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Man Cashes Thousands In Checks Stolen From Mailboxes In Wilton, Police Say
A 35-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly stealing checks from Fairfield County mailboxes and changing the amount before cashing them.
New York City resident Boris Vivies, age 35, of the Bronx, was arrested on Tuesday, May 7, for the incident in Wilton in September 2022.
According to Lt. Anna Tornello of the Wilton Police, officers received complaints that checks had been stolen from mailboxes, altered, and then cashed for $4,000.
An extensive investigation found that Vivies was responsible for thefts, and an arrest warrant was issued.
On Thursday, May 2, Vivies was detained b…
Hollywood Actors Filming New Movie In Westfield
Union County has become a true cavalcade of stars.
Julianne Moore and John Turturro were the latest Hollywood stars spotted in Westfield on Wednesday, May 8, filming the new movie "The Room Next Door."
For the shoot, Westfield transformed into Lake Hill, New York, with patrol cars, police uniforms, a department seal and a New York State flag flying over the city.
Town of Westfield
"The crew noted that, after scouting many locations in New Jersey, they chose Westfield for this scene not only for the front of our police department, but also for the beauty of Mindowaskin Park," …
Duo Caught With Gun, Cocaine, Pills In Car's Hidden Compartment In Westchester: Police
Two people face a long list of charges after they were caught with a stolen gun, cocaine, ecstasy, and other drugs inside a hidden compartment in their vehicle in Westchester, police said.
The arrests stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, May 1 just before 10 p.m., when a vehicle was stopped by police in New Rochelle after failing to use a signal while turning from Lincoln Avenue to Memorial Highway, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne.
During the traffic stop, detectives saw what appeared to be heroin inside a Ziploc bag in the car's center console cupholder. A narco…
Public Radio 'Legend' Karen DeWitt Signing Off After 34 Years: ‘It’s Time To Go’
After more than three decades of covering New York State government and politics, public radio journalist Karen DeWitt is signing off.
The longtime Capitol Bureau chief for the New York Public News Network will file her last story on Friday, June 21, she announced on X Tuesday, April 30.
“Finally, I get to use this phrase: ‘Some personal news,’” DeWitt said. “It’s been a fabulous ride, but it’s time to go.”
Since 1990, DeWitt has informed listeners on Albany affairs via the network's dozen public radio stations across the state, including WAMC in Albany, WLIW on Long Island, and WNYC in N…
Morris County Man, 66, Stabbed While Reading Book At Port Authority Bus Terminal: Police
A 66-year-old Morris County man was stabbed at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan on Monday, April 22, authorities said.
Michael McCloskey, 42, of California, was taken into custody by Port Authority police officers who heard the victim's screams at the north subway mezzanine level of the terminal just before 5:45 a.m., Port Authority Police of New York and New Jersey, and its PBA said.
The attacker dropped the knife after being confronted at gunpoint by police, the PBA said. The victim was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and the incident is under inve…
Frederick William Webb, Of Haddonfield, Died Unexpectedly, 43
Frederick William Webb, of Haddonfield, died unexpectedly on March 28, according to an obituary published by Mathis Funeral Home. He was 43 years old.
Frederick was a very funny jokester with what was described as a special laugh, his obituary said.
Frederick was also very well-traveled.
"But his favorite place to visit was New York City, where he just enjoyed leisurely walking around the city," his obit said.
He loved golf and enjoyed collecting coins in his spare time.
"But above all, he cherished the time spent with friends and family and will be deeply missed by those he leaves…
