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Ben Crnic

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Ben Crnic graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Geoscience in 2021. He has previously worked as a reporter with the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut, and has also contributed work to the Connecticut Mirror. Ben joined the Daily Voice team in October of 2022.

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Police & Fire
Woman Found Dead With Injuries Indicating Possible Assault In Yonkers: Police Woman Found Dead With Injuries Indicating Possible Assault In Yonkers: Police
Woman Found Dead With Injuries Indicating Possible Assault In Yonkers: Police A 79-year-old woman found dead in her apartment in Westchester was found with injuries that were consistent with an assault, police said.  The discovery was made just before 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, at 828 Bronx River Rd. in Yonkers, when building staff entered the woman’s apartment and found her unresponsive, Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink said on Tuesday, May 20.  Officers initially responded to what was considered a routine “unattended death.” But further investigation revealed the woman had injuries consistent with an assault, Spink said.  Detectives from the Yonke…

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Police & Fire
Car Overturns In I-684 Crash During Morning Commute In Armonk Car Overturns In I-684 Crash During Morning Commute In Armonk
Car Overturns In I-684 Crash During Morning Commute In Armonk A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester caused a dramatic scene during the morning rush hour when one of the cars overturned, police said. The crash happened on Tuesday, May 20, just after 8 a.m. near mile marker 7.1 in the southbound lanes of I-684 in Armonk, according to New York State Police Trooper Krystal Paolicelli.  Preliminary investigation revealed that a Mazda traveling southbound tried to avoid another uninvolved vehicle, lost control, and veered into the left lane. It then collided with a 2021 Chevrolet before striking a guide rail and overturning.&nbs…

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Schools
Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials
Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials A staff member at a Dutchess County high school has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of inappropriate conduct, school district and law enforcement officials confirmed.  In a letter sent to families on Thursday, May 15, Arlington Central School District Superintendent Philip Benante acknowledged the serious nature of the report and said the district, which includes large parts of the towns of LaGrange, Pleasant Valley, Beekman, Poughkeepsie, and Union Vale, acted swiftly after learning of the allegations.  "Upon receiving this report, we immediately no…

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New Bear Sightings Reported In Areas Of Yorktown, Rockland County: Here's Where New Bear Sightings Reported In Areas Of Yorktown, Rockland County: Here's Where
New Bear Sightings Reported In Areas Of Yorktown, Rockland County: Here's Where As warmth returns to the Hudson Valley with the arrival of spring, so have bear sightings.  In the Westchester County town of Yorktown, police confirmed on Monday, May 19, that several bear sightings had been reported in the southern half of town. Although no incidents of aggression have been noted, officials are reminding the public that bears are a natural part of the area’s ecosystem and are typically non-aggressive unless provoked or attracted by food. "Well, Spring is in the air. And as long-time Y-Town area residents will tell you, that could mean a black bear is on the ground,"…

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Police & Fire
Child Porn Arrest: Man Had Images, Videos Of 6-Year-Olds In Pine Bush, Police Say Child Porn Arrest: Man Had Images, Videos Of 6-Year-Olds In Pine Bush, Police Say
Child Porn Arrest: Man Had Images, Videos Of 6-Year-Olds In Pine Bush, Police Say A 57-year-old Orange County man is facing felony charges following an investigation into the possession of child sexual exploitation material depicting kids as young as 6, police said. Mark Sturdevant of Pine Bush was arrested on Thursday, May 15, and charged with possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child less than 16 years of age, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 20.  According to investigators, a probe uncovered evidence that Sturdevant had images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children, including victims as young as six years old.  Aut…

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Taxi Driver Attacks Woman: Suspect Was High, Had Suspended License In Spring Valley, DA Says Taxi Driver Attacks Woman: Suspect Was High, Had Suspended License In Spring Valley, DA Says
Taxi Driver Attacks Woman: Suspect Was High, Had Suspended License In Spring Valley, DA Says Prosecutors have released more details regarding a Rockland County taxi driver's kidnapping of a passenger who he allegedly attacked with a screwdriver during a harrowing late-night ride earlier this month.  Kevin Mazariego-Figueroa, 22, of Hillcrest, was indicted on a slew of felony charges stemming from the Monday, May 5 attack, including second-degree kidnapping and first-degree assault, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, May 19.  According to prosecutors, Mazariego-Figueroa had picked up the victim, a 40-year-old woman, in his taxicab near…

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Police & Fire
Popeyes Blunder: Man Sips Bleach In Bottle Mix-Up After Yonkers Laundry Stop Popeyes Blunder: Man Sips Bleach In Bottle Mix-Up After Yonkers Laundry Stop
Popeyes Blunder: Man Sips Bleach In Bottle Mix-Up After Yonkers Laundry Stop A late-night fast food stop in Westchester turned dangerous after an older man accidentally drank bleach he had carried with him while doing laundry, police said.  The incident happened around 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at the Popeyes restaurant located at 1759 Central Park Ave., Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink said on Monday, May 19.  The man, who had stopped to eat after finishing his laundry, was carrying two water bottles — one filled with water, and the other with bleach. According to police, he mistakenly took a swig from the wrong bottle.  More details about the man'…

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DoorDash Driver Shooting: NY Highway Super Gets Attempted Murder Charge (UPDATE) DoorDash Driver Shooting: NY Highway Super Gets Attempted Murder Charge (UPDATE)
DoorDash Driver Shooting: NY Highway Super Gets Attempted Murder Charge (Update) A grand jury has indicted an Orange County town's Highway Superintendent, John J. Reilly III, on 13 felony counts, including attempted murder, stemming from the Friday, May 2 shooting of a DoorDash driver outside his home, prosecutors announced.   Reilly, 48, is now facing a slew of serious charges, including two counts of first-degree assault, attempted second-degree murder, and multiple weapons charges, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, May 19.  The indictment was handed up in Orange County Court on Monday. A date for Reilly’s arraignment is …

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Bergen Teen’s NY Lawn Job Turns Into Car Theft, Chase In Englewood: Police Bergen Teen’s NY Lawn Job Turns Into Car Theft, Chase In Englewood: Police
Bergen Teen’s NY Lawn Job Turns Into Car Theft, Chase In Englewood: Police A 15-year-old boy is facing a series of charges in both New York and New Jersey after allegedly assaulting an elderly woman and stealing her car in the Hudson Valley under the guise of mowing her lawn before leading police on a multi-state chase that ended in a crash near the George Washington Bridge.  The events leading to the boy's arrest began around 12:22 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, in the West Ward area of the Rockland County village of Suffern. A resident contacted police after seeing her neighbor, an elderly woman, being pushed to the ground during a suspected vehicle theft, the Su…

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Bear Seen Roaming In Monsey (VIDEO) Bear Seen Roaming In Monsey (VIDEO)
Bear Seen Roaming In Monsey (Video) A bear was spotted sauntering in a Rockland County hamlet over the weekend.  The sighting occurred in Monsey on Sunday evening, May 18, according to The Monsey Scoop. A video posted by The Monsey Scoop showed the bear running across a paved path into nearby woods.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) Although the exact location of the sighting was not immediately available, the outlet said police are urging residents to leave the animals alone.  According to the New York State Department o…

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