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Jay Waitkus

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Police & Fire

Man, 24, Charged After Dog Bites Hiker At Turkey Mountain Park In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have charged a 24-year-old town man with multiple violations following an incident in which a hiker at Turkey Mountain Park was allegedly attacked by one of his dogs, authorities said. The charges came about after a female hiker at the park reported two dogs running at-large on Monday, around 9:45 a.m., according to officials. An officer dispatched to the scene conducted an investigation revealing that the dogs, allegedly owned by local resident Valdet Lajqi, had run at-large and unattended at the park, and that one of them allegedly bit the hiker…

08/23/2016

Police & Fire

Police Arrest Two Teens On Larceny, Drug Possession Charges In Pearl River ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Orangetown police arrested a 17-year-old female from Pearl River and a 16-year-old female from Tappan on larceny and drug-related charges Saturday evening, authorities said. The suspects, whose names have not been released, allegedly stole a bottle of whiskey from a store in Pearl River, police report. In addition, each of the teens was found to be in possession of Dilaudid, a narcotic pain medication, according to officials. The teens have been charged with petty larceny, criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree and criminal possession of a controlled…

08/23/2016

Events

Seaside Center At Greenwich Point Park Hosts Presentation On Dinosaurs OLD GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Bruce Museum Seaside Center at Greenwich Point Park will host a family-oriented program about dinosaurs on Saturday, Aug. 27, beginning at 3 p.m. The event, “Dinosaurs at the Beach,” will be led by Bruce Museum Paul Griswold Howes Fellow and paleontologist Kate Dzikiewicz. A discussion of dinosaur discoveries in and around the state of Connecticut and a hands-on activity making dinosaur footprints will be included in the presentation. People of all ages are welcome to attend. Admission is free, and no registration is required. The event is part of a series of…

08/23/2016

Politics

Brookfield Rep. Harding Honored With MADD Public Policy Award DANBURY, Conn. -- State Rep. Stephen Harding, R-107, has been named the recipient of a Public Policy Award from the Connecticut chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The award is presented to individuals credited with promoting safe and sober driving through effective legislation. Harding is being honored for his efforts to pass Public Act 16-182, which institutes a diversionary program for drivers under age 21 who have committed violations and crimes relating to underage drinking, and Public Act 16-126, which penalizes drivers who endanger the welfare of passengers under 18 while drivi…

08/23/2016

Police & Fire

Poughkeepsie Man Charged With Possessing Child Porn POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Members of the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation from the Wappinger barracks have arrested a 27-year-old resident of Poughkeepsie on child pornography charges, authorities said. Following an investigation conducted by the state police Computer Crimes Unit, the suspect, identified as Jason E. Pavelock, was found to possess electronic devices that contained child pornography, police report. Pavelock was arrested Thursday; he has been charged with seven counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child, a class E felony, according to officials. Th…

08/22/2016

Police & Fire

Haverstraw Woman Faces Mischief Charge In Windshield-Smashing Incident STONY POINT, N.Y. -- Stony Point police arrested a 41-year-old resident of Haverstraw on a criminal mischief charge Sunday, authorities said. The suspect, identified as Karin E. Neyra, allegedly damaged a windshield by smashing it out with a large rock after a brief verbal and physical dispute, according to officials. Following an investigation, Neyra was taken into custody; she has been charged with third-degree criminal mischief, a class E felony, police report. After processing, the defendant was released on her own recognizance, according to officials. She has been issued an appearanc…

08/22/2016

Police & Fire

Westport Police Department Holding Citizens' Police Academy WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Police Department is holding its next Citizens’ Police Academy beginning Thursday, Sept. 8. The nine-week course, which is open to Westport residents age 21 and older, is designed to help participants establish a better understanding of the role of the Police Department, providing citizens and officers an opportunity to get to know each other and discuss issues that affect the community. The program can accommodate up to 24 participants. Classes will meet every Thursday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The lessons will cover the various aspects of law enforcement. …

08/22/2016

Police & Fire

Danbury Offers Citizens Police Academy DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Police Department is holding its next Citizens Police Academy beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The free 11-week course will be held every Tuesday evening until Nov. 22. The class is open to the residents, business owners and people who work within the city. Participants will receive interactive instruction in many basic Police Department tasks, along with an opportunity to role-play and have hands-on experience with the tools of the police trade. The course, which is offered twice a year, is designed to give citizens the opportunity to lear…

08/22/2016

Police & Fire

Eastchester Police Warn Residents Of Lottery Scam EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Eastchester Police Department has issued a warning to the public regarding lottery scams, stemming from an incident that occurred last week. The victim in the scam was allegedly approached on the street separately by two males who apparently were working together, according to officials. The suspects convinced the victim that one had a winning lottery ticket that he was willing to share with the victim and other male if they would assist him in filing a claim, necessitating a sum of money be presented at the claims office, police report. The victim withdrew a sum…

08/21/2016

Police & Fire

Three Separate Rounds Of Gunfire Break Out In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Gunfire broke out three times in the span of about three hours late Saturday night, including an incident in which a man was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the leg, according to News 12. The shooting, which occurred at about 11 p.m., was followed by a second round of gunfire that reportedly took place at about midnight on Van Cortlandt Park Avenue and Rollins Street, followed by yet another round of shots on Schroeder Street at about 2 a.m., News 12 reports. An arrest has been made, but confirmation as to whether it is related to the incidents has not yet been provi…

08/21/2016

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