Teenage Girl Killed, Woman Critically Injured In DWI Long Island Crash, Police Say Teenage Girl Killed, Woman Critically Injured In DWI Long Island Crash, Police Say
Teenage Girl Killed, Woman Critically Injured In DWI Long Island Crash, Police Say A teenage girl was killed and a woman critically injured in a crash involving an allegedly drunk driver at a Long Island intersection overnight, according to police. It happened just before 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 in Woodmere and involved a blue 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck and a white 2018 Audi Q5 SUV. The Audi SUV had been turning southbound onto Peninsula Boulevard from Edward Avenue and had five occupants, Nassau County Police said.  All occupants of the Audi SUV were transported to an area hospital, including the 15-year-old girl, who was pronounced dead…
Detective Struck By Teen In SUV Stolen On Long Island Detective Struck By Teen In SUV Stolen On Long Island
Detective Struck By Teen In SUV Stolen On Long Island A police detective was injured after being struck by a vehicle stolen on Long Island driven by a 17-year-old boy in New Jersey, authorities said. Just after 2:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, police in Newark saw the Audi -- stolen out of Southampton -- parked at Shephard Avenue near Mapes Place, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. The driver sped westbound on Shephard toward Bergen Street when he noticed police. The Audi struck an unmarked police car occupied by a detective and heading in the opposite direction, police said. The injured officer was transported to University H…
Traffic Officer Helps Nab Man Seen On Video Tearing Down Wayne Church's Pride Flag, Police Say Traffic Officer Helps Nab Man Seen On Video Tearing Down Wayne Church's Pride Flag, Police Say
Traffic Officer Helps Nab Man Seen On Video Tearing Down Wayne Church's Pride Flag, Police Say GOTCHA! The search for a man caught on video tearing down a pride flag at a Wayne church ended with an arrest after a keen-eyed traffic officer spotted his distinctive set of wheels going by, authorities said. Police released video and other images of the vandal who struck at Grace United Presbyterian Church on Preakness Avenue shortly after 9:30 a.m. Oct 31. Also shown was a black Audi A4 with tinted windows, silver spoked rims and a front license plate offset to the right side of the bumper. Officer Corey Stevens was working a traffic detail on Wednesday when the Audi rolled past him, Da…
3 NY Men Caught In The Act Of Kidnapping By Bayonne Police, Authorities Say 3 NY Men Caught In The Act Of Kidnapping By Bayonne Police, Authorities Say
3 NY Men Caught In The Act Of Kidnapping By Bayonne Police, Authorities Say Three New York men tried to kidnap a man on Wednesday morning, according to police. Angel Aristy, 23, Pedro Castillo, 19, and Rafael Vargas, 19, all of the Bronx, NY, have been charged after a stabbing and attempted kidnapping, Bayonne Capt. Eric Amato said in a statement. The men parked their black Audi at the corner of West 21st Street and Avenue A  and began dragging a 30-year-old man to the rear passenger door of the car when they were spotted by a patrol officers. The victim attempted to get the officer's attention and directed him to the Audi but as soon as officer got to it, t…
Repeat Tire Thief Busted At Berks Car Dealership, Police Say Repeat Tire Thief Busted At Berks Car Dealership, Police Say
Repeat Tire Thief Busted At Berks Car Dealership, Police Say A Berks County man isn't exactly having a Goodyear.  Theodore J. Puc Jr., 41, was in the middle of removing tires from an Audi at the Audi/Volkswagen car dealership in Leesport on Aug. 22 when officers spotted him, according to the Bern Township Police Department. While questioning Puc, of Shillington, officers discovered he had recently been fired for stealing tires, police said. During a search of his car, officers discovered more stolen tires, they said. The tires in his car were reportedly taken from an on-site storage facility where they were kept pending sale. Puc was cha…
Nassau Woman Stopped On Roadway Found Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say Nassau Woman Stopped On Roadway Found Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say
Nassau Woman Stopped On Roadway Found Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say A 40-year-old woman was arrested on Long Island for allegedly driving while intoxicated with two children in the vehicle. Jacqueline Lopez, of Elmont, was arrested at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said officers saw a 2010 gray Audi stopped in the left lane of the Hempstead Turnpike near Litchfield Avenue in Elmont. The Audi was facing west and impeding traffic. Police said Lopez was standing next to the Audi in the roadway and holding a stroller, which was carrying an infant.  An investigation was conducted, and Lop…
Cruiser Rammed During Execution Of Search Warrants At CT Hotel, Police Say Cruiser Rammed During Execution Of Search Warrants At CT Hotel, Police Say
Cruiser Rammed During Execution Of Search Warrants At CT Hotel, Police Say An Audi rammed a police vehicle in an effort to get away as officers served two search warrants at a Connecticut hotel related to narcotics and firearms-related crimes, according to authorities. The incident took place in Hartford County at the Hawthrone Suites, located at 191 Spencer St., in Manchester on Thursday, Aug. 12. Police officers, along with the Capitol Region Emergency Services Team (CREST), and East Central Narcotics Task Force, executed two search warrants on two rooms at the hotel and seized both firearms and narcotics, said Manchester Police Department Lt. Ryan She…
Man Arrested In Connection With Fairfield County Vehicle Burglary, Theft, Police Say Man Arrested In Connection With Fairfield County Vehicle Burglary, Theft, Police Say
Man Arrested In Connection With Fairfield County Vehicle Burglary, Theft, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly stealing one vehicle and credit cards from a second. Christopher Mulkern, age 21, of Stratford, was arrested on Thursday, July 8, for the incident which took place in December 2020 in Darien, said Sgt. James Palmieri. According to Palmieri, after the December incident, officers were investigating an auto larceny at 2 Whaling Road in Darien where a messenger bag was taken from a parked motor vehicle.  Reported missing was a wallet with bank cards and identifications, police said. The victim reported the cards had been used since be…
Woman Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash On I-95 Woman Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash On I-95
Woman Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash On I-95 A woman was killed and another person hospitalized after a multi-vehicle, chain-reaction crash near the border of Westchester and Fairfield counties on I-95. It happened around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, July 3 in Greenwich. A man identified as Atif Mitchell, age 43, of Waterbury, was driving a 2013 Mercedes-Benz when it crashed into a car in front of him, a 2018 Audi, causing the Audi to slam into a parked tractor-trailer, Connecticut State Police said. The Audi then struck another vehicle, a 2013 Honda Accord, before spinning off the roadway and striking a light pole off the righ…
One Arrested In Fatal Hit-Run Of Renowned CT Marathon Runner, Police Looking For Second Suspect One Arrested In Fatal Hit-Run Of Renowned CT Marathon Runner, Police Looking For Second Suspect
One Arrested In Fatal Hit-Run Of Renowned CT Marathon Runner, Police Looking For Second Suspect A juvenile has been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run death of a popular Connecticut man who was an avid marathon runner.  Police said 53-year-old Henryk Gudelski, a much-decorated runner, was struck by a car in Hartford County in the area of Belden Street and East Street in New Britain. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Gudelski was hit by a stolen Audi out of Hartford while he was running on the sidewalk; he was hit so hard he flew across the street. The driver of the stolen vehicle fled the scene, leaving Gudelski lying in the street, said Chief Christopher Chute. Acco…
State Police Issue Warning After Three Vehicles Stolen From Area Town Over Weekend State Police Issue Warning After Three Vehicles Stolen From Area Town Over Weekend
State Police Issue Warning After Three Vehicles Stolen From Area Town Over Weekend New York State Police in the Hudson Valley are cautioning area homeowners to be on high alert after a trio of vehicles were stolen from area driveways over the weekend. On Tuesday, June 29, New York State Police from the Brewster barracks issued an alert to remind members of the community in Putnam County to lock their vehicles at night and not to leave keys inside before heading to bed. Police said that there has been an uptick in recent auto larcenies in the past year, noting that three vehicles - a 2020 Land Rover, 2018, Audi A3, and a 2008 Toyota Prius - were all stolen from the town of…
Man Accidentally Locks Small Children Inside SUV In Northern Westchester Man Accidentally Locks Small Children Inside SUV In Northern Westchester
Man Accidentally Locks Small Children Inside SUV In Northern Westchester A fast-acting police officer came to the rescue of a father who accidentally locked a pair of children inside an SUV in Northern Westchester. The North Castle Police Department received a report shortly after 1:15 p.m. on Monday, May 28 from a man who said that he had inadvertently locked the doors to his Audi SUV with two children inside on Old Route 22 in Armonk. An officer was dispatched to the area, who was able to locate the driver and vehicle, and confirmed that the two small children appeared to be in good condition at the time. With an assist from Armonk Garage, the officer was ab…