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Yahoo
15 hours ago
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CT man pleads guilty to strangling, dismembering dog in New York
A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to taking a dog belonging to a man he had been staying with in New York and killing the animal before dismembering it and scattering its body in a number of different trash containers. Benjamin Tyler, 40, of New Milford took a plea deal on Monday in Westchester County District Court, according to District Attorney Susan Cacace. He pleaded guilty to a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals. According to the New Rochelle Police Department, a 41-year-old man went to authorities on Dec. 6 and reported that Tyler, a longtime acquaintance who had been temporarily staying at his apartment, killed his English bulldog named Bruno. Cacace said Tyler strangled the animal to death at the apartment before dismembering it and leaving parts of the body in garbage containers around New Rochelle. 'The defendant's conduct in this case is sickening beyond comprehension,' Cacace said in a statement announcing the plea deal. 'He will soon have time to reflect on the depravity of his actions from the Westchester County jail. Cruelty to animals will never be tolerated under my administration.' Tyler turned himself in at the New Rochelle Police Department on Dec. 23 after investigators obtained a warrant for his arrest. In a statement announcing the arrest, police called the allegations 'shocking' and 'disturbing.' 'The New Rochelle Police Department would like to remind the public that animal cruelty is a serious crime and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,' the department said. Tyler is scheduled to face sentencing on Sept. 8, when he is expected to receive a year in jail.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Robbers duct-taped victims and held them at gun point in New York: police
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Three robbers jumped two victims, held them at gunpoint, restrained them with duct tape, and swindled them out of thousands of dollars Monday morning, according to police. Police received a 911 call from a witness at 2:50 a.m. The witness reported hearing suspicious activity; police say the report was consistent with a robbery. More Crime News Officers responded to an ongoing robbery at 130 Pelham Road in New Rochelle. A white Ford F-150 was seen leaving the scene at a high rate of speed. Police attempted to pursue the truck but were unsuccessful in making visual contact with the vehicle. Victims report that the robbery occured as they were parking their vehicle. They were exiting the car when three robbers ambushed them, pulling out a black gun, authorities said. The robbers escaped with $45,000, car keys, and an iPhone, police said. The New Rochelle Police Department is investigating the incident and seeking information regarding the white Ford F-150 and the three suspects. The public is urged to contact the New Rochelle Police Department at (914) 654-2300 or anonymously at (914) 632-COPS with any relevant information. Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
New Rochelle police looking for robbery suspects who allegedly confined victims with tape
New Rochelle police are looking for three suspects after two people say they were confined in duct tape and held at gunpoint Monday, April 28. Capt. J. Collins Coyne said police responded to a robbery in progress at a Pelham Road residence at around 2:50 a.m. Coyne said officers attempted to pursue a White Ford F-150 Lightning that was witnessed fleeing the scene, but were unsuccessful. No suspects were apprehended. The victims told police that three suspects ambushed them and attempted to confine them using duct tape. Nearly $45,000 worth of luxury items, car keys and an iPhone were stolen, Coyne said. The New Rochelle Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding the robbery or possible suspects to call 914-654-2300. (This story may update.) This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Goods worth nearly $45K stolen from New Rochelle NY residents: Police
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Yahoo
NY man accused of dumping boy's corpse also faces child sex abuse charges: DA
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (PIX11) – A New Rochelle man arrested for allegedly dumping a dead boy's corpse is now facing multiple child sexual abuse charges, the Westchester District Attorney announced Saturday. Hugo Perez-Gabriel, 32, was arraigned on a felony complaint charging him with the use of a child in a sexual performance, disseminating indecent material to minors, and possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child. More Crime News Perez-Gabriel was charged earlier this month with concealment of a human corpse and endangering the welfare of a child, police said. Jonson Temaj, 15, was found dead near Charles Street and Washington Avenue around 6:15 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2024, according to the New Rochelle Police Department. Police said Perez-Gabriel and his 16-year-old nephew allegedly removed Temaj from a nearby home and left him on a sidewalk. Temaj was found without a shirt or shoes when police arrived, authorities said. Early in February, Perez-Gabriel used WhatsApp to request sexual material from Temaj. The victim sent Perez-Gabriel two videos, according to a criminal complaint. 'The allegations in this complaint are extremely disturbing. The fact that this same defendant was previously charged in connection with the dumping of a 15-year-old boy's corpse makes this case all the more horrific,' DA Cacace said. ' My office is working around the clock to find out what happened to this boy, and I am committed to delivering justice to his family.' Temaj has been identified as the same victim who allegedly communicated with Perez-Gabriel on WhatsApp. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation. This story comprises reporting from PIX11 News reporters Finn Hoogensen and Jay Dow. Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Yahoo
15-year-old found dead near NY street: police
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A teen was found dead near a New York street on Thursday morning, according to police. Police received a 911 call about the unresponsive teenager at 6:15 a.m. Police said 15-year-old Jonson Temaj was found dead at the intersection of Charles Street and Washington Avenue in New Rochelle. More Local News Responding officers attempted to render aid until the teen was taken to a local hospital. He was pronounced dead at the hospital, authorities said. His cause of death is not known. The Westchester County Medical Examiner's Office will work to determine the cause of death, officials said. An investigation remains ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information on the case to call the New Rochelle Police Department at 914-654-2300 or anonymously at 914-632-COPS. Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
