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NY Woman Plunges Car Into Hudson To Escape Brother’s Murder Attempt: Police
A New York man attempted to strangle his sister, then drown her in the Hudson River when that failed, police said.
Ahmed H. Hemedan, 20, of Albany, was arrested Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9, as cops pulled him off his sister while he was trying to drown her, the Albany Police Department said.
Officers responded around 3 p.m. to reports that a car had driven into the Hudson River from the Corning Preserve Boat Launch in Albany, authorities said.
Investigators determined the woman drove the vehicle into the river as Hemedan was strangling her, police said. After the car hit the water, Hemedan pu…
Man, 22, Tries Killing Grandmother, 96, While Staying With Her In NY: Police
A 22-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he brutally assaulted his 96-year-old grandmother during an overnight visit in Dutchess County, leaving her with significant injuries.
Tivoli resident Max F. Klahr was arrested following an incident at his grandmother's home on James Street in Rhinebeck on Friday, Aug. 7, New York State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 10.
The incident was discovered the next morning, Saturday, Aug. 8, when a family member arrived at the home for a weekly visit and found the 96-year-old woman lying in her bed with significant bruising …
71 Grams Of Cocaine, $29K Treasury Check Found In Car During Westchester Traffic Stop: Nysp
A trusty K9 helped lead police to 71 grams of cocaine, a nearly $30,000 US Treasury check, and a collection of fraudulent identification documents during a Westchester County traffic stop, authorities said.
The incident began when troopers stopped a vehicle near Sanford Boulevard and South 3rd Avenue in Mount Vernon on Thursday, Aug. 6, at around 7:06 p.m., New York State Police announced.
The driver was identified as Brooklyn resident Christopher J. Mulligan, 32, while his passengers were identified as Manhattan resident Turone J. Bason, 31, and Mount Vernon resident McKeit L. …
Driver Pulled From Wreckage After Truck, Minivan Collide Head-On On Route 52
A driver was freed from a mangled vehicle after a head-on crash involving a pickup truck and minivan on a busy Putnam County road.
The two-vehicle crash happened on Route 52 in the Lake Carmel area on Saturday, Aug. 8, at around 10:25 p.m., according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department.
Firefighters arrived within minutes and found the pickup truck and minivan with heavy damage, with one person trapped inside a vehicle, the department said.
Lake Carmel firefighters worked with Town of Kent Police, Town of Kent EMS, Carmel Ambulance, Medic 3, and Medic 4 to pull the trapped drive…
Update: Retired Nypd Officer Is Accused Dog Killer In Westchester Shooting, Reports Say
A retired NYPD officer is accused of fatally shooting a well-known Westchester County man's dog during a confrontation along a busy roadway, according to reports.
James J. Molloy, 61, of Yorktown, is facing felony charges after allegedly shooting and killing Luke, a 12-year-old shepherd-husky mix, during an incident on Route 118 in Yorktown on Wednesday, Aug. 5, as Daily Voice previously reported.
Luke's owner, Matt Steele, who is experiencing homelessness, told CBS News New York that his dog broke off his leash and approached Molloy, who was walking another dog.
The two …
NY Detective Dies Suddenly At 35 — Was Dedicated K9 Handler
An Orange County police department is mourning the unexpected death of a longtime detective who served as a K9 handler, firearms instructor, tactical team leader, and investigator.
Town of Newburgh Police Detective Christopher Michael Thompson died surrounded by his family on Saturday, Aug. 8, according to his obituary. He was 35.
The Town of Newburgh Police Department announced Thompson's death the next day, calling his loss "untimely."
Thompson, born in Middletown on May 6, 1991, was a longtime area resident who formerly lived in Minisink, according to his obituary.
He joine…
Rare Total Solar Eclipse Just Days Away: What To Know
A highly anticipated celestial event is just days away, bringing a dramatic daytime sky show to parts of the world.
A total solar eclipse will occur Wednesday, Aug. 12, when the moon moves between Earth and the sun and completely blocks the sun along a narrow path.
NASA says totality will sweep across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, a small corner of Portugal, and portions of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.
The path of totality is the narrow zone where the moon fully covers the sun, briefly turning daylight into twilight and revealing the sun's outer atmosphere, known as …
Westchester Golf Club Manager Stole $12K, Cash, Checks, Clubs: State Police
A restaurant manager at a Westchester golf club stole thousands of dollars from the business before returning days later and breaking into the clubhouse, New York State Police said.
David Chung, 37, of Somers, was arrested Friday, Aug. 7, following a string of incidents at Somers National Golf Club at 1000 West Hill Drive, according to State Police. The investigation began after police learned Chung obtained a combined $4,800 from two people on Saturday, July 25, authorities said.
Chung told the two people the money was needed to repair damage they had caused at the golf club before an…
Woman, Baby Killed In Boat Crash Off Liberty Island
A 46-year-old Manhattan man has been charged after a boat overturned near Liberty Island, killing a 27-year-old woman and a 5-month-old baby, authorities said.
Manuel Hernandez was arrested at 2:27 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, within the NYPD's 72nd Precinct, and charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment, an NYPD spokesperson said.
The incident began around 10:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, when police received a 911 call reporting an overturned vessel near Liberty Island within the 1st Precinct, authorities said.
The NYPD Harbor Unit, SCUBA Team and Aviation Unit responded to the scene…
