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Jay Waitkus

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News

Man Sentenced For Robbery Spree In Hudson Valley WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Preet Bharara, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that John Crews Jr., 28, of Middletown, was sentenced Friday in White Plains federal court to a prison term of 17 years for his participation in a series of armed robberies in the summer of 2013. Crews pleaded guilty Sept. 21 to conspiring to commit armed robberies and brandishing a firearm in the course of those robberies before U.S. District Judge Vincent L. Briccetti, who imposed the sentence, authorities said. According to the allegations contained in the indictment and information ad…

04/10/2016

News

Mount Vernon Mayor Ousts Commissioner Of Public Safety MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – Mount Vernon Commissioner of Public Safety and Fire Robert Kelly has been fired by Mayor Richard Thomas, according to News 12. Kelly served just four months at his post, the first of its kind in Mount Vernon, News 12 reports. Ronald Fatigate has been appointed acting police commissioner, according to a report in Lohud.com. To read the News 12 story, click here. To read the Lohud.com story, click here.

04/10/2016

Police & Fire

Peekskill Man Charged With Violating Probation In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 21-year-old resident of Peekskill on a bench warrant for violation of probation. Dezon J. Washington allegedly failed to make a scheduled appearance in Yorktown Justice Court, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest on Tuesday, April 5, at approximately 6 p.m., police report. The Peekskill Police Department contacted Yorktown police saying they had Washington in custody on an unrelated charge the following day, April 6, at approximately 6 p.m., according to officials. Yorktown officers responded and took custody of Washington…

04/10/2016

News

Bergenfield Named Tree City USA By Arbor Day Foundation BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- In recognition of its commitment to urban forest management, Bergenfield has been named a 2015 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. The program, sponsored by the Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Bergenfield earned its designation by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department; a tree care ordinance; an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita; and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. “Tree City USA c…

04/10/2016

Police & Fire

SWAT Unit Responds To Incident At Yonkers Apartment Building YONKERS, N.Y. -- The SWAT unit was called in amid reports of two men brandishing firearms in an apartment building on Morningside Avenue in Yonkers on Friday afternoon, according to a News 12 report. One of the suspects had allegedly taken multiple hostages, according to News 12. The police led men away in handcuffs but are saying little about the incident, News 12 reports. To read the News 12 story, click here.

04/09/2016

Events

Monroe Library To Host 'All Day Build-a-thon' MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is hosting an “All Day Build-A-Thon” on Wednesday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to visit the library’s building stations and work with other kids to see what they can make. Registration for the event is not required. For more information, call 203-452-2850, or click here. The library is located at 733 Monroe Turnpike.

04/09/2016

Police & Fire

Putnam County Sheriff's Department Arrests Connecticut Man On Drug Charges CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a 27-year old resident of Danbury, Conn., on drug charges following an investigation into prescription medication sales in Patterson. An investigator assigned to the Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit developed information that a Danbury man was selling pills in the Putnam Lake area of the Town of Patterson in late summer 2015, police report. The investigator made contact with the individual, and made arrangements to purchase Roxycodone pills on several occasions over the ensuing months, according to officials…

04/08/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Police Asking Public To Help Identify Convenience Store Burglar STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual responsible for a burglary caught on camera at a downtown convenience store. The burglary occurred at Landmark Convenience, 118 Broad St., on Tuesday, April 5, at about 3:02 a.m. The suspect shattered the front door and burglarized the store, police said. The suspect appears to be a black male, wearing a two-tone hoodie, dark pants and white sneakers, police said. He was in the store for about 10 minutes, until leaving through the shattered door and walking east on Broad St…

04/08/2016

Police & Fire

Danbury Police Issue Nearly 200 Infractions In Texting Crackdown DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Police Department said it has issued nearly 200 infractions citywide this week since joining the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s latest initiative to crack down on distracted drivers. The initiative started on April 4, police said. The fines that can result from driving offenses such as talking on a handheld phone, texting, checking email, watching a video or taking a picture can range from $150 for the first time up to $500 for subsequent violations. Drivers can also face a possible suspension of their operator’s license, police said. Officers r…

04/08/2016

Events

Bridgeport Regional Business Council Hosting Luncheon With Gov. Malloy BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport Regional Business Council is hosting its 2016 Capitol Luncheon with Gov. Dannel Malloy on Wednesday, April 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn, 1070 Main St. Advanced registration is $50 for members, and $70 for non-members. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, April 20. Walk-ins are welcome at the event, but will be charged an additional $5. To register, call 203-335-3800, or click here.

04/08/2016

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