Kent Man Charged in Lake Carmel Burglary



A 23-year-old Kent man is facing a lengthy state prison term for allegedly breaking into a Lake Carmel home and stealing two weapons. Kent Police reported the arrest last week of Joseph Woodall in connection with the heist. Chief Alex DiVernieri said the homeowner discovered the break in when returning to his residence after work: “Officers found that the burglar […]

Southeast Man Charged with Identity Theft



A 23-year-old Southeast man has been charged with identity theft. The Putnam Sheriff’s Department reported the arrest last Thursday of Edward Hussey in connection with the alleged incident. Chief Investigator Gerald Schramek said Hussey was suspected of using a “fictitious debit card to withdraw $260 from an ATM machine last month.” Hussey was located on Route 22 in Patterson and […]

Putnam Expands Transportation Advisory Task Force



Planning for the future of Putnam’s archaic public transportation system is now in the hands of an expanded transportation advisory task force. The legislature’s Rules Committee debated the issue for 30 minutes last week before forwarding its recommendations to the full legislature. While widespread representation comprised the panel, several areas were missing including consumer affairs, representatives of the taxi and […]

Patterson Woman Accused of Stealing from Her Employer



A Patterson woman is facing felony charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing from her employer. Yorktown Police reported the arrest last week of Christina Mahoney, 32 in connection with the incident. Lt. Richard Malan said from June 21 through June 27, 2012, Mahoney had reportedly stolen nearly $1,800 from the cash register at the Sunglass Hut located at the […]