Fugitive Tracked Down By Drone Admits To Burglary, Shooting In Maryland: State's Attorney Fugitive Tracked Down By Drone Admits To Burglary, Shooting In Maryland: State's Attorney
Fugitive Tracked Down By Drone Admits To Burglary, Shooting In Maryland: State's Attorney A drone proved key in helping investigators in Harford County track down a North East man wanted in connection to a shooting and burglary earlier this year who is now heading to prison. Joshua Brewster, 31, was arrested in April following a brief investigation by members of the sheriff's office after he shot a woman fleeing from a confrontation in a home on Highland Drive, according to authorities. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called at approximately 5:53 a.m. on April 10 to the 200 block of Highland Drive, where they found a woman who had been shot in her lower bo…
Search Resumes For 2 Missing Swimmers In Candlewood Lake In Danbury Search Resumes For 2 Missing Swimmers In Candlewood Lake In Danbury
Search Resumes For 2 Missing Swimmers In Candlewood Lake In Danbury An extensive search and rescue mission will resume early on Tuesday, July 16, for two men who jumped from a boat in a Fairfield County lake and never resurfaced. The incident occurred in Danbury at around 10:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16, at Candlewood Lake in the area of City Island. According to Erin Henry, spokesperson for the Danbury Fire Department, it was reported that two men had jumped off a boat into the lake and disappeared. Henry said rescue crews immediately began search and rescue efforts, using boats equipped with sonar and underwater imaging equipment to help locate the men. H…
Pair Of Shark Sightings Reported At Rockaway Beach Pair Of Shark Sightings Reported At Rockaway Beach
Pair Of Shark Sightings Reported At Rockaway Beach Governor Kathy Hochul announced that state parks would be increasing their shark surveillance capabilities after two shark sightings were reported at at Rockaway Beach, causing closures. The first set of jaws was spotted at just after noon on Thursday, July 11. According to a post by the New York Police Department’s Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry, the shark was captured by surveillance drones - Rockaway Beach at 86th Street. As a result, police closed down the beach from 64th to 104th streets. Be Advised! Our drones have sighted a shark at Rockaway Beach. Beach will be closed…
1 Rescued From CT River After Kayak Capsizes 1 Rescued From CT River After Kayak Capsizes
1 Rescued From CT River After Kayak Capsizes One person was rescued from a Connecticut river after their kayak capsized as dusk approached. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 7:50 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, in the Quinnipiac River in North Haven. According to North Haven Fire Chief Paul Januszewski, the department responded to the river for the report of a kayak that had capsized with people in the water.  Another 911 call was placed and answered by Hamden, resulting in both North Haven and Hamden fire departments responding to the Quinnipiac River.  North Haven firefighters deployed a boat from a launch on Sacke…
5 Onboard Raft In Distress Rescued On Long Island Sound In Riverhead 5 Onboard Raft In Distress Rescued On Long Island Sound In Riverhead
5 Onboard Raft In Distress Rescued On Long Island Sound In Riverhead Five occupants of a raft in distress with insufficient safety gear were rescued on the Long Island Sound. At about 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 23, the Riverhead Police Department received a call from someone who stated he was on a raft with four other people in the Long Island Sound off Reeves Beach and needed assistance.  The person reported the five were fishing when the current and wind began blowing them further away from the beach, and they could not return.  Riverhead Police Marine Unit and Dive Team members and the Riverhead Fire Department responded to the area.  Riverhe…
Drones Help Locate Missing, Endangered Man In Region Drones Help Locate Missing, Endangered Man In Region
Drones Help Locate Missing, Endangered Man In Region A 30-year-old autistic man who had wandered away from an Airbnb his family was staying at in the region was found hours later with the help of drones. The incident occurred Saturday, June 15, in Sullivan County around 1 a.m., in the town of Forestburgh. According to Undersheriff Eri Chaboty of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, the department received a report of a missing handicapped man who had been staying at an Airbnb on Philwold Road in the town of Forestburgh.  The missing person, who was 30 years old and autistic, was visiting from Clifton Park in Saratoga County when he wal…
Cleaning Crew Carjacked, K9 Helps Capture Suspects In Fredericksburg, Police Say Cleaning Crew Carjacked, K9 Helps Capture Suspects In Fredericksburg, Police Say
Cleaning Crew Carjacked, K9 Helps Capture Suspects In Fredericksburg, Police Say A 21-year-old man and a juvenile have been arrested in a Fredericksburg carjacking, police said. Officers were called to Carl D. Silver Parkway for the carjacking where a cleaning crew had been forced from their car at knifepoint on May 24, police said. Joseph Wells, 21, of Stafford, and a juvenile both fled the area, authorities said. K9 Officer DeCilles initiated a successful track, leading to both suspects hiding in a nearby field with difficult terrain. They were arrested without incident. During the search, officers found that one had ditched a book bag in a large field with heavy gr…
Helicopter, Drone Respond To Disturbance At Briarcliff Manor Residence Helicopter, Drone Respond To Disturbance At Briarcliff Manor Residence
Helicopter, Drone Respond To Disturbance At Briarcliff Manor Residence Authorities are investigating a disturbance at a Northern Westchester residence that prompted an intense police response utilizing a helicopter, drone, and a K9 unit.  The incident that prompted the activity began on Thursday evening, Feb. 1 at a residence in Briarcliff Manor on Tuttle Road, where a disturbance was reported to Briarcliff Manor Police, the department announced on Friday, Feb. 2.  Soon after authorities learned of the incident, Westchester County Police extended support by deploying resources such as a helicopter, drone, K9 unit, and the department's special respons…
Drone Helps Nab Prolific Burglar Who Targeted 11 Capital Region Businesses, Police Say Drone Helps Nab Prolific Burglar Who Targeted 11 Capital Region Businesses, Police Say
Drone Helps Nab Prolific Burglar Who Targeted 11 Capital Region Businesses, Police Say A prolific burglar who targeted nearly a dozen businesses in the region was caught with the help of a drone, police said. Albany County resident Jesse Stockman, age 37, of Colonie, was arrested Friday, Jan. 12, in connection with several break-ins at businesses in Colonie. Colonie Police were called at around 10 p.m. for a report of a commercial burglary in progress near Troy-Schenectady and Old Loudon roads. The culprit fled before officers arrived. As police were investigating, they learned of two more break-ins at nearby businesses. Officers then deployed drones from the department’s U…
Drone, K9 Track Hudson Valley Man Who Attacked Father, Police Say Drone, K9 Track Hudson Valley Man Who Attacked Father, Police Say
Drone, K9 Track Hudson Valley Man Who Attacked Father, Police Say A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly punching his father in the face numerous times and then fleeing from police before being caught with the help of a drone and K9 officer. The incident took place in Rockland County around 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11 in Nanuet after police responded to a report of two men fighting in the street. According to Det. Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police, an investigation found that the suspect argued with his father which turned physical inside their home. As the argument continued the son punched his father several times in the f…
CT Man Charged After Shooting Down Drone With BB Gun CT Man Charged After Shooting Down Drone With BB Gun
CT Man Charged After Shooting Down Drone With BB Gun A Connecticut man has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly shooting down a drone with a BB gun. The incident took place in New Haven County around 1:20 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9 in the area of John Street in Milford.  According to Milford Police, a man reported that he was legally flying his drone when it was shot with a BB gun and damaged. Following an investigation, it was determined that Lawrence Cyr, age 54, of Milford, shot the drone and caused significant damage, police said. Cyr was charged with criminal mischief and released on a promise to appear ticket.
Drone Seen Flying Over School In Capital Region Perfectly Legal, Police Say (Poll) Drone Seen Flying Over School In Capital Region Perfectly Legal, Police Say (Poll)
Drone Seen Flying Over School In Capital Region Perfectly Legal, Police Say (Poll) A drone that was seen flying over several schools in the region sparked concerns among parents and prompted a police investigation. The unusual sight was spotted in Albany County on Thursday, Oct. 12, in the town of Bethlehem. Several people contacted the Bethlehem Police Department saying a drone was flying over Slingerlands Elementary, Eagle Elementary, and Bethlehem Central High schools. Officers responded and found the drone’s pilot, who identified himself as an employee of the CoStar Group who was taking commercial real estate photos. He also gave officers his Federal Aviation Admin…