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Crime Rates Down In Westchester, New Report Says: Here's How Much Crime Rates Down In Westchester, New Report Says: Here's How Much
Crime Rates Down In Westchester, New Report Says: Here's How Much An all-new report compiled by New York state officials has revealed that crime rates in Westchester have decreased over the last few years. The new report, released by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, shows a "notable reduction in unlawful activities" in Westchester between 2017 and 2022, County Executive George Latimer announced on Wednesday, Oct. 11.  According to the report, the total index crime in the county decreased by 5.2 percent, and the total amount of violent crime decreased by 15.7 percent from 2017 to 2022. The report also contained informatio…
Child Rapist 'Godson' Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old In Orange County, Feds Say Child Rapist 'Godson' Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old In Orange County, Feds Say
Child Rapist 'Godson' Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old In Orange County, Feds Say A registered "sexually violent" offender who was once convicted of raping a 7-year-old girl is now accused of sexually abusing another child in the region. Curtis Ellington, age 33, of Junction City, Kansas, was arraigned on child sex crimes charges in federal court in White Plains on Thursday, June 1. According to the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District, Ellington slept at the 15-year-old victim’s Orange County home in April 2023, and engaged in sexual activity with them. Earlier Report: 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Girl, 7, Reports Move In Middletown Pr…
Missing: Farmingdale Teen May Need Medical Attention, Police Say Missing: Farmingdale Teen May Need Medical Attention, Police Say
Missing: Farmingdale Teen May Need Medical Attention, Police Say Officials have released an alert for a missing Long Island teen who may need medical attention. Maurice Hannah, a 13-year-old autistic child from Farmingdale, was last seen at 11 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, according to the alert released by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Hannah may be in need of medical attention, according to the alert, and was on Secatogue Avenue when he disappeared. Hannah is described as a Black male, standing five feet tall and about 100 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. The boy was last seen wearing black jeans, a black sweatshir…
Yorktown Repeat Offender Shares Child Porn To Social Media, Gets Years In Prison Yorktown Repeat Offender Shares Child Porn To Social Media, Gets Years In Prison
Yorktown Repeat Offender Shares Child Porn To Social Media, Gets Years In Prison A sex offender from Northern Westchester who was already on probation for another offense will spend years in prison after sharing child pornography on social media.  Yorktown resident Dylan Rodriguez, age 31, was sentenced on Tuesday, March 7 to three to six years in state prison for sharing child pornography online, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  Rodriguez, who was already on probation for another sex offense at the time of his arrest, uploaded a video of an approximately five-year-old female child engaged in sexual conduct to Kik, an onl…
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Hempstead Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Hempstead
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Hempstead Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Trenace Hagans, age 67, was last seen at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in the town of Hempstead, on Holly Avenue, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Hagans suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, officials said. She is described as a Black woman standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 145 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket. Authorities said Hagans may attempt to travel to Westbury by train …
Woman With Dementia Reported Missing In Baywood Woman With Dementia Reported Missing In Baywood
Woman With Dementia Reported Missing In Baywood Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Varene Brisard, age 74, was last seen at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 in the hamlet of Baywood, on Nugent Avenue, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Brisard has dementia and may be in need of medical attention, officials said. She is described as a Black woman standing 5 feet tall and weighing 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing a long dark brown trench coat, dark blue hat, and black boots. She may be carrying …
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Brentwood Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Brentwood
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Brentwood Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Kyle Cyriax, age 28, was last seen at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 in the hamlet of Brentwood, on Crooked Hill Road, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Cyriax has schizophrenia and is believed to be suicidal. He may be in need of medical attention, officials said. He is described as a white man standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black sweatpants, and a bla…
Yonkers Sex Offender Shares Child Porn On Social Media, Gets Years In Prison Yonkers Sex Offender Shares Child Porn On Social Media, Gets Years In Prison
Yonkers Sex Offender Shares Child Porn On Social Media, Gets Years In Prison An already-registered sex offender from Westchester County was sentenced to years in prison for sharing child pornography on social media.  Yonkers resident Demetrious Kotopoulos, age 41, was sentenced to three to six years in state prison for sharing and possessing child pornography, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Tuesday, Jan. 31.  Kotopoulos, who was already on probation for a prior sex offense conviction, uploaded a file of a nude child engaged in sexual conduct to the social media messaging platform Discord on two occasions between March 2…
Registered Sex Offender Busted With Child Porn In Suffolk County, Police Say Registered Sex Offender Busted With Child Porn In Suffolk County, Police Say
Registered Sex Offender Busted With Child Porn In Suffolk County, Police Say A registered sex offender on Long Island is facing new charges after being busted with child pornography during a routine check by probation officers, police said. In Suffolk County, Mastic Beach resident Keith Schoelermann, age 29, a Level 2 sex offender, was arrested on Thursday, May 19 at his home after being busted during a search of his cellphone. According to police, probation officers located an unregistered cellphone during the routine check, which contained child pornography, violating his probation. Probation officers and Suffolk County Police Computer Crimes Unit detectives, al…
Local Man Nabbed For Violating Sex Offender Registry Resists Arrest, Police Say Local Man Nabbed For Violating Sex Offender Registry Resists Arrest, Police Say
Local Man Nabbed For Violating Sex Offender Registry Resists Arrest, Police Say A high-risk sexual offender in the Hudson Valley was arrested again for allegedly violating the Sex Offender Registry, officials said. The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Town of Ulster resident Christopher Johnson, age 29, who also allegedly resisted when troopers attempted to take him into custody. Johnson, a Level 3 sex offender, was the subject of an investigation earlier this month due to an active warrant out for his arrest for violating the Sex Offender Registry, police said. When he was located, Johnson allegedly physically resisted. He was charged with viola…
Seen Him Or This Car? Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man Seen Him Or This Car? Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man
Seen Him Or This Car? Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man Seen him? The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert to the public as they attempt to locate a potentially vulnerable 27-year-old man who was last seen in Westchester. Ricardo Hernandez, who suffers from autism and could be suicidal, was last seen at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 7 on Herriot Street in Yonkers. At the time he was last seen, Hernandez was driving a 2020 black Ford Mustang with the license plate JRX-9710. At the time he went missing, Hernandez was wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers, officials said. Anyone with information regarding…
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 6-Year-Old Reports Move In Ulster 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 6-Year-Old Reports Move In Ulster
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 6-Year-Old Reports Move In Ulster A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl he was babysitting has reported a move in Ulster County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to area residents regarding the residency of 60-year-old William Constable, who has reported a move from the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon to a residence on Ose Road in Highland. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Constable as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and a possible threat to public safety.” He h…
Registered Long Island Sex Offender Charged For Failing To Report Move Registered Long Island Sex Offender Charged For Failing To Report Move
Registered Long Island Sex Offender Charged For Failing To Report Move A registered sex offender is facing new charges after failing to report an address change, police in Southold said.' On Thursday, Nov. 12, Brian Tillis, 49, surrendered himself to the Southold Police Department after failing to report a move from Fisher’s Island to Groton, Connecticut, earlier this year. Police said that Tillis was charged with failing to register an address change as a convicted sex offender, also known as Megan's Law. As a registered Sex Offender, Tillis is obligated to notify law enforcement within 10 days of changing his address, which he failed to do. According to po…
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Minor Reports Move In Suffolk County Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Minor Reports Move In Suffolk County
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Minor Reports Move In Suffolk County A registered sex offender who was convicted of raping a minor has reported a move out of jail to a Long Island home. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Long Island residents regarding the residency of 26-year-old Patrick Craine, who has moved from the Suffolk County Correctional Facility to a residence on Clinton Avenue in East Patchogue. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Craine as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Crain…
Here's How You Can Check Sex Offenders In Area Before Trick Or Treating Here's How You Can Check Sex Offenders In Area Before Trick Or Treating
Here's How You Can Check Sex Offenders In Area Before Trick Or Treating Parents in New York can make use of an online tool to ensure that neighborhoods are safe before their kids head out to trick-or-treat on Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services allows area residents to search by city, by neighborhoods, or even by individual streets to check out a list of registered sex offenders where their kids may be trick-or-treating. New York State’s Sex Offender Registry was created by the state’s Sex Offender Registration Act. It is intended to provide the public with information on the status and location of sex offender…
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 4-Year-Old Reports Move In Dutchess 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 4-Year-Old Reports Move In Dutchess
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 4-Year-Old Reports Move In Dutchess A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of sexually abusing a 4-year-old girl has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 33-year-old David Spencer, who has reported a move from Route 343 in Amenia to a residence on Union Street in Poughkeepsie. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Spencer as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and a possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as…
Missing 32-Year-Old New Cassel Man Found Missing 32-Year-Old New Cassel Man Found
Missing 32-Year-Old New Cassel Man Found Update: A 32-year-old man who went missing on Long Island has been found. New Cassel resident Mohammed Saleem, who was last seen visiting his parents on Elderberry Lane at approximately 6 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, was located later in the day Thursday, Nassau County Police said. Original report: The Nassau County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable missing adult. New Cassel resident Mohammed Saleem, 32, who is mute and deaf, was last seen visiting his parents on Elderberry Lane at approximately 6 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. Saleem was last…
Sex Offender Reports Move To Yorktown Sex Offender Reports Move To Yorktown
Sex Offender Reports Move To Yorktown A registered sex offender convicted of possessing child pornography has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Westchester regarding the residency of 48-year-old Henry Steeneck, who has reported a move to Chase Road in Yorktown Heights. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Steeneck as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Steeneck was caught with chi…
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Drugged Victim Reports Move Into Yonkers Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Drugged Victim Reports Move Into Yonkers
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Drugged Victim Reports Move Into Yonkers A registered sex offender convicted of raping a drugged victim and was busted with child porn has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 35-year-old Arthur O'Dwyer, who has reported a move to an apartment on Harriman Avenue. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned O'Dwyer as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, O'Dwyer was arrested by the Californ…
Sex Offender Reports Move To Yorktown Sex Offender Reports Move To Yorktown
Sex Offender Reports Move To Yorktown A registered sex offender convicted of sexually abusing a girl under the age of 11 has reported a move in Northern Westchester. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 41-year-old Jorge Hernandez, who has moved to a residence on Quinlan Street in Yorktown Heights. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Hernandez as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Hernandez had sexual contact with …
Missing Westchester Man Found Missing Westchester Man Found
Missing Westchester Man Found Update: A 65-year-old man who went missing in Westchester has been found. Thomas Ross had last been seen on midnight, Wednesday July 24. Authorities announced he had been located late Wednesday afternoon. Original report: A 65-year-old man has gone missing in Westchester and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert on Wednesday, July 24 for Thomas Ross, a “vulnerable adult with schizophrenia who is disoriented and confused and in need of medical attention.” Ross was last seen on Overlook Terrace …
'Lifetime' Sex Offender Reports Move In Yonkers 'Lifetime' Sex Offender Reports Move In Yonkers
'Lifetime' Sex Offender Reports Move In Yonkers A registered "lifetime" sexual offender convicted of raping a woman in 1983 has reported an address change in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 58-year-old Juanito Soto, who has reported an address change from an apartment on Ludlow Street to a residence on Van Cortlandt Park Avenue in Yonkers. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Soto a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and a possible threat to public safety.” He has also be…
NY Sex Offenders Don't Have To Disclose Facebook Accounts To Law Enforcement, Court Says NY Sex Offenders Don't Have To Disclose Facebook Accounts To Law Enforcement, Court Says
NY Sex Offenders Don't Have To Disclose Facebook Accounts To Law Enforcement, Court Says People convicted of sexual offenses in New York will not have to disclose their status and will be permitted to use their Facebook accounts provided they don’t use a false name. The New York State Supreme Court unanimously made the ruling on Thursday, June 27, after a man from Ticonderoga was charged for failing to disclose to state officials that he used the social media website. His case has since been dismissed. The question arose regarding Arthur Ellis, Jr., who was convicted of a sexual offense in 2011 in Essex County and was obligated to disclose that he had a Facebook account when he…
Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Minor Reports Move In Newburgh Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Minor Reports Move In Newburgh
Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Minor Reports Move In Newburgh A registered sex offender convicted of sexually abusing a girl under the age of 11 has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 58-year-old Dale Storms, who has moved from First Street in Newburgh to Black Bear Ridge in Port Jervis. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Storms as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Storms had deviate sexual intercou…
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teenage Girl Reports Move In Yonkers Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teenage Girl Reports Move In Yonkers
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teenage Girl Reports Move In Yonkers A registered sex offender convicted of raping a teenager has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 41-year-old Eugene Smith, who has moved from Valhalla to an apartment on Caryl Avenue in Yonkers. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Smith as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Smith had deviate sexual intercourse, sexual contact and was in p…
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teenage Girl Reports Move In Yonkers Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teenage Girl Reports Move In Yonkers
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teenage Girl Reports Move In Yonkers A registered sex offender convicted of raping a teenager has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 35-year-old Omar Kargbo, who has moved from an apartment on South Broadway to a residence on Monroe Street in Yonkers. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Kargbo as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Kargbo had sexual intercourse with a 14-yea…
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Girl, 7, Reports Move To Newburgh 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Girl, 7, Reports Move To Newburgh
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Girl, 7, Reports Move To Newburgh A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of raping a 7-year-old girl has reported a move in Middletown. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 30-year-old Curtis Ellington, who has moved from North Street in Middletown to an apartment on Grand Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Ellington as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a sexually violent sex…
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Four Children Reports Move In Sparrow Bush 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Four Children Reports Move In Sparrow Bush
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Four Children Reports Move In Sparrow Bush A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of raping four children under the age of 11 has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 21-year-old Robert Kelly, who has moved from Orange County Jail to an apartment on Darraugh Lane in Sparrow Bush. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Kelly as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a sexually vio…
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Forcible Rape Reports Move To Valley Stream 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Forcible Rape Reports Move To Valley Stream
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Forcible Rape Reports Move To Valley Stream A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of rape in 2007 has reported a move from jail into Nassau County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Long Island residents regarding the residency of 33-year-old Timothy Dixon, who has reported a move from the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon to a residence on Carstairs Road in Valley Stream. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Dixon as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designat…
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing Girl, 6, Reports Move Into White Plains 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing Girl, 6, Reports Move Into White Plains
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing Girl, 6, Reports Move Into White Plains A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 49-year-old Anthony Gerald Ballone, who has moved from Valhalla to a residence on Park Avenue in White Plains. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Ballone as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and a possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a sexually viole…
Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Teen Boy Reports Move In Orange County Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Teen Boy Reports Move In Orange County
Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Teen Boy Reports Move In Orange County A registered sex offender convicted of having sexual contact with a 15-year-old boy has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Orange County regarding the residency of 55-year-old Jetson Wilson, who has reported a move from Thompsonville Road in Thompsonville to a residence on Route 209 in Cuddebackville. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Wilson a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” According to the Division of …