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Emmaus Mom, 46, Was 'Vibrant Soul,' Loved Ones Recall Emmaus Mom, 46, Was 'Vibrant Soul,' Loved Ones Recall
Emmaus Mom, 46, Was 'Vibrant Soul,' Loved Ones Recall Catherine Blank of Emmaus died on Wednesday, Feb. 14 after she was reported missing by authorities. She was 46.  Blank was found near the railroad tracks along Indian Creek Road a little over a day after police reported her disappearance, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office has said.  Her cause and manner of death were pending further investigation following her autopsy on Feb. 16.  "Cathy, a vibrant soul known for her kindness, love for animals, and radiant smile, tragically lost her life under harrowing circumstances," said her brother Richard Blank on GoFundMe. "Diagnosed…
HEROES: North Bergen Detectives Find Missing Woman, 58, Cold, Shivering In Jersey City Park HEROES: North Bergen Detectives Find Missing Woman, 58, Cold, Shivering In Jersey City Park
Heroes: North Bergen Detectives Find Missing Woman, 58, Cold, Shivering In Jersey City Park North Bergen detectives found a township woman cold and shivering on a Jersey City park bench two days after she went missing. A solid tip generated by media attention helped make it happen, they said. Maria Martin-Vila, 58, was reportedly last seen boarding a southbound commuter van on Bergenline Avenue at 80th Street across from Braddock Park around 1 p.m. Feb. 26. "Because of the attention this story garnered, we received a credible tip that the victim was seen in the area of Bowers and Palisade Avenue in Jersey City," North Bergen Detective Capt. David Dowd said. "Detectives were…
Alert Issued For Mount Vernon 15-Year-Old Girl Missing For Week Alert Issued For Mount Vernon 15-Year-Old Girl Missing For Week
Alert Issued For Mount Vernon 15-Year-Old Girl Missing For Week Authorities in Westchester are asking for the public's help in finding a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for a week.  An alert for Elle Torres, who was last seen on Friday, Feb. 9, was issued by the Mount Vernon Police Department on Friday, Feb. 16.  Torres, who suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, was last seen wearing a black coat, multicolored hoodie, blue jeans, and red, white, and black sneakers, police said. She is described as 5-foot-4 and 170 pounds.  Anyone who sees her is asked to call the department at 914-665-2510.  Click the Faceboo…
Alert Issued For Missing 26-Year-Old Man From Garrison Alert Issued For Missing 26-Year-Old Man From Garrison
Alert Issued For Missing 26-Year-Old Man From Garrison Authorities are asking for help from the public in locating a missing 26-year-old Hudson Valley man who may be in need of medical attention. New, updated report - Update: Missing 26-Year-Old Garrison Man Found Dead Putnam County resident Colin Albert Marma of Garrison, age 26, was last seen on Friday, Feb. 2, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, Feb. 12.  Marma, a vulnerable adult who suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black gym pants, red sneakers, and a black baseball cap.  He is described as …
Have You Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Beacon Man Have You Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Beacon Man
Have You Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Beacon Man Police in the region are asking the public for help in finding a missing man who hasn't been seen in more than a week. Dutchess County resident Mark Camillo, age 61, of Beacon, who is considered a "missing vulnerable adult," who suffers from schizophrenia was last seen around Thursday, Feb. 1 in Beacon. Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson, of the Beacon Police, said Camillo was last seen wearing a red jacket, blue jeans, dark brown or black shoes, a brown winter knit hat with cream stripes, and black gloves.  He is described as being 5-foot-10 and weighs about 200 pounds. Camillo may be in …
Man Found Incompetent For Trial In Monsey Machete Murder, Attack, DA Says Man Found Incompetent For Trial In Monsey Machete Murder, Attack, DA Says
Man Found Incompetent For Trial In Monsey Machete Murder, Attack, DA Says A Hudson Valley man will spend at least another two years in a psychiatric facility after being found incompetent to stand trial for murder for a second time in the 2019 machete attack during a Hanukkah party. Grafton Thomas, age 35, of Orange County, is charged in Rockland County with the Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 killing of Josef Neumann, age 72, after allegedly stabbing five people at the Hasidic rabbi’s Forshay Road, Monsey home during a Hanukkah celebration. Thomas, whose family said he had a long history of severe mental illness and suffered from schizophrenia, also faces six count…
UPDATE: New Details Emerge In Police Shooting Of Jersey City Man With Mental Health History UPDATE: New Details Emerge In Police Shooting Of Jersey City Man With Mental Health History
Update: New Details Emerge In Police Shooting Of Jersey City Man With Mental Health History One of a group of specially-trained Jersey City police officers shot and killed a knife-wielding city man after he charged at them in his apartment, authorities said. An EMS unit was the first to respond to 2:15 p.m. call at the Randolph Avenue residence in the Bergen-Lafayette section of the city on Sunday, Aug. 27, according to a release issued late Monday by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin. "Upon arrival, they requested the assistance of the Jersey City Police Department," the attorney general said. Patrol officers arrived just before 2:30 p.m. and tried to communicate with …
Buck County Man Goes Missing Enroute To NY, He May Be In Danger: Police Buck County Man Goes Missing Enroute To NY, He May Be In Danger: Police
Buck County Man Goes Missing Enroute To NY, He May Be In Danger: Police A 64-year-old Pennsylvania man heading to a facility in New York has gone missing — and he might be in danger, according to a police release on Aug. 15.  Ronnie Wilson of Sellersville was last seen near Bethlehem en route to Jamaica, NY on July 6, Perkasie Borough Police explained. "Mr. Wilson suffers from schizophrenia and may not have his medication with him," the department said. "All efforts to locate Mr. Wilson thus far have been unsuccessful." Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Anthony Gro at 215-257-6876 or submit a tip through the Bucks County Cr…
'To Know Him Was To Love Him': Man Shot Dead By Cop In New Rochelle Remembered 'To Know Him Was To Love Him': Man Shot Dead By Cop In New Rochelle Remembered
'To Know Him Was To Love Him': Man Shot Dead By Cop In New Rochelle Remembered A 37-year-old man who was killed in a police shooting in Westchester is being remembered as a loving father who was devoted to his son and family.  New Rochelle resident Jerrel "Cee2" Garris, age 37, died on Monday, July 10 after spending a week in a coma at Westchester Medical Center following a shooting incident on Monday, July 3.  Earlier Report - New Update: Man Shot By Cop In New Rochelle Dies, Attorney General Says On the day of the incident, Garris was shot by New Rochelle Detective Steven Conn after he allegedly grabbed another officer's gun to try and remove it…
COLD CASE: Philly YMCA, USPS Worker Shot Dead At Harrisburg Gas Station, Police Say COLD CASE: Philly YMCA, USPS Worker Shot Dead At Harrisburg Gas Station, Police Say
Cold CASE: Philly YMCA, USPS Worker Shot Dead At Harrisburg Gas Station, Police Say Five years after a deadly Harrisburg shooting police continue to search for a killer. Six days before her 52nd birthday, Donna "Weezy" Louise Warren, was found shot to death while walking to a Harrisburg gas station in the area of North 7th and Maclay streets on Friday, May 25, 2018, police say, and her obituary details.  Police believe the gunfire was meant for someone else, but they say they have exhausted all leads and "are seeking any new information or tips in reference to this open homicide investigation," police stated in the release.  Weezy was the "'Gifted Love Child' of…
Newark Woman Facing Mental Health Struggles Has Been Missing For One Month, Police Say Newark Woman Facing Mental Health Struggles Has Been Missing For One Month, Police Say
Newark Woman Facing Mental Health Struggles Has Been Missing For One Month, Police Say Police in Newark are seeking the public's help in locating a woman who has been missing since Feb. 15. Chloe Ferrel, 38, who is diagnosed with Schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. She was last seen in the 200 block of West Runyon Street wearing a gray coat and slippers. She is described as 5’9” tall and 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Chloe Ferrel to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-…
Alert Issued For Missing Huntington Station 34-Year-Old Alert Issued For Missing Huntington Station 34-Year-Old
Alert Issued For Missing Huntington Station 34-Year-Old Police are asking for help in locating a missing Long Island man. Zachariah Bowens, age 34, was last seen at around 5:20 p.m. Friday, March 3, on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk County Police. Bowens, who is classified as vulnerable, suffers from schizophrenia and is believed to be suicidal, police said. He may be in need of medical attention. Officials described him as a white man standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, black beanie, and jeans, and was riding a pink and white bicycle with a bask…
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Brentwood Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Brentwood
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Brentwood Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Kyle Cyriax, age 28, was last seen at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 in the hamlet of Brentwood, on Crooked Hill Road, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Cyriax has schizophrenia and is believed to be suicidal. He may be in need of medical attention, officials said. He is described as a white man standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black sweatpants, and a bla…
Canadian Man Called Bomb Threats To Boston Children's Hospital, Others: FBI Canadian Man Called Bomb Threats To Boston Children's Hospital, Others: FBI
Canadian Man Called Bomb Threats To Boston Children's Hospital, Others: FBI Boston and federal officials say they've arrested a 42-year-old Canadian man who is responsible for several bomb threats last month, authorities said on Monday, Oct. 24.  Joshua Kimble, of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, is charged with 12 counts of public mischief, 12 counts of false information, and a charge of failing to comply with a probation officer, Boston police said. Police arrested him last month, and he is being held in Canada. It's unclear when he'll be sent to the US to stand trial.  Authorities said Kimble made a bomb threat to the Children's Hospital on Sept. 9 …
Police Issue Alert For Man Who Snuck Out Of Assisted Living Facility In New Rochelle Police Issue Alert For Man Who Snuck Out Of Assisted Living Facility In New Rochelle
Police Issue Alert For Man Who Snuck Out Of Assisted Living Facility In New Rochelle Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who they say snuck out of an assisted living facility in Westchester County. William “Bill” Allen, age 66, was last seen at his New Rochelle home, located on Lockwood Avenue, at around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, when he “absconded” from the facility, police said. Originally from the Yorktown area, Allen suffers from schizophrenia and alcohol abuse, according to police. He is described as a white man standing 5-feet-11-inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with blue eyes and long gray hair. He also has multiple scabs on his hands and…
Missing Cambridge Man Could Have Traveled Out Of State: Police Missing Cambridge Man Could Have Traveled Out Of State: Police
Missing Cambridge Man Could Have Traveled Out Of State: Police Update: Cambridge Police said Andrew Paliottoo was found safe on Monday, Sept. 19.  Cambridge Police are asking the public for helping in locating a who was reported missing from a group home, the department said on Twitter. Andrew Paliotto, who suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, was reported missing after he left the home on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 15, police said. He has gone missing before and previously found in Central Square and Maryland.  MISSING PERSON: Andrew Paliotto, 38, was reported missing from a group home in #CambMA after he left the residence the mo…
Missing Cambridge Man Could Have Traveled Out Of State: Police Missing Cambridge Man Could Have Traveled Out Of State: Police
Missing Cambridge Man Could Have Traveled Out Of State: Police Cambridge Police are asking the public for helping in locating a who was reported missing from a group home, the department said on Twitter. Andrew Paliotto, who suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, was reported missing after he left the home on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 15, police said. He has gone missing before and previously found in Central Square and Maryland.  MISSING PERSON: Andrew Paliotto, 38, was reported missing from a group home in #CambMA after he left the residence the morning of Thursday, September 15, 2022. Paliotto suffers from schizophrenia and bipola…
Levittown Man Sentenced For 'Ruthless' Machete Killing Of 73-Year-Old Grandmother Levittown Man Sentenced For 'Ruthless' Machete Killing Of 73-Year-Old Grandmother
Levittown Man Sentenced For 'Ruthless' Machete Killing Of 73-Year-Old Grandmother Laraine Pizzichemi was still weakened from a battle with pancreatic cancer when her grandson's 27-year-old former friend broke into her Long Island home in September 2017 and hacked her to death with a machete during a robbery. Exactly five years later to the day, the 73-year-old’s killer, Benjamin Lopez, of Levittown, was sentenced to life in prison without parole Tuesday, Sept. 13, months after a Nassau County jury convicted him of first-degree murder. Lopez was “out for revenge” when he and a co-defendant, Deangelo Gill, forced their way into Pizzichemi’s Levittown home on Sunday, S…
Missing Boston Teen With Autism, Schizophrenia Found: Police Missing Boston Teen With Autism, Schizophrenia Found: Police
Missing Boston Teen With Autism, Schizophrenia Found: Police UPDATE: Boston Police said Dimitrius Pepin Cepeda was found Boston Police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenager who suffers from Autism and Schizophrenia.  Dimitrius Pepin Cepeda, age 16, of Roxbury, was last seen in the area of 7 Wheatley Way on Wednesday, July 13, police said. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black sweatpants, white/black sneakers. Dimitrius also wears glasses.  Police said he has previously been found in Newton and Everett. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or police at (617) 343-4275.
Concern Grows For Critically Missing Greenbelt Who Disappeared Nearly Two Weeks Ago Concern Grows For Critically Missing Greenbelt Who Disappeared Nearly Two Weeks Ago
Concern Grows For Critically Missing Greenbelt Who Disappeared Nearly Two Weeks Ago A man who may be in need of medical attention has gone missing in Greenbelt, and police are looking for the public's help in finding him, authorities say. Malcom Jamaal Mitchell, 35, was last seen in the area of 9116 Springhill Lane around 10:30 a.m., Friday June 3, Greenbelt Police say.  Mitchell is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.  He was last seen wearing a peach hoodie and blue jeans. If anyone comes into contact with Mitchell, please contact Detective Roberson #171 at (240)542-2135 or croberson@greenbeltmd.gov.
Alert Issued For 30-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Yonkers Alert Issued For 30-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Yonkers
Alert Issued For 30-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Yonkers Seen him? An alert has been issued by police in Westchester as they attempt to locate a missing 30-year-old man. In Yonkers, police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Wesley Castel, who was reported missing on Wednesday, March 30 by friends and family members and could be in need of medical attention. Castel is described as being approximately 5-foot-11, weighing 160 pounds with black hair, and an average build.  He was last seen in the area of Orchard Place in Yonkers wearing a white shirt, blue pants, and New Balance sneakers. Investigators noted that Castel suffers fr…
Alert Issued For Missing Man In Westchester Alert Issued For Missing Man In Westchester
Alert Issued For Missing Man In Westchester Seen him? An alert was issued by police in Westchester as they attempt to locate a missing 58-year-old man who reportedly suffers from schizophrenia. In Yonkers, police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Joseph Kobloth, who has been reported missing by friends and family after last being seen on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Kobloth was described as being approximately 5-foot-11 weighing 150 pounds. He was last seen in the area of Kathy Lane wearing a bubble jacket and black sneakers. Police noted that Kobloth is a schizophrenic in their alert.  Anyone with information re…
Police Search For Missing Westchester Man Police Search For Missing Westchester Man
Police Search For Missing Westchester Man Police in Westchester County are asking the public for help locating a missing 57-year-old man. Joseph Bodai, of White Plains, was last seen at his home on Wyndover Woods Lane at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, according to the Greenburgh Police Department. He was wearing a brown jacket, gray sweatpants and white sneakers, police said.  Police said Bodai has schizophrenia, and he left his home without his prescription medicine and should be considered missing and endangered.  Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Greenburgh…
Missing NY Woman ID'd As Deceased Person Found In Marsh Missing NY Woman ID'd As Deceased Person Found In Marsh
Missing NY Woman ID'd As Deceased Person Found In Marsh An identity has been determined after a person was found dead earlier this month in a Long Island marsh, prompting a police investigation. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives began investigating after a human skeleton was discovered in the marsh in Mastic Beach at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 2. Police said that officers from the Seventh Precinct responded to a 911 call after the discovery was made by a cleaning crew near Washington Drive in Mastic Beach. The officers proceeded to take the skeletal remains to the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. On Friday, May 28,&nb…
Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man
Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man An alert has been missing for a missing 60-year-old man in Westchester who may be in need of medical attention. Members of the Yonkers Police Department are attempting to locate Angel Barrer, who was last seen at Palisade Gardens in Yonkers on Tuesday, March 2. Police noted that Barrer is a diagnosed schizophrenic and suffers from bipolar disorder. At the time he was last seen, Barrer was wearing a blue jean jacket, white t-shirt, and khaki pants, police said. He’s been described as being 5-foot-9 weighing approximately 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who has informat…
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult In Westchester Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult In Westchester
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult In Westchester An alert has been issued for a missing adult who may be in a vulnerable state and in need of medical attention in Westchester. The Yonkers Police Department issued a warning for 37-year-old Elizabeth Campbell, who suffers from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, engages in self-harm, and may be in need of medical attention. Police said that Campbell was last seen in the area of Riverdale Avenue wearing a maroon bubble jacket with green leggings. Campbell was described as being 5-foot-8 weighing approximately 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was reported missin…
Silver Alert Issued For Missing Suffolk County Woman Silver Alert Issued For Missing Suffolk County Woman
Silver Alert Issued For Missing Suffolk County Woman A Long Island woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help to locate her. Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for the missing woman who suffers from Schizophrenia and may be in need of medical attention. Susan Garramone, 39, of Medford, was last seen at her residence on Monday, Sept. 14.  Garramone is 5-foot-5, approximately 130 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Garramone left her home in a green 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was later located in Brooklyn. Detectives are asking anyone with information on Garramone’s location to call 911 or …
Vulnerable Man With Ties To Westchester Reported Missing Vulnerable Man With Ties To Westchester Reported Missing
Vulnerable Man With Ties To Westchester Reported Missing Seen him? Police agencies in the region are attempting to locate a missing vulnerable man with ties to the area. An alert was issued for 53-year-old Noel Smith, who was reported missing on Monday, Sept. 14. Smith, who suffers from schizophrenia, is known to frequent Mount Vernon, Fordham, and the Bronx. He’s been described as being 5-foot-8 with a medium build, brown hair, brown eyes, and a moustache. Anyone with information regarding Smith’s whereabouts has been asked to contact the Mount Vernon Police Department by calling (914) 665-2500 or local police. 
HEROES: Mansfield Officers Recognized For Rescuing Schizophrenic Man Holding Knife To Throat HEROES: Mansfield Officers Recognized For Rescuing Schizophrenic Man Holding Knife To Throat
Heroes: Mansfield Officers Recognized For Rescuing Schizophrenic Man Holding Knife To Throat Three members of the Mansfield Township Police Department have been recognized with Meritorious Service Awards after they saved a man with schizophrenia who was holding a knife to his throat. Officer Michael Citarelli, Officer Thomas Hill and Detective Michael Camerata were called to a local residence where a 31-year-old man who suffers from schizophrenia was having a psychological episode around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, March 2, township police said in a release. The man — whose family told police that he had not been taking his medications and had been threatening them for several days prior…
SEEN HIM? Missing Newark Man, 23, Suffers From Schizophrenia, Depression SEEN HIM? Missing Newark Man, 23, Suffers From Schizophrenia, Depression
Seen HIM? Missing Newark Man, 23, Suffers From Schizophrenia, Depression Authorities are asking the public's help in locating a missing Newark man. Shawn Valentine Hartfield, 23, lives with family in Newark and was last seen going to the store at Eastern Parkway and Mt. Vernon Place between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Thursday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. He reportedly suffers from Schizophrenia and depression, Ambrose said. Hartfield is between 5 feet 2 and 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. He has brown eyes, a medium brown complexion and black hair, Ambrose said. Ambrose urges anyone with information regarding…
Hasbrouck Heights Professor Accused Of Attempted St. Patrick's Arson Dies In Verrazano Leap Hasbrouck Heights Professor Accused Of Attempted St. Patrick's Arson Dies In Verrazano Leap
Hasbrouck Heights Professor Accused Of Attempted St. Patrick's Arson Dies In Verrazano Leap A philosophy professor from Hasbrouck Heights who authorities said planned to burn down St. Patrick's Cathedral died by suicide last week, nearly a month after being released from Rikers Island amid the coronavirus outbreak. A judge ordered Marc Lamparello, 38, to participate in an outpatient program at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center after releasing him on March 20 as part of an effort to stem the rapid spread of COVID-19 through the city jail system. Lamparello jumped from Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge last Friday, a week after police prevented a similar suicide try at the George Washington …