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Greenburgh, NY
Obituaries
Longtime Ardsley Village Trustee, Former Deputy Mayor Dies At 60
A former deputy mayor who spent more than a decade serving on his village's Board of Trustees in Westchester County is being remembered for his public service after his death last month. Andy DiJusto, a longtime Ardsley resident, died on Friday, Sept. 25, at age 60, according to his obituary. DiJusto served on the Ardsley Village Board of Trustees from 2013 through 2024, including as deputy mayor from 2017 through 2024, according to a tribute posted by the village on Monday, Oct. 5. Born in the Bronx in 1966 to Nicholas and Honey DiJusto, he graduated from Sacred Heart Hi…
Secaucus, NJ
Obituaries
Hudson County Sheriff's Detective Michael Soriano Dies After 20 Years Of Service
A longtime Hudson County Sheriff's Office detective is being mourned after his death following 20 years of service. Detective Michael Soriano died on Friday, Oct. 2, according to a tribute shared by the Secaucus Police Department. Soriano dedicated two decades to serving and protecting the people of Hudson County, the department said. "His courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to public service will never be forgotten." Secaucus police extended condolences to Soriano's friends, family, colleagues and the Hudson County Sheriff's Office. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his…
Hagerstown, MD
Obituaries
40-Plus Years Behind The Badge: Former Washington County Sheriff Charles Mades Dies
Charles Mades spent more than four decades wearing a badge. The longtime Maryland lawman and former Washington County sheriff died on Thursday, Oct. 1, prompting tributes from across the region and an order to lower flags in his honor. Mades served as Washington County sheriff for 20 years, from 1986 through 2006, following a 25-year career with the Maryland State Police. He retired from the state police as a sergeant before beginning the next chapter of a law enforcement career that would span more than four decades. The Washington County Sheriff's Office announced his death on Friday, r…
Hartford, CT
Breaking News
Hartford Mourns Former Deputy Police Chief As Support Grows For His Family
A Connecticut deputy police chief spent more than two decades serving the city. Now, a fundraiser has raised tens of thousands of dollars to help the wife and two young sons he left behind. Former Hartford Deputy Chief Jason Lee, of Tolland, died Sept. 27 after a yearlong fight with cancer, city officials said. Since his death, nearly 300 people have donated to a GoFundMe for his family, pushing it past $48,000 as of Friday afternoon, Oct. 2. "His loss is being felt deeply by everyone who knew and loved him, especially (his wife) Caitlin and their two young sons, Anthony and Zach, as they f…
Prospect-Beacon Falls, CT
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Former CT Trooper Turned Prospect Officer Dies At 51; Community Rallies For Wife, Twin Sons
Andrew Dominic Borelli spent 20 years as a Connecticut state trooper before joining the Prospect Police Department. He devoted his life to protecting others. Now, after his unexpected death, the communities he served are supporting his family. Borelli, of Cheshire, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, after a brief illness. He was 51. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and their twin sons, Joseph and Sammy, according to his obituary. Borelli grew up in Wallingford and graduated from Mark T. Sheehan High School. He later earned a history degree from Norwich University, his obituary said. He joined t…
Coopersburg-Center Valley, PA
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Longtime Lehigh County District Attorney Dies At Pennsylvania Home
A longtime Pennsylvania prosecutor who spent more than two decades leading the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office has died, officials announced on Saturday, Aug. 15. James B. Martin, a retired Lehigh County district attorney and longtime public servant, was pronounced dead at his Upper Saucon Township home at 3:41 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. He died of natural causes. Martin served as Lehigh County district attorney from 1998 through 2024, devoting much of his professional life to public service and the administration of justice, the coroner’s of…
Amityville, NY
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Amityville Water Main Break Floods Busy Interchange With Traffic Trouble
A water main break on Long Island snarled traffic at a busy interchange and left dozens of homes and businesses without water Tuesday, Aug. 4. The trouble in Amityville began late Monday, Aug. 3 near Route 110 and Sunrise Highway, the Amityville Police Department said. Crews closed the southbound lanes of Route 110 to repair the break, diverting traffic onto Sunrise Highway while also closing the Route 110 on-ramp into Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Several homes remained without water throughout Tuesday, according to the Suffolk County Water Authority’s website. A traffic camera captu…
Lower Paxton, PA
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Lower Paxton Officer, Army Colonel Douglas Fisher Dies During Military Service
Pennsylvania police officer who dedicated more than 20 years to serving both his community and his country has died while on military duty, authorities announced Friday, July 31. Patrolman First Class Douglas Fisher died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 29, after suffering a medical emergency while serving on military orders in South Carolina, according to the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police. Fisher joined the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police in January 2004 and served continuously until his death. During his law enforcement career, he worked in both Patrol and the…
Rocky Hill, CT
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Former Rocky Hill Police Chief, Decorated Military Veteran Dies
A former Connecticut police chief remembered for his compassion, military service, and decades of dedication to protecting his community has died. George Marinelli, who served as Rocky Hill’s police chief for 10 years, died Sunday, May 24, at 81, according to the Rocky Hill Police Department. Authorities did not release his cause of death. Marinelli spent more than three decades in law enforcement in Rocky Hill. During that time, he worked as a patrolman, youth officer, and K-9 officer before becoming chief. He retired in 2002. The department said Marinelli “continued his dedic…
Pasadena-Lake Shore, MD
Obituaries
‘Laurel’s Finest’: Brian Bennett Remembered As Devoted Dad, Leader After Pasadena Crash
Brian Bennett was the kind of guy people counted on — at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Now, his sudden death is leaving a hole across Laurel that won’t be easy to fill. Bennett, a longtime City of Laurel public works employee, beloved husband and father of two, was killed in a car crash in Pasadena on Sunday, April 19, leaving behind a devastated community. He was 43. A Laurel native, Bennett spent his life building deep roots in the community he loved, both on the job and off it. Since joining the Department of Public Works in 2017, he worked his way up to Street Maintenance…
Lexington Park, MD
Obituaries
Maryland DEA Agent Dies Months After Retirement Following Two-Year Battle With Cancer
A longtime federal agent who spent nearly three decades serving his country has died just months after retiring in Maryland, leaving behind a wife, two daughters, and a legacy that stretched far beyond the badge. Sean O’Brien Fitzpatrick, 59, died Sunday, April 19, in Salisbury, after a two-year battle with cancer, according to his loved ones. The Maryland resident had just stepped away from a 28-year career as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration in December 2025. For those who knew him, though, Fitzpatrick was more than his title. He was the guy with U2 blasting thro…
Lewisboro, NY
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Officer Discharged After Suffering Burns In Rescue Attempt At Fatal Lewisboro Fire (
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A police officer injured while attempting to rescue residents from a deadly Westchester County house fire has been released from the hospital, marking a major step in his recovery. Officer Joseph Briggs was discharged on Wednesday, April 22, from the Burn Center Intensive Care Unit at Westchester Medical Center, where he had been receiving treatment for severe burns sustained in the line of duty. Briggs was injured during a response to a house fire on Old Shop Road in the Cross River section of Lewisboro on Thursday, April 16. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Briggs and another …
Stamford, CT
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Top Stamford Prosecutor To Step Down After Nearly 40 Years In Justice System
The top prosecutor overseeing Stamford and Norwalk will step down, marking a major shift for local courts and law enforcement. State’s Attorney Paul J. Ferencek announced he will retire at the end of his term on June 30, 2026. Ferencek has led the Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District since 2020. The district covers Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. As State’s Attorney, he oversees prosecutors handling criminal cases and shares oversight of juvenile matters. “On behalf of the Criminal Justice Commission, I wish to extend our sincere gratitude and …
Englewood, NJ
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Ex-Englewood Cliffs Councilman Accused Of Window-Smashing Spree, Stalking: Police
A former councilman in Bergen County has been arrested after a series of window-smashing incidents targeting a local home, police said. Glen A. Luciano, of Englewood Cliffs, was taken into custody on Monday, March 16, following a controlled motor vehicle stop, according to Chief William Henkelman. The investigation began after a victim reported repeated damage to residential exterior windows on Feb. 24, March 2, March 9, and March 14, the chief said. Detectives gathered surveillance footage and physical evidence from each scene before identifying Luciano as the suspect. Luciano, a former D…
Merrick, NY
Breaking News
Crossing Guard Dies After Being Struck By Drugged Driver In Merrick: Union, Cops
A Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a drug-impaired driver last week has died from his injuries, his union said Friday, March 6. John M. Miro, 70, was working in Merrick around 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Merrick Avenue when he was struck by a white 2020 Toyota Tacoma, Nassau County police said. “Crossing guards serve our communities with courage and dedication, standing in the roadway each day to keep our children safe,” CSEA Nassau Local 830 wrote in a Facebook post. “John answered that call of service, and his commitment will not be f…
Lexington Park, MD
Obituaries
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Loss Of Retired Corporal Ralph Jerome Butler
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its own. Ralph Jerome Butler, a Civilian Security Specialist and retired Corrections Corporal, died at his home in St. Mary’s County early Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, officials confirmed. The sheriff’s office announced Butler’s passing, calling him a treasured member of the department known for his steady presence and professionalism. Butler served as a Correctional Officer at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center for more than 23 years before retiring in March 2022 as a Corporal. He returned just mont…
Englewood, NJ
Breaking News
'Just Honor The Contract': Boro Admin, PBA Clash Over Terminally Ill
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A contract dispute over retiree healthcare contributions in Englewood Cliffs has intensified as Capt. Keith Wicker, who has been on the force for nearly 25 years, battles terminal cancer. The Englewood Cliffs PBA is pushing back against Borough Administrator Intashan Chowdhury’s position that Chapter 78 contribution requirements still apply unless a different percentage is negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement. Chowdhury said the borough is obligated to follow state law. “Chapter 78 has not sunset. The statute expressly provides that employee and retiree health benefit contribu…
National Interest
Michael Reagan, Former President's Son, Dies: Conservative Commentator
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and a longtime conservative commentator, died on Sunday, Jan. 4, at age 80 in Los Angeles while surrounded by family. His death was announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, by his family and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, which called him a "steadfast guardian of his father’s legacy." Family members said he died after a battle with cancer. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute mourns the passing of Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman, and a steadfast guardia…
Norwich, CT
Obituaries
Longtime State Rep Kevin Ryan Dies: 'His Shoes Will Be Hard To Fill'
Officials in New London announced that State Rep. Kevin Ryan died over the weekend. The New London Democratic Town Committee announced Ryan's death in a Facebook post on Sunday, Nov. 23. They did not disclose the cause of his death. "Kevin's commitment to public service will be greatly missed," the Democrats wrote. Ryan served the 139th Connecticut House District and served as assistant deputy speaker of the House. He has served the people of Bozrah, Ledyard, Montville, and Norwich since 1993. He was last re-elected in 2024. Several people posted…
National Interest
Ex-Dumont Mayor Placed Substance-Covered Hand Over Child's Face Before Sex Act: Prosecutor
New harrowing details have come to light in an alleged sex assault carried out on a child by a former New Jersey mayor and current police officer. ** WARNING: The following news story contains graphic information that many may find disturbing. ** Former Dumont mayor Andrew LaBruno sprayed an "unknown substance" into his hand before covering the juvenile victim's mouth and nose, causing dizziness, according ot a newly-released criminal complaint charging the 44-year-old Jersey City police sergeant. LaBruno, a married father or two, then allegedly made the victim perform oral sex on him…
National Interest
JFK’s Grandson Jack Schlossberg Planning Run For Congress In NY, Report Says
John F. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, is preparing to launch a bid for Congress, POLITICO reports. The 32-year-old Democratic activist and writer has already hired campaign staff and could formally announce his run for New York’s 12th Congressional District as soon as next week, according to the outlet. “It’s happening,” one person familiar with Schlossberg’s plans told POLITICO Playbook reporter Jason Beeferman, speaking on condition of anonymity. The 12th District covers Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Midtown, and is one of the most heavily Democratic dist…
Stony Point, NY
Obituaries
Former Stony Point Highway Super, Business Owner Dies: 'Will Be Deeply Missed'
A Rockland County community is mourning the loss of a longtime highway superintendent and business owner who served the public for nearly two decades. Larry Robert Brissing Sr., a lifelong North Rockland resident, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the age of 76, surrounded by his children, his obituary said. Brissing began his career as a heavy equipment operator before starting his own company, LRB Excavating, in 1986. In 2003, he was appointed and later elected as Stony Point’s Superintendent of Highways, a position he held for 19 years until his retirement …
National Interest
Retired Navy Admiral Headed To Prison After Swapping Contracts For Cushy Job: Feds
A retired US Navy admiral who once commanded operations across Europe, Russia, and Africa is heading to prison in connection with a federal bribery case. Admiral Robert Burke, 62, of Coconut Creek, FL, was convicted on Monday, May 19, in Washington, DC, after a five-day trial, the US Attorney’s Office said. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced that Burke has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for accepting future employment at a government vendor in exchange for awarding that company a government contract. "Integrity — not cash — is the currency of public servi…
Wayne, NJ
Breaking News
Wayne Police Officer Fired For Cocaine Test Can’t Get Job Back, Judge Rules
A Wayne police officer who was fired after testing positive for cocaine will not be getting his job back after a judge dismissed his complaint last month, court filings show. Officer Eric Lougheed, who was apparently hired in June 2024, filed suit in February 2025 after his termination, arguing the township imposed discipline “without just cause” following a January drug test that came back positive. He asked the court to overturn the township’s decision, reinstate him with back pay, restore his seniority, and cover attorney’s fees. According to a Jan. 30, 2025 letter from Wayne Busi…
Stafford, VA
Breaking News
Virginia Safety Service Patroller Chad Freeland Killed In I-95 Crash While Helping Driver
The Virginia Safety Service Patroller killed in a violent crash on I-95 after being struck while helping a stranded driver has been identified by state police. According to Virginia State Police, Chad Freeland, 48, a contracted VDOT patroller, was assisting a disabled Audi on the shoulder and right travel lane when a Chrysler 300 lost control, crossed all lanes, and slammed into both him and the Audi driver. The crash happened Saturday night, Sept. 6, shortly before 8 p.m. in the northbound lanes near the 151-mile marker, investigators said. The Falls Church resident and Fauquier High Scho…
National Interest
Kamala Harris Claims Biden’s Inner Circle Helped Drive Media Attacks Against Her
Kamala Harris isn't holding back in a new memoir that gives her take on the 2024 presidential election. Excerpts from the book, "107 Days," were published Wednesday, Sept. 10 in The Atlantic. In them, Harris describes how conservative media fixated on her style and personal life while the White House, she says, too often stood aside. Worse, she alleges that aides to former President Joe Biden helped fuel negative media attacks against her. She writes: “When Fox News attacked me on everything from my laugh, to my tone of voice, to whom I’d dated in my 20s, or claimed I was a ‘DEI hire…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Breaking News
Off-Duty Lebanon Police Chief Rescues Woman Trapped Underwater In Delaware River
An off-duty New Jersey police chief is being credited with saving a woman’s life after she became trapped underwater in the Delaware River last month, authorities said. Lebanon Township Police Chief Jason Cronce was nearby on Sunday, Aug. 17, when he saw a woman in distress in the river, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said. The woman had been tubing when she hit rapids and collided with an overhanging tree, the prosecutor said. She was thrown into the water and became caught under the tree, trapped by the strong current. Without hesitation, Cronce entered the water and p…
New City, NY
Breaking News
$27K Scheme: New City Women Defrauded NYS Disability Assistancy Agency, DA Says
A Rockland County woman is accused of defrauding a state agency out of tens of thousands of dollars by double-dipping with two jobs, prosecutors said. Lena Samuel, age 47, of New City, was arraigned in Rockland County Court on charges of third-degree grand larceny and 29 counts of first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced Wednesday, Sept. 3. According to court documents, Samuel worked as a Medical Review Consultant for the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). From Nov. 25, 2…
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Obituaries
'Unforgettable Human': Former Brewster Mayor, Southeast Town Supervisor Dies
A much-loved former mayor and longtime civic leader in Putnam County has died. John Dunford, the former mayor of Brewster and Southeast Town Supervisor, died peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 30 in Danbury, Connecticut at the age of 80, according to his obituary. Dunford, a lifelong Brewster resident, was known for his decades of public service. He served as mayor of the Village of Brewster from 1977 to 1979 and later as Town of Southeast Supervisor from 2003 to 2007. He also held seats on the Southeast Town Board and worked as Commissioner of the Putnam County Board of Elections. In reco…
National Interest
Cause Of Death Revealed For Jessica Aber, US Attorney, Found Dead In Alexandria Home
The cause of death has been revealed for Jessica Aber, the US Attorney who died in March. The 43-year-old prosecutor suffered "sudden unexpected death in epilepsy," The Virginian-Pilot reports, citing the State Medical Examiner's Office. Aber, the former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found unresponsive around 9:18 a.m. Saturday, March 22, inside a home on the 900 block of Beverley Drive in Alexandria, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Police said there was no foul play involved and her family later said that Aber suffered from epilepsy and …
Arlington, VA
Breaking News
Probationary DC Firefighter Sadia Williams, 21, Dies Days After Academy Graduation
Just two days after proudly graduating from the DC Fire and EMS Academy, a 21-year-old probationary firefighter with a promising career ahead of her has died, officials announced. Probationary Firefighter Sadia Williams, a member of Cadet Class 27, passed away unexpectedly while off-duty on Sunday, Aug. 24, DC Fire and EMS confirmed in a statement. Williams had graduated on Friday, Aug. 22, and was preparing to begin her assignment at Engine Company 13 in the city’s Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. “It is with deep sorrow that the DC Fire and EMS Department announces the tragic and unexp…
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