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Former Washington Redskin Turned Maryland Teacher Tre’ Johnson Dies Unexpectedly On Family Trip Former Washington Redskin Turned Maryland Teacher Tre’ Johnson Dies Unexpectedly On Family Trip
Former Washington Redskin Turned Maryland Teacher Tre’ Johnson Dies Unexpectedly On Family Trip Former standout NFL lineman turned Maryland high school history teacher Tre' Johnson died unexpectedly while on a family vacation, his wife announced. Johnson was just 54. "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre' Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, during a brief family trip," Irene Johnson posted. "His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ, and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock." A Peekskill High School graduate, Johnson went on to star at Temple University before being picked 31st overall in the secon…
Man Steals $15K Vehicle From Auto Repair Shop In Yorktown, Caught Months Later: Police Man Steals $15K Vehicle From Auto Repair Shop In Yorktown, Caught Months Later: Police
Man Steals $15K Vehicle From Auto Repair Shop In Yorktown, Caught Months Later: Police A 32-year-old man accused of stealing a truck from an auto repair shop in Northern Westchester earlier this year has been caught and charged, police said.  Peekskill resident Manuel Dooley, 32, was taken into custody on Friday, Dec. 19, after officers executed an arrest warrant charging him with third-degree grand larceny and third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, Yorktown Police said on Monday, Dec. 22. The charges stem from a report filed on Aug. 25, when Yorktown Police received a complaint about a vehicle stolen from Carlito's Garage Auto Repair at 3451 Crompond …
Election 2025: Key Races To Watch Across Lower Hudson Valley Election 2025: Key Races To Watch Across Lower Hudson Valley
Election 2025: Key Races To Watch Across Lower Hudson Valley Election Day has come again, and voters across the lower Hudson Valley will be deciding who comes out on top in a wide range of local races that will shape community budgets and priorities in the years to come.  Here are some of the notable races across the region:  Westchester County  County Executive  Westchester's most prominent race this year is for County Executive and is a rematch between Democrat incumbent Ken Jenkins, named County Executive after a special election in early January following former County Executive George Latimer's departure to represent Ne…
False Burglary Report Caused Schools To Go Into Lockout In Peekskill: Police (UPDATE) False Burglary Report Caused Schools To Go Into Lockout In Peekskill: Police (UPDATE)
False Burglary Report Caused Schools To Go Into Lockout In Peekskill: Police (Update) A lockout at all schools in a Westchester County district on Thursday morning, Oct. 23, was lifted after police determined that a report of suspicious activity was unfounded.  On Friday, Oct. 24, the Peekskill Police Department said the incident began when officers responded to a report of possible burglary activity near one of the district’s schools.   As a precaution, the Peekskill City School District placed all buildings on lockout around 11:30 a.m., meaning doors were secured and no one was allowed in or out while classes continued inside, as Daily Voice previously repor…
$1M To Go Towards Housing For Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care In Peekskill $1M To Go Towards Housing For Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care In Peekskill
$1M To Go Towards Housing For Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care In Peekskill A landmark downtown building in a Westchester County city will soon take on new life as affordable housing and community space, thanks to $1 million in funding secured by elected officials.   The funds will support a Children’s Village-led redevelopment of the historic New York State Workers’ Compensation building at 41 N. Division St. in Peekskill, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and State Senator Pete Harckham announced on Friday, Sept. 19. Plans call for 22 apartments—10 of which will be reserved for young adults between 18 and 25 who have aged…
Funeral Director, Past Fire Commissioner From Verplank Dies At 53: Leaves Behind 3 Kids Funeral Director, Past Fire Commissioner From Verplank Dies At 53: Leaves Behind 3 Kids
Funeral Director, Past Fire Commissioner From Verplank Dies At 53: Leaves Behind 3 Kids A Northern Westchester community is mourning a devoted father, firefighter, Navy veteran, and funeral director who died at the age of 53.  Shawn O’Mara of Verplanck died on Saturday, Sept. 13, according to his obituary.  Born in Peekskill in 1971, O’Mara dedicated his life to service in many forms. He joined the Navy after high school in 1991 and served as a medic during Desert Storm before being honorably discharged in 1994.  Back home, he trained at the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service and became a licensed funeral director, eventually run…
Peekskill Hacker, 22, Ran Massive Cybercrime Forum, Hoarded Child Abuse Files: Here's His Fate Peekskill Hacker, 22, Ran Massive Cybercrime Forum, Hoarded Child Abuse Files: Here's His Fate
Peekskill Hacker, 22, Ran Massive Cybercrime Forum, Hoarded Child Abuse Files: Here's His Fate A Westchester County man has been resentenced to federal prison for running one of the world’s largest online marketplaces for stolen data and for possessing child sexual abuse material, prosecutors announced.  Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, 22, of Peekskill, received a three-year prison sentence on Tuesday, Sept. 16, the US Department of Justice announced.  Prosecutors said Fitzpatrick admitted to creating and operating BreachForums, an English-language hacking site launched in March 2022 that quickly grew to more than 330,000 members. According to federal officials, it became a go-to…
Painter-For-Hire Admits Raping 11-Year-Old In Peekskill Home While Working, DA Says Painter-For-Hire Admits Raping 11-Year-Old In Peekskill Home While Working, DA Says
Painter-For-Hire Admits Raping 11-Year-Old In Peekskill Home While Working, DA Says A 60-year-old man has pleaded guilty to raping an 11-year-old girl while working as a painter at a Northern Westchester apartment building, prosecutors announced.  Anselmo Yambay Pena of Peekskill admitted in Westchester County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 2, to first-degree rape, Westchester District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Yambay Pena's guilty plea was in connection with an incident on Feb. 15, 2024, when he was hired to paint apartments at a Peekskill residential building. On that day, he raped the 11-year-old inside her family’s apartment, prosec…
Man Secretly Filmed Victim Undressing Inside Bathroom In Peekskill, Police Say Man Secretly Filmed Victim Undressing Inside Bathroom In Peekskill, Police Say
Man Secretly Filmed Victim Undressing Inside Bathroom In Peekskill, Police Say A 43-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly recording someone undressing in a Westchester bathroom without their consent, police said. Marco Vinicio Condo Barreto of Cortlandt Manor was arrested on Friday, Aug. 8, and charged with second-degree unlawful surveillance for sexual arousal, Yorktown Police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 13.  Police said the incident happened on Tuesday, Aug. 5, when Barreto allegedly placed a cell phone with video recording capabilities to secretly capture footage of the victim changing clothes. Following an investigation, officers identi…
Woman Hits Boyfriend With Rock, Phone After Fight In Cortlandt: Police Woman Hits Boyfriend With Rock, Phone After Fight In Cortlandt: Police
Woman Hits Boyfriend With Rock, Phone After Fight In Cortlandt: Police A 19-year-old woman is accused of assaulting her boyfriend with both a rock and a cell phone during a dispute in Northern Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Tuesday, June 24, around 6:05 p.m. at a home on Reynolds Lane in Cortlandt, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 7.  An investigation found that Amillyon A. Allen of Peekskill struck her boyfriend in the face with the objects after a verbal argument, causing facial injuries, according to police. Allen was arrested the following day and charged with second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal posse…
Know Them? Duo Wanted On Several DWI, Drug Warrants In Wappinger, Police Say Know Them? Duo Wanted On Several DWI, Drug Warrants In Wappinger, Police Say
Know Them? Duo Wanted On Several DWI, Drug Warrants In Wappinger, Police Say Two men known to frequent Northern Westchester who are both wanted on several warrants in Dutchess County are being sought by New York State Police. Gerson Miranda, also known as Jose Angel Marroquin Hernandez, and Juan Luis Bay are wanted in Wappinger on charges that include driving while intoxicated, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and falsifying business records, State Police announced on Friday, Aug. 8. Investigators said the two are known to frequent the Peekskill area. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to contact State Police Troop K Communications …
Man Stabbed By Uncle During Altercation At Cortlandt Home, Police Say Man Stabbed By Uncle During Altercation At Cortlandt Home, Police Say
Man Stabbed By Uncle During Altercation At Cortlandt Home, Police Say A man has been charged with felony assault after allegedly stabbing his nephew during a violent altercation at a home in Westchester, police announced. The events leading to the arrest began at around 3 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, when troopers responded to a Sunoco gas station in Peekskill after receiving a report of a stabbing. There, they met with the victim, a 35-year-old Peekskill resident, who had called 911, New York State Police said on Thursday, Aug. 7.  According to police, the victim told officers he had been stabbed during a physical altercation while visiting a residence…
Sun River Health Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Event Sun River Health Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Event
Sun River Health Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Event Sun River Health, a network of fifty community health centers located throughout the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island, celebrated their 50th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the organization’s first location – The Jeannette J. Phillips Community Health Center at 1037 Main Street in Peekskill – on Saturday, August 2 at 11am. Remarks were given by local officials as well as Sun River Health CEO Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH. A free community event took place after the ceremony across the street in Pugsley Park. The event was open to all and included a bouncy house, food t…
Wrong-Way Driver Caused Peekskill Crash That Seriously Injured 2, Police Say Wrong-Way Driver Caused Peekskill Crash That Seriously Injured 2, Police Say
Wrong-Way Driver Caused Peekskill Crash That Seriously Injured 2, Police Say A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a wrong-way crash that left two people seriously injured in Westchester earlier this summer, police announced. The collision happened in Peekskill at around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, when emergency crews responded to a report of a crash involving entrapment on Route 9 South near the Louisa Street off-ramp, the Peekskill Police Department announced on Friday, Aug. 1.  According to the department, officers arrived to find a Toyota 4Runner and a Honda Civic with heavy front-end damage. Both drivers suffered serious injuries and wer…
Young Peekskill Man Mourned After Sudden Death: 'We Love You Forever' Young Peekskill Man Mourned After Sudden Death: 'We Love You Forever'
Young Peekskill Man Mourned After Sudden Death: 'We Love You Forever' A young Westchester man's sudden death has sparked an outpouring of support from community members as his family grapples with their massive loss. Steven Miranda, a beloved Peekskill man known for his bright smile and joyful spirit, died on Saturday, June 28. His age was not made public.  Miranda's death was detailed in a GoFundMe fundraiser created to help his family with his funeral costs.  "It's with great sadness and pain in my heart that I share this GoFundMe," wrote Miranda's cousin, Vanessa Preciado, who organized the fundraiser.  Preciado continued: "Steve…
Bear Sighting Near Elementary School In Peekskill Prompts Police Response Bear Sighting Near Elementary School In Peekskill Prompts Police Response
Bear Sighting Near Elementary School In Peekskill Prompts Police Response Police responded to an elementary school in Northern Westchester after a bear was seen near the grounds.  The incident happened on Thursday, June 26, at around 12:30 p.m., when the animal was sighted near Woodside Elementary School in Peekskill, according to Lt. Adam Renwick of the Peekskill Police Department.  Officers who responded reported that the bear was last seen entering the woods nearby, Renwick said.  
Peekskill Murder Suspect Captured In Mexico After Year-Long Manhunt: Officials Peekskill Murder Suspect Captured In Mexico After Year-Long Manhunt: Officials
Peekskill Murder Suspect Captured In Mexico After Year-Long Manhunt: Officials A man accused in the brutal stabbing death of a Westchester resident was captured in Mexico more than a year after the crime, police said.  Walter F. Bustos-Solis, who has been wanted in connection with a Peekskill homicide since June 2024, was taken into custody by federal authorities in Puebla City, Mexico, on Thursday, June 12, the Peekskill Police Department announced on Thursday, June 19.  He has since been extradited to the United States and is now in the custody of Peekskill Police and the FBI. He is scheduled to appear in federal court on Friday, June 20.  Police sai…
Bullet Fragment Found Inside Peekskill High School, Prompts Police Search Bullet Fragment Found Inside Peekskill High School, Prompts Police Search
Bullet Fragment Found Inside Peekskill High School, Prompts Police Search A bullet fragment found inside a Westchester County high school triggered a police response and search of the building, district officials said. The incident happened Monday, June 9, when a Peekskill High School staff member discovered what appeared to be part of a bullet inside the building and reported it to school security, according to a letter sent to families by Peekskill City School District Superintendent David Mauricio.  School officials quickly alerted Peekskill Police, who responded and confirmed the object was not a complete bullet. There was no evidence of a firearm in the…
Lawsuit: Peekskill Judge Alleges Sexual Harassment, Retaliation After Co-Judge’s Resignation Lawsuit: Peekskill Judge Alleges Sexual Harassment, Retaliation After Co-Judge’s Resignation
Lawsuit: Peekskill Judge Alleges Sexual Harassment, Retaliation After Co-Judge’s Resignation A sitting City Court judge in Westchester County has filed a federal lawsuit accusing her former co-judge of sexual harassment and city officials of retaliating against her for reporting his misconduct. Part-time Peekskill City Court Judge Lissette Fernandez filed the complaint on Tuesday, May 27, in US District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging she was passed over for a full-time judgeship after exposing the inappropriate behavior of former Judge Reginald J. Johnson. The 50-year-old Fernandez, who was born in Ecuador and raised in Peekskill, claims in the suit that John…
Drunk Driver Caught With 11-Year-Old Child In Car On Route 9 In Croton: Police Drunk Driver Caught With 11-Year-Old Child In Car On Route 9 In Croton: Police
Drunk Driver Caught With 11-Year-Old Child In Car On Route 9 In Croton: Police A 52-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he was caught driving drunk with an 11-year-old child in his vehicle during a late-night traffic stop in Westchester.  The events leading to the arrest began at around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, when troopers stopped a 2006 Mazda traveling northbound on Route 9 in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 2.  The driver, identified as Manuel Daquile Maurquiso, 52, of Peekskill, showed signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests, ac…
Dehydrated 20-Year-Old Hiker Rescued From Hudson Highlands State Park Dehydrated 20-Year-Old Hiker Rescued From Hudson Highlands State Park
Dehydrated 20-Year-Old Hiker Rescued From Hudson Highlands State Park A 20-year-old hiker had to be rescued from a trail in Putnam County earlier this week after suffering severe cramps and becoming unable to continue on her own.   The incident happened on the afternoon of Monday, May 26, in Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve near the Village of Cold Spring, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced.  Around 3 p.m., park staff requested assistance from Forest Rangers after locating the Peekskill woman, who was experiencing debilitating body cramps and could not continue hiking.  By 4:30 p.m., Forest Rangers h…
15 Displaced After Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Croton Apartment Building 15 Displaced After Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Croton Apartment Building
15 Displaced After Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Croton Apartment Building Around 15 people were displaced over Memorial Day weekend after a two-alarm fire tore through a Westchester apartment complex, fire officials said.  The blaze broke out shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, at the Bari Manor Complex in Croton-on-Hudson, located off Old Post Road South, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Multiple calls to Westchester County Fire Control reported smoke and flames coming from the building. On arrival, firefighters confirmed the presence of smoke, prompting an immediate response from Croton fire units and several mutual aid departm…
Restaurant Announces Closure After Just Over Year In Business In Peekskill Restaurant Announces Closure After Just Over Year In Business In Peekskill
Restaurant Announces Closure After Just Over Year In Business In Peekskill A few months more than a year after opening, a Northern Westchester restaurant will close its doors for good, but not without one last hurrah. The team at 140 Kitchen, located at 911 South St. in Peekskill, announced on social media this week that the restaurant will officially close after final service on Saturday, May 24.  The decision, according to the restaurant’s Instagram post, was made after “much thought and consideration.” “This was not an easy choice, but we believe it is the right step for us at this time,” the post reads, continuing, “We want to express our appreciation an…
Gasoline-Fueled Garage Fire Rips Through Croton-On-Hudson Home Gasoline-Fueled Garage Fire Rips Through Croton-On-Hudson Home
Gasoline-Fueled Garage Fire Rips Through Croton-On-Hudson Home More than 50 firefighters battled a fast-moving, gasoline-fed two-alarm blaze that tore through a Westchester home, fire officials said. The fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7 on Newton Court in Croton-on-Hudson, where a car fire in a garage quickly escalated into a full-blown house fire, the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department said on Thursday, May 8. As crews approached the scene, firefighters saw smoke from down the block and found heavy fire conditions, prompting an immediate “10-75” signal for a working fire.  Crews launched an aggressive attack with multiple hose …
Man Purposefully Puts Tree Limbs, Other Debris On Bike Trail In Blue Mountain Reservation: Cops Man Purposefully Puts Tree Limbs, Other Debris On Bike Trail In Blue Mountain Reservation: Cops
Man Purposefully Puts Tree Limbs, Other Debris On Bike Trail In Blue Mountain Reservation: Cops A 44-year-old man is accused of deliberately placing debris on a popular mountain biking trail in a Westchester County park, potentially putting riders at serious risk, authorities said. The man was arrested this week following a months-long investigation into debris being placed on a bike trail in Blue Mountain Reservation, Westchester County Police announced on Thursday, May 1.  In the fall of 2024, police received complaints about tree limbs, branches, and other debris being placed at the bottom of a descending rock face, a spot known to mountain biking enthusiasts as a "granit…
Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When
Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When Firefighters will showcase their full hazardous materials response capabilities during an upcoming large-scale deployment drill at the Cross County Shopping Center.  Running from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, the exercise will bring together a wide array of specialized equipment, interagency partners, and tactical scenarios designed to prepare first responders for real-world emergencies involving hazardous substances, the Yonkers Fire Department said on Tuesday, April 15.  During the drill, the Yonkers Fire Department will deploy all of its HazMat resources, including…
Crack, Heroin, Meth: Major Drug Hauls Made In Peekskill Raids, 2 Arrested, Police Say Crack, Heroin, Meth: Major Drug Hauls Made In Peekskill Raids, 2 Arrested, Police Say
Crack, Heroin, Meth: Major Drug Hauls Made In Peekskill Raids, 2 Arrested, Police Say Two men were arrested in separate drug raids in Westchester after long-running investigations into narcotics sales, police announced.   On Monday, March 24, Peekskill Police Detectives, assisted by the Westchester County Police Narcotics Unit, executed a search warrant at a Main Street home, where they seized suspected crack cocaine and precursors used in the manufacturing of controlled substances, Peekskill Police announced on Monday, March 31.  The suspect, Michael Stokely of Peekskill, was taken into custody and charged with: Criminal possession of precursors of a contro…
Animal Cruelty Case: Dog Found In Peekskill Had 'Life Of Starvation, Negligence', DA Says Animal Cruelty Case: Dog Found In Peekskill Had 'Life Of Starvation, Negligence', DA Says
Animal Cruelty Case: Dog Found In Peekskill Had 'Life Of Starvation, Negligence', DA Says New details have emerged in the shocking animal cruelty case against a 33-year-old Westchester woman accused of neglecting three severely malnourished dogs, according to prosecutors.  Peekskill resident Shannon Deleg, 33, is now officially charged with three counts of animal cruelty after three young dogs were found emaciated in her apartment, the Westchester County DA’s Office announced on Wednesday, March 19.  Authorities say Deleg owned three Terrier mix dogs—“Red,” “Giru,” and “Luna”—who were found emaciated and covered in filth inside her Peekskill apartment, as Daily Voice p…
Intense Fire Tears Through Peekskill Home Overnight, 2nd Alarm Struck Intense Fire Tears Through Peekskill Home Overnight, 2nd Alarm Struck
Intense Fire Tears Through Peekskill Home Overnight, 2nd Alarm Struck A raging fire tore through a Depew Street home overnight, prompting a second alarm and an extensive firefighting operation, authorities announced on Saturday, March 15. Firefighters were dispatched to the single-family private dwelling just after midnight, where they encountered smoke pouring from the top floor, according to the City of Peekskill Fire Department. A 10-75 signal was transmitted, summoning additional units as crews made entry. Heavy flames were discovered in the rear of the building, stretching from the basement to the attic, fire officials said. As the fire’s intensity grew,…
Crash Leads To DWI Arrest: Man Was Over Twice Legal Limit In Yorktown, Police Say Crash Leads To DWI Arrest: Man Was Over Twice Legal Limit In Yorktown, Police Say
Crash Leads To DWI Arrest: Man Was Over Twice Legal Limit In Yorktown, Police Say A 25-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk over twice the legal limit and crashing in Yorktown, authorities said.  Yorktown Police arrested Diego Morocho of Peekskill following a single-car crash on Spring Valley Road around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, the department announced on Friday, March 14.  According to the department, officers responded to reports of the crash and, after investigating at the scene, determined that Morocho had been driving while intoxicated.  Morocho was taken into custody and brought to the Yorktown Police Depa…
Man With 2 Active Warrants Caught With Loaded Pistols In Peekskill Traffic Stop: Police Man With 2 Active Warrants Caught With Loaded Pistols In Peekskill Traffic Stop: Police
Man With 2 Active Warrants Caught With Loaded Pistols In Peekskill Traffic Stop: Police A traffic stop in Westchester led to the arrest of a wanted man and the discovery of two loaded firearms, police said.  The bust happened on Sunday, March 9, at around 4:30 p.m., when an officer conducted a traffic stop on the 1000 block of Park Street in Peekskill, the Peekskill Police Department announced on Monday, March 10.  The driver, identified as Justin Arjani, was found to be driving with a suspended license, police said. Authorities then found that Arjani had two active arrest warrants issued by the City of Peekskill Court.  Before impounding the vehicle, offi…