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Saratoga Springs PD Wants Access To Your Camera Feeds As Critics Decry ‘Big Brother’ (POLL) Saratoga Springs PD Wants Access To Your Camera Feeds As Critics Decry ‘Big Brother’ (POLL)
Saratoga Springs PD Wants Access To Your Camera Feeds As Critics Decry ‘Big Brother’ (Poll) A New York police department’s bid to tap into residents’ security cameras is drawing a chilly reception online. The Saratoga Springs Police Department on Monday, Aug. 18, asked residents and businesses to share live security camera feeds as part of its new “Community Connect” program. Users can register their security cameras to “help officers quickly locate possible evidence, assist in investigations and help to keep our city safe,” the department said. An accompanying infographic outlined the program’s goal of increasing safety while still “respecting privacy,” noting that camera access…
Jogger Sexually Assaulted Near New Haven Park; Police Searching For Suspect Jogger Sexually Assaulted Near New Haven Park; Police Searching For Suspect
Jogger Sexually Assaulted Near New Haven Park; Police Searching For Suspect A woman was sexually assaulted Saturday morning while jogging on a trail near Fort Hale Dog Park in New Haven, and police are actively seeking a suspect. Authorities say the incident took place on a trail south of the park, near Townsend Avenue in New Haven, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Officers responded to the scene after receiving the report of the assault. The victim described the suspect as a man in his late 30s to early 40s, standing around 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-7 with a medium build. He was said to have dark brown or black cropped hair, a short beard, and possibly a beard around his …
He Drove From NY To Rob Loudoun County Charities — Now He’s Going To Prison He Drove From NY To Rob Loudoun County Charities — Now He’s Going To Prison
He Drove From NY To Rob Loudoun County Charities — Now He’s Going To Prison He traveled from New York to rob donation centers meant to help people in need. Now he’s headed to prison for it. Louis Thomas Menatac, 61, of Windsor, New York, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted in Loudoun County of breaking into nonprofit donation centers and stealing thousands in cash, officials announced. Menatac was specifically targeting charitable organizations in Sterling — nonprofits that provide job training and services for people with disabilities or barriers to employment — because, prosecutors say, they often handle cash due to low-price inventory. Acc…
Home Intruder Tried Stabbing Residents In Ellenville, Police Say Home Intruder Tried Stabbing Residents In Ellenville, Police Say
Home Intruder Tried Stabbing Residents In Ellenville, Police Say A man armed with a knife tried breaking into a Hudson Valley home before attempting to stab residents inside, police said. Emergency crews in Ulster County responded to an Ellenville residence on Mill Street for an armed home invasion at around 5:45 a.m Tuesday, July 22, according to Ellenville Police. Residents told arriving officers that a man armed with a knife had climbed up onto a small porch and removed a security camera before smashing out a window to get inside. As the man was trying to get inside, he was confronted by occupants and began to stab at them through the window, polic…
Drunk Man Breaks Into Ex’s Virginia Home, Leaves With Booze: Stafford Sheriff Drunk Man Breaks Into Ex’s Virginia Home, Leaves With Booze: Stafford Sheriff
Drunk Man Breaks Into Ex’s Virginia Home, Leaves With Booze: Stafford Sheriff A 32-year-old man is facing charges in Virginia after deputies say he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home while drunk — then drove away with booze in the car. The incident happened around 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11, when deputies were called to Randolph Road for a reported breaking and entering, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said. According to the victim, her ex-boyfriend showed up at the house “in an intoxicated state.” He allegedly broke off an exterior security camera, then tried to get in through a side door, but it was locked. “After realizing the door was locked, the suspect br…
Car Break-In Spree Under Investigation In Chester Neighborhood Car Break-In Spree Under Investigation In Chester Neighborhood
Car Break-In Spree Under Investigation In Chester Neighborhood Police are investigating a series of vehicle thefts that occurred overnight in Orange County.  The thefts took place between 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, and 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, specifically in the Lake Region and Walton Lake Estates areas of Chester, the Chester Police Department said on Wednesday morning.  Authorities are urging residents in those neighborhoods to check their vehicles and security camera systems for any signs of suspicious activity.  Police also asked anyone who may have personally witnessed suspicious individuals or vehicles in the area during the…
Charged For The Draw: Avon Man Admits to Drawing Swastika On Tesla, Police Say Charged For The Draw: Avon Man Admits to Drawing Swastika On Tesla, Police Say
Charged For The Draw: Avon Man Admits to Drawing Swastika On Tesla, Police Say Police in Connecticut arrested a man who admitted to drawing a swastika on a parked Tesla outside a restaurant, according to authorities. Steven Lowell Weinberger, 40, of Avon, was charged with second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree breach of peace, police said Tuesday, April 15.  Officers responded to the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant on West Avon Road on March 26 after a Tesla owner reported someone had drawn the Nazi symbol in permanent marker on his white Model Y, Avon police said. The Tesla’s built-in security cameras recorded the incident, capturing footage of a…
Masked Intruder Strikes Senior Apartments, Leaves Ladder Behind In Rye (PHOTOS) Masked Intruder Strikes Senior Apartments, Leaves Ladder Behind In Rye (PHOTOS)
Masked Intruder Strikes Senior Apartments, Leaves Ladder Behind In Rye (Photos) Authorities in Westchester County are investigating a double apartment burglary at a senior housing complex and are asking the public for help identifying the masked intruder caught on camera.  The burglary was reported on Wednesday, April 9, at around 10:15 p.m. at the Vienna Senior Housing Complex at 250 Theodore Fremd Ave. in Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Friday, April 11. An investigation revealed that two apartments had been broken into between 8:00 and 10:00 p.m., with the suspect accessing both through unlocked rear windows.  Police recovered a four-f…
‘Box Demon’ Identified After Creepy Late-Night Visit To York County Home (VIDEO) ‘Box Demon’ Identified After Creepy Late-Night Visit To York County Home (VIDEO)
‘Box Demon’ Identified After Creepy Late-Night Visit To York County Home (Video) The masked stranger known as the "Box Demon" who appeared on a York County doorstep in a disturbing late-night encounter has been identified and spoken to by police, authorities announced. The unsettling incident happened on East 10th Avenue in North York Borough on Tuesday, March 11, when a person in a handmade flower mask left an empty box on a homeowner’s porch and whispered into a Ring camera: “I am the Box Demon. I am the Box Demon... This box is a gift for you.” But the gift was nothing more than an empty box. Police say the homeowner had no idea who the person was or what "Bo…
Vandals Smash Windows On 15 Cars Overnight In Clifton: Cops Vandals Smash Windows On 15 Cars Overnight In Clifton: Cops
Vandals Smash Windows On 15 Cars Overnight In Clifton: Cops Police are investigating after at least 15 cars were found with shattered windows in Clifton overnight Monday, March 3 into Tuesday, March 4, police said. While many of the vehicles did not contain valuables, windows were still broken, and no items were taken from most of the cars, all of which were in the Lakeview section, Lt. Robert Anderson said. Detectives are actively investigating the incidents and are asking residents with home security cameras to check for suspicious persons or activity that may have been captured overnight, Anderson said. "As always, remain vigilant and report sus…
Ramapo Police Ramp-Up Patrols After Series Of Car Break-Ins Ramapo Police Ramp-Up Patrols After Series Of Car Break-Ins
Ramapo Police Ramp-Up Patrols After Series Of Car Break-Ins Police have ramped up patrols after a series of car break-ins in the Hudson Valley over the weekend. The incidents occurred in the Airmont area during the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, said Det. Sgt. Michael Higgins with the Ramapo Police. Higgins said there had been seven victims and several other attempted larcenies from locked vehicles. "The majority of the victims had left their vehicles unlocked," Higgins said. Police are reviewing security cameras in the area to identify the suspects involved. Residents are reminded to lock vehicles and remove all v…
'Dangerous' Thieves Steal Porsche, Gun In Wall Township Home Break-In: Police 'Dangerous' Thieves Steal Porsche, Gun In Wall Township Home Break-In: Police
'Dangerous' Thieves Steal Porsche, Gun In Wall Township Home Break-In: Police Three masked suspects forced their way into a Wall Township home, stealing a Porsche, a gun, and keys, authorities said. The burglary happened on River Road at around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Wall Township Police Department said in a news release. Investigators said the trio broke into the home by forcing open a window while the homeowners were asleep. The suspects stayed at the property for about 20 minutes, taking keys to several vehicles, a gun, and a white Porsche. Wall police shared a Ring doorbell video of the suspects breaking into the home. Two people wearing hoo…
Body Of HS Girls Tennis Coach Recovered From Car In Passaic River In Kearny: Report, Police Body Of HS Girls Tennis Coach Recovered From Car In Passaic River In Kearny: Report, Police
Body Of HS Girls Tennis Coach Recovered From Car In Passaic River In Kearny: Report, Police The body of a 37-year-old North Arlington man, who had been missing for nearly a week, was recovered from the Passaic River on Tuesday, Dec. 10, authorities said. Congratulations to HEA Member Brian Kolakowski !!! Posted by Harrison Education Association on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Brian Kolakowski, a Harrison teacher and tennis coach affectionately known by students as "Mr. Kola," was reported missing on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Kearny police said. Security camera footage showed that at 4:29 a.m. the Volkswagen Jetta owned by  Kolakowski entered the Passaic River via the boat ram…
Convicted Felon Busted In Waterbury Bank Robbery Wanted For Seattle Heist: Police Convicted Felon Busted In Waterbury Bank Robbery Wanted For Seattle Heist: Police
Convicted Felon Busted In Waterbury Bank Robbery Wanted For Seattle Heist: Police A convicted felon with a history of robbery charges is back behind bars after allegedly robbing a Connecticut Wells Fargo bank, authorities said. Thomas Hopkins, 57, of Waterbury, was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree threatening, and second-degree larceny, police said on Monday, Nov. 18. Hopkins is accused of robbing the Wells Fargo at 800 Wolcott St. in Waterbury around 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, police said. He walked in and told employees he had a gun and demanded cash; however, he never showed the weapon. Employees complied with his demands, and he ran out …
Norwalk Killing: Stamford Man Gets 55 Years For Fatal Drive-By Shooting, State Says Norwalk Killing: Stamford Man Gets 55 Years For Fatal Drive-By Shooting, State Says
Norwalk Killing: Stamford Man Gets 55 Years For Fatal Drive-By Shooting, State Says A 27-year-old Connecticut man will be 82 when he is released from prison after being sentenced to more than five decades behind bars for a fatal drive-by shooting, state authorities said.  Jermaine Scott, of Stamford, who was found guilty of murder during the summer, was sentenced to 55 years in prison on Tuesday, Nov. 12, said Stamford/Norwalk State’s Attorney Paul J. Ferencek.  Scott was accused of shooting Johnny Lezeau on July 20, 2017, outside the Sono Mini Market on Ely Avenue in Norwalk in Fairfield County. Scott and his girlfriend Alysia Dantzler were driving to a we…
Suspicious Car Fire Investigated In Lower Chichester: Police Suspicious Car Fire Investigated In Lower Chichester: Police
Suspicious Car Fire Investigated In Lower Chichester: Police Police are investigating a fire that was intentionally set In Lower Chichester. A man used an accelerant on a vehicle on the 1600 block of Huddell Avenue shortly after 2 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, police said in a press statement. The man may have parked in the Linwood Heights Church parking lot and walked to the area where he allegedly set the fire, police said. Residents with security cameras in the area of Linwood Garden Apartments or the Linwood United Methodist Church are asked to review their footage. Lower Chichester PD Anyone with any information should contact Detective Cortes o…
Stranger Beats, Strangles Woman At Meriden Train Station In Unprovoked Attack: Police Stranger Beats, Strangles Woman At Meriden Train Station In Unprovoked Attack: Police
Stranger Beats, Strangles Woman At Meriden Train Station In Unprovoked Attack: Police A woman waiting on a train at a Connecticut train station earlier this week said a man she did not know grabbed her from behind, slammed her to the ground, and choked her unconscious without warning or provocation, authorities said.  The alleged New Haven County attack happened on Wednesday, Sept. 11, around 8:15 p.m. at the Meriden Train Station, Connecticut State Police said.  The woman said she did not recognize the man, but shortly after noticing him, he approached and pounced on her. The last thing she remembered was losing consciousness as she couldn't lift herself from bene…
Suspect Stealing From Hotel Employee's Purse Stares At Security Camera: Bensalem Police Suspect Stealing From Hotel Employee's Purse Stares At Security Camera: Bensalem Police
Suspect Stealing From Hotel Employee's Purse Stares At Security Camera: Bensalem Police Bensalem police are investigating a theft that occurred at Extended Stay America. The theft occurred at about 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the hotel located at 3216 Tillman Drive in Bensalem. An unknown black male entered the hotel's office and stole cash and credit cards from an employee's purse, police said. The suspect stared at a security camera while fleeing on foot in an unknown direction. If you have any information regarding the identity of this brazen offender, please submit an anonymous tip below or contact Bensalem Police at 215-633-3719.
$7K+ Stolen From Gymnastics Studio In Chambersburg: PA State Police $7K+ Stolen From Gymnastics Studio In Chambersburg: PA State Police
$7K+ Stolen From Gymnastics Studio In Chambersburg: PA State Police A burglary at a gymnastics and dance studio is under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police according to a release on Friday, Aug. 9.  Over $7,700 in cash was taken from Wilson School of Gymnastics and Dance of Chambersburg located at 91 Brim Boulevard in Greene Township at 1:26 a.m. on July 18, PSP Chambersburg Trooper Toljan detailed in the release.  The gym shared photos of the suspect from the security camera on Facebook writing the following in part: "Suspect is roughly 6 ft to 6.5 ft in height and a white male. We are asking anyone with any information to reach out…
Burglar Caught On Camera Breaking Into North Philly Church: Police Burglar Caught On Camera Breaking Into North Philly Church: Police
Burglar Caught On Camera Breaking Into North Philly Church: Police Investigators are searching for the man who broke into St. Helena’s Parish last month, Philadelphia police say.  Authorities said the suspect made his way inside the 6161 N 5th St. church after breaking the back door around 2:30 a.m. on May 21.  He disconnected some of the church's security cameras and was inside the parish for an "unknown length of time," PPD said.  PPD footage PhiladelphiaPolice The burglar stole multiple items and fled in an unknown direction, police said.  He's described as a black man in his 30s or 40s with a medium build and a bear…
Look Familiar? Man Swipes Money, More From Long Island Driveway Look Familiar? Man Swipes Money, More From Long Island Driveway
Look Familiar? Man Swipes Money, More From Long Island Driveway Police are searching for a man who was caught on camera breaking into a car in a Long Island driveway. It was about 4:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 3, when the break-in happened, Nassau County Police said. A Massapequa Park man, age 64, has parked his car in the driveway of his Atlantic Avenue home the evening before. However, when he went back to the vehicle in the morning, he noticed his keys and an undetermined amount of money. A security camera later revealed that the culprit of the theft was a man in a black hoodie, blue and white checkered pajama pants, and a black backpack. The al…
Deck The Halls And The Singers: Teens Attack Elderly Carolers In Boston Deck The Halls And The Singers: Teens Attack Elderly Carolers In Boston
Deck The Halls And The Singers: Teens Attack Elderly Carolers In Boston A group of elderly Christmas carolers singing to support a friend in Boston were punched multiple times by a group of teens in an unprovoked attack, authorities said.  A 15-year-old and 16-year-old are being charged with assault and battery on a person 60 and over after throwing punches at a group of elderly Christmas carolers on Johnston Street in Dorchester shortly after 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. Officers responding to the scene learned that the Church-led group was singing Christmas carols to a friend who was inside a house, according to a police report obtained by the Daily Voice.…
Pair Snagged Wallet From Elderly Woman In Bucks County: Police (VIDEO) Pair Snagged Wallet From Elderly Woman In Bucks County: Police (VIDEO)
Pair Snagged Wallet From Elderly Woman In Bucks County: Police (Video) Two thieves robbed an elderly shopper at the Street Road Giant last week, according to Bensalem police.  A pair of women arrived at the store as passengers in a newer, black Chevrolet Suburban on Friday, Dec. 15, investigators said.  Inside, one woman distracted the victim while the other reached inside her purse and snatched her wallet, police said. Then they walked out of the store, got back into the Suburban, and fled the scene.  The women were caught on security camera entering the store and police are asking for the public's help in identifying them.  Bensalem …
PA Prowler Spotted In Creepy Video 2X In 1 Month: Police PA Prowler Spotted In Creepy Video 2X In 1 Month: Police
PA Prowler Spotted In Creepy Video 2X In 1 Month: Police For the second time in a month, a man was caught on security camera breaking into a home in central Pennsylvania, police say. The most recent time, he was spotted entering the back porch of a home in the 2700 block of Clearbrook Blvd. in Manchester Township around 1:32 a.m. July 10, according to Northern York County Regional police. He can be seen in the video creeping into the home after slowly opening the porch door, and then going in and taking a beer. The same man, based on the footage, was also spotted at another break in where he stole the security camera from a shed behind a home&nb…
Jury Finds Westchester Man Guilty Of Murder In Fatal Stabbing Jury Finds Westchester Man Guilty Of Murder In Fatal Stabbing
Jury Finds Westchester Man Guilty Of Murder In Fatal Stabbing A Westchester man may spend the rest of his life in prison after being found guilty of murdering another man following a minor incident with his girlfriend, the District Attorney announced. Mount Vernon resident Savion Kiron, age 27, was convicted of murder last week in the first jury trial to take place in Westchester County Court since last fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, Kirton was convicted of second-degree murder for the June 2019 stabbing of Jermial Rose in the neck, resulting in his death. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that the jury deliberated…