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Driver High On Drugs Hits, Kills Bicyclist, Mom Of 2 In Kingston, DA Says Driver High On Drugs Hits, Kills Bicyclist, Mom Of 2 In Kingston, DA Says
Driver High On Drugs Hits, Kills Bicyclist, Mom Of 2 In Kingston, DA Says A Hudson Valley woman was charged with vehicular manslaughter more than two years after an alleged DWI crash that killed a 65-year-old bicyclist and mother of two. Vanessa Lowe, age 62, of Kingston, was arrested Thursday, April 3, after an Ulster County grand jury indicted her in connection with the death of Christine Tarasco. Lowe was behind the wheel of a Honda Accord when she struck Tarasco as she rode her bicycle along Pine Grove Avenue in Kingston on Dec. 27, 2022, according to prosecutors. Emergency responders were able to revive Tarasco at the scene, but she later died from her inju…
Bomb Threat Briefly Locks Down Hackensack Middle School Bomb Threat Briefly Locks Down Hackensack Middle School
Bomb Threat Briefly Locks Down Hackensack Middle School A bomb threat forced a lockdown at Hackensack Middle School during dismissal on Thursday, March 20, according to a statement from Hackensack Public Schools. Police responded to the Union Street building after the threat was received and immediately began an investigation. “We have received a bomb threat during dismissal time,” district officials wrote in a message to parents. “As a safety precaution, the building is currently on lockdown, and Hackensack Police are on the scene conducting an investigation.” Parents were urged not to come to the school while police worked to secure the area.…
Newark Teen Dies After Collapsing Playing Basketball At YMCA: Police Newark Teen Dies After Collapsing Playing Basketball At YMCA: Police
Newark Teen Dies After Collapsing Playing Basketball At YMCA: Police A 17-year-old Newark boy died on Saturday, March 8, after he collapsed while playing basketball at a YMCA, authorities said. At 2:48 p.m., firefighters responded to the YMCA at Kenneth Gibson Blvd and found the 17-year-old unresponsive inside the second floor gymnasium, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The teen had been playing basketball before collapsing, Miranda said. He was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:13 p.m. following a cardiac event, authorities said.
$54M Project: Former YMCA Turned Into Over 100 Affordable Apartments In Tarrytown $54M Project: Former YMCA Turned Into Over 100 Affordable Apartments In Tarrytown
$54M Project: Former YMCA Turned Into Over 100 Affordable Apartments In Tarrytown A major housing project in Westchester has been completed, transforming a former YMCA into a $54 million affordable housing development that will provide more than 100 affordable apartments. The development, known as "62 Main" and built in the former YMCA of Tarrytown, offers 108 apartments, with 88 units reserved for seniors aged 55 and older. The housing is available to households earning up to 70% of the Area Median Income and aims to provide much-needed affordable living options in Westchester County, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday, March 6.  The project involved rehabilit…
Apartment Arsonist Damaged Sprinkler At YMCA: Maryland Fire Marshal Apartment Arsonist Damaged Sprinkler At YMCA: Maryland Fire Marshal
Apartment Arsonist Damaged Sprinkler At YMCA: Maryland Fire Marshal A Maryland man already jailed for arson is facing new charges after investigators say he intentionally damaged a fire sprinkler at the YMCA where he was living, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Donald Lee Martin Jr., of Cumberland, was served a criminal summons at the Allegany County Detention Center, where he remains held without bond, the Maryland State Fire Marshal announced on Tuesday, March 4. The charges stem from an incident on Saturday, Feb. 15, when staff at the Cumberland YMCA reported that Martin deliberately damaged a fire sprinkler in a stairwell.  The vand…
Arsonist Sparks Maryland YMCA Blaze With 80 People Inside: Fire Marshal Arsonist Sparks Maryland YMCA Blaze With 80 People Inside: Fire Marshal
Arsonist Sparks Maryland YMCA Blaze With 80 People Inside: Fire Marshal A 63-year-old man is facing serious charges after allegedly setting fires inside a Maryland YMCA while more than 80 people were inside, authorities announced. Donald Lee Martin Jr. was arrested following an investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office into a fire reported around 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at the YMCA located on Baltimore Avenue in Cumberland. Officials say tenants at the YMCA, which provides transitional services for families and shelter for unhoused individuals, quickly extinguished a fire that broke out in a third-floor apartment before it could spread.  …
Shots Fired Near Hagerstown YMCA Playground Leads To Lockdown, Two In Custody: Police Shots Fired Near Hagerstown YMCA Playground Leads To Lockdown, Two In Custody: Police
Shots Fired Near Hagerstown YMCA Playground Leads To Lockdown, Two In Custody: Police A daycare at the YMCA on Eastern Boulevard went into lockdown late Wednesday morning in Hagerstown after shots were fired near the facility’s playground, police said. At approximately 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 20, staff were outside with children on the playground when gunfire erupted from the direction of Cortland Manor, resulting in staff members moving children to safety inside the building and locking down the facility as a precaution..  Officers responded to the area and, following witness reports, located shell casings outside a building at Cortland Manor, police then identified an apar…
Moldy Classrooms Shut Down Elementary School In Freehold Temporarily Moldy Classrooms Shut Down Elementary School In Freehold Temporarily
Moldy Classrooms Shut Down Elementary School In Freehold Temporarily An elementary school in Freehold will have to start classes for the year in different buildings after mold was found in some classrooms, officials said. Students at Laura Donovan Elementary School will be relocated to other district schools when classes begin on Thursday, Sept. 5. Freehold Township superintendent Neal Dickstein sent a letter to families about the start-of-school plans on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Crews have been working "seven days per week" to remove the mold but the cleanup process has taken longer than expected. "Engineers are on-site to help determine the caus…
New Update: 15-Year-Old Nabbed After Threatening To 'Shoot Everyone' At Rye YMCA New Update: 15-Year-Old Nabbed After Threatening To 'Shoot Everyone' At Rye YMCA
New Update: 15-Year-Old Nabbed After Threatening To 'Shoot Everyone' At Rye YMCA A teenager was apprehended after allegedly threatening to shoot people at YMCA locations in Westchester, police announced.  A 15-year-old Rye resident was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 7 in connection with a threatening phone call placed to the Rye YMCA earlier in the same day, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Friday, Aug. 9.  Earlier Report - Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of Rye YMCA Locations According to police, the teenager threatened to "shoot everybody" during the call, which prompted authorities to clear out both YMCA locations. After a short i…
Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of Rye YMCA Locations Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of Rye YMCA Locations
Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of Rye YMCA Locations Two YMCA locations in Westchester were evacuated following a threatening phone call, police said. New, updated report - New Update: 15-Year-Old Nabbed After Threatening To 'Shoot Everyone' At Rye YMCA The incident began on Wednesday, Aug. 7 around 4:30 p.m., when the Rye YMCA received a call from an anonymous source, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Thursday, Aug. 8.  After the call was received, both YMCA locations were cleared.  After determining that the call came from a Rye residence, police were able to identify the person responsible for it. The threat h…
Township To Buy YMCA Slated For Closure After 15 Years In North Jersey Township To Buy YMCA Slated For Closure After 15 Years In North Jersey
Township To Buy YMCA Slated For Closure After 15 Years In North Jersey Wayne Township's YMCA is closing after 15 years, and the township plans to purchase the facility. The Pike Drive Wayne YMCA, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA, reached an agreement with local officials to sell the building, according to a press release issued earlier this month. The township is aiming to purchase the facility on or around Nov. 1, however, an exact closing date for the Y will be subject to the terms of the signed contract. Y officials vowed to give ample notice to members and staff. “While we are saddened to be leaving Wayne Township, we are proud to have ser…
Fredericksburg Marine, Army Vet Kenny Carr Jr. Dies, 38 Fredericksburg Marine, Army Vet Kenny Carr Jr. Dies, 38
Fredericksburg Marine, Army Vet Kenny Carr Jr. Dies, 38 Shock and sadness spread following the June 30, 2024 death of Kenneth "Kenny" Carr Jr., of Fredericksburg. He was 38 years old. According to his obituary on the Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service website, Carr served in the Marine Corps for 8.5 years and then in the Army, having earned multiple awards and working as a martial arts instructor within the Marines. A father of two, Carr volunteered as a basketball coach in the area, at the military youth center and at the YMCA, his obituary continues.  Tributes on social media suggest Carr's death was unexpected. In addition two his son a…
Support Floods In For Family Of Trooper Killed In CT Hit-Run Support Floods In For Family Of Trooper Killed In CT Hit-Run
Support Floods In For Family Of Trooper Killed In CT Hit-Run After the tragic death of a Connecticut State Police Trooper, the community has rallied together to support his wife and their two young children. Trooper Aaron Pelletier, age 34, was killed on Thursday, May 30, on I-84 in Hartford County. Aaron was near Exit 31 in Southington, standing at the driver’s side door of a vehicle he had just pulled over when he was struck and killed by a passing driver. Earlier Report: Arrest Made In Trooper's Hit-Run Death In Southington “The grief and sadness caused by Aaron’s sudden death cannot be properly expressed in words,” wrote Troop H, whom…
Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At New Rochelle YMCA Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At New Rochelle YMCA
Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At New Rochelle YMCA A YMCA in Westchester is celebrating the opening of its newly remodeled gymnasium following a restoration project supported by local, state, and federal officials.  The New Rochelle YMCA held a grand opening for its newly remodeled gymnasium on Tuesday, March 19  following a restoration effort supported by the city, Westchester County, New York State, and federal governments.  The effort was also funded by several local community and business partners and donors, according to the YMCA. "We want to thank all the elected officials, businesses, donors and our wonderful vendors …
'Adopt Me' Sign On 7-Year-Old Leads PA Officers To Abandoned Toddlers: Police 'Adopt Me' Sign On 7-Year-Old Leads PA Officers To Abandoned Toddlers: Police
'Adopt Me' Sign On 7-Year-Old Leads PA Officers To Abandoned Toddlers: Police A 7-year-old girl's plea for help has landed her mother serious charges, police announced on Friday, Nov. 17.  What should have been a quiet night on a culdesac, took a sudden turn when a young girl arrived at a neighbor's home with a sign asking them to "please adopt me," around 8:46 p.m. on Nov. 8, according to the Chambersburg police.  The neighbor called the police to report the girl as a "found person," as stated in the police release.  When an officer arrived, the young girl agreed to walk to her home in the 330 block of Lantern Lane. The officer got to the girl's…
Man Shot Dead Outside Philadelphia YMCA ID'd Man Shot Dead Outside Philadelphia YMCA ID'd
Man Shot Dead Outside Philadelphia YMCA ID'd Police in Philadelphia have named the 18-year-old man shot dead outside a YMCA on Wednesday, July 26.  Sadiq Dove of Grays Ferry was on the 900 block of South 17th Street when four armed men pulled up in a car and opened fire around 7:15 p.m., the department told Daily Voice.  #Philadelphia🚨WATCH & LISTEN: People run for cover in Graduate Hospital as 3 gunmen open fire on an 18 yr old man. The victim was shot several times and died at Penn Presbyterian pic.twitter.com/zppC0J5SKl — PhillyCrimeUpdate (@PhillyCrimeUpd) July 27, 2023 He was shot "multiple times in the head and legs" an…
Windows Smashed, Purses Stolen At Darien YMCA Windows Smashed, Purses Stolen At Darien YMCA
Windows Smashed, Purses Stolen At Darien YMCA Police in Fairfield County are investigating after three vehicles had their windows smashed and belongings stolen. The incident took place in Darien around 11:20 a.m. on Monday, June 5 at the YMCA located at 2420 Post Road. Darien Police officers responded to the YMCA on a report of multiple motor vehicle burglaries, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police. Officers determined that three motor vehicles had the windows smashed and belongings stolen from each vehicle.  All victims reported to officers that purses/wallets were stolen from each vehicle, Skoumbros sai…
Ex-YMCA Employee Who Ditched Daughter In PA YMCA Dumpster Learns Her Fate: DA Ex-YMCA Employee Who Ditched Daughter In PA YMCA Dumpster Learns Her Fate: DA
Ex-ymca Employee Who Ditched Daughter In PA YMCA Dumpster Learns Her Fate: DA A former YMCA employee who ditched her daughter in the organization's dumpster in Lancaster in 2007 has been convicted and sentenced, the District Attorney announced on May 24, 2023.  DNA evidence linked Tara Indrakosit Brazzle, 44, of Valparaiso, Indiana (formerly of Lancaster, Pennsylvania) to the baby girl, according to the DA.  She was arrested in California in 2021 for "infanticide by asphyxiation," as Daily Voice previously reported.  "Baby Mary Ann", was 36 weeks old when she was found in the 500 block of North Queen Street in 2007, the DA explained.  Brazz…
'Honorable' Wareham Teen, 14, Planned On Landscaping Career Until His Death 'Honorable' Wareham Teen, 14, Planned On Landscaping Career Until His Death
'Honorable' Wareham Teen, 14, Planned On Landscaping Career Until His Death A 14-year-old boy from Southeast Massachusetts had mapped out his future before his life was tragically cut short this month.  Tobey Alford, of Wareham, died a week after he was hit by a car while riding his bike on Tuesday, April 18, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  An eighth grader at Wareham High School, Tobey planned on attending Upper Cap Cod Regional Technical High School next fall to pursue a career in landscaping, his obituary reads. Tobey was also a member of Evangelical Zion Church in West Wareham, used to play in the town's Little League, and enjoyed working out at the l…
Best Kid-Friendly Sports In Morris County Best Kid-Friendly Sports In Morris County
Best Kid-Friendly Sports In Morris County If you’re looking for the best sport activities to keep your kids active in Morris County, then you’ve come to the right place. Morris County is filled with plenty of fun, kid-friendly sports activities that are sure to get your little ones up and moving.  From biking trails to soccer leagues and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. In this blog post, we’ll go over the best sport activities for kids in Morris County so that you can get your children out and about for some much-needed physical activity. Basketball: There are many opportunities for kids to get involved with the…
John-Tyler Dawes Of Delco Dies Suddenly, 27 John-Tyler Dawes Of Delco Dies Suddenly, 27
John-Tyler Dawes Of Delco Dies Suddenly, 27 The death of a Pennsylvania teacher is spreading shock and sadness through the communities he was active in. John-Tyler Dawes, 27, of Delaware County, died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 12, according to his obituary. Born in Neptune, NJ, Dawes graduated from the Delaware County Christian School and later from Messiah College with a degree in education. Dawes was active in various churches in the community and served as a YMCA counselor — "a role he cherished," according to his obituary. Dawes worked as a science teacher in the Carlisle Area School District at Lamberton Middle School, …
Multiple People Sickened, Some Hospitalized In Chemical Exposure At Reading YMCA: Officials Multiple People Sickened, Some Hospitalized In Chemical Exposure At Reading YMCA: Officials
Multiple People Sickened, Some Hospitalized In Chemical Exposure At Reading YMCA: Officials Multiple people -- some kids -- were sickened by a chemical exposure at a YMCA in Reading, sending two to three people to the hospital Friday, Aug. 5, officials said. A mixture of chemicals near the pool inside the building on Washington Street created some kind of gas that, after inhaling, caused various reactions such as mucus, irritation, and rash, said Christian Crespo, the city's communication coordinator. He reported that between 10 and 20 people were affected. They were being treated at a nearby fire station, he said. Meanwhile, two to three people were taken to …
Murder Defendant In Paterson YMCA Stabbing Takes Deal, Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge Murder Defendant In Paterson YMCA Stabbing Takes Deal, Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge
Murder Defendant In Paterson YMCA Stabbing Takes Deal, Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge A 34-year-old Paterson man admitted stabbing another city resident dead at the local YMCA. Jasmir Cleaves, 34, originally was charged with murder in the killing of Gabrae “Brae” Sams Jr., 29, in a fifth-floor hallway of the Y on Ward Street last Aug. 6. Police responding to the call fought to save Sams’s life. He was later pronounced dead at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center. Cleaves took a deal from prosecutors rather than face trial, pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter in Superior Court in Paterson. Judge Marybel Mercado-Ramirez scheduled sentencing for Sept. 20. Whatever t…
SWAT Teams, Police Called To West Baltimore To Investigate Potential Barricade Incident: PD SWAT Teams, Police Called To West Baltimore To Investigate Potential Barricade Incident: PD
SWAT Teams, Police Called To West Baltimore To Investigate Potential Barricade Incident: PD Local, state, and county law enforcement agencies are setting up a staging area along a busy West Baltimore street, police confirmed. Police, including SWAT teams, reportedly blocked off multiple blocks in the area of Druid Hill Avenue near the YMCA, at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29. The 1600-1800 blocks of Druid Hill Avenue and the 1600-1800 blocks of McCullough Street are currently closed due to a possible barricade situation, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Alternative routes are Eutaw Place and Pennsylvania Avenue, investigators noted. No other information…
Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Employees At CT YMCA Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Employees At CT YMCA
Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Employees At CT YMCA A Connecticut man has been charged with threatening to shoot employees at a YMCA in the region. The arrest took place in New Haven County in Milford on Friday, May 27. Christopher Cofer, age 23, of Milford, was arrested at police responded to The Woodruff Family YMCA at 631 Orange Ave., for a report that an employee had been threatened, said Officer Marilisa Anania, of the Milford Police. Officers spoke to an employee of the YMCA who said that Cofer had made several inappropriate statements to them since September 2021 and that recently the statements had become more violent, Ana…
Mysterious Milky Substance Flows Into Passaic Waterways (PHOTOS) Mysterious Milky Substance Flows Into Passaic Waterways (PHOTOS)
Mysterious Milky Substance Flows Into Passaic Waterways (Photos) A mysterious milky substance is flowing through Passaic County's waterways. The substance surfaced sometime Wednesday, April 27 in Passaic's Hughes Lake in Third Ward Park. City officials began flushing the water, and Mayor Hector Lora tells Daily Voice it will take approximately five days for the color to return to normal. Passaic's Hughes Lake in Third Ward Park.Mayor Hector Lora Passaic's Hughes Lake in Third Ward Park.Mayor Hector Lora The water's change of consistency and color was caused by “diatomaceous earth,” something used in pool filtration systems, Lora told NJ Advance M…
YMCA Employee Made Child Porn Shared On Snapchat: PA State Police YMCA Employee Made Child Porn Shared On Snapchat: PA State Police
YMCA Employee Made Child Porn Shared On Snapchat: PA State Police A 21-year-old YCMA employee was found making and uploading  child pornography to Snapchat, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. Snapchat reported that a video containing child pornography had been uploaded the company's server to the National Center For Missing And Exploited Children— who contacted Pennsylvania state police computer crimes unit, the release shows. The suspect was identified as Lamont Antonio Lovett Jr., of the 330 block of Lantern Lane in Chambersburg, police say. Child pornography was found during a search of Lovett's home conducted on Tuesday, Mar. 8…
YMCA In Central Jersey Evacuated Due To Carbon Monoxide Leak: Developing YMCA In Central Jersey Evacuated Due To Carbon Monoxide Leak: Developing
YMCA In Central Jersey Evacuated Due To Carbon Monoxide Leak: Developing A YMCA in Central Jersey was evacuated due to a hazardous materials incident, according to a developing and unconfirmed report. The incident occurred about 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at 166 Maple Ave. (Route 35) in Red Bank, according to initial reports. An unconfirmed report said the emergency was due to a carbon monoxide leak in the basement of the building. Red Bank police and the Fire Marshal were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Support Surges For Family Of Swim Coach, PA Motorcycle Instructor Support Surges For Family Of Swim Coach, PA Motorcycle Instructor
Support Surges For Family Of Swim Coach, PA Motorcycle Instructor A man who loved to move and loved his community died after nearly a month long battle against COVID-19. David Kesler, better known as Coach Dino, 51, of Dauphin, passed away on the evening of Nov. 16, according to his obituary. Kesler loved the outdoors; swimming competitively, working as a lifeguard, hunting, and hiking with his beloved German Shepherd Maggie, as stated on his obituary. He was a teacher with the PA State Motorcycle Safety Program, which is where he met his wife Barbara S. Beatty, with whom he shared 26 years of marriage, according to his obituary. He expanded his kno…
More Than A Dozen Hospitalized After Chemical Spill In Westchester More Than A Dozen Hospitalized After Chemical Spill In Westchester
More Than A Dozen Hospitalized After Chemical Spill In Westchester At least 13 people were transported to area hospitals after a chemical spill at a YMCA in Westchester County The spill took place around 7:14 a.m., Monday, Sept. 20 at the New Rochelle YMCA located at 50 Weyman Ave., police said. New Rochelle police and firefighters responded to the YMCA on a report of a chemical exposure causing respiratory distress to multiple patrons, said Captain J. Collins Coyne, of the New Rochelle Police. The cause of the exposure is under investigation by New Rochelle Police detectives and at this time, appears to be that an accidental mixture of che…
GOTCHA! City Man Caught, Charged With Murder In Paterson YMCA Stabbing GOTCHA! City Man Caught, Charged With Murder In Paterson YMCA Stabbing
Gotcha! City Man Caught, Charged With Murder In Paterson YMCA Stabbing Paterson police arrested a city man who they said stabbed another to death at the YMCA on Friday. Jasmir Cleaves, 32, was charged with murder and weapons possession following his arrest shortly before 7 p.m., authorities said. Cleaves had stabbed Gabrae Sams, 29, on the fifth floor of the Y, on Ward Street, around noon Friday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora said in a joint announcement. No motive was given. Responding officers valiantly tried to save Sams’s life, responders said. He was brought by ambulance, with CPR in progress…