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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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Police & Fire
K-9 Sniffs Out Cocaine Hidden In Shoe During Taconic Traffic Stop In Clinton: Police K-9 Sniffs Out Cocaine Hidden In Shoe During Taconic Traffic Stop In Clinton: Police
K-9 Sniffs Out Cocaine Hidden In Shoe During Taconic Traffic Stop In Clinton: Police A traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County turned into a major drug bust after a K-9's nose led him to a cocaine stash hidden inside a shoe, police said.  The stop happened on Tuesday, April 22, when troopers pulled over a 1995 BMW 318TI traveling northbound in Clinton for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, April 23.  Troopers then spoke with the driver, Joseph W. Richards, 35, of Lake Luzerne, and passenger, Christopher L. Bracero Mendez, 27, of Saratoga Springs. With help from Dutchess County Drug Task Force K-9 Denver,…

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Police & Fire
Chase Ends In Crash: Suspects Flee To Shopping Center, Boat Dock In Eastchester, Police Say Chase Ends In Crash: Suspects Flee To Shopping Center, Boat Dock In Eastchester, Police Say
Chase Ends In Crash: Suspects Flee To Shopping Center, Boat Dock In Eastchester, Police Say A high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in a dramatic foot pursuit and multiple arrests in Westchester after the car crashed and suspects scattered across the neighborhood, police said.  The incident began around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, April 21, when Eastchester Police were alerted about a vehicle stolen out of Mount Vernon. The car had fled from Mount Vernon Police and was spotted heading north on White Plains Road into Bronxville, the Eastchester Police Department said in an announcement on Wednesday, April 23.  Eastchester officers found the vehicle near Leewood Driv…

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Police & Fire
4 Hospitalized In 2-Car Crash At Mahopac Intersection 4 Hospitalized In 2-Car Crash At Mahopac Intersection
4 Hospitalized In 2-Car Crash At Mahopac Intersection Four people were taken to a hospital following a two-car crash at an intersection along Route 6 in Putnam County.  The crash happened on Tuesday, April 22 just before 4:30 p.m., when two vehicles collided at the intersection of Route 6 and Mi-Anna Drive in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. The incident closed the intersection for around 40 minutes until the vehicles could be removed.  Four people were taken to a hospital for evaluation, the fire department said.

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Schools
Bear Spotted Near Haverstraw Elementary Prompts Safety Protocol Activation Bear Spotted Near Haverstraw Elementary Prompts Safety Protocol Activation
Bear Spotted Near Haverstraw Elementary Prompts Safety Protocol Activation A bear sighting near a Rockland County school led to a quick response from staff and local authorities to ensure students and staff remained safe throughout the incident, district officials said. The bear was seen on the perimeter of the campus at Haverstraw Elementary School during school hours on Tuesday, April 22, according to an email sent to families by Principal Francisco Ovalles.  As soon as the animal was spotted, school staff activated established safety protocols, keeping students and staff secure and accounted for. No one was harmed. The New York State Department of Conserv…

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Police & Fire
Vehicle Goes Up In Flames Near Pawling Town Hall (DEVELOPING) Vehicle Goes Up In Flames Near Pawling Town Hall (DEVELOPING)
Vehicle Goes Up In Flames Near Pawling Town Hall (Developing) A vehicle fire near a Dutchess County town hall has prompted officials to warn drivers to stay away from the area. The blaze happened on Wednesday morning, April 23, on Charles Colman Boulevard near the Pawling Town Hall, town officials announced around 8:10 a.m.  The Pawling Fire Department has since responded to the scene. Until the fire is under control, those in the area are asked to avoid Charles Colman Boulevard.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Police & Fire
Man Caught Driving Drunk With 1-Year-Old On I-95 In Mamaroneck, Police Say Man Caught Driving Drunk With 1-Year-Old On I-95 In Mamaroneck, Police Say
Man Caught Driving Drunk With 1-Year-Old On I-95 In Mamaroneck, Police Say A Bronx man is facing felony charges after allegedly driving drunk with a toddler in the car on I-95 in Westchester County, police said.  The incident happened around 2 a.m. on Monday, April 21, when troopers stopped a 2018 Mercedes-Benz traveling southbound on Interstate 95 in the Village of Mamaroneck for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, April 22.  The driver, identified as Marvin X. Gallardo, 33, showed signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests, according to police. A 1-year-old child was found in the vehicle during the stop, …

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Police & Fire
$2K Yorktown Theft Spree: Teen Caught With Stolen Credit Card On Taconic, Cops Say $2K Yorktown Theft Spree: Teen Caught With Stolen Credit Card On Taconic, Cops Say
$2K Yorktown Theft Spree: Teen Caught With Stolen Credit Card On Taconic, Cops Say A 16-year-old was arrested in connection with a series of thefts in Northern Westchester, including the use of a stolen credit card to rack up thousands in purchases, police said. The arrest was made on Friday, April 18 around 4:30 p.m., after officers responded to two separate reports of property stolen from customers at Trader Joe’s in Yorktown. One of the stolen items was a cellphone, Yorktown Police said on Tuesday, April 22.  Investigators tracked the stolen phone to a moving vehicle heading southbound on the Taconic State Parkway, eventually locating the suspect in Mount Pleasant…

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Police & Fire
Possible Armed Robbery Suspect Caught In Lewisboro I-684 Traffic Stop: Police Possible Armed Robbery Suspect Caught In Lewisboro I-684 Traffic Stop: Police
Possible Armed Robbery Suspect Caught In Lewisboro I-684 Traffic Stop: Police A possible suspect in a Connecticut armed robbery was stopped by police on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester, authorities said. The traffic stop happened on Tuesday afternoon, April 22, when troopers were alerted about a vehicle traveling southbound on I-684 in Lewisboro that may have been involved in an armed robbery in Newtown, Connecticut, according to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police.  Troopers stopped the vehicle near Cherry Street in Lewisboro, where the driver complied and was taken into custody without incident. One person, whose name was not r…

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Real Estate
Beyond Luxe: $10.5M Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Hits Market In White Plains Beyond Luxe: $10.5M Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Hits Market In White Plains
Beyond Luxe: $10.5M Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Hits Market In White Plains A sky-high penthouse suite at the Ritz-Carlton Residences in downtown White Plains has just hit the market, carrying a jaw-dropping $10.5 million price tag and offering over 10,700 square feet of ultra-custom living.  Located at 5 Renaissance Square, Penthouse 41 is perched atop the 41st floor of the Ritz-Carlton's exclusive Westchester tower. Known simply as “P10,” the residence features six bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths, with sweeping panoramic views in every direction, according to the listing by Christie's International Real Estate.  Every inch of the spraw…

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Police & Fire
Man With Gun Prompts Investigation In Peekskill, 1 In Custody Man With Gun Prompts Investigation In Peekskill, 1 In Custody
Man With Gun Prompts Investigation In Peekskill, 1 In Custody A report of a man with a gun in Westchester prompted a swift police response Tuesday morning, April 22, leading to one arrest, authorities said. Officers were called to the area of Ridge Street and Franklin Street in Peekskill around 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday for a report of a supsect with a firearm, Peekskill Police Chief Leo Dylewski announced.  One person was taken into custody at the scene. Police have not yet released the suspect’s name or details about the weapon. The case remains under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Peekskill Police Dete…

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