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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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Jamaican Citizen Behind Fatal Robbery That Killed Poughkeepsie Victim Learns Fate: Feds Jamaican Citizen Behind Fatal Robbery That Killed Poughkeepsie Victim Learns Fate: Feds
Jamaican Citizen Behind Fatal Robbery That Killed Poughkeepsie Victim Learns Fate: Feds A man who illegally returned to the US after deportation will spend decades in prison for leading a violent robbery crew whose final act ended in the fatal shooting of a Hudson Valley resident, federal prosecutors said.  Marcus Ricketts, 48, a Jamaican national, was sentenced on Thursday, May 15, in Brooklyn federal court to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing death through the use of a firearm, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced.  The sentencing follows a series of armed robberies committed across New York City, including a dea…

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Police & Fire
Bear Mountain Bridge Reopens After Closure From Police Activity (DEVELOPING) Bear Mountain Bridge Reopens After Closure From Police Activity (DEVELOPING)
Bear Mountain Bridge Reopens After Closure From Police Activity (Developing) Both directions of the Bear Mountain Bridge over the Hudson River have reopened to traffic after closing on Wednesday afternoon due to police activity. The closure began just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, according to traffic data from 511NY. All lanes in both directions were closed. As of 3 p.m., they have reopened. According to New York State Police, a person in crisis had been threatening to jump off the bridge. However, they were eventually safely taken to Westchester Medical Center.  This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Police & Fire
Fire Sparks Inside Garbage Truck In Somers Fire Sparks Inside Garbage Truck In Somers
Fire Sparks Inside Garbage Truck In Somers An early morning blaze involving a garbage truck on Route 100 in Westchester led to firefighters battling flames both inside the vehicle and on its dumped contents.  The incident happened around 4:48 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, when Somers Volunteer Fire Department units were dispatched to Route 100 for a reported motor vehicle fire, according to the department.  After getting to the scene, crews confirmed the fire involved a garbage truck, with flames coming from inside the body of the vehicle. Fire officials said the driver was able to offload most of the truck's contents before re…

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Police & Fire
Blaze Destroys Mail Truck In Union Vale: Now Under Investigation Blaze Destroys Mail Truck In Union Vale: Now Under Investigation
Blaze Destroys Mail Truck In Union Vale: Now Under Investigation A US Postal Service truck caught fire in Dutchess County on Tuesday afternoon, May 27, but luckily, firefighters were able to stop any mail from being damaged. The blaze happened at around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, when a mail truck caught fire at the intersection of Camby Road and Old Camby Road in Union Valew, according to the town's fire department.  When crews arrived, they found an active fire in the engine compartment of the USPS vehicle, which had begun to extend into the passenger area. More first responders arrived shortly after and quickly worked to extinguish the blaze. Firefig…

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Police & Fire
Missing Man, 32, Found Dead Inside Car At Monroe Bus Stop Parking Lot Missing Man, 32, Found Dead Inside Car At Monroe Bus Stop Parking Lot
Missing Man, 32, Found Dead Inside Car At Monroe Bus Stop Parking Lot A 32-year-old man reported missing over Memorial Day weekend was found dead in his vehicle at a park and ride in Orange County, police said.  The events leading to the discovery began on Sunday, May 25 at around 4 a.m., when troopers responded to a Crabapple Lane residence in Wallkill following a report of a missing 32-year-old man, New York State Police said on Tuesday, May 27.  According to investigators, the man had not been heard from since the morning of Saturday, May 24. During the course of the search, the lead investigator located the victim deceased inside his vehicl…

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Police & Fire
Woman Hid Marijuana On Child's Back To Smuggle It Into Green Haven Prison: Police Woman Hid Marijuana On Child's Back To Smuggle It Into Green Haven Prison: Police
Woman Hid Marijuana On Child's Back To Smuggle It Into Green Haven Prison: Police A Texas woman is facing charges in the Hudson Valley after allegedly using her child to smuggle marijuana into a New York state prison, police said.  Christina C. Miranda, 24, of Weslaco, Texas, was arrested on Saturday, May 24, after she was caught allegedly bringing approximately 63 grams of marijuana into Green Haven Correctional Facility in Beekman, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 27.  Authorities say Miranda hid the marijuana on her child’s back during a visit to the facility. Troopers responded to the prison after receiving a report that a visitor may have br…

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Schools
Minisink Valley HS Coach Under Investigation, Removed From Team Duties: Officials Minisink Valley HS Coach Under Investigation, Removed From Team Duties: Officials
Minisink Valley HS Coach Under Investigation, Removed From Team Duties: Officials A varsity softball coach at an Orange County high school has been removed from team activities while the district investigates unspecified allegations, officials confirmed.  In a letter dated Thursday, May 8, Minisink Valley Central School District administrators said they became aware of allegations involving the high school’s varsity softball head coach late the night before and acted immediately to launch an internal investigation. As a result, the coach, who was not named, has been removed from all team practices and games “for the duration of our investigation,” the district said.…

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Valley Cottage Man Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old Girl For Nearly Year: Here's His Fate Valley Cottage Man Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old Girl For Nearly Year: Here's His Fate
Valley Cottage Man Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old Girl For Nearly Year: Here's His Fate A man who admitted to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl over the course of nearly a year in Rockland County will spend years in state prison, prosecutors announced.  Mauricio Sicha Torres, 36, of Valley Cottage, was sentenced on Tuesday, May 27, to seven years in state prison followed by five years of post-release supervision for the sexual abuse, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on Wednesday, May 28.  The sentencing follows Torres’s February 11 guilty plea in Rockland County Supreme Court to first-degree sexual abuse.  Prosecutors said Torres…

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Police & Fire
Crack Cocaine, Gun Found In Ossining Raid After Months-Long Probe: NYSP Crack Cocaine, Gun Found In Ossining Raid After Months-Long Probe: NYSP
Crack Cocaine, Gun Found In Ossining Raid After Months-Long Probe: Nysp A months-long investigation into drug activity in Northern Westchester led to the arrest of a 29-year-old man after a raid uncovered crack cocaine and a loaded handgun, authorities said.  Djion Bentley, 29, of Ossining, was arrested on Thursday, May 22, following the execution of a search warrant at 24 James Street, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 27.  The arrest stems from a joint investigation into narcotics distribution in the region. During the search of the home, investigators said they recovered a Jennings Firearms 9mm pistol and a quantity of suspected …

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Suspect Breaks Into Car At Walmart In Front Of Ramapo Police Station: 'Not Brightest Move' Suspect Breaks Into Car At Walmart In Front Of Ramapo Police Station: 'Not Brightest Move'
Suspect Breaks Into Car At Walmart In Front Of Ramapo Police Station: 'Not Brightest Move' Authorities were left scratching their heads after a suspect allegedly broke into a car in the parking lot of a Rockland County Walmart and then ran toward the police station across the street.  The break-in happened on Tuesday afternoon, May 27 at the Walmart at 250 Route 59 in Suffern, directly across the street from the Ramapo Police station, the department announced on Tuesday at around 4:20 p.m.  According to police, the suspect not only chose a high-visibility location during shift change but also reportedly ran toward the Ramapo Police Department building during the in…

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