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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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Police & Fire
Driver Ejected In Early Morning Rollover Crash On I-684 In Katonah Driver Ejected In Early Morning Rollover Crash On I-684 In Katonah
Driver Ejected In Early Morning Rollover Crash On I-684 In Katonah One person was ejected from their vehicle in a serious crash early Thursday morning, April 24, involving a rollover on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester.  The crash occurred around 6:00 a.m. on the southbound side of I-684 at Exit 6, according to the Katonah Fire Department.  Upon arrival, first responders confirmed that the vehicle had flipped and that one person had been ejected. No one was reported trapped in the vehicle. Crews from the Bedford Hills Fire Department responded to help care for the victim alongside EMS crews. Firefighters helped secure the scene and provide…

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Stolen Car Crashes Into DOT Truck On I-684, 2 Suspects Flee Before Arrests In North Salem: NYSP Stolen Car Crashes Into DOT Truck On I-684, 2 Suspects Flee Before Arrests In North Salem: NYSP
Stolen Car Crashes Into DOT Truck On I-684, 2 Suspects Flee Before Arrests In North Salem: Nysp Two men were arrested after crashing a stolen vehicle into a Department of Transportation truck on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester and running away, police said. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, April 23, when a Be On The Lookout (BOLO) for a stolem vehicle was issued to officers in the area of I-684 northbound near Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road)in North Salem, according to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police.  The stolen car later crashed into the DOT truck before the two men inside fled on foot, leading troopers on a short chase. They were soo…

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'Brazen' Execution Kills 1, Paralyzes Another In Newburgh: Second Man Learns His Fate 'Brazen' Execution Kills 1, Paralyzes Another In Newburgh: Second Man Learns His Fate
'Brazen' Execution Kills 1, Paralyzes Another In Newburgh: Second Man Learns His Fate The second of two men involved in a daylight double shooting that left one man dead and another paralyzed in Orange County has learned how long he will spend behind bars.  On Thursday, April 17, Dwayne Hines, 40, was sentenced to 25 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter and second-degree attempted murder in connection with the double shooting, which happened in Newburgh in April 2023, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Wednesday, April 23.  His co-defendant, Romaine McRae, also of Br…

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Drug Suspect Flees Into Dollar General, Backyards, Enters Home In Poughkeepsie Chase: Police Drug Suspect Flees Into Dollar General, Backyards, Enters Home In Poughkeepsie Chase: Police
Drug Suspect Flees Into Dollar General, Backyards, Enters Home In Poughkeepsie Chase: Police A convicted felon under parole supervision was arrested after fleeing from police during a drug investigation in Dutchess County, breaking into an occupied home in the process, authorities said. The incident happened on Tuesday, April 22 around 5:38 p.m., when City of Poughkeepsie Police officers were conducting an investigation into suspected drug activity near Main Street and Rose Street, the department said on Wednesday, April 23.  Police said the man, later identified as Jeremy Davis, 31, ran off as officers approached him for an interview. He ran through the nearby Dollar General,…

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Crash Causes Injuries On Route 17 Underneath I-87 In Sloatsburg Crash Causes Injuries On Route 17 Underneath I-87 In Sloatsburg
Crash Causes Injuries On Route 17 Underneath I-87 In Sloatsburg A crash underneath a New York Thruway overpass in Rockland County prompted a large emergency response and caused injuries.  The crash happened on Wednesday, April 23 in Sloatsburg on Route 17 underneath the I-87 overpass, according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop.  Following the collision, Rockland Hatzoloh, Spring Hill EMS, Faist EMS, and Ramapo Police raced to the scene. Injuries were reported, but more details about their severity and the cause of the crash were not immediately available.  The Monsey Scoop posted footage from the crash scene on social media:&n…

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President Trump To Give Commencement Address At West Point President Trump To Give Commencement Address At West Point
President Trump To Give Commencement Address At West Point Those graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in the Hudson Valley will be addressed by President Donald Trump during the ceremony celebrating the beginning of their next chapters.  In a late night post on Truth Social on Monday, April 21, Trump revealed he would be giving commencement speeches at both West Point and the University of Alabama.  In his post, Trump called both schools "really GREAT places."  "Stay tuned for times and dates!!!" the President continued.  West Point's graduation ceremony is set to be held on Saturday,…

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Car Goes Up In Flames In Port Jervis Neighborhood Car Goes Up In Flames In Port Jervis Neighborhood
Car Goes Up In Flames In Port Jervis Neighborhood A car went up in flames in an Orange County neighborhood, prompting a fast response from firefighters.  The blaze happened in Port Jervis on Tuesday night, April 23, when a vehicle caught fire in the area of 171 Jersey Ave., according to the Port Jervis Fire Department. Fire crews soon arrived at the scene and made quick work of the fire. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was not released. 

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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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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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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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