A 23 year-old from White Plains was found dead following a hike in Bear Mountain State Park earlier this week. New York State Police in Haverstraw and State Park Police found Omar Benitez in Popolopen Creek Wednesday morning after having been reported missing by two friends he’d been hiking with the night before. Police say it appears Benitez slipped and fell into the creek and there were no signs of foul play.
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Pearl River Man Jailed After “Numerous” Ghost Guns and Weapon Silencers Allegedly Found by Sheriff, ATF
A Pearl River man already out of jail on parole finds himself back behind bars after a check by the sheriff, ATF and other agencies found him allegedly in possession of numerous ghost guns and weapon silencers. 42 year-old Timothy Lewis now faces more than a dozen weapons-related charges and a parole violation. That’s according to Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco, who says Lewis did not indicate whether he had any plans to use or sell the weapons…
Lewis was arraigned and sent to the Rockland County Jail. The ATF is also reportedly pursuing federal charges against him.
Philly Teen Arrested, Released, Following Alleged Robbery at Nanuet Warehouse
A Philadelphia teen was released without bail but is due back in court today after being accused of taking part in a weekend robbery at a UPS warehouse in Nanuet. Clarkstown Police Detective Norman Peters says the incident took place in the early morning hours on Sunday…
Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says the situation required the use of the department’s Critical Incident Response team…
The UPS warehouse is off South Pascack Road in Nanuet where the Garden State Parkway extension meets the Thruway. 19 year-old Amadou Fall is charged with third degree Burglary, a felony and released without bail. He is due back in court today. Other suspects are believed to have left the area in another vehicle.
New City Man Identified as Pedestrian- Accident Victim in Clarkstown
A New City man is being mourned after he was killed following an accident in Clarkstown early Saturday afternoon. Clarkstown Police Detective Norman Peters says 64 year-old Steven Semoff of New City was walking on Little Tor Road between Tor Terrace and Morland Road when he was struck…
Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says it appears to simply be a tragic accident…
No word on whether any charges are being filed, the driver has not been identified. The road was shut down for several hours while the accident was investigated.
Pedestrian Killed in New City After Car Accident
A New City man was killed after an accident in Clarkstown on Saturday. Clarkstown Police Detective Norman Peters says 64 year-old Steven Semoff was killed in the accident on Little Tor Road between Tor Terrace and Morland Road around 1pm…
The road was shut down for several hours while the incident was investigated by the Clarkstown Police Department Accident Investigation Team.