Nightmare Ex-Boyfriend Terrorized Hudson Woman For Four Days, Jury Finds
A Capital Region man who terrorized his ex-girlfriend over four days has been convicted on several charges, authorities said.
Nikolas DeJesus, 33, was found guilty Friday, Oct. 16 of burglary, unlawful imprisonment, obstruction of breathing, and other charges, the Columbia County District Attorney’s office said Monday, Oct. 19. He faces up to 15 years in prison.
DeJesus was staying at his former girlfriend’s home in Hudson when he forced his fingers into her mouth, blocking her ability to breathe, on Aug. 11, 2025, investigators said.
After being kicked out, he broke into the home through …
Secaucus Walmart Shoplifting Bust Uncovers Burglar Tools, 5 Outstanding Warrants: Cops
A shoplifting call at a New Jersey Walmart led police to two women who had five outstanding warrants between them, with one also accused of possessing burglar tools, authorities said.
Secaucus police responded to the Walmart at 400 Park Plaza Drive around 9:47 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, where they arrested Daria Taylor, 34, of Newark, and Markeda Branch, 40, of East Orange, police said.
Taylor was charged with shoplifting, conspiracy to commit shoplifting and hindering apprehension after allegedly providing false information to police.
She also had two outstanding warrants, one from Newark an…
Christmas Eve Break-In At Corinth Water Plant Finally Solved: Police
A Capital Region man broke into a public water treatment plant and damaged an official vehicle on Christmas Eve, authorities said.
Derek J. Nowicki, 22, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 15, following a long investigation into the Dec. 24, 2025, break-in at Corinth’s water treatment plant, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said.
The initial complaint came in around 6:30 a.m. Christmas Eve about a burglar at the facility on Pine Street, the sheriff’s office said. While on-site, Nowicki also got behind the wheel of a Village of Corinth Department of Public Works vehicle and damaged it, investiga…
Stranger Forces Way Into Farmingdale Couple's Home After Being Told To Leave: Police
A Long Island couple found themselves confronting a stranger who allegedly forced his way into their home after they told him to leave, police said.
Marcus Wilkinson, 23, of Brentwood, was arrested following the incident at a Melville Road home in Farmingdale on Saturday, Oct. 17, around 6:10 a.m., Nassau County police said.
Wilkinson first began banging on the front door and acting erratically, police said. The residents, a 42-year-old woman and 44-year-old man who did not know Wilkinson, told him to leave.
Instead, Wilkinson allegedly entered their gated backyard and forced his way …
Man Shatters Glass Doors At 2 Businesses In Newburgh Plaza, Burglarizes 1: Police
A 62-year-old man has been arrested after police said he smashed the glass entrances of two businesses at an Orange County shopping plaza and burglarized one of them.
Newburgh resident Duane H. Williams, 62, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 15, following an investigation into overnight break-ins at South Plank Plaza, located at 181 South Plank Rd. in Newburgh, according to the Town of Newburgh Police Department.
The events leading to his arrest began on Wednesday, Oct. 7, around 8:30 a.m., when officers responded to the shopping plaza after receiving a report of a…
Baseball Bat-Wielding Man Smashes Way Into Target, Found With Drugs In Monroe: Police
A 43-year-old man was arrested after police said he used a baseball bat to smash his way into a Target store in Orange County in the middle of the night, where he was caught with prescription drugs.
The incident happened just after midnight on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Target located at 128 Bailey Farm Rd. in Monroe, New York State Police said on Friday, Oct. 16.
There, troopers responded to a report of a burglary in progress. When they arrived, officers discovered that the business, which was closed at the time, had broken glass entry doors.
Troopers then entered the buil…
Serial Grass Killer Leaves North Massapequa Homeowner With $5K Lawn Nightmare: Cops
Long Island police are looking for a grass killer who targeted a specific house three times, authorities said Thursday, Oct. 15.
The suspect, who is wanted for criminal mischief, caused around $5,000 in damage to a front lawn on Linden Street in North Massapequa, the Nassau County Police Department said.
Surveillance cameras captured the suspect pouring an unknown substance on the yard and “causing significant damage,” police said.
The man’s first grass attack occurred around 3 a.m. Friday, July 24, followed by two more on Sunday, July 26 and Saturday, Sept. 19, according to investigators…
Woman, 35, Accused Of Burglarizing Thompson Home Months Later, Police Say
Months after a Sullivan County home was burglarized, a 35-year-old woman now faces felony charges, police said.
Monticello resident Brittany Neuberger, 35, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in connection with an incident in Thompson in July, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Oct. 15.
According to State Police, the investigation began on Saturday, July 4, when troopers received a report of a burglary that happened at a residence on Dunbar Road in Thompson. Investigators processed the scene and conducted an investigation that ultimately led to Neuberger's arrest, police …
Halfmoon Storage Facility Clash Ends With Windshield Smashed, Debit Card Gone: Police
A Capital Region man who smashed a windshield and chucked a person’s debit card was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 13, authorities said.
Morris Fifield, 34, of Halfmoon, was involved in a dispute around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at an Extra Space Storage facility on Route 9 in the town, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office said.
Fifield used his motorcycle helmet to shatter the victim’s windshield, then threw the person’s debit card on top of a storage unit, investigators said.
Officers arrived at the scene and arrested Fifield, charging him with felony third-degree criminal mischief and misdemeanor …
Houston Man Stole $250K In Equipment From Lakewood Store: Police
A 35-year-old Houston man was arrested and charged with stealing $250,000 in equipment from a business in Lakewood, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 9.
On Sunday, June 14, officers responded to a business and discovered the front glass doors had been shattered, Lakewood police said. The owner reported that approximately $250,000 worth of equipment had been stolen, police said.
An investigation determined multiple individuals forced entry into the business during the early morning hours, damaged display cases, and fled with the stolen equipment, police said.
Ericson Pring was id…
Saratoga Springs Man Accused Of Flashing Girls Near School Hurled Chair At Jail Window: Cops
A Capital Region man originally arrested for exposing himself to underage girls near an elementary school is facing new accusations, authorities said Sunday, Oct. 4.
Tristan Sirchia, 30, of Greenfield, threw a chair into a window while locked up in Saratoga County jail on Wednesday, Sept. 23, the county sheriff’s office said. He caused damage in excess of $1,500, police said.
Sirchia was charged with second-degree criminal mischief, a felony, then arraigned in Milton Town Court and hauled back to county jail, authorities said.
Back in March, Sirchia was arrested for an incident near Lake A…
Teen Torched Grocery Store Bathroom Before Armed Foot Chase In Milton: Cops
A Capital Region teenager attempted to start a fire at a local grocery store, then threatened people with a knife, police said.
Samuel W. Carter, 18, of Providence, was arrested following the chaotic scene at a Milton shopping center next to Saratoga County Airport, the county sheriff’s office said Monday, Oct. 5.
Carter first took a quart of oil from a Hannaford grocery store around 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, then poured it onto the bathroom floor and a cardboard box, police said. He then set them on fire, intentionally damaging the business, according to investigators.
Additionally, Carte…
LI Woman Attacked By Westbury Man With Loaded Gun, Suspect Captured After Chase: Police
A Long Island man threatened a woman with a loaded gun and bit her on the lip during an attack Thursday, Oct. 1, police said.
Ernest Naranjo, 22, of Westbury, got into a “disturbance” with a 21-year-old woman at a home in New Cassel around 7:30 p.m., the Nassau County Police Department said.
Naranjo initially bit the woman on the lip, then walked outside, cops said. But he quickly returned, kicked in the front door, and pointed a firearm at the victim, police said.
As the woman feared for her life, Naranjo struck her with the weapon, then fled on foot, investigators said. The victim called…
Man Hits Patrol Car, Injures Officer During Newburgh Arrest, Tries Biting Police, Cops Say
A man is facing several charges after police say he fled a traffic stop in Orange County and then injured an officer while resisting arrest — and later tried to spit at and bite officers at the station.
Bronx resident Omar Overstreet, 28, was arrested following the incident on Tuesday morning, Sept. 29, the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
The incident began at around 1:11 a.m., when a sergeant saw a red Dodge on South William Street with its driver's-side brake light out, according to police.
When the sergeant tried to stop the Dodge, the departme…
Stealing Macy’s Packages, Pizza Shop Tips Lands Hampton Bays Man Back In Cuffs: Police
A Long Island man stole packages from a Macy’s and tips from a pizza place, leading to his arrest, police said.
Nelson A. Juarez Nunez, 24, of Hampton Bays, was arrested Wednesday morning, Sept. 16 following a report from the Macy’s off West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays, the Southampton Town Police Department said.
Cops were called around 11:30 a.m. for a report of someone stealing packages from the store, Southampton police said. They arrived, found Juarez Nunez, and arrested him, according to officials.
During the investigation, cops also determined Juarez Nunez was responsible for st…
Bat-Wielding Man Breaks Into Home, Then Sets It On Fire In Woodridge: Police
A man is accused of setting fire to a Sullivan County home just days after breaking into it and swinging a baseball bat at someone inside — and later leading police on a lengthy chase, authorities said.
Woodridge resident Benjamin Odom, age 46, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 2, following investigations into several incidents at a residence in the village, according to Fallsburg Police.
The first incident happened on Saturday, Aug. 29, when officers responded to the home for a reported domestic incident. A woman told police that Odom, her husband, had shown up at the resid…
Homeless Man Attacks West Hempstead Laundromat Employee At 1 a.m., Slams Phone: Police
A homeless Long Island man attacked a laundromat employee and snatched the victim’s phone early Tuesday, Aug. 25, police said.
Kevin Jemerson, 48, walked into Laundry Palace in West Hempstead around 1 a.m., the Nassau County Police Department said.
Jemerson approached a 41-year-old man working at the business and struck him with his hands, police said. The man retreated to an “employee-only” area of the laundromat to call 911, but Jemerson followed, cops said.
In the backroom, Jemerson took the man’s phone from him and threw it on the ground, then fled the scene, investigators said. No inj…
