Fire Captain Accused Of Repeatedly Sexually Touching Victim Against Will In Westchester Fire Captain Accused Of Repeatedly Sexually Touching Victim Against Will In Westchester Fire Captain Accused Of Repeatedly Sexually Touching Victim Against Will In Westchester
Fire Captain Accused Of Repeatedly Sexually Touching Victim Against Will In Westchester A 33-year-old man who serves as a captain for a local fire department was arrested on a felony sexual abuse charge after police said he touched a victim multiple times against their will in Westchester County. Peekskill resident and Verplanck Fire District Captain Eric Bohler was arrested following an investigation into sexual abuse in Cortlandt, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Oct. 22.  The investigation began on Monday, Oct. 5, when a victim reported that Bohler had repeatedly touched them inappropriately without their consent in Cortlandt, police said. Following th…
Man's Ear Bitten Off In Bloody Jersey Shore Bar Fight: Police Man's Ear Bitten Off In Bloody Jersey Shore Bar Fight: Police Man's Ear Bitten Off In Bloody Jersey Shore Bar Fight: Police
Man's Ear Bitten Off In Bloody Jersey Shore Bar Fight: Police A night out at a Jersey Shore bar took a gruesome turn when a man's ear was half-bitten off during a fight that left two men facing assault charges, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. On Sunday, Oct. 11 at Boatyard 401 in Point Pleasant, Michael Barone physically assaulted the victim, bit a portion of his ear off and choked him, according to a criminal complaint issued by the Point Pleasant Police Department.  The altercation began when Barone and John Hafner, both Toms River residents, were following a woman around and she asked them to stop, Patch reported, citing …
CT High School Grad, 21, Dies Months Before College Graduation, Leaving Dream Of Helping Others CT High School Grad, 21, Dies Months Before College Graduation, Leaving Dream Of Helping Others CT High School Grad, 21, Dies Months Before College Graduation, Leaving Dream Of Helping Others
CT High School Grad, 21, Dies Months Before College Graduation, Leaving Dream Of Helping Others Jordan Chymbor was months away from beginning her journey to help people suffering from eating disorders, but the former Cheshire High School softball standout will never get the chance to take that next step.  Chymbor, 21, suffered a sudden medical emergency on Saturday, Oct. 17, while finishing her final semester at the University of South Carolina. She was studying neuroscience and earned a 4.0 GPA, her obituary said. She expected to graduate in December. She hoped to become a physician's assistant. Her goal was to use her understanding of connections between the gut …
Investigation Shuts Down Route 9G Stretch In Dutchess County (DEVELOPING) Investigation Shuts Down Route 9G Stretch In Dutchess County (DEVELOPING) Investigation Shuts Down Route 9G Stretch In Dutchess County (DEVELOPING)
Investigation Shuts Down Route 9G Stretch In Dutchess County (Developing) A stretch of Route 9G in Dutchess County has been shut down as authorities conduct an investigation.  New, updated report - Armed Man Dies On Route 9G In Dutchess County During Police Welfare Check: Sheriff Route 9G in Rhinebeck is closed between Route 308 and Route 9, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office announced just before 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.  The closure is connected to an ongoing investigation being led by the Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the New York State Police. More details about this incident have not yet been made public.  Drivers…
166-Cat House Of Horrors In New York Leads To 168 Charges Against Mom: Authorities 166-Cat House Of Horrors In New York Leads To 168 Charges Against Mom: Authorities 166-Cat House Of Horrors In New York Leads To 168 Charges Against Mom: Authorities
166-Cat House Of Horrors In New York Leads To 168 Charges Against Mom: Authorities A hoarder who kept 166 cats and kittens in deplorable conditions inside her Long Island home was indicted Thursday, Oct. 22 on 168 charges, authorities said. Alena Horbatko, 54, of Glen Cove, pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty and child endangerment charges, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office said. Horbatko’s 18-year-old daughter called the cops on her back in early June, reporting squalid conditions at the family’s home, WPIX reported in June. Officers responded June 7 and smelled an odor coming from the house, and code enforcement officials discovered more than 100 cats insid…
Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family
Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family An 82-year-old Virginia senator allegedly saw one last opportunity to build generational wealth, and federal prosecutors say she was willing to use her political power to get it, even as she helped run a $4.5 million marijuana trafficking operation involving her own family. L. Louise Lucas, a powerful Portsmouth Democrat who chairs the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, was among seven people named in an eight-count federal indictment unsealed on Thursday, Oct. 22, accusing her of leading a criminal enterprise that distributed marijuana, laundered money, and used political influenc…
Loose Dogs Lead Cops To Loaded Gun, Ammo, Arrest In Bergen County: Police Loose Dogs Lead Cops To Loaded Gun, Ammo, Arrest In Bergen County: Police Loose Dogs Lead Cops To Loaded Gun, Ammo, Arrest In Bergen County: Police
Loose Dogs Lead Cops To Loaded Gun, Ammo, Arrest In Bergen County: Police A call about two loose dogs in a Bergen County neighborhood led police to a handgun, ammunition, and the arrest of a South Carolina man, authorities said. Park Ridge Officers Charles Davies and Thomas Arcaro responded to Kinderkamack Road around 8:07 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, after receiving a complaint about dogs running loose, Police Chief Joseph Rampolla said. While trying to contain the two small dogs, Arcaro noticed two backpacks, a disassembled tent, a laptop, dog leashes, and toys near some bushes. Believing the items might have been abandoned, Arcaro looked inside an unzipped backpa…
Deadly GWB Motorcycle Crash Causes Major Traffic Delays In Bergen County Hours Later Deadly GWB Motorcycle Crash Causes Major Traffic Delays In Bergen County Hours Later Deadly GWB Motorcycle Crash Causes Major Traffic Delays In Bergen County Hours Later
Deadly GWB Motorcycle Crash Causes Major Traffic Delays In Bergen County Hours Later A motorcyclist was killed in an early-morning crash involving a tractor-trailer on the upper level of the George Washington Bridge, leaving traffic backed up across parts of Bergen County hours after the crash, authorities said. The crash happened around 5:19 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, on the eastbound Trans-Manhattan Expressway, according to the Port Authority Police Department. Port Authority police, FDNY personnel, and Port Authority Tunnel-Bridge Agents responded to the scene, where the motorcyclist was pronounced dead by FDNY. The tractor-trailer driver was not injured, authorities said.…
Cops ID Retired NYPD Detective Now Charged With Manslaughter In GWB Fatal Shooting Cops ID Retired NYPD Detective Now Charged With Manslaughter In GWB Fatal Shooting Cops ID Retired NYPD Detective Now Charged With Manslaughter In GWB Fatal Shooting
Cops ID Retired Nypd Detective Now Charged With Manslaughter In GWB Fatal Shooting UPDATE: A retired NYPD detective was charged with manslaughter after appearing in court for the fatal shooting of a Hudson Valley, NY father of two on the George Washington Bridge, authorities said.  Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw, NY, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in connection with the shooting death of fellow Rockland County resident Koran Irvine, 46, of Valley Cottage, ABC7 reported.  Romero, a retired NYPD narcotics detective, voluntarily reported to the department's 33rd Precinct in Manhattan for questioning Wednesday morning after investigators identified him as a p…
Car Falls Down Rock Wall Into House, Another Vehicle In Westchester Car Falls Down Rock Wall Into House, Another Vehicle In Westchester Car Falls Down Rock Wall Into House, Another Vehicle In Westchester
Car Falls Down Rock Wall Into House, Another Vehicle In Westchester Emergency crews had to use rescue tools to free a person trapped inside a vehicle that fell down a rock wall into a Westchester County home and onto another car.  The incident happened at around 7:12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the area of Adella Place in Valhalla, the Valhalla Fire Department said on Thursday, Oct. 22.  There, firefighters were dispatched to a report of a car that had crashed into a house. When the first emergency responders arrived, they found one vehicle that had fallen down a rock wall near a house and onto another car, the department said. The fa…
Man, 43, Vanishes After Walking Out Of Parents' Bergen County Home, Leaving Phone Behind Man, 43, Vanishes After Walking Out Of Parents' Bergen County Home, Leaving Phone Behind Man, 43, Vanishes After Walking Out Of Parents' Bergen County Home, Leaving Phone Behind
Man, 43, Vanishes After Walking Out Of Parents' Bergen County Home, Leaving Phone Behind A 43-year-old Bergen County man has been missing for more than three weeks after walking out of his parents' home, leaving behind all his belongings, including his cellphone, authorities said. Enver Messano was last seen leaving his parents' home in Fair Lawn between 6 and 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, according to a missing-person alert shared by Fair Lawn police. He was wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie when he left and has not returned. Messano is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes, and a scar on his abdomen. Police are …
Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected
Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste are being recalled nationwide, including several children's varieties featuring popular characters. Pritam International Private Limited issued the voluntary recall for 17 toothpaste products, the Food and Drug Administration said in a report classified on Monday, Oct. 19. The recall affects Brush Buddies, evo, and ARU toothpaste distributed across the US. The products are being recalled because of "deviations" from federal manufacturing standards for medications. The FDA didn't further explain what specific issue prompted the recall. The r…
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Legend Eva Marie Saint Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Legend Eva Marie Saint Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Legend Eva Marie Saint
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Legend Eva Marie Saint New details have emerged about the death of Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress whose performances helped define Hollywood’s golden age. Saint, 102, died seconds after the onset of cardiopulmonary arrest, according to a death certificate obtained by People. Senile dementia contributed to her death, the outlet reported. The certificate also listed hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and embolism as significant contributing conditions. The Newark, New Jersey, native died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at her Los Angeles home, as Daily Voice previously reported. Earlier report -  Eva Marie Saint …
Boy, 13, Airlifted After Being Struck, Trapped Under SUV At NJ High School Boy, 13, Airlifted After Being Struck, Trapped Under SUV At NJ High School Boy, 13, Airlifted After Being Struck, Trapped Under SUV At NJ High School
Boy, 13, Airlifted After Being Struck, Trapped Under SUV At NJ High School A 13-year-old boy was trapped beneath an SUV after being struck while riding his bicycle through a Somerset County high school parking lot Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, police said. At 4:50 p.m., a 2023 Mazda CX-9 driven by a 44-year-old Hillsborough woman struck the boy, Hillsborough Township police said. Responding officers found the child trapped beneath the vehicle's fender, police said. First responders worked to free the boy from underneath the SUV before providing first aid, police said. The child was airlifted by a New Jersey State Police medevac helicopter to a nearby tra…
Creep NY Teacher Who Posed As Teen To Get Girls’ Nudes Sentenced To Prison Time: Authorities Creep NY Teacher Who Posed As Teen To Get Girls’ Nudes Sentenced To Prison Time: Authorities Creep NY Teacher Who Posed As Teen To Get Girls’ Nudes Sentenced To Prison Time: Authorities
Creep NY Teacher Who Posed As Teen To Get Girls’ Nudes Sentenced To Prison Time: Authorities A former Long Island teacher and soccer coach who posed as a teenage boy online to solicit nude images from teen girls was sentenced to prison Wednesday, Oct. 21, authorities said. Ryan McCaffery, 38, of Ridge, got three years behind bars after cutting a plea deal in the case, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. McCaffery worked as a social studies teacher and JV boys soccer coach at Riverhead High School, authorities said. He resigned from his teaching position on Feb. 5, 2025, following an arrest in New Jersey. Investigators found McCaffery used the Snapchat name “c_chamb…
Retired Cop Surrenders In Deadly GWB Shooting: Report Retired Cop Surrenders In Deadly GWB Shooting: Report Retired Cop Surrenders In Deadly GWB Shooting: Report
Retired Cop Surrenders In Deadly GWB Shooting: Report UPDATE: A retired police officer has reportedly surrendered to authorities in connection with the fatal shooting of a Hudson Valley, NY father of two on the George Washington Bridge, marking a major development in an investigation into a suspected road rage incident. The unidentified former officer turned himself in less than 24 hours after the shooting and was being questioned by investigators on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, The Monsey Scoop reported. ABC News identified the suspect as a retired NYPD detective. His name was not made public.  The victim, Koran Irvine, o…
Pedestrian Hit, Killed At Putnam County Intersection Pedestrian Hit, Killed At Putnam County Intersection Pedestrian Hit, Killed At Putnam County Intersection
Pedestrian Hit, Killed At Putnam County Intersection Authorities are investigating a crash that left a 35-year-old Connecticut man dead in Putnam County, NY. The incident happened at around 8:09 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the intersection of Route 22 and Route 164 in Patterson, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced.  According to the Sheriff's Office, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. They were identified as New Fairfield resident Michael S. Frick, 35.  The driver stayed at the scene of the crash, which is now under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigatio…
Allen Bailey Found Dead: NFL Veteran Was 37 Allen Bailey Found Dead: NFL Veteran Was 37 Allen Bailey Found Dead: NFL Veteran Was 37
Allen Bailey Found Dead: NFL Veteran Was 37 Allen Bailey, who turned an island upbringing into a decade-long NFL career, has died at 37, according to multiple reports. The former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defensive end was found dead by his wife at their Florida home on Tuesday, Oct. 20, Men’s Journal reported, citing an account his brother, Alford Bailey Jr., gave TMZ. The report said relatives believed he died of natural causes. An official cause of death has not been announced. Bailey played eight seasons with Kansas City after the Chiefs selected him 86th overall in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He finished…
Driver Allegedly Shoots Himself During Route 23 Pursuit, Tarp Seen Over Vehicle Driver Allegedly Shoots Himself During Route 23 Pursuit, Tarp Seen Over Vehicle Driver Allegedly Shoots Himself During Route 23 Pursuit, Tarp Seen Over Vehicle
Driver Allegedly Shoots Himself During Route 23 Pursuit, Tarp Seen Over Vehicle A 49-year-old man was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, following a police traffic stop that began in Sussex County and ended in Morris County early Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to authorities and Daily Voice sources. A Hardyston police officer initiated the stop on Route 23 around 3 a.m., with the incident ending in Jefferson Township, Morris County Prosecutor's Office spokeswoman Meghan Knab told Daily Voice. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, Knab said. A source with knowledge of the incident previously told Daily Voice that the driver …
Northeast's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Northeast's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Northeast's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
Northeast's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…
NJ Man With 8-Inch Knife Creeped Up Behind Amish Woman In PA: Affidavit (UPDATE) NJ Man With 8-Inch Knife Creeped Up Behind Amish Woman In PA: Affidavit (UPDATE) NJ Man With 8-Inch Knife Creeped Up Behind Amish Woman In PA: Affidavit (UPDATE)
NJ Man With 8-Inch Knife Creeped Up Behind Amish Woman In PA: Affidavit (Update) A New Jersey man who previously entered the United States illegally crept up behind a 23-year-old Amish woman with a large knife and handcuffs near the Lancaster-Chester county line in Pennsylvania, attempting to kidnap her before she scared him off with a weed whacker, according to court documents and federal immigration authorities. Junior Jose Davila-Moran, 26, of Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, was charged with two first-degree felony counts of kidnapping, two counts of false imprisonment, simple assault, two counts of possessing an instrument of crime, and terroristic thre…
Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them
Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them Lay's is introducing new holiday-inspired potato chip flavors, including some unusual and festive combinations. The snack brand announced its limited-edition Holi-LAY'S lineup in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The new flavors will begin arriving at stores nationwide on Sunday, Oct. 25, with more varieties coming in November and December. The collection includes chips inspired by traditional Thanksgiving dishes, along with chocolate-covered varieties for the Christmas season. "The holidays are all about gathering around the table with friends and family, and food plays an important role…
Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings
Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Several names are climbing the rankings of the nation's most popular for babies, according to a new study. BabyCenter released its annual list of the most popular baby names on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Olivia and Noah remained the most popular names for girls and boys, although several other names made major jumps in popularity. Eliana climbed five spots to become the second most popular girls' name, while Evelyn returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2023. Ellie dropped out of the top 10, falling to No. 11. Among boys, the five most popular names remained unchanged for the third straigh…
Richest Households Share This Trait, Rankings Reveal Richest Households Share This Trait, Rankings Reveal Richest Households Share This Trait, Rankings Reveal
Richest Households Share This Trait, Rankings Reveal The Americans leading the household wealth rankings share a trait that a paycheck alone cannot explain. Families headed by someone 75 or older had the highest median net worth of any age group in 2025, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. Their median net worth reached $504,900, up 37 percent from 2022 after adjusting for inflation. That put the oldest families ahead of those approaching retirement or in its earlier stages. Net worth means assets minus debts. The median is the midpoint: Half of families in a group have more, and half have less. Families headed b…
Human Remains Found In Shed As Cops Probe NY Woman’s 2010 Disappearance: Police Human Remains Found In Shed As Cops Probe NY Woman’s 2010 Disappearance: Police Human Remains Found In Shed As Cops Probe NY Woman’s 2010 Disappearance: Police
Human Remains Found In Shed As Cops Probe NY Woman’s 2010 Disappearance: Police Human remains were found during a search operation Tuesday, Oct. 20 in Albany in connection with a 16-year-old missing person case. Ashley Carroll, of Troy, was 24 years old when she was last seen on May 6, 2010, in Albany, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Cops searched a home at 7 Marlborough Court in Albany around 9 a.m. Tuesday as part of the case and found “what appeared to be human remains” in a shed on the property, the Albany Police Department said. The remains have not been identified. Albany County District Attorney Lee Kindlon told the Albany Tim…
Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say
Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say A Paterson family is mourning the sudden death of a 10-year-old girl who was found unresponsive and rushed to a hospital, where doctors spent hours trying to save her life. Kyla Dorenda Fairley died Saturday, Oct. 17, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Jay Jones to help cover her funeral and burial expenses. "What began as an ordinary day turned into every parent's worst nightmare," the fundraiser says. Kyla was taken to a hospital after being found unresponsive, but despite hours of efforts by medical professionals, she was pronounced dead later that day, according to the fundr…
Cops ID Maintenance Worker Killed In I-287 Crash In Westchester As Father Of 2 Cops ID Maintenance Worker Killed In I-287 Crash In Westchester As Father Of 2 Cops ID Maintenance Worker Killed In I-287 Crash In Westchester As Father Of 2
Cops ID Maintenance Worker Killed In I-287 Crash In Westchester As Father Of 2 A father of two who died in a crash on Interstate 287 in Westchester County is being remembered as a devoted family man as his community rallies to support his longtime partner and their children.  Jamil Wilson, 47, a lifelong White Plains resident and New York State Thruway Authority Maintenance Worker, was identified by New York State Police as the victim of the fatal crash on Interstate 287 on Monday, Oct. 19.  The crash was reported around 2:27 p.m. on westbound I-287 near Exit 6 for Broadway (Route 22) in White Plains, according to New York State Police. As Daily Voice p…
Helicopter Pilot Crashes Into Own Yard In NJ: Report Helicopter Pilot Crashes Into Own Yard In NJ: Report Helicopter Pilot Crashes Into Own Yard In NJ: Report
Helicopter Pilot Crashes Into Own Yard In NJ: Report A helicopter crashed into a residential yard in Kinnelon Monday, Oct. 19, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into the residence at 8:45 p.m., the FAA said. Only the pilot was on board, the FAA said. The man was attempting to land the helicopter on his property before the crash landing, NBC New York reported, citing Kinnelon police. The man was hospitalized, though the extent of his injuries is unknown, police told Kinnelon police. The crash remains under investigation, the FAA said. To read the NBC New York story, click here.