Street in Denville on Tuesday, June 2. The fire started at Cafe Crevier at 25 E. Main St. The restaurant is known for its pizzas. "Unfortunately we suffered a major fire this morning. Luckily no one was hurt," the restaurant wrote on social media. "We are devastated. Thank you everyone for your continuous support it is appreciated more than you know. Will we be closed until further notice." Throttle Racing Club, a racing themed coffee shop, was set to hold its grand opening Saturday, but the shop also suffered damage i…
6th Child ID'd In Avon Daycare Sex Abuse Probe As Former Employee Faces More Charges 6th Child ID'd In Avon Daycare Sex Abuse Probe As Former Employee Faces More Charges
6th Child ID'd In Avon Daycare Sex Abuse Probe As Former Employee Faces More Charges Police investigating a Connecticut daycare worker accused of sexually assaulting multiple children have identified a sixth alleged victim in the case. Avon police filed a new arrest warrant against Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero, alleging he sexually assaulted a 4-year-old boy who attended the BrightPath Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center. Authorities say the warrant would add charges of fourth-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a child against the 29-year-old already facing multiple counts of abuse.  Related: Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero Worked At Multiple Connecticut …
Man Struck, Killed While Performing Roadside Property Work In Cornwall Man Struck, Killed While Performing Roadside Property Work In Cornwall
Man Struck, Killed While Performing Roadside Property Work In Cornwall A 48-year-old man died after he was struck by a vehicle while performing property maintenance along Route 32 in Orange County, police said.  The fatal crash happened in Cornwall at the intersection of Route 32 and Paradise Hill on Tuesday, June 2, at around 4:20 p.m., the Town of Cornwall Police Department announced on Wednesday, June 3.  Police said Kevin Starkey, 48, of Cornwall, was conducting property maintenance on Paradise Hill while working on the shoulder of Route 32 when he was struck by a 2025 Audi Q3 traveling northbound, police said.  Starkey was treated at the s…
Support Swells For Atlantic City Cop Wounded In Shooting Support Swells For Atlantic City Cop Wounded In Shooting
Support Swells For Atlantic City Cop Wounded In Shooting Sergeant Christian Ivanov was one of two Atlantic City police officers injured in a shooting on Tuesday, June 2 and now the community is coming together to help. A GoFundMe has been launched for Ivanov, who is described as a devoted husband and loving father to his three children. Ivanov is in stable but serious condition, according to the fundraiser. "Christian is a highly respected SWAT Sergeant with the Atlantic City Police Department, a leader who has spent his career running toward danger when others are running away from it," Valmir Loga, who organized the fundraiser said. "He is know…
Man Mixing Chemicals In Shed Critically Injured By Annapolis Explosion: Fire Marshal Man Mixing Chemicals In Shed Critically Injured By Annapolis Explosion: Fire Marshal
Man Mixing Chemicals In Shed Critically Injured By Annapolis Explosion: Fire Marshal A Maryland man was left fighting for his life after a chemical-mixing experiment exploded inside a shed, triggering a blast so powerful that neighbors came running after hearing the boom. New details have been released by the Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal's Office after a 77-year-old man was critically injured in an explosion in the 3000 block of Friends Road in Annapolis on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators determined the man was mixing chemicals inside a detached shed outside his home when the explosion was reported around 2 p.m. on June 2. Neighbors say they heard the boom and saw smo…
Careless Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD Careless Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD
Careless Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD A 34-year-old Randolph man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Denville, authorities announced Wednesday, June 3. At 4 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 10 West near South Salem Street after a vehicle driven by Eduardo Aranacifuentes failed to maintain its lane, Denville police said. Officers believed Aranacifuentes was arrested after standardized sobriety tests were conducted, police said. He is charged with driving while intoxicated, careless driving and reckless driving, police said.
Man Accused Of Shooting Ex In Upper Marlboro Found Dead After Fleeing To South Carolina: Police Man Accused Of Shooting Ex In Upper Marlboro Found Dead After Fleeing To South Carolina: Police
Man Accused Of Shooting Ex In Upper Marlboro Found Dead After Fleeing To South Carolina: Police A man who shot his ex-girlfriend in Maryland, then was found dead in South Carolina, has been identified by police. Fort Mill resident Dante Morris, 30, is the subject of a shooting investigation following an incident that played out during an altercation in Upper Marlboro, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, to investigate reports of a shooting in the 10400 block of Birdie Lane in Upper Marlboro, where they found the woman outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was rushed to an area hospital, whe…
Support Swells After Pine Hill Family Loses Home In Fire Support Swells After Pine Hill Family Loses Home In Fire
Support Swells After Pine Hill Family Loses Home In Fire The Worrells are dealing with the loss of their home, but know it could've been much worse. The Pine Hill family lost their home in a fire early Tuesday, June 2, according to a GoFundMe set up to support the family. Their 16-year-old son Damien first heard the smoke alarm and alerted the family, which saved their lives, Jeremy Worrell, who organized the fundraiser wrote. Nicholas, their 18-year-old son, was trapped in his room and barely made it out alive while the family's 67-year-old grandfather was forced to escape through a window and jump 15 feet from the  home, Worrell said.…
Taxi Driver Beaten After Fare Dispute Over Ride From Saratoga Springs; 2 Men Charged: NYSP Taxi Driver Beaten After Fare Dispute Over Ride From Saratoga Springs; 2 Men Charged: NYSP
Taxi Driver Beaten After Fare Dispute Over Ride From Saratoga Springs; 2 Men Charged: Nysp A taxi driver was hospitalized after allegedly being attacked by two passengers following a ride from Saratoga Springs to Wilton, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, June 3. Joseph V. Bryant, 25, and Jared O. Thomas, 25, both of Gansevoort, were each charged with Third-Degree Assault, a misdemeanor, following the early morning incident, according to police. Troopers responded to Woodlake Drive in Wilton at approximately 3:54 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, for reports of a disturbance. Investigators determined the victim had been hired to drive Bryant and Thomas from Caroline Street in…
Police Hunt Driver Who Left Seriously Injured Pedestrian Behind After Norwalk Hit-And-Run Police Hunt Driver Who Left Seriously Injured Pedestrian Behind After Norwalk Hit-And-Run
Police Hunt Driver Who Left Seriously Injured Pedestrian Behind After Norwalk Hit-And-Run Police are searching for the driver who struck a 34-year-old pedestrian, leaving him with serious injuries, before speeding away without stopping to help, authorities said. The crash was reported just before 10:10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, near the intersection of Main Street and Plymouth Avenue in Norwalk. Norwalk police received multiple calls about the crash. Paramedics and firefighters rushed to the scene to provide medical care before the victim was transported to Norwalk Hospital for treatment.  Police did not provide any other identifying information about the victim.  Inv…
Man, 25, In 'Guarded Condition' After Shooting In Mount Vernon — Suspect At Large Man, 25, In 'Guarded Condition' After Shooting In Mount Vernon — Suspect At Large
Man, 25, In 'Guarded Condition' After Shooting In Mount Vernon — Suspect At Large A 25-year-old man is hospitalized in guarded condition, and police are searching for the person who was responsible after an overnight shooting in Westchester County.  The shooting happened a little after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, when officers responded to the area of the 0 block of Gramatan Avenue in Mount Vernon after receiving reports of a person who had been shot, according to a Mount Vernon city spokesperson.  When officers arrived, they found a 25-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound, officials said.  The victim was taken to a local hospital, wher…
1 Dead, Woman Hospitalized After Early-Morning Shooting At Milford Home, Police Say 1 Dead, Woman Hospitalized After Early-Morning Shooting At Milford Home, Police Say
1 Dead, Woman Hospitalized After Early-Morning Shooting At Milford Home, Police Say A person is dead, and another person was hospitalized after a shooting at a Milford home early Wednesday morning, June 3. Authorities were called to a home on East Broadway just before 3 a.m. following reports of a shooting. When they arrived, Milford police found one person dead and a woman suffering from a gunshot wound, officials said. She was rushed to an area hospital for treatment, but her condition had not been updated as of publication. Officials have not released the name of the person who was shot and killed. More information is expected later. Check back with Daily Voice for upd…