On Jan. 28, two top law enforcement officials made an announcement that two major drug rings had been taken down, and 40 individuals had been indicted. Police conducted two separate investigations, one called Operation TGIF and the other Operation Lockport. Police...
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Month: January 2014
Hit-and-run auto accident sends man to New York hospital
A car crash is a common occurrence. When an auto accident happens, it's the responsibility of those involved to remain at the scene. Unfortunately, some New York motorists do not adhere to that rule and often try to escape the responsibility.An accident occurred along...
4 New York pedestrians killed in car accidents over weekend
It was a deadly weekend for pedestrians. Four pedestrians lost their lives after being involved in car accidents. One of the pedestrians killed happened to be hit by a New York City transit bus, while another was hit by an ambulance.One of the fatal incidents...
Reputed drug kingpin arrested with 10 others in New York
According to police, a drug ringleader and 10 members of the organization are now in custody. The alleged kingpin previously served 20 years in prison after he was convicted of drug charges in 1986. Police went to the Yonkers home of the 59-year-old suspected drug...
Pedestrian dies in New York car accident
A pedestrian was hit over the weekend. The woman, who was originally in critical condition, died as a result of her injuries sustained in the car accident. The driver possibly faces criminal charges after leaving the scene of the accident. New York authorities have...
Assistant principal charged with larceny in New York
The assistant principal of Woodlands High School in Hartsdale was recently charged with second-degree larceny. According to prosecutors, he allegedly stole more than $770,000 from the Greenburgh Teacher's Welfare Fund and the Greenburgh Teacher's Federation, which...
New York man arrested for DWI may face additional charges
A 31-year-old New York man was charged with driving while intoxicated after he allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian in the early morning hours of Jan. 5. According to Southampton Town police, he had never been taken into custody for drunk driving in the past. He...
Woman dies in New York auto accident on New Year’s Eve
Many residents and tourists were ready to ring in the new year with their family and friends. However, New Year's Eve came to a bitter end for one woman when a two-car accident occurred. The violent auto accident claimed the life of the 56-year-old woman and left a...
Former Tiffany exec gets year-long sentence for stealing jewelry
A former high-level employee of Tiffany & Co., one of New York's most prominent jewelers, confessed to swiping and selling more than 160 items, which amounted to roughly $2.1 million. Following a July 2013 guilty plea, the Connecticut woman faced criminal charges...
New York car accidents turn deadly over weekend
Sometimes, a string of fatal car accidents can occur over one weekend. New York was full of deadly car accidents that took place on a recent Saturday, killing four people. Among the incidents was a hit-and-run driver.One of the accidents reportedly occurred when a...