Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On Sprain Brook Parkway, Then Arrested In Westchester: Police Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On Sprain Brook Parkway, Then Arrested In Westchester: Police
Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On Sprain Brook Parkway, Then Arrested In Westchester: Police A New Jersey man who ran out of gas on a parkway in Westchester County, NY, was arrested after troopers responding to check on his welfare said they found him drunk behind the wheel.  Passaic County resident Belvis Colon, 47, was arrested on Saturday, June 13, following a welfare check a little after 2 a.m. on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 15.  According to police, at around 2:08 a.m. on the day of Colon's arrest, troopers found a Subaru out of gas and parked on the shoulder of the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway in the a…
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California A flight from one of the nation’s most important military test bases ended in a horrific crash. A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. West Coast time on Monday, June 15, on the base airfield in the Mojave Desert. A large plume of smoke was visible across the high desert after the crash. Crew conditions and any casualties were not immediately released because the response was still active. There were reportedly eight crew members on the aircraft. Emergency crews were dispatched to th…
Man Impersonating Officer Found With Loaded Gun, Fake Police Gear In Westchester, Cops Say Man Impersonating Officer Found With Loaded Gun, Fake Police Gear In Westchester, Cops Say
Man Impersonating Officer Found With Loaded Gun, Fake Police Gear In Westchester, Cops Say A NYC man is facing felony charges after he was caught impersonating a police officer while carrying a loaded firearm and law enforcement equipment in Westchester County, authorities said. Dylan Gonzalez, 26, was arrested on Friday, June 12, in the Village of Bronxville following a joint investigation involving the Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center, the FBI Westchester Safe Streets Task Force, the FBI-NYPD Violent Threat Initiative, and the NYPD Gun Violence Suppression Division, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Monday, June 15. Investigators said that Go…
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC is making major changes to its restaurants as it faces growing competition from fast-food rivals that are focusing more on chicken. The chain announced a sweeping global overhaul in a news release on Monday, June 15. KFC said it will lean into new boneless chicken items, expanded sauces, and specialty drinks, along with redesigned restaurants and branding. The boneless push comes as chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell have recently added more chicken options. "In an increasingly crowded category, we have a clear opportunity to set the standard for modern chicken in…
Officer Loses Part Of Vision After Assault In Hudson Valley: Man, 35, Charged Officer Loses Part Of Vision After Assault In Hudson Valley: Man, 35, Charged
Officer Loses Part Of Vision After Assault In Hudson Valley: Man, 35, Charged A man has been charged with felony assault after authorities said he seriously injured a police officer in Ulster County. Saugerties resident John M. Gilkes, 35, was arrested at around 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, in connection with the assault, the Town of Saugerties Police Department announced.  The department said Gilkes was charged with second-degree assault for allegedly causing serious physical injury to a Saugerties police officer.  The officer was first transported to HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston and then transferred to Westchester Medical Center, where he is be…
Boy, 5, Airlifted To Westchester Medical After Near-Drowning In Pool Boy, 5, Airlifted To Westchester Medical After Near-Drowning In Pool
Boy, 5, Airlifted To Westchester Medical After Near-Drowning In Pool A 5-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital after being pulled from a swimming pool in Orange County over the weekend.  The incident happened on Ridgebury Road in the Town of Wawayanda on Sunday, June 14.  According to the Town of Goshen Police Benevolent Association, officers responded to a report of a drowning involving a 5-year-old boy. While first responders were on the way, Orange County 911 advised that the child was unconscious and not breathing, and that CPR was already in progress. When first responders arrived, members of the Orange County Sheriff's Office and Wawayand…
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds The FBI is investigating after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired gunshots after being struck by a vehicle on Monday morning, June 15, federal officials confirmed. At 9:30 a.m., ICE was trying to make an arrest on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin when the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, striking the agent, Stafford police said. The agent fired his weapon at the vehicle, repeatedly striking it, police said. ICE said that the agent was attempting to arrest Freidrich Castillo-Ormeno, an illegal immigrant from Peru, who was given a final order of rem…
Man, 38, Flees Cops After Speeding On Taconic Parkway In Westchester, Police Say Man, 38, Flees Cops After Speeding On Taconic Parkway In Westchester, Police Say
Man, 38, Flees Cops After Speeding On Taconic Parkway In Westchester, Police Say A 38-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from police who tried to pull him over on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, authorities said. The events leading to the arrest began at around 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Monday, June 15. According to the department, a detective tried to pull over a vehicle that was allegedly speeding and committing other traffic infractions. They activated emergency lights, but the driver allegedly failed to stop and con…
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall A nasal spray sold through Amazon is being recalled because it may be contaminated with mold that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Beekeeper's Naturals is voluntarily recalling bottles of its Saline Nasal Spray, the company announced on Thursday, June 11. The Food and Drug Administration posted the recall on Friday, June 12. Testing found the affected sprays were above acceptable microbiological limits for yeast and may contain a type of mold called Aspergillus species. People with weakened immune systems or lung diseases face the greatest risks from the r…
Man, 27, Killed After Skid Steer Falls On Him In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) Man, 27, Killed After Skid Steer Falls On Him In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
Man, 27, Killed After Skid Steer Falls On Him In Hudson Valley (Update) This story has been updated. A 27-year-old man was killed in a farm machinery incident in Putnam County over the weekend, authorities said. The incident happened on Sunday, June 14, in Patterson, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Monday, June 15.  According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies, firefighters, and emergency responders responded to Cornwall Hill Road at around 6:20 p.m.  There, they found 27-year-old Tyler Pfister severely injured by a skid steer that had fallen on top of him. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the Sheriff's Office said. Pfister's de…
Loaded, Stolen Gun Found In Hudson Valley Traffic Stop — Trio Charged, Cops Say Loaded, Stolen Gun Found In Hudson Valley Traffic Stop — Trio Charged, Cops Say
Loaded, Stolen Gun Found In Hudson Valley Traffic Stop — Trio Charged, Cops Say Three men face felony charges after police said they found them with a loaded stolen handgun during a traffic stop in Dutchess County.  The stop happened in Poughkeepsie at around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, in the area of Rinaldi Boulevard and Laurel Street, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. During the stop, officers found a loaded 9mm Taurus G2C handgun inside the vehicle, according to police.  The handgun had been reported stolen out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The vehicle's occupants were identified as McArthur Nicks, 24; Camrin Young, 25; and Jale…
Coyote Sightings On Rise In Westchester Villages, Dog Attacked Coyote Sightings On Rise In Westchester Villages, Dog Attacked
Coyote Sightings On Rise In Westchester Villages, Dog Attacked Coyote sightings are on the rise in two Westchester County riverfront communities — and police are warning residents to use caution during what wildlife experts describe as pupping season.   Both the Hastings-on-Hudson and Irvington Police departments issued advisories over the weekend saying they have received an increased number of reports of coyote sightings.  According to police, the behavior is typical for this time of year as adult coyotes hunt around the clock to feed and care for their young.  "This behavior during this time of year is perfectly normal," Ha…