Former State Auditor Steals $400K From Wallkill During Audit, DA Says Former State Auditor Steals $400K From Wallkill During Audit, DA Says
Former State Auditor Steals $400K From Wallkill During Audit, DA Says A state auditor from Dutchess County assigned to examine an Orange County town’s finances has been arraigned on felony charges after allegedly stealing more than $400,000 in public funds, prosecutors announced. Tobias Otieno, age 41, of Hyde Park, was arraigned this week on a felony complaint charging him with second-degree grand larceny as a public corruption crime, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Thursday, July 10. According to Hoovler, Otieno is accused of stealing $405,843.25 from the Town of Wallkill between June 2022 and September 2024, while working as a…
NJ Recall Linked To Deadly Salmonella Egg Outbreak Tied To CA Supplier At Center Of DOJ Lawsuit NJ Recall Linked To Deadly Salmonella Egg Outbreak Tied To CA Supplier At Center Of DOJ Lawsuit
NJ Recall Linked To Deadly Salmonella Egg Outbreak Tied To CA Supplier At Center Of DOJ Lawsuit A deadly outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to brown cage-free and organic eggs — including some sold in New Jersey — has ended, federal health officials announced on Thursday, July 10. The eggs were supplied by the August Egg Company of Hilmar, California — the same state now facing a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit over controversial agricultural laws that allegedly drove up national egg prices. At least 134 people across 10 states were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, according to the CDC and FDA. Thirty-eight were hospitalized, and one person died. …
Scooter Rider Airlifted After Hit By Red-Light Runner In Riverhead, Police Say Scooter Rider Airlifted After Hit By Red-Light Runner In Riverhead, Police Say
Scooter Rider Airlifted After Hit By Red-Light Runner In Riverhead, Police Say A 29-year-old man is fighting for his life after being struck by an SUV while riding an electric scooter on Long Island. The crash happened in Riverhead, on County Road 58 near the intersection with Ostrander Avenue, just before 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, according to Riverhead Town Police. Arriving officers found the scooter rider, a 29-year-old Riverhead resident, lying in the roadway with multiple traumatic injuries. He was treated at the scene by medics before being flown to Stony Brook University Hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. An investigation determined the vi…
Driver Found Passed Out Behind Wheel After Driving Wrong Way In Putnam Valley Guilty Of DWI: DA Driver Found Passed Out Behind Wheel After Driving Wrong Way In Putnam Valley Guilty Of DWI: DA
Driver Found Passed Out Behind Wheel After Driving Wrong Way In Putnam Valley Guilty Of DWI: DA A Dutchess County man has been found guilty of driving drunk after allegedly traveling the wrong way up a Taconic Parkway exit ramp and later being found unconscious behind the wheel in Putnam County, prosecutors said. Nicholas Nappi, age 33, of Hopewell Junction, was convicted of driving while intoxicated following a bench trial on Tuesday, July 8, before Judge Robert Nachamie in Putnam County Court, Putnam District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Thursday, July 10.  Nappi’s arrest stemmed from an incident on October 11, 2024, when a concerned 911 caller reported a vehicle driving …
Medford Man Built, Sold 100+ 'Ghost' Guns From Home, DA Says Medford Man Built, Sold 100+ 'Ghost' Guns From Home, DA Says
Medford Man Built, Sold 100+ 'Ghost' Guns From Home, DA Says A Long Island man is facing serious charges after running a massive “ghost” gun operation out of his Medford home, selling illegal weapons and manufacturing firearms using 3D printers, prosecutors said. Daniel Probeck, 35, was indicted on numerous weapons charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, July 9, following a months-long investigation that led to the largest ghost gun seizure in Suffolk County history. Probeck sold multiple firearms, including three assault weapons, to an undercover officer for cash earlier this year, according to prosecutors. The weapons reportedly had cosmetic …
Verdict Expected Friday For Levittown Man Who Posted Dad’s Severed Head On YouTube Verdict Expected Friday For Levittown Man Who Posted Dad’s Severed Head On YouTube
Verdict Expected Friday For Levittown Man Who Posted Dad’s Severed Head On YouTube A verdict is expected Friday, July 11, for Justin Mohn, the Levittown man accused of shooting and beheading his father, then posting a video of the severed head on YouTube, prosecutors announced. The decision in Commonwealth v. Justin Mohn will be announced at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 410 at the Bucks County Justice Center in Doylestown, officials confirmed Thursday afternoon. Mohn, 32, allegedly murdered his father, 68-year-old Michael F. Mohn, a longtime federal engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, inside the family’s Middletown Township home on Jan. 30, 2024. He posted a 14-minu…
Deadly ‘Fake’ Pills Kill Again In St. Mary's County, Prosecutor Says Following Conviction Deadly ‘Fake’ Pills Kill Again In St. Mary's County, Prosecutor Says Following Conviction
Deadly ‘Fake’ Pills Kill Again In St. Mary's County, Prosecutor Says Following Conviction A convicted drug dealer in Southern Maryland is facing decades behind bars after a woman fatally overdosed on fentanyl he sold her. Damauriae Myzuan Jones, 26, of Lexington Park, was found guilty by a St. Mary's County jury possessing and distributing fentnayl and counterfeit narcotics, the state's attorney's office announced. The charges stem from a deadly drug deal on Dec. 21, 2023, when police responded to a call about an unresponsive woman who was later pronounced dead by first responders. A toxicology report later confirmed the presence of fentanyl in her system. Pills at the scene t…
Family Of Woman Killed On I-87 In Yonkers Seeks Help To Return Her Body To Mexico (UPDATE) Family Of Woman Killed On I-87 In Yonkers Seeks Help To Return Her Body To Mexico (UPDATE)
Family Of Woman Killed On I-87 In Yonkers Seeks Help To Return Her Body To Mexico (Update) The family of a 23-year-old woman who was struck and killed while walking on Interstate 87 in Westchester is now seeking help to help cover her funeral costs and return her body to Mexico. Mariely Chavez, originally from Puebla, Mexico, died early Thursday morning, July 3, after she was hit by a vehicle while walking in the southbound lanes of Interstate 87 in Yonkers, between Exits 6A and 6, New York State Police said. According to police, troopers were first alerted just after 3:30 a.m. about a pedestrian walking northbound in the left southbound lane. Minutes later, Chavez was struck and…
Teens Fired Gun, Flare Injuring 4, Sparking Fire At Albany Building On Fourth Of July: Police Teens Fired Gun, Flare Injuring 4, Sparking Fire At Albany Building On Fourth Of July: Police
Teens Fired Gun, Flare Injuring 4, Sparking Fire At Albany Building On Fourth Of July: Police Two teens threw Albany’s Fourth of July celebration into chaos by firing a gun and a flare, sparking a building fire and injuring four people, police said. The juvenile defendants – both 15 years old – were arrested Thursday, July 10, in connection with the volatile incident that erupted around 10 p.m. Friday, July 4, along Madison Avenue, just steps from the Empire State Plaza. One teen allegedly fired a handgun, injuring four bystanders, while the other launched a flare gun that ignited a structure fire, according to Albany Police. Neither the shooting victims nor those displaced by the…
AI-Created Child Sex Abuse 'Tsunami' Flooding Internet, Advocates Warn AI-Created Child Sex Abuse 'Tsunami' Flooding Internet, Advocates Warn
Ai-created Child Sex Abuse 'Tsunami' Flooding Internet, Advocates Warn Children's safety advocates are warning about a dramatic rise in artificial intelligence-generated images and videos depicting child sexual abuse. The Internet Watch Foundation saw a 380% increase in reports of AI-created child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in 2024 compared to 2023. The United Kingdom-based watchdog said those reports uncovered 7,644 pictures and "a small number of videos" illustrating children being sexually abused. Nearly four in five (78.8%) of the reports involved images so realistic they were processed as if they were "real" CSAM under UK law. "The most …
Body of Pennsylvania Kayaker Recovered on New Jersey Side of Delaware River: NPS Body of Pennsylvania Kayaker Recovered on New Jersey Side of Delaware River: NPS
Body of Pennsylvania Kayaker Recovered on New Jersey Side of Delaware River: NPS A 54-year-old Pennsylvania man died after his kayak capsized on the Delaware River, with his body recovered on the New Jersey side, according to the National Park Service. On the afternoon of Wednesday, July 9, National Park Service rangers from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, along with rescue teams from Bushkill Fire, Warren County EMS, and the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau, responded to a report of a capsized kayaker. Rescuers arrived within 33 minutes of the initial call and recovered the body of the Blakeslee, Pennsylvania man approximately two miles downs…
ICE Concerns Cancel Annual Hispanic Cultural Celebration In New Rochelle: Report ICE Concerns Cancel Annual Hispanic Cultural Celebration In New Rochelle: Report
ICE Concerns Cancel Annual Hispanic Cultural Celebration In New Rochelle: Report An annual celebration of Hispanic culture held in Westchester has been canceled this year amid concerns about US Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement activity.  New Rochelle's Taste of Union Avenue, held every summer, is no longer listed on the city's calendar, CBS News reported.  The reason? According to the outlet, the decision to cancel the event was made last month following heightened anxieties about ICE activity in the country.  CBS reported a statement from City Manager Wilfredo Melendez on the reasoning behind the cancellation:  "After careful considerati…
Two $1M Powerball Tickets Sold Miles Apart In Fitchburg, Leominster Two $1M Powerball Tickets Sold Miles Apart In Fitchburg, Leominster
Two $1M Powerball Tickets Sold Miles Apart In Fitchburg, Leominster Two lucky lottery players in central Massachusetts are each $1 million richer after scoring big in the Powerball drawing held Wednesday, July 9. And the winners might even be neighbors. One winning ticket was sold at a Market Basket at 130 Water St. in Fitchburg. The other was sold at Country Farms at 689 North Main St. in Leominster. The two stores are less than three miles apart. Both retailers will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning tickets. To win the $1 million prize, players must match the first five numbers drawn. The numbers drawn on Wednesday were 5, 9, 25, 28, 69, and th…
Ex-Assistant Claims Kanye West 'Terrorized,' Sexually Assaulted Her Ex-Assistant Claims Kanye West 'Terrorized,' Sexually Assaulted Her
Ex-Assistant Claims Kanye West 'Terrorized,' Sexually Assaulted Her Kanye West, the controversial rapper and fashion designer also known as Ye, is facing new allegations of sexual assault and battery from his former assistant. The claims were added to an amended lawsuit originally filed in June 2024, which accused West of sexual harassment and wrongful termination. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Lauren Pisciotta alleges that West, age 48, created a hostile work environment and “terrorized and dominated” her for two years under the guise of offering career advancement opportunities.  She claims West abruptly fired her after she res…
'Macho' Shoots Homeless Man Twice In Face In Allentown: Affidavit 'Macho' Shoots Homeless Man Twice In Face In Allentown: Affidavit
'Macho' Shoots Homeless Man Twice In Face In Allentown: Affidavit A man was shot twice in the face and left bleeding on a sidewalk in Allentown, authorities announced in court documents filed Tuesday, July 8. Carlos Oyola-Gonzalez, 44, who is homeless, was charged with Attempted Criminal Homicide, Felony Aggravated Assault (2 counts), and Simple Assault (2 counts) after he allegedly shot the man during a dispute at a Park Street apartment on Monday, June 30 at 4:42 p.m., police said. Responding officers found the victim “bleeding from his face” on the sidewalk near West Allen and North Morris streets. Allentown EMS rushed him to Lehigh Valley Hospital Ced…
Feds Indict Franklin Lakes Real Estate Influencer In Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme Feds Indict Franklin Lakes Real Estate Influencer In Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
Feds Indict Franklin Lakes Real Estate Influencer In Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme A real estate influencer from Bergen County known as “Flipping NJ” was indicted for running a multi-million-dollar Ponzi-like scheme, laundering drug money, and bribing a Paterson official, federal prosecutors said Thursday, July 10. Cesar Humberto Pina, 47, of Franklin Lakes, misused millions of dollars from investors across the U.S. and laundered drug proceeds while promoting himself through real estate seminars hosted with DJ Envy, a nationally known radio personality, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. “Cesar Pina is alleged to have misappropriated millions of dollars of peoples’ hard-earn…
Burglar In US Illegally Steals $22K From Island Park Jeweler After Entering Through Roof: Cops Burglar In US Illegally Steals $22K From Island Park Jeweler After Entering Through Roof: Cops
Burglar In US Illegally Steals $22K From Island Park Jeweler After Entering Through Roof: Cops An undocumented immigrant is facing burglary charges after breaking into two Long Island businesses, including a jewelry store where he made off with thousands of dollars in merchandise, police said. Jean Barroso, 27, who is currently homeless, was arrested in connection with the back-to-back break-ins that happened early Monday, June 16 in Island Park, according to Nassau County Police. Barroso first tried to break into Ananau Peruvian Cuisine on Austin Boulevard by prying open the rear door, police said. When he failed to gain access, he shifted his focus to the neighboring business, Saat…
Three Puppies Found Abandoned In Wall Twp Park: Monmouth County SPCA Three Puppies Found Abandoned In Wall Twp Park: Monmouth County SPCA
Three Puppies Found Abandoned In Wall Twp Park: Monmouth County SPCA The SPCA is looking for the people who abandoned three puppies that were found near Allaire Park in Wall Township last weekend. The puppies were “filthy, dehydrated and so frightened to be out there all alone,” the Monmouth County SPCA said. After being seen by a veterinarian, the puppies are now at the SPCA “sleeping with full bellies on comfy bedding and will get the best care possible!” Anyone with information is asked to call the cruelty hotline at 877-898-7297 or email info@monmouthcountyspca.org .
Thunder Moon First In Trio Of Upcoming Celestial Shows: Here's When To Watch Thunder Moon First In Trio Of Upcoming Celestial Shows: Here's When To Watch
Thunder Moon First In Trio Of Upcoming Celestial Shows: Here's When To Watch Stargazers will be treated to a trio of celestial shows in the weeks ahead, starting with the rise of the Thunder Moon on Thursday night, July 10.  Named for the seasonal storms that rumble across North America, this bright full moon will rise in the southeastern sky around nightfall. It will shine through the night before setting near sunrise. It's also known as the Full Buck Moon, a term connected to the quick growth of antlers on male deer in the middle of the summer. Later in the month, skies will glow with something even more dramatic: a rare meteor shower doubleheader. …
National Egg Prices Soar Due To California Law, DOJ Lawsuit Claims National Egg Prices Soar Due To California Law, DOJ Lawsuit Claims
National Egg Prices Soar Due To California Law, DOJ Lawsuit Claims National egg prices are climbing — and the U.S. Department of Justice says California is to blame, according to a federal lawsuit filed on Wednesday, July 9. The lawsuit targets Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and other California officials over what the DOJ calls unconstitutional laws that violate the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause. The challenged regulations restrict out-of-state farmers from using commonly accepted, lower-cost egg production methods — driving up prices for American consumers, the DOJ claims. “These liberal policies are crushing American families,…
Warning: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale May Cause Extreme Shopping Sprees Warning: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale May Cause Extreme Shopping Sprees
Warning: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale May Cause Extreme Shopping Sprees The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially underway, and if you’re not already browsing, you’re missing out on some of the year’s best deals.  This isn’t your average clearance event. Nordstrom is offering deep discounts on brand-new fall arrivals across fashion, beauty, home, and more.  Early Access began on July 8 for Nordstrom cardholders, with staggered entry based on Nordy Club status: Icon Members: July 8–11 Ambassador Members: July 9–11 Influencer Members: July 10–11 General Public: July 12–August 3 This year, Nordstrom has introduced over 65 new brands to the sale, inc…
Man Indicted In Ongoing Years-Long Sex Abuse Case Involving Boys In Valley Cottage: DA (UPDATE) Man Indicted In Ongoing Years-Long Sex Abuse Case Involving Boys In Valley Cottage: DA (UPDATE)
Man Indicted In Ongoing Years-Long Sex Abuse Case Involving Boys In Valley Cottage: DA (Update) A Hudson Valley man accused of sexually abusing multiple boys over more than two decades in Rockland County has now been formally indicted by a grand jury, prosecutors announced. James Valentine, age 57, of Cornwall-on-Hudson, was indicted on one count of course of sexual conduct against a child in the second degree, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh II said on Wednesday, July 9.  The charge is a Class D violent felony, punishable by up to seven years in state prison. Valentine is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment Thursday, July 10, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Kevi…
87-Year-Old Man Critical After Hit By Motorcycle In Valley Stream 87-Year-Old Man Critical After Hit By Motorcycle In Valley Stream
87-Year-Old Man Critical After Hit By Motorcycle In Valley Stream An 87-year-old man is fighting for his life after being struck by a motorcycle while crossing a Long Island street. The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, in Valley Stream, according to the Nassau County Police Department. A preliminary investigation found that the victim was crossing Rockaway Parkway at the intersection of West Jamaica Avenue when he was hit by a motorcycle traveling southbound. The rider, a 33-year-old man, remained at the scene and refused medical attention, police said. The elderly pedestrian suffered head and leg injuries and was rushed by Nassau Coun…
'Especially Grotesque': Man Raped Teen Before Dumping Body On Street In New Rochelle, DA Says 'Especially Grotesque': Man Raped Teen Before Dumping Body On Street In New Rochelle, DA Says
'Especially Grotesque': Man Raped Teen Before Dumping Body On Street In New Rochelle, DA Says A Westchester man previously charged in connection with the dumping of a 15-year-old boy’s body has now been indicted on new charges involving the repeated sexual abuse of the teen, prosecutors announced.  Hugo Horacio Perez-Gabriel, age 32, of New Rochelle, was indicted on multiple new charges, including third-degree rape, third-degree criminal sexual act, tampering with physical evidence, endangering the welfare of a child, and third-degree sexual abuse, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace said Wednesday, July 9.  He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Tue…
Dad Hit, Killed By LIRR Train Years After Bullied Son's Suicide On Same Tracks, Friend Says Dad Hit, Killed By LIRR Train Years After Bullied Son's Suicide On Same Tracks, Friend Says
Dad Hit, Killed By Lirr Train Years After Bullied Son's Suicide On Same Tracks, Friend Says A New York father struck and killed by a train is being mourned not only for his tragic death — but for the heartbreaking grief he carried long before it. Hector Collazo, 60, died after being struck by a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train in Hicksville Tuesday morning, July 8, as Daily Voice reported. Emergency crews responded to the scene, near New South Road and Mineola Avenue, around 9:40 a.m., where Collazo was struck by an eastbound train and pronounced dead at the scene, according to an MTA spokesperson. He was illegally on the tracks at the time. But for those who knew Collazo, the …
Levittown Wife Shoots Husband In Head After Calling BF To Pick Up Son: Affidavit Levittown Wife Shoots Husband In Head After Calling BF To Pick Up Son: Affidavit
Levittown Wife Shoots Husband In Head After Calling BF To Pick Up Son: Affidavit A Bucks County woman who executed her husband in front of horrified bystanders at the Bristol Borough Wharf — then phoned her boyfriend to collect their child — has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, authorities announced Wednesday, July 9. Sammar Khan, 42, of Levittown, admitted to the May 30, 2023 slaying of her estranged husband Faisal Iqbal, 38, in a shocking case that unfolded in broad daylight at a waterfront park crowded with witnesses, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. Khan stood before Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey L. Finley and pleaded guilty to third-degr…
EXCLUSIVE: Lightning Strikes Through Golfer During Tournament On Hardyston Course, Witness Says EXCLUSIVE: Lightning Strikes Through Golfer During Tournament On Hardyston Course, Witness Says
Exclusive: Lightning Strikes Through Golfer During Tournament On Hardyston Course, Witness Says A young golfer was struck by lightning during a brutal summer storm at a Sussex County golf tournament on Tuesday, July 8 — and may have only survived thanks to the quick action of his father and two strangers, a witness told Daily Voice. Brian Delia, a photographer from Oak Ridge, was competing in the Iron Man 2025 tournament at Ballyowen Golf Course in Hardyston when the lightning bolt hit. The all-day event hosted by Crystal Springs Resort began at 5:30 a.m. and consisted of three back-to-back rounds of golf. Delia says his group was just about to tee off on hole 14 during their second r…
Bacterial Concerns, Heavy Rain Shut Down These Westchester Beaches Bacterial Concerns, Heavy Rain Shut Down These Westchester Beaches
Bacterial Concerns, Heavy Rain Shut Down These Westchester Beaches Multiple beaches in Westchester County were closed Wednesday, July 9, due to potential bacterial contamination following recent rainfall, health officials announced. The Westchester County Health Department said 0.67 inches of rain fell over the past 24 hours, prompting a preemptive closure of beaches in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye on Wednesday.  The following locations are affected: New Rochelle: Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club, and Surf Club on the Sound; Mamaroneck: Harbor Island Park, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, and&n…
14-Year-Old Lancaster Girl Picked Up At Playground, Raped, Then Sent Home In Uber: Affidavit 14-Year-Old Lancaster Girl Picked Up At Playground, Raped, Then Sent Home In Uber: Affidavit
14-Year-Old Lancaster Girl Picked Up At Playground, Raped, Then Sent Home In Uber: Affidavit A Lancaster city man accused of raping a 14-year-old girl after picking her up from a playground has waived his preliminary hearing, sending the case to county court, the Lancaster County Distrist attorney announced on Wednesday, July 9. Nicklos Dennis McRae, 25, is facing seven felony charges after the girl identified him as the man who sexually assaulted her in August 2021, Lancaster City Bureau of Police wrote in the affidavit of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, April 30. **WARNING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS DISTURBING** Victim’s Account: 'No' And 'Stop' Ignored Th…
'Ambush-Style' Backyard Stabbing Leaves Alex Camacho Dead In Coatesville, Five Charged: DA 'Ambush-Style' Backyard Stabbing Leaves Alex Camacho Dead In Coatesville, Five Charged: DA
'Ambush-Style' Backyard Stabbing Leaves Alex Camacho Dead In Coatesville, Five Charged: DA Young men and a teen allegedly hunted, beat, and stabbed the victim in a backyard. One suspect is still on the run. A group of young men and a teenager are facing murder charges after a brutal ambush-style attack that left Alex Camacho dead in Coatesville, Chester County authorities announced on Wednesday, July 9. Camacho was fatally stabbed behind a home on Virginia Avenue on Saturday, June 29, the Chester County District Attorney's Office said. Dorreon Miller, 20; Hyovannie Gonzalez-Declet, 19; Marcus Culclasure, 21; Joseph Lancella, 19; and Shirron Jones-Allen, 17, are all facing Murder…
Delivery Driver Attacked By Hatchet-Wielding Man At Wrong New Scotland House, Police Say Delivery Driver Attacked By Hatchet-Wielding Man At Wrong New Scotland House, Police Say
Delivery Driver Attacked By Hatchet-Wielding Man At Wrong New Scotland House, Police Say A late-night food delivery nearly turned into a horror movie in a small New York town. Troopers in Albany County responded to a New Scotland residence shortly before midnight Sunday, June 29, for reports that a hatchet-wielding man was attacking a delivery driver, according to New York State Police. The driver had unknowingly arrived at the wrong house while trying to deliver food around 11:50 p.m. when Paul Byron, 43, stormed out of his home carrying a hatchet, police said. As the driver sat in their vehicle attempting to explain the mix-up, Byron threatened them with the weapon, accordin…