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NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison
NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison Newark native Dawan "DB" Brown had just gotten a record label and recording studio going when the hammer came down. He's now likely to spend a significant amount of time behind bars after accepting a deal from federal prosecutors. Brown, 38, had been a local teenage boxing phenom from the South Ward who became a Golden Glove champion 20 years ago. According to his online bio, the Weequahic High School graduate worked for 14 years as a custodian with the Newark Board of Education before launching his own record label, 100 Percent Pure Ent, in 2018. Two years later Brown opened the Excl…
DUI East Newark Officer Hits Parked Car While On Duty In Harrison: Police DUI East Newark Officer Hits Parked Car While On Duty In Harrison: Police
DUI East Newark Officer Hits Parked Car While On Duty In Harrison: Police An on-duty East Newark police officer asleep at the wheel was arrested in Harrison for driving under the influence and hitting a parked car last month, authorities said. At 6 a.m., Friday, Jan. 26, Harrison police responded to Frank E. Rogers Boulevard and Sherman Avenue on a report of a police car striking a parked vehicle, Harrison Police Detective Sgt. Matthew Murphy said. A caller had said the officer, later identified as Brian Aparicio, was asleep and he was unable to wake him up, police said. Officers performed field sobriety tests and then placed Aparicio under arrest for DUI, p…
Man Nabbed For Deli Burglary In Mamaroneck: Smashed Front Door Window, Police Say Man Nabbed For Deli Burglary In Mamaroneck: Smashed Front Door Window, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Deli Burglary In Mamaroneck: Smashed Front Door Window, Police Say A former Connecticut resident and serial burglar faces more charges after breaking into another deli in Westchester, police announced.  Port Chester resident Cesar Salazar-Duque, age 36, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 7 in connection with a burglary that occurred at Sage Deli in Mamaroneck at 392 Palmer Ave., the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department announced.  According to the department, Salazar-Duque, who once lived in the Fairfield County town of Greenwich, allegedly broke the deli's front door window on Friday, Nov. 17. After receiving a report of the incident around…
Secaucus Cell Tower Picked Up On Harrison Dispatcher Uploading Child Porn: Police Secaucus Cell Tower Picked Up On Harrison Dispatcher Uploading Child Porn: Police
Secaucus Cell Tower Picked Up On Harrison Dispatcher Uploading Child Porn: Police A police dispatcher in Hudson County was arrested on child porn charges, authorities said. An investigation into Jason De. Lewis, 39, who is a dispatcher and for the Harrison Police Department, began in October 2023, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Secaucus police had gotten a tip that a file depicting child sexual abuse material was viewed/uploaded to an account that was logged into an IP address, which hit off of a cellular tower within Secaucus, Miller said.  The investigation spearheaded by Detective Kristen Bronowich revealed that Lewis owned the file, the chief sa…
Retired Sergeant, Canine Handler Who Served In Harrison Dies At 50: 'Exemplary Member' Retired Sergeant, Canine Handler Who Served In Harrison Dies At 50: 'Exemplary Member'
Retired Sergeant, Canine Handler Who Served In Harrison Dies At 50: 'Exemplary Member' A police department in Westchester is mourning the loss of a retired sergeant from the Hudson Valley who served for more than two decades and was known for his love of his beloved canine partner.  Putnam County resident Christopher Provenzano of Mahopac, who served with the Harrison Police Department for over 20 years, died on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the age of 50, according to his obituary.  Born in 1973, Provenzano served in many capacities during his time with Harrison Police, including his role as a canine handler. He also spent much time with his canine partner, Brixx,…
Duo Nabbed For Stealing Car After Fighting At Gas Station In Mamaroneck: Police Duo Nabbed For Stealing Car After Fighting At Gas Station In Mamaroneck: Police
Duo Nabbed For Stealing Car After Fighting At Gas Station In Mamaroneck: Police A man and a woman face charges after their fight at a Westchester gas station eventually led to their arrest for stealing a car in another state, police said.  The two arrests stemmed from an incident on Friday, Sept. 1 around 9:30 a.m., when police received a complaint from a witness who saw the duo fighting at a Shell gas station in Mamaroneck at 974 Mamaroneck Ave. According to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department, the witness had told the duo he was going to report them to authorities, which led to them fleeing from the gas station.  Mamaroneck officers then responded …
27-Year-Old Charged With Burglarizing Homes In Briarcliff Manor, Police Say 27-Year-Old Charged With Burglarizing Homes In Briarcliff Manor, Police Say
27-Year-Old Charged With Burglarizing Homes In Briarcliff Manor, Police Say A 27-year-old man has been nabbed for burglarizing two homes in Northern Westchester, police said.  The man, whose name was not released, was charged with burglarizing two homes in Briarcliff Manor on Saturday, Aug. 5, the village's police department announced on Tuesday, Aug. 29.  The suspect, who is from the Bronx, was charged with two counts of second-degree burglary in addition to other charges, police said.  The investigation into the burglaries is still ongoing, and more arrests may be made, authorities added.  The Harrison, New York City, and Westchester County …
Harrison Fire Department Discriminated Against Female Member, Must Pay Her $425K: Feds Harrison Fire Department Discriminated Against Female Member, Must Pay Her $425K: Feds
Harrison Fire Department Discriminated Against Female Member, Must Pay Her $425K: Feds As the result of a settled federal civil rights lawsuit, a town and fire department in Westchester have been ordered to pay a former female member one of the largest-ever payments by a municipality in an employment discrimination case brought on behalf of a single person, officials said.  The payment is a result of a settled federal civil rights lawsuit that alleged the town of Harrison and the Harrison Fire Department discriminated against a former female firefighter, Angela Bommarito, based on her sex and failed to take disciplinary action against a male firefighter who even…
Officer Awarded For Pulling Woman To Safety From I-287 Overpass In Harrison Officer Awarded For Pulling Woman To Safety From I-287 Overpass In Harrison
Officer Awarded For Pulling Woman To Safety From I-287 Overpass In Harrison A police officer in Westchester is being recognized for his quick action that ensured the safety of a woman who had put herself in a dangerous situation on a highway overpass.  Officer Michael Basciano of the Harrison Police Department has been named Officer of the Month for April in recognition of his "quick actions and bravery" that led to the woman's rescue in February of 2023, the department said on social media.  On the day of the incident, Monday, Feb. 27, Basciano responded to the Interstate 287 overpass at White Plains Avenue in West Harrison and found a young woman sitting on a wa…
Trio Nabbed For Burglary At Home In North White Plains, Police Say Trio Nabbed For Burglary At Home In North White Plains, Police Say
Trio Nabbed For Burglary At Home In North White Plains, Police Say Three men face burglary charges after allegedly stealing from a home in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Friday morning, March 10, when officers from both the Harrison and North Castle police departments arrested three suspects after they allegedly burglarized a residence in North White Plains on Lafayette Avenue, authorities said.  The three arrests resulted from an investigation by both police departments into a string of residential burglaries throughout the county.  The following suspects were charged in the burglary:  Oscar Dario Nino Franco, a…
Son Stabs Mom Dead, Injures Man In Harrison Son Stabs Mom Dead, Injures Man In Harrison
Son Stabs Mom Dead, Injures Man In Harrison A 67-year-old woman was stabbed dead by her son and a 50-year-old man was  injured in a Harrison stabbing early Tuesday, Jan. 17, authorities said. Victor Temoche, 32, is believed to have stabbed Rosa Massoni and the man around 1:20 a.m. at the Harrison Gardens apartment complex, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Both victims were transported to University Hospital in Newark where Massoni was pronounced dead just after 2 a.m. It wasn't immediately clear how Temoche knew the second victim. Temoche was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and weapons offen…
Caught! Man Wanted For Out Of State Attempted Murder Nabbed In Harrison, Police Say Caught! Man Wanted For Out Of State Attempted Murder Nabbed In Harrison, Police Say
Caught! Man Wanted For Out Of State Attempted Murder Nabbed In Harrison, Police Say A man wanted for attempted murder in another state was found in Westchester County thanks to a chance observation by a police officer.  On Thursday, Dec. 8, around 7:40 p.m., an officer in Harrison noticed an expired New Jersey temporary license plate on a vehicle on Westchester Avenue and pulled the vehicle over.  During the stop, the officer then realized that the driver had an arrest warrant from Maryland for first-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, and firearm charges, according to police.  Police then arrested the man, who had been in Westchester County to p…
'Keep Up The Good Work': Officer In Harrison Honored For Quickly Catching Burglary Suspect 'Keep Up The Good Work': Officer In Harrison Honored For Quickly Catching Burglary Suspect
'Keep Up The Good Work': Officer In Harrison Honored For Quickly Catching Burglary Suspect A detective in Westchester County is being recognized as officer of the month in his department for quickly locating a burglary suspect.  Detective Chris Murabito of the Harrison Police Department is being honored for "his quick and thorough investigation" of a burglary at Loupino’s Deli at 86 Calvert St., police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1.  On Tuesday, Aug. 2, police responded to the deli after a shattered glass door was reported, and found that the restaurant had been burglarized by an unknown suspect who had also stolen money from the cash register, according to police.&…
Duo Charged After Pursuit Through Harrison, Crash With Police Vehicle Duo Charged After Pursuit Through Harrison, Crash With Police Vehicle
Duo Charged After Pursuit Through Harrison, Crash With Police Vehicle Two men were charged following a pursuit through Westchester County in a stolen car that ended in a crash with a police vehicle. Officers responded to a report of men getting out of a car and walking into driveways in the area of Shelly Lane and Stonewall Circle in Harrison at 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, according to the Town/Village of Harrison Police Department. An officer found the suspect vehicle, a BMW sedan, on White Deer Lane and saw a man run back to the car from a driveway, police said.  When the officer tried to pull the car over, the driver sped away, authorities repor…
US Sues Town/Village Of Harrison For Discrimination US Sues Town/Village Of Harrison For Discrimination
US Sues Town/Village Of Harrison For Discrimination The United States has filed a lawsuit against a Westchester County municipality and its fire department, alleging that they discriminated and retaliated against a female firefighter who reported that a male senior firefighter had harassed and stalked her.  The lawsuit was filed against the Town/Village of Harrison, Fire District Two of Harrison, and the Harrison Fire Department, according to an announcement on Wednesday, June 8, from Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Williams said the US is alleging that the town and fire department…
Duo Charged After Ghost Guns Investigation In Harrison, Police Say Duo Charged After Ghost Guns Investigation In Harrison, Police Say
Duo Charged After Ghost Guns Investigation In Harrison, Police Say An investigation into ghost guns and other illegal firearms in Westchester County led to the arrest of two men.  Police executed a search warrant in West Harrison on Friday, June 3, following a lengthy investigation, according to the Harrison Police Department. Authorities said investigators seized the following during the search warrant: Two illegal firearms Two ballistic vests  A high-capacity magazine One of the firearms did not have a serial number, making it a ghost gun, police said.  Police said 19-year-old Jeremiah Alicea, of Harrison, was charged with one coun…
Harrison Man Charged With Vandalizing Veterans Memorial, Other Areas Harrison Man Charged With Vandalizing Veterans Memorial, Other Areas
Harrison Man Charged With Vandalizing Veterans Memorial, Other Areas A suspect has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing a veteran’s monument inside a Westchester park, police announced. On Saturday, April 23, the Veterans “Honor Roll” monument at Ma Riis Park in Harrison - which represents wartime vets from the World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and other conflicts - was spray-painted and damaged by a vandal, prompting a police investigation. Harrison Police Chief John Vasta announced on Tuesday, April 26 that following a three-day investigation, a local man - 37-year-old Gabriel Mendoza, of Harrison - had been identified as a suspect and apprehend…
Port Chester Man Charged With Firing Gun During Road-Rage Incident Port Chester Man Charged With Firing Gun During Road-Rage Incident
Port Chester Man Charged With Firing Gun During Road-Rage Incident A racially-charged road-rage incident in Westchester led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man and the seizure of an illegal handgun after he allegedly shot it in the air while chasing down his victims, police said. Harrison Police Chief John Vasta said that the incident began at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9 when a husband and wife reported that a vehicle was blocking theirs as they attempted to change lanes on Westchester Avenue near the Hutchinson River Parkway. According to the victims, a blue BMW pulled alongside them and the driver cursed and yelled racist, derogatory rem…
Veteran North Jersey Police Sgt. Ernesto Hernandez Dies After 2nd Cancer Battle (TRIBUTE) Veteran North Jersey Police Sgt. Ernesto Hernandez Dies After 2nd Cancer Battle (TRIBUTE)
Veteran North Jersey Police Sgt. Ernesto Hernandez Dies After 2nd Cancer Battle (Tribute) A longtime police officer from North Jersey has died after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Ernesto “Ernie” Hernandez, 51, of Kearny, died on Feb. 10, 2022, after 23 years on the force. After beating colon cancer 4 years ago, Hernandez was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic/liver cancer on Christmas 2021.  Ernesto's 91-year-old mother, Hilda, has endured the loss of two sons to the exact same cancer three days shy of exactly 6 years apart. Her son, Efrain Hernandez, former Gulf War Air Force Pilot, died on Feb. 14, 2016. Ernesto was laid to rest with full police honors on Tuesday, Feb. 15…
So-Called 'Theft Group' Members Nabbed For Attempted Burglary In Westchester So-Called 'Theft Group' Members Nabbed For Attempted Burglary In Westchester
So-Called 'Theft Group' Members Nabbed For Attempted Burglary In Westchester Two people were arrested for an attempted burglary in Westchester County following an investigation into a "theft group." Piero Morales-Marchant and Paul Montecino-Leiva, both of Chile, were arrested for second-degree attempted burglary on Friday, Jan. 28, according to the Harrison Police Department. Police said the two men broke a rear window of a Harrison home in an attempt to enter the residence. The men then drove to Queens, where they were living, authorities said.  Within an hour, Harrison Police, with assistance from the Nassau County Police Department, arrested the two defend…
100+ Firearms Seized, 11 Arrests Made In Westchester Ghost Gun Probe 100+ Firearms Seized, 11 Arrests Made In Westchester Ghost Gun Probe
100+ Firearms Seized, 11 Arrests Made In Westchester Ghost Gun Probe More than 100 firearms were seized and 11 people were arrested following a six-month, multi-agency investigation into “ghost guns” and illegal weapons in Westchester and Putnam counties. Search warrants were executed at eight locations by local, county, and federal authorities in Westchester and Putnam this week, which led to the seizure of rifles, handguns, “ghost guns,” and multiple high-capacity drum magazines. Police investigators added that some of the weapons lacked or had defaced serial numbers. Other seized items include silencers, ballistic vests, counterfeit police shields, and q…
Police Chase Through Westchester Ends With Crash Into Parked Cars, Utility Pole Police Chase Through Westchester Ends With Crash Into Parked Cars, Utility Pole
Police Chase Through Westchester Ends With Crash Into Parked Cars, Utility Pole A wild police chase through several Westchester municipalities ended when a fleeing driver crashed into multiple parked cars before disabling his vehicle against a utility pole and attempting to flee on foot. The Harrison Police Department issued an alert at approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27 that they were attempting to stop a driver who was failing to comply with officers being taken on a chase. Police said that the chase started in Harrison before advancing to Forest Avenue in Rye and Grace Church Street in Port Chester. According to the Port Chester Police Department, officers w…
Would-Be Catalytic Converter Thief Crushed Under Car In Westchester, Police Say Would-Be Catalytic Converter Thief Crushed Under Car In Westchester, Police Say
Would-Be Catalytic Converter Thief Crushed Under Car In Westchester, Police Say A suspect purportedly attempting to steal car parts overnight bit off more than he could chew and died while allegedly mid-crime, police said. The Harrison Police Department launched an investigation on Tuesday, Sept. 21 after a man was found crushed to death underneath a parked vehicle in the 500 block of Main Street in West Harrison. Police said that the suspect - who has not been identified by investigators - was “apparently in the process of stealing a catalytic converter when he became pinned under the vehicle.” No other information was immediately released by the police. The investi…
Ida: Body Of College Professor Swept Away In Floodwaters Recovered In Westchester Ida: Body Of College Professor Swept Away In Floodwaters Recovered In Westchester
Ida: Body Of College Professor Swept Away In Floodwaters Recovered In Westchester The body of a college professor who was swept away with her husband by floodwaters from Storm Ida has been recovered in Westchester. The two were trying to get home from Iona College in New Rochelle to Rye Brook on Thursday, Sept 2 when they were swept down the Blind Brook Creek from their vehicle following the Wednesday, Sept. 1 storm. A body found in Purchase was later identified as that of Ken Bailie, authorities said. On Monday, Sept. 6, police announced the body of his wife, Fran Bailie, who was the department chair of the computer science department at the college, had been loca…
Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Could Be In Elizabeth Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Could Be In Elizabeth
Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Could Be In Elizabeth An 11-year-old girl has gone missing and could be in Elizabeth, authorities say. Verenizet Calero, who is believed to be endangered, was last seen on East Columbus Avenue in the town of West Harrison, NY, at 6:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, authorities announced.  She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a gray T-shirt, light blue shorts, a light blue surgical mask and was carrying a black backpack, Harrison Police said. She may attempt to travel to Elizabeth, New Jersey, said, according to police.  Anyone with info on her whereabouts is asked to call the Harr…
Alert Issued For Missing 11-Year-Old Westchester Girl Alert Issued For Missing 11-Year-Old Westchester Girl
Alert Issued For Missing 11-Year-Old Westchester Girl An 11-year-old Westchester County girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Verenizet Calero, who is believed to be endangered, was last seen on East Columbus Avenue in the town of West Harrison at 6:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, authorities announced.  She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a gray T-shirt, light blue shorts, a light blue surgical mask and was carrying a black backpack, Harrison Police said. She may attempt to travel to Elizabeth, New Jersey, said, according to police.  Anyone with info on her whereabout…
Shock, Sadness Spread: Young Harrison Police Officer Dies Shock, Sadness Spread: Young Harrison Police Officer Dies
Shock, Sadness Spread: Young Harrison Police Officer Dies People get to know their police officers in small towns like Harrison, where shock and sadness continued to spread with the news that one of its finest had suddenly died. Officer Elizabeth Yasmin Delacruz succumbed at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood following a medical procedure elsewhere, said Maureen Curran Kleinman, the manager of communications and marketing for Valley Health System. A graduate of Lincoln High School in Jersey City, and a graduate student in criminal justice at John Jay College in Manhattan, Delacruz served in the U.S. Marine Corps, She was appointed to her depar…
Police Officers, Firefighter, EMS Save Soccer Player With CPR, AED In Westchester Police Officers, Firefighter, EMS Save Soccer Player With CPR, AED In Westchester
Police Officers, Firefighter, EMS Save Soccer Player With CPR, AED In Westchester A first responder in Westchester was in the right place at the right time as he came to the aid of a soccer player who suffered a cardiac incident at an area high school. Officers from the Harrison Police Department responded to the high school at 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, where there was a report of a man who had become unconscious. Responding officers arrived at the scene to find Jeremy Lang, a volunteer fireman in West Harrison and a soccer player, performing CPR on another player who had fallen. Lang said that he witnessed the man collapse on the field while playing, ran over, id…
Man Rescued After Attempting To Fall Out Of Apartment Building In Westchester Man Rescued After Attempting To Fall Out Of Apartment Building In Westchester
Man Rescued After Attempting To Fall Out Of Apartment Building In Westchester Fast-acting police officers in Westchester jumped to the rescue to help save an elderly man who thrust himself out of an apartment window in the middle of the day. First responders from the Harrison Police Department jumped into action at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 28 when an elderly resident was spotted hanging out of an exterior window on the sixth floor of a town apartment building in an attempt to commit suicide. Police said that an officer was flagged down by a neighbor, notified police headquarters, and a training officer who was patrolling the area offered an assist in the rescue. Ac…
Armed Suspect Apprehended After Nearly Seven-Hour Standoff In Westchester Armed Suspect Apprehended After Nearly Seven-Hour Standoff In Westchester
Armed Suspect Apprehended After Nearly Seven-Hour Standoff In Westchester An hours-long standoff between police and a knife-wielding man in Westchester ended peacefully without any injuries reported, officials said. A pair of officers from the Harrison Police Department responded at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, May 21 to a residence in the Brentwood neighborhood, where there was a reported domestic dispute. Officials said that upon arrival, the officers located a family member outside the home who said that his brother was inside with knives in his hand, “not acting like himself,” and that he was also concerned about other members of the family who were inside the resid…
PD: Parking Ticket, Spit Lead To Lyndhurst Jewelry Store Burglar Who Stole Costume Bling PD: Parking Ticket, Spit Lead To Lyndhurst Jewelry Store Burglar Who Stole Costume Bling
PD: Parking Ticket, Spit Lead To Lyndhurst Jewelry Store Burglar Who Stole Costume Bling A parking ticket and spit led Lyndhurst police to a jewelry store burglar who smashed a display case and fled not with diamonds or pearls, authorities said, but with much cheaper merchandise. Responding Officers Brian Kapp and Tom Seickendick found the back door at Chandel Jewelers on Ridge Road forced open shortly before 6:30 p.m. March 18, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Kapp’s brother, Detective William Kapp, joined them inside, where he found a glass display case shattered and more than a dozen alloy and cubic zirconia rings missing. Total combined value: 100 bucks. The detective t…