Three Women Injured in Early Morning Shooting Outside Nyack Restaurant

NYACK, N.Y. — Three women were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning outside CY’s Restaurant and Lounge on Route 59, the Clarkstown Police Department reported. Officers responded to the scene at…

Buffalo Pair Charged with Possession of Fentanyl Following Traffic Stop

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo couple was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of the powerful narcotic. U.S. Attorney…

Goshen Man Sentenced to 18 Years to Life for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child

GOSHEN, NY—Craig Merlock, 45, of Goshen, was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 years to life in prison after previously pleading guilty to predatory sexual assault against a child. The sentencing occurred in…

Governor Hochul Poses In Front of Storm Damaged Home for Press Conference

CANISTEO, NY – Over the weekend, New York State Police members joined Governor Kathy Hochul in the Village of Canisteo to survey the aftermath of Hurricane Debby and assist affected homeowners. Major…

Public Assistance Requested in Stolen Tractor Case in Morristown

MORRISTOWN, NY—The New York State Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a stolen tractor reported missing recently in Morristown. The theft involved a 2022 John Deere 790 utility tractor, equipped…

Deadly Mass Shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester

ROCHESTER, NY — A mass shooting at Maplewood Park on Sunday evening has left one person dead and six others injured. Rochester Police were called to the scene on Bridge View Drive…

Wallkill Man Receives 18-Year Sentence in Murder-for-Hire Case

WALLKILL, NY—Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Damante Stansberry, 24, of Wallkill, has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire scheme.…

Orange County Man Sentenced in Impaired Driving Case That Paralyzed Teen

Orange County, NY – Chauncey Smith, 23, of Pine Bush, has been sentenced to three to nine years in prison for a crash that severely injured a teenager, announced Orange County District…

Search Warrant in Clarkstown Leads to Arrests and Seizure of Illegal Firearms

Clarkstown, NY – Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced the arrest of two individuals following an investigation into illegal firearms in Rockland County. The investigation began in May when…

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Search Warrant in Clarkstown Leads to Two Arrests and Seizure of Illegal Firearms

Clarkstown, NY — Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced the arrest of two individuals following an investigation into illegal firearms in Rockland County. In May, the Rockland County District…

Public Assistance Requested in Stolen Mini Excavator Case in Massena

MASSENA, NY – The New York State Police from the SP Massena barracks are calling for community assistance in tracking down a stolen mini excavator. The theft was reported at 1415 State…

Driver Collides With NYSDOT Truck in Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — The New York State Police are issuing a safety reminder following a close call on I-87 this morning. A vehicle collided with a New York State Department of…

Spring Valley Man Receives 25-Year Sentence for Multiple Rape and Burglary Convictions

SPRING VALLEY, NY – Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that 26-year-old Rigoberto Lopez Castro of Spring Valley has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison following his…

Tips Lead to Arrest in Monroe Sexual Assault Arrest

MONROE, NY — New York State Police have announced the arrest of Jayden Rivers in Monroe, following public cooperation. Rivers faces charges of Forcible Touching and Stalking in the 3rd degree. Authorities…

Brighton Cops Recognized for Life-Saving Effort

Brighton, NY – The Brighton Police Department honored members of the New York State Police for their exceptional assistance in locating a 14-year-old kidnap victim last month. The officers recognized for their…

Rochester man pleads guilty for his role in illegal sports betting ring

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meghan K. McGuire and Melissa M. Marangola, who are handling the case, stated that between April 25, 2019, and April 17, 2021, Ferrari conspired with Dominic Sprague, Anthony Amato,…

Former Utica Mayor and School Board President Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud Scheme

In pleading guilty, LaPolla admitted that he set up a scholarship fund in honor of his late wife, Andrea LaPolla, after she passed away in 2018, with the stated intention of benefitting…

Dobbs Ferry Man Charged With Illegal Possession Of Numerous Firearms And Ammunition, Including “Ghost Guns,” And Discovered Possessing Suspected Explosive Materials And Readily Assembled Explosive Devices

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “As alleged, James Neff, some 23 years after having been convicted on similar state charges for criminal possession of a weapon, has again illegally stockpiled numerous firearms,…

Son of Leader of Rodriguez Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 10 Years for His Role in Large Fentanyl Conspiracy

Ivan Rodriguez, Jr. is the son of Ivan Rodriguez, Sr., the head of the Rodriguez drug trafficking organization, an organization that distributed heroin, fentanyl and cocaine throughout the Utica, New York area. …

Utica Man Sentenced for His Role in Large Fentanyl Conspiracy

As part of his guilty plea, Ares admitted that from May 2020 through October 2021, he, together with his co-conspirators in the Rodriguez drug trafficking organization, possessed with intent to distribute and…

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