South Windsor Woman Charged After Rollover Crash Causes Hours-Long Highway Closure South Windsor Woman Charged After Rollover Crash Causes Hours-Long Highway Closure
South Windsor Woman Charged After Rollover Crash Causes Hours-Long Highway Closure A Connecticut woman was arrested after a car she owns allegedly caused a rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer that shut down I-91 for hours as the vehicles were removed. The incident took place in Hartford County in Rocky Hill around 5:20 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17. According to Connecticut State Police, a car owned by Hartford County resident Fernandita Aquino-Almonte, age 37, of South Windsor, was driving in the left lane of four when the driver -- police are not sure if it was Aquino-Almonte -- suddenly changed lanes and decelerated “for an unknown reason,” causing a tractor-tra…
Child Rape Conviction: Springfield Man Sentenced To 13-15 Years In Prison Child Rape Conviction: Springfield Man Sentenced To 13-15 Years In Prison
Child Rape Conviction: Springfield Man Sentenced To 13-15 Years In Prison A Springfield man who was accused of sexually abusing a Holyoke child for two years will spend the next 13 to 15 years behind bars, officials announced on Monday, June 12.  Hector Heredia-Alamo was convicted in May of rape of a child and two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said.  The sentence is the end of a legal saga that began in December 2020 when Holyoke police arrested the man after a young child told family members that Heredia-Alamo was sexually abusing their older sibling, officials s…
Dutchess County Granted Temporary Restraining Order Barring More Migrants Dutchess County Granted Temporary Restraining Order Barring More Migrants
Dutchess County Granted Temporary Restraining Order Barring More Migrants After several busloads of migrants and asylum seekers arrived in a Hudson Valley town without warning, the county has been granted a temporary restraining order barring more. Dutchess County was granted the order by Dutchess County Supreme Court Judge Maria Rosa on Tuesday, May 23, said Dutchess County Executive William O'Neil. The order prevents the New York City Mayor's Office and Department of Homeless Services from transporting any additional homeless adults or minor individuals in temporary shelters in New York City to Dutchess County, including, the Red Roof Inn at 2349 South Road an…
Frederick Pinney Gets 9-10 Years For Girlfriend's 2014 KIlling In Springfield: DA Frederick Pinney Gets 9-10 Years For Girlfriend's 2014 KIlling In Springfield: DA
Frederick Pinney Gets 9-10 Years For Girlfriend's 2014 KIlling In Springfield: DA Frederick Pinney, the Springfield man whose case has been tied up in legal limbo for nearly a decade, found out his fate on Friday, March 10: nine to 10 years behind bars.  A jury convicted Pinney of manslaughter on Monday. The prosecution asked for the harshest penalty possible — 18 to 20 years – but the judge handed down half that, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said.  Pinney was accused of killing his girlfriend, TayClair Moore, in his bedroom on March 23, 2014. He called police and said he found her body, but a coroner ruled that she'd been strangled, the p…
Loudoun County Schools Behavioral Assistant Accused Of Assaulting Student: Sheriff Loudoun County Schools Behavioral Assistant Accused Of Assaulting Student: Sheriff
Loudoun County Schools Behavioral Assistant Accused Of Assaulting Student: Sheriff A behavioral assistant with Loudoun County Public Schools has been charged with assaulting a student, authorities said. An investigation into Julie D. Hancher, 55, of Leesburg, was launched after a school resource officer at Lightridge High School notified officials on Monday, Nov. 14, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The alleged assaults took place inside a classroom on two occasions. Hancher was then charged with two counts of assault on Tuesday, Nov. 22, authorities said. The underage victim's identity was being withheld by police to protect their identi…
Five Suspects Apprehended After Shots Fired In Hudson Valley Five Suspects Apprehended After Shots Fired In Hudson Valley
Five Suspects Apprehended After Shots Fired In Hudson Valley Five suspects have been apprehended after an early afternoon shooting in the Hudson Valley. It happened in Rockland County on Saturday, Jan. 29 at around 1:45 p.m. in New City. Officers from the Clarkstown Police Department responded to reports of multiple gunshots being fired outside of 3 Turnberry Court.  Officers arrived on scene and observed a black Mercedes-Benz fleeing at a high rate of speed, according to Clarkstown Police, who said a brief track ensued that resulted in the Mercedes striking a utility pole causing it to become disabled.  All five occupants exited the vehi…
9 Men Indicted In Child Porn Crackdown, Central Jersey Prosecutor Says 9 Men Indicted In Child Porn Crackdown, Central Jersey Prosecutor Says
9 Men Indicted In Child Porn Crackdown, Central Jersey Prosecutor Says A continuing investigation into illegal use of child pornography has resulted in nine indictments this fall in Central Jersey, authorities said. A Monmouth County grand jury this week returned indictments against two defendants charged with crimes involving distribution and/or possession of child sexual abuse materials, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. Indicted on Tuesday were: Jonathan W. Cruz, 38, of Aberdeen and Neil Ridgway, 58, of Howell.  Cruz originally was arrested in January 2020 on charges of first-degree endangering the welfare …
Philadelphia Driver Drags Victim 100 Feet With Car During Argument In Bucks, Police Say Philadelphia Driver Drags Victim 100 Feet With Car During Argument In Bucks, Police Say
Philadelphia Driver Drags Victim 100 Feet With Car During Argument In Bucks, Police Say A Philadelphia man dragged a 45-year-old Bucks County resident with his car more than 100 feet across a parking lot during an argument earlier this week, authorities said. William Connolly, 44, was arguing with the Quakertown man around 5:05 p.m. in the Plumstead Shopping Center on Easton Road on Aug. 2, local police said. That's when Connolly hit the man with his car and dragged him across the lot, according to witness statements and surveillance footage. The victim was rushed to a hospital for his injuries and Connolly taken into custody. Connolly was charged with aggravated assaul…
Sussex County Man, 21, Pleads Guilty To Possession, Distribution Of Child Pornography Sussex County Man, 21, Pleads Guilty To Possession, Distribution Of Child Pornography
Sussex County Man, 21, Pleads Guilty To Possession, Distribution Of Child Pornography A 21-year-old Sussex County man admitted in court to possessing and distributing child pornography, authorities said. Matthew R. Marzullo, of Hopatcong, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child — possession of child pornography in Sussex County virtual court Wednesday, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said. Marzullo admitted possessing and distributing the content, Koch said. Marzullo’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 9. Marzullo was represented by Shepard Kays, Esq., and the State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Brent M. Rafuse.
Long Island Man Threatens Family Members To Keep Quiet After Killing Dog, DA Says Long Island Man Threatens Family Members To Keep Quiet After Killing Dog, DA Says
Long Island Man Threatens Family Members To Keep Quiet After Killing Dog, DA Says A Long Island man has been indicted for allegedly strangling and killing a dog while on a FaceTime video call with his family members. Keenan Castro, age 23, of Brentwood, was indicted on numerous felony charges including aggravated cruelty to animals on Thursday, June 24, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini. On Sunday, May 9, Castro found a Chihuahua-Dachshund mix named Donny that had escaped from a Central Islip home, the DA's office said. After keeping the dog for nearly one month, on Tuesday, June 1, Castro was on a FaceTime video call with four of his family mem…
DWI Paterson Driver Who Killed Friend And Ran Indicted DWI Paterson Driver Who Killed Friend And Ran Indicted
DWI Paterson Driver Who Killed Friend And Ran Indicted An unlicensed Paterson driver who was drunk when he bailed out and ran after a crash that killed an 18-year-old passenger was indicted on a host of charges, authorities said. Lawan A. Henry, 23, has remained held in the Passaic County Jail since his arrest following the 4 a.m. crash last Nov. 15. Henry was driving a 2008 Cadillac CTS that slammed into several unoccupied vehicles on Broadway between East 30th and East 29th streets. In the sedan with Henry were three passengers, including Paterson resident Xavier Ortiz, who was pronounced dead at the scene a half-hour or so later. Two other…
Teen Who Crashes MINI Cooper On Stone Wall Busted For DUI, Darien Police Say Teen Who Crashes MINI Cooper On Stone Wall Busted For DUI, Darien Police Say
Teen Who Crashes Mini Cooper On Stone Wall Busted For DUI, Darien Police Say A 19-year-old was arrested for alleged driving with an elevated blood-alcohol level after a red MINI Cooper he was driving was found stuck on top of a stone wall, police said. Jack Brown, of Darien, was arrested by Darien Police on Tuesday, June 9. According to Darien PD Sgt. James Palmieri, a caller told police the red MINI Cooper, with a driver who was attempting to leave, had left Middlesex Road and was stuck on top of a stone wall The caller also said Brown was starting a fight with bystanders as he attempted to leave, Palmieri said. When officers arrived on the scene they found …
Man Sentenced For 'Brutal' Rape, Assault Of Woman In Nassau County, DA Says Man Sentenced For 'Brutal' Rape, Assault Of Woman In Nassau County, DA Says
Man Sentenced For 'Brutal' Rape, Assault Of Woman In Nassau County, DA Says A LongIsland man has been sentenced and will have to register as a sex offender when his prison term concludes for a “brutal” rape in Freeport last year, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced. Roosevelt resident Ever Martinez-Reyes has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and 20 years of post-release supervision for the rape of a woman in Freeport in September last year. Singas said that at approximately 2 a.m. on Sept. 28 last year, Martinez-Reyes followed his victim down a Freeport street, struck her in the face, knocking her unconscious. Martinez-Reyes then dragged…
Town Demolishes Long Island Zombie Home Town Demolishes Long Island Zombie Home
Town Demolishes Long Island Zombie Home A zombie house was demolished on Long Island. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto Officials joined with the local community Friday morning, Sept. 27 in demolishing a dilapidated and abandoned zombie home plaguing the Farmingdale community. “We take quality of life issues very seriously in our Town and protecting our residents is a top priority for me and my colleagues on the Town Board,” said Saladino. The Farmingdale property marks the ninth zombie home successfully removed from local neighborhoods through the Town’s Quality of Life Task Force. …
Norwalk Trucker Charged In Theft Of $150,000 Worth Of Copper Norwalk Trucker Charged In Theft Of $150,000 Worth Of Copper
Norwalk Trucker Charged In Theft Of $150,000 Worth Of Copper A trucker from Norwalk conspired with two accomplices to steal more than $150,000 worth of copper from a hardware manufacturer in New Jersey, authorities charged. Police arrested the trio after a manager at Elgen/Capital Hardware Inc. in the Bergen County town of Closter reported large quantities of copper missing from the business. Eliseo Adorno, 47, worked with Alvaro Baca, 27, of Roselle, New Jersey, who was the company's shipping manager, and trucker Dimitris M. Hatsis, also 27, of Norwalk, to steal the metal, authorities said. Baca “was able to manipulate the computer system to order …
Man Used Pry Bar To Break Into Nyack Building, Police Say Man Used Pry Bar To Break Into Nyack Building, Police Say
Man Used Pry Bar To Break Into Nyack Building, Police Say A 31-year-old man is behind bars after police say he used a pry bar to break into a building in Nyack. Orangetown police officers responded to North Broadway in the Village of Nyack for a report of a person breaking into the building with a pry bar on Friday, March 15 at approximately 10:50 a.m. Upon arrival, police discovered the lock on the front door broken and the suspect, Terry M. Mcinerney of Brooklyn, inside the building. Police located the pry bar on scene. As a result of the police investigation, Mcinerney was placed under arrest and transported to OP…