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Ben Crnic

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bcrnic@dailyvoice.com

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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K9 Sniffs Out Over 65 Grams Of Crack Cocaine In Taconic Traffic Stop In LaGrange: NYSP K9 Sniffs Out Over 65 Grams Of Crack Cocaine In Taconic Traffic Stop In LaGrange: NYSP
K9 Sniffs Out Over 65 Grams Of Crack Cocaine In Taconic Traffic Stop In LaGrange: Nysp A man was caught with more than 65 grams of crack cocaine after being pulled over on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County, police said.  The incident happened in LaGrange on Tuesday, Aug. 19, around 3:45 p.m., when troopers stopped a 2025 Honda Accord traveling in the northbound lanes, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 21.  The driver, identified as 44-year-old Jeffrey C. Shaw of Greensboro, North Carolina, was the only person in the vehicle. Police said a K9 named Vinn sniffed the outside of the car and alerted to the presence of narcotics. A search then …

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Man Admits Pistol-Whipping Burger King Employee In Violent New Windsor Robbery: DA Man Admits Pistol-Whipping Burger King Employee In Violent New Windsor Robbery: DA
Man Admits Pistol-Whipping Burger King Employee In Violent New Windsor Robbery: DA A Dutchess County man has admitted to carrying out a violent armed robbery at a Burger King in Orange County earlier this year, prosecutors announced.  On Tuesday, Aug. 19, 50-year-old Joseph Rico of Poughkeepsie pled guilty in Orange County Court to first-degree robbery, District Attorney David Hoovler said on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The robbery happened in New Windsor on Thursday, March 27, at the Burger King on Windsor Highway, as Daily Voice reported at the time.  Prosecutors said Rico entered the restaurant before it opened by following employees inside. Once in the building, Ri…

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Man Lying in Road Fatally Struck By Car In Yonkers: Person Of Interest Found, Police Say Man Lying in Road Fatally Struck By Car In Yonkers: Person Of Interest Found, Police Say
Man Lying in Road Fatally Struck By Car In Yonkers: Person Of Interest Found, Police Say A man seen lying in a Westchester road was fatally struck by a car that did not stop afterwards, police said.  The incident happened on Wednesday night, Aug. 20, at around 8:30 p.m. in the area of 1016 Warburton Ave. in Yonkers, where a car struck an adult man lying in the road, Yonkers Police Lt. Robert Spink said on Thursday, Aug. 21.  According to Spink, two witnesses reported that they believed it may have been a successful suicide attempt based on the victim's statements and actions. The car that struck the man did not stop afterwards, Spink said, adding that it was later fo…

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Soap Opera: Fountain Vandalized, Streets Covered In Suds In Goshen Soap Opera: Fountain Vandalized, Streets Covered In Suds In Goshen
Soap Opera: Fountain Vandalized, Streets Covered In Suds In Goshen A historic Orange County fountain was vandalized with soap overnight, leaving streets covered in suds. The incident happened late Wednesday, Aug. 20, in the Village of Goshen, when someone poured soap into the fountain outside the Village Green, according to incident reporter Mark Lieb.  Heavy rain at the time made the situation worse, causing the suds to spill over onto Greenwich Avenue and South Church Street. Police said some drivers were briefly confused, mistaking the white foam for snow — in the middle of August. Goshen Police are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby buil…

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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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‘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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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 NY Judge Issues Order Against Home Accused Of Hosting Illegal 'Very Lit' Pool Parties In NY
Judge Issues Order Against Home Accused Of Hosting Illegal 'Very Lit' Pool Parties In NY 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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