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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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Man Caught With Arsenal Of Illegal Guns In Armonk Home Gets Minimum Sentence: DA Man Caught With Arsenal Of Illegal Guns In Armonk Home Gets Minimum Sentence: DA
Man Caught With Arsenal Of Illegal Guns In Armonk Home Gets Minimum Sentence: DA A 27-year-old man will spend time in prison after being convicted of stockpiling an arsenal of illegal firearms at his Westchester home, prosecutors said. Brandon Brois of Armonk was sentenced to seven years in prison for weapons possession by State Supreme Court Judge Larry Schwartz on Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20.  Prosecutors had asked for a 12-year term, but the judge imposed the minimum sentence, the DA's Office said. In January 2022, investigators found multiple illegal firearms inside Brois’ home, inclu…

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First 2025 Human Case Of West Nile Virus In Westchester Confirmed In Yonkers First 2025 Human Case Of West Nile Virus In Westchester Confirmed In Yonkers
First 2025 Human Case Of West Nile Virus In Westchester Confirmed In Yonkers The first human case of West Nile Virus this year has been confirmed in Westchester County, health officials announced.  The case involves a man from Yonkers, the Westchester County Department of Health said on Wednesday, Aug. 20.  "This first case of West Nile Virus should remind all of us to remove standing water around our homes every time after it rains, and use repellents when we spend time outdoors, especially from dusk to dawn, when mosquitoes are most active," Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said.  Health Department staff will inspect and treat the area a…

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Police & Fire
‘Captain Mark Jones’ Phone Scam Targets Putnam County Residents, Sheriff Warns ‘Captain Mark Jones’ Phone Scam Targets Putnam County Residents, Sheriff Warns
‘Captain Mark Jones’ Phone Scam Targets Putnam County Residents, Sheriff Warns Authorities are warning Putnam County residents about a phone scam after a caller pretending to be a member of the Sheriff’s Office tried to trick someone into paying money. The incident happened in Putnam County, where a Carmel resident reported receiving a call from a man claiming to be “Captain Mark Jones” with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The caller told the resident there was an outstanding warrant and requested payment to clear it. Deputies said there is no Captain Mark Jones at the Sheriff’s Office and emphasized they would n…

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Man Steals Over $800 In Protein Shakes From CVS In Rye: Police Man Steals Over $800 In Protein Shakes From CVS In Rye: Police
Man Steals Over $800 In Protein Shakes From CVS In Rye: Police A Brooklyn man was arrested weeks after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of protein shakes from a CVS in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened in the City of Rye on Monday, Aug. 4, when two men stole $838.98 worth of Ensure Protein Shakes from a CVS and fled in a black Nissan, the City of Rye Police Department said on Wednesday, Aug. 20.  An investigation identified one of the suspects as 23-year-old Kazeem Walker of Brooklyn. Police said an arrest warrant was issued by Rye City Court on Tuesday, Aug. 12. On Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, Rye detectives picked…

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Police & Fire
Car Slams Into Medical Building Waiting Room In Yonkers: Driver, 84, Critical (UPDATE) Car Slams Into Medical Building Waiting Room In Yonkers: Driver, 84, Critical (UPDATE)
Car Slams Into Medical Building Waiting Room In Yonkers: Driver, 84, Critical (Update) This story has been updated.  A medical building in Westchester County was damaged when a vehicle crashed into it, leaving multiple people hospitalized and one person in critical condition.  The incident happened on Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, around 9:30 a.m., when a vehicle driven by an 84-year-old Yonkers resident crashed into the lobby of a Montefiore Medical Group building at 1010 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers, according to the Yonkers Fire and Police Departments.  The crash injured six people, including Montefiore staff, according to a Montefiore spokesperson and Y…

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Judge Issues Order Against Home Accused Of Hosting Illegal 'Very Lit' Pool Parties In Blauvelt Judge Issues Order Against Home Accused Of Hosting Illegal 'Very Lit' Pool Parties In Blauvelt
Judge Issues Order Against Home Accused Of Hosting Illegal 'Very Lit' Pool Parties In Blauvelt A judge has issued a restraining order against the owners of a Rockland County property accused of repeatedly hosting large, commercial pool parties promoted on social media, town officials announced. On Friday, Aug. 15, the Town of Orangetown filed an action in Rockland County Supreme Court against the owners of 4 Hobbs Drive, Anthony Neil and Sharelle Coore, alleging violations of the town code on short-term rentals, officials announced on Monday, Aug. 18. The town requested a Temporary Restraining Order to stop further activity while the case is pending.  On Monday, Justice Hal B. …

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2 Arrested With Felony Weight Crack Cocaine In Poughkeepsie: Police 2 Arrested With Felony Weight Crack Cocaine In Poughkeepsie: Police
2 Arrested With Felony Weight Crack Cocaine In Poughkeepsie: Police Two people were arrested after police said they were caught with a large amount of crack cocaine in Dutchess County. The incident happened in Poughkeepsie on Thursday, Aug. 14, around 1 p.m., when Poughkeepsie detectives and officers saw suspicious activity near 17 Rose St., according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. During a field interview, officers identified the suspects as 28-year-old Takeisha Smith and 31-year-old Donques Derello-Johnson. Investigators said both were found to have a quantity of felony weight crack cocaine.  Smith and Derello-Johnson were each charg…

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Police & Fire
House Fire Closes Stretch Of Road In Ramapo House Fire Closes Stretch Of Road In Ramapo
House Fire Closes Stretch Of Road In Ramapo A morning attic fire in Rockland County has shut down part of a busy roadway.  The incident happened in the Town of Ramapo on Wednesday, Aug. 20, around 8:20 a.m., when officers responded to a fire at 271 Saddle River Rd., the Ramapo Police Department said. As crews worked at the scene, Saddle River Road was closed between Keith Drive and Andrew Drive. Police urged drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) The Monsey Fire Department responded to the blaze…

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Obituaries
Family IDs Daughter Killed In Rye Brook Crash While They Were On Way Home From Beach Family IDs Daughter Killed In Rye Brook Crash While They Were On Way Home From Beach
Family IDs Daughter Killed In Rye Brook Crash While They Were On Way Home From Beach The family of the young girl killed in a fiery rollover crash in Westchester is seeking help with covering funeral costs and medical expenses for her siblings, who remain hospitalized. The crash happened in Rye Brook on Saturday, Aug. 16, around 5:10 p.m. on Westchester Avenue, when first responders arrived to find a vehicle overturned and engulfed in flames, according to the Port Chester Fire Department. Several children and adults were rushed to local hospitals following the incident, as Daily Voice previously reported.  In a GoFundMe, the girl's parents, Blanca Morales and Marv…

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Prostitution Bust: Woman Arrested At Pawling Spa, Police Say Prostitution Bust: Woman Arrested At Pawling Spa, Police Say
Prostitution Bust: Woman Arrested At Pawling Spa, Police Say A woman was arrested at a Dutchess County spa after allegedly offering sex for money, police said. The arrest happened on Wednesday, Aug. 13, when New York State Police said they conducted an enforcement operation at Hi7-Spa at 4 Oak St. in the village of Pawling, authorities announced on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The operation followed a complaint of suspected prostitution first reported on Monday, July 21, police said. During the investigation, 50-year-old Xuekun Lin of Davenport, Florida, allegedly offered sexual intercourse for money and was also found to be working without a valid New York St…

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