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Ben Crnic

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Ben Crnic graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Geoscience in 2021. He has previously worked as a reporter with the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut, and has also contributed work to the Connecticut Mirror. Ben joined the Daily Voice team in October of 2022.

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Loaded Ghost Gun Found In Search Of 24-Year-Old Man's New City Home: DA Loaded Ghost Gun Found In Search Of 24-Year-Old Man's New City Home: DA
Loaded Ghost Gun Found In Search Of 24-Year-Old Man's New City Home: DA A months-long probe into untraceable firearms in Rockland County has led to the arrest of a 24-year-old man found with a loaded ghost gun and high-capacity magazines, prosecutors announced. New City resident Charles Breslow was taken into custody on Monday, April 7 following a four-month investigation, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, April 8.  The arrest followed the execution of a search warrant at Breslow's New City home that uncovered a loaded 9mm ghost gun and multiple high-capacity clips, the DA's Office said.  Ghost guns, …

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Police & Fire
Suffolk Man Accused Of Leaving Crash Scene That Left Driver Injured: Police Suffolk Man Accused Of Leaving Crash Scene That Left Driver Injured: Police
Suffolk Man Accused Of Leaving Crash Scene That Left Driver Injured: Police A Long Island man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Westchester that left another driver injured, police said. Suffolk County resident Edison Peralta, 28, of Central Islip, turned himself in to Yorktown Police on Wednesday, April 2, after investigators identified him as the suspect in a rear-end collision that allegedly ended with him fleeing the scene, Yorktown Police announced on Monday, April 7.  According to police, the crash happened just before 6 p.m. on Friday, March 21. The victim later came to Yorktown Police headquarters to report that her car had bee…

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Man Who Robbed Wallkill Business At Knifepoint Later Caught With Shank In Jail: DA Man Who Robbed Wallkill Business At Knifepoint Later Caught With Shank In Jail: DA
Man Who Robbed Wallkill Business At Knifepoint Later Caught With Shank In Jail: DA A man has admitted to robbing an Orange County business at knifepoint and later brandishing a weapon while in jail, prosecutors announced. Newburgh resident Jose Montanez, 60, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, April 2, in Orange County Court to third-degree robbery and first-degree promoting prison contraband in connection with a robbery in October 2023 and a later incident in Orange County Jail, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Tuesday, April 8.  According to court documents and statements made in court, Montanez entered a Town of Wallkill business around 9:35 …

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Rape Suspect Caught After Detectives Pose As Young Girl In New Rochelle: Police Rape Suspect Caught After Detectives Pose As Young Girl In New Rochelle: Police
Rape Suspect Caught After Detectives Pose As Young Girl In New Rochelle: Police A 21-year-old man faces a rape charge following an undercover sting operation in Westchester involving detectives posing as a teenage girl he had been trying to engage in sexual activity with, police said.   Alejandro Choflet of New Rochelle was arrested following the operation, which the New Rochelle Police Department conducted, Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Monday, April 7. According to the department, on Saturday, April 5, the department received a report from a 15-year-old girl who reported that she had been involved in an intimate relationship with Choflet. …

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Man Barricades Himself In Clinton Home After Vehicle Chase: Police Man Barricades Himself In Clinton Home After Vehicle Chase: Police
Man Barricades Himself In Clinton Home After Vehicle Chase: Police A standoff in Dutchess County turned tense on Monday, April 7, when a man with possible gun access fled police and barricaded himself inside a home, authorities said.    The incident began when 34-year-old Zachary Higgins led a deputy on a pursuit through the county that ended at 167 North Creek Rd. in Clinton, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.  After abandoning his vehicle, Higgins allegedly ran into a residence on the property and barricaded himself inside. Authorities said he may have had access to firearms.  In response, the Sheriff’s Office activat…

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Business
Popular Steakhouse Closes After 16 Years In Mohegan Lake: ‘Cheers To The Journey’ Popular Steakhouse Closes After 16 Years In Mohegan Lake: ‘Cheers To The Journey’
Popular Steakhouse Closes After 16 Years In Mohegan Lake: ‘Cheers To The Journey’ A Northern Westchester restaurant known for its hearty dishes, community events, and neighborhood spirit has closed its doors after more than 15 years.  Augie’s Prime Italian Steakhouse in Mohegan Lake shut down on Saturday, April 5, after 16 years of service, the owners announced in a heartfelt farewell message posted to social media on Sunday, April 6.  “Sixteen years ago, in the midst of a stock market crash, we did something a little crazy—we opened a restaurant,” the statement begins. “We weren’t just starting a business, we were creating a space for the neighborhood to gathe…

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Man Beat Racehorse To Death At Pine Bush Training Facility, DA Says Man Beat Racehorse To Death At Pine Bush Training Facility, DA Says
Man Beat Racehorse To Death At Pine Bush Training Facility, DA Says A Canadian man has been found guilty on all charges for the brutal killing of a racehorse at an Orange County training facility, prosecutors announced.  Frederick Bourgault, 27, of Canada, was convicted in Orange County Court on Monday, April 7, in connection with the 2023 death of a horse named “Finish Line” at the Pine Bush Training Facility in the Town of Crawford, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced.  Prosecutors said Bourgault struck the horse with a hard object, causing a linear depressed skull fracture. The injury was so severe that the horse had to be eu…

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Business
Support Pours In For Decades-Old Food Truck Business After Fire In Hyde Park: 'Total Loss' Support Pours In For Decades-Old Food Truck Business After Fire In Hyde Park: 'Total Loss'
Support Pours In For Decades-Old Food Truck Business After Fire In Hyde Park: 'Total Loss' A cherished piece of Dutchess County's culinary history recently went up in flames, prompting a community effort to help pick up the pieces and rebuild.  The Carole’s HotDogs truck — a fixture in Hyde Park for more than 30 years — was destroyed in a fire that started in the engine compartment on Saturday, March 29, just as the busy spring season was beginning. Known for its loyal customer base and comforting roadside bites, the iconic red-and-white truck has long been more than just a food stop; it’s been a local institution.  In a Facebook post after the fire, the truck's owner L…

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Police & Fire
Rollover Crash Sends Car Into Yard In Poughkeepsie, Driver Rescued Rollover Crash Sends Car Into Yard In Poughkeepsie, Driver Rescued
Rollover Crash Sends Car Into Yard In Poughkeepsie, Driver Rescued Emergency crews in Dutchess County sprang into action Sunday night, April 6, after a serious crash left a driver trapped in an overturned vehicle that came to rest on the front lawn of a home. The crash happened in Poughkeepsie around 9:57 p.m. on DeGarmo Road, prompting a response from the Arlington Fire District, firefighters said on Monday, April 7.  Within two minutes, firefighters arrived and found a single vehicle on its roof with one person trapped inside and an active fuel leak.  Fire crews immediately stabilized the car, stretched a hose line as a precaution, and began t…

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Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Rye: Police Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Rye: Police
Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Rye: Police A man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly stealing a car and leading multiple police departments on a wild chase across southern Westchester, culminating in a crash and foot pursuit, authorities said.   Antonio Trusty, 36, of New York City, was arrested on Saturday, April 6, after he allegedly fled from a traffic stop and drove through residential properties and even the grounds of the American Yacht Club before crashing into a tree in Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Monday, April 7.  The incident began around 1:05 p.m. on Saturday when the Westche…

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