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October 26, 2011
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Hot WIRE – Bulletins of an exigent nature
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Neighboring States & Beyond
New York State Intelligence Center
630 Columbia St. Ext., Latham, NY 12110
1-866-48-NYSIC
WIRE@nysic.ny.gov
LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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NATIONAL – Wanted for Armed Robbery and Attempted Murder
James Louis Whittlesey is wanted for a an armed robbery of a United Bank which
occurred on 10/14/11 in Winchester, Virginia, and has been charged with Aggravated
Bank Robbery in addition to a state charge of Attempted Capital Murder of a Police
Officer. In addition to the 10/14/2011 armed robbery in Winchester, Whittlesey has also
been identified as a suspect in a number of additional armed robberies including three in
central Pennsylvania and one in Delaware. Read More »
NEW YORK & SOUTH CAROLINA – Home Invasion
On October 23, 2011 at approximately 2:30 pm four subjects were involved in a home invasion that
occurred in the city of Spartanburg, SC. The suspects fled in a gray 2003 Dodge Caravan bearing NY
registration DZH5058. The vehicle was recovered in Orange County, NY. Read More »
NATIONAL – Multi-State Auto Parts Theft Ring
On 10/11/11, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of 3 to 4 males wearing gloves
walking from a wooded area at the rear of the LeRoy Tops Store in the village of LeRoy, NY. The area where
the subjects were observed walking from is a Copart vehicle storage area. The subjects were seen getting
into a silver van. Deputies subsequently located a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette bearing a fake temporary
Arkansas registration and found to be occupied by five Honduran males. A gray 2004 Ford Extended Cab
with ladder racks bearing NC registration ZWP2666 was also located and found to be occupied by three
Hondurans. Four of the subjects were subsequently detained by ICE as illegals. Some of the individuals
possessed CT and NC driver’s licenses. The vehicles contained reciprocating saws, numerous blades and
related vehicle stripping tools stored in IKEA bags along with an empty generator box that was linked to an
auto stripping case on Long Island. It’s believed the suspects were casing the LeRoy Copart Auto site for a
A Magellan Roadmate GPS unit found in the vehicle listed a home
catalytic converter and auto parts.
address of 4 Longview Ct., Norwalk, CT. Previous addresses in New York included auto storage locations in
Albany, Schenectady, Buffalo, Valatie, Queens, Yonkers, Manhattan and Brooklyn. Out of state addresses
included Quincy, Salem and North Billerica in MA as well as addresses in VT, CT, WA, NC, TN, LA, and FL.
Please contact the below authority for specific addresses and additional information.
Date of Incident
10/11/11
Source
Genesee County Sheriff’s Office
Contact
Chief Deputy Jerry Brewster (585)345-3000 x3503
FLORIDA – U.S. Postal Service Carriers Assaulted for Keys
The U.S. Postal Service and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are seeking
information as it relates to a recent series of assaults and robberies of Postal Service mail
carriers in the Miami region. Mail carriers have been the victims of attacks in which criminals
are targeting them in order to obtain the postal “Arrow Key”. An Arrow Key is official U.S.
government property issued to mail carriers and utilized in the performance of their official
duties. The key provides access to gated communities, apartment panel boxes, blue street
collection boxes, and high rise mail rooms. It is a highly sought after item especially for
subjects involved in identity theft crimes. Read More »
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Albany, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, St Lawrence, Warren, Washington
COLONIE – Robbery
Colonie PD is investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred on 10/22/11 at 8:15 am at EZ News and
Grocery located at 1987 Central Avenue. The female suspect forced her way around the counter and took
approximately $100 in cash from the register. The clerk was then told to lie on the floor
and not to call anyone or she would get hurt. The suspect fled northbound on Oliver St.
in a dark extended cab pickup truck. The truck is believed to be a General Motors brand
truck and does appear to have newer gold colored license plates attached. The female
appears to be in her 30’s and could be seen wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, Capri
style pants and dark framed glasses. Female also appears to be wearing a blue bandana
on her head.
Date of Incident
10/22/11
Source
Colonie PD
Contact
Inv. Jeff Guzy (518) 783-2754
GLENMONT – Attempt to Identify
On Thursday, 10/20/11, at 5:00 pm, the pictured subject entered the Glenmont Staples store and
attempted to purchase numerous American Express gift cards. Store employees confiscated his license and
credit card, both of which are fraudulent. Store employees state that the subject pictured on the Florida
license was the person that was in the store attempting the transaction. The subject did speak with a trick
Jamaican accent, and left in an unknown direction. The subject did call the store back and make threats to
confront the manager at closing time.
Date of Incident
10/20/11
Source
Bethlehem PD
Contact
Detectives Office (518) 439-9973
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ALBANY – Petit Larceny
Albany PD is attempting to identify the pictured suspect in a petit larceny that
occurred at CVS on Central Ave. in Albany.
Date of Incident
10/18/11
Source
Albany PD
Contact
Detective Tucker (518) 462-8039
ALBANY – Possession of Stolen Property
Albany PD is attempting to identify a suspect who was in possession of property
stolen during a robbery. Read More »
WILTON – Recovered Property
The New York State Police in Wilton received information that the pictured jewelry was recently sold to a Wilton jewelry
store by a local subject known to police.
Date of Incident
10/25/11
Source
NYSP - Wilton
Contact
Inv. Drew Shattuck (518)583-7010
SLINGERLANDS – Larceny of Construction Equipment
Bethlehem PD is investigating the larceny of construction equipment that occurred between 10/16/11 and
10/17/11. The equipment was stored in a large steel container at the construction site. Total value of the
stolen equipment is approximately $21,000. Read More »
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EAST GREENBUSH – Larceny
East Greenbush PD is attempting to identify two subjects involved in a
larceny of alcohol. Read More »
ALBANY – Larceny
Albany PD is attempting to identify the subject who stole a Toro brand snow blower from 411 State St.
(Rockefeller Institute). Surveillance cameras captured the possible suspect vehicle, a green Dodge Caravan
with newer style gold license plates. The vehicle may also have a white EZ Pass on the windshield. The
vehicle may also be missing a rear passenger-side hubcap.
Date of Incident
10/25/11
Source
Albany PD
Contact
Det. Nadoraski, mnadoraski@albany-ny.org
RENSSELAER – Hells Angels Event
The Troy Charter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club will be hosting a “Halloween Party” on 10/29/11, from
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Leonardo Davinci Lodge located at 358 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY. Read More »
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personnel and designated local, state, federal, tribal and military officials with a need to know.)
Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Tioga, Tompkins
CARTHAGE – Larceny of a Wallet
On 9/23/11 at the Carthage Area Hospital, an unknown person stole a wallet belonging to a hospital
employee. The wallet had been stored in the employee’s purse which was in a filing cabinet in her office.
Later in the day the victim’s credit cards were used at various stores in the Watertown, New York area.
Surveillance footage shows two black females and a black male using the stolen credit cards. The suspects
fueled and occupied what is believed to be a 2007 - 2009 red Nissan Altima 4-door sedan with a sun roof
and fresh front driver’s side damage.
Date of Incident
9/23/11
Source
Carthage PD
Contact
Carthage PD, (315) 493-1141
Jefferson County SO, (315) 788-1441
HERKIMER – Burglary / Larceny of Handguns
Herkimer PD is investigating a residential burglary where twelve handguns were stolen. The burglary
occurred between 10/08/11 and 10/12/11 at 111 N. Bellinger Street in the village of Herkimer. Entry was
made by suspect(s) breaking a basement window. Suspect(s) then used the homeowner's tools to drill out
a locked safe. Six handguns were recovered by the Utica Police Metro Narcotics Division on 10/12/11.
Three people were taken into custody and charged with weapons possession. The following six handguns
were not recovered:
• Ruger .357 revolver, serial #60003351
• Ruger .357 revolver, serial#15011978
• Dan Wesson .445 Super revolver, serial #445S001753
• Smith & Wesson .22 semiautomatic, serial #A612346
• Ithaca .45 semiautomatic, serial #1240510
• Beretta .32 semiautomatic, serial #579139
Date of Incident
10/08/11-10/12/11
Source
Herkimer PD
Contact
Inv. Jeffrey Crim, (315) 866-4330
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HARTWICK – Commercial Burglary
NYSP Richfield Springs is investigating a commercial burglary of the Church and
Scott Pharmacy located at 5396 State Route 28 in the town of Hartwick. On
10/21/11 at 4:44am the State Police responded to an intrusion alarm activation.
Upon arrival patrols observed that the window located in the front of the building
had been broken and entry made.
The items taken were thousands of
Hydrocodone pills. Video surveillance from a hardware store located in the rear of
the pharmacy captured the attached photo of a vehicle which was parked behind
the Church and Scott Pharmacy during the time of the burglary.
Date of Incident
10/21/11
Source
NYSP – Richfield Springs
Contact
Inv. Wesley Mills, (315) 858-6014
CAYUGA and ONONDAGA Counties – Larceny
NYSP Thruway - Syracuse is currently investigating two burglary / larceny
cases from gift shops located in service plazas on the NYS Thruway. Both
incidents involved the distraction of the store clerk by one or two suspects
while another suspect entered the office area and stole cash and/or credit
cards. The first incident occurred on July 20, 2011, at the Port Byron
service plaza, in the town of Montezuma, Cayuga County, NY. A $400.00
cash deposit was stolen in that incident. The second incident occurred on
September 19, 2011, at the Dewitt service plaza, in the town of Dewitt,
Onondaga County, NY. A purse containing cash and credit cards was
stolen in that incident. The credit cards were subsequently used at stores
in the village of Canastota and the city of Oneida area. The suspects were
observed operating a late model white Chevrolet Impala with a sunroof.
Date of Incident
7/20/11 and 9/19/11
Source
NYSP – Thruway Syracuse
7/20/11
9/19/11
Contact
Inv. James Hunt, (315) 437-2831
VESTAL – Larceny of Credit Cards
Vestal PD is investigating the recent theft of credit cards from retail employee break rooms.
Read More »
CONSTANTIA – Hells Angels Event
The Hells Angels Nomads NY will be hosting a “Turkey Shoot 2011” event on 10/29/11, from 1:00 pm until
5:00 pm at The Wander Inn located at 33 County Route 23, Constantia, NY. Read More »
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LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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personnel and designated local, state, federal, tribal and military officials with a need to know.)
Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester
WHITE PLAINS - Robbery
MTA PD is investigating a robbery that occurred on 10/18/11 at approximately 12:00 am at the White Plains
Metro-North Station. The pictured subject committed a robbery in the main waiting room. The victim
sustained injuries consisting of a broken nose and facial fractures. The photographs are of the suspect who is
wanted for questioning at this time. Suspect is described as a black male, 18-25, 5’9”- 6'.
Date of Incident
10/18/11
Source
MTA PD
Contact
Det. Lore (914)969-1800
MILAN - Larceny
NYSP Rhinebeck is investigating the larceny of a Huskee vertical 22 ton log splitter color
black and red. It was taken from a yard at 276 Becker Hill Road in the town of Milan
sometime between 10/13/11 and 10/15/11.
Date of Incident
10/15/11
Source
NYSP Rhinebeck
Contact
Inv. Robert Torre (845)876-4049
POUGHKEEPSIE - Robbery
Poughkeepsie PD is investigating a robbery that occurred on 10/21/11 at approximately 6:15 pm. Officers
responded to the area of 165 Cannon St. for a report of an assault and robbery. Officers interviewed two
teenage Hispanic female victims who reported that three black female suspects physically attacked them and
assaulted them. One suspect took one of the victim’s Blackberry cell phone. The victims stated that two
black males who were with the three female suspects were recording the attack on their cell phones.
Suspects are described as a three black females, one had a “pea coat” and one had a “leopard print” coat.
Date of Incident
10/21/11
Source
Poughkeepsie PD
Contact
Detectives (845)451-4142
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POUGHKEEPSIE – Officer Safety
Poughkeepsie PD advises that on 10/19/11 their Detective Bureau received unconfirmed intelligence that
Antoine M. Gary (03/31/75) is in possession of an illegal semi-automatic handgun. Gary reportedly carries
the illegal handgun while dealing illegal narcotics in the area of Soldiers Fountain. There are currently no
charges against Gary at this time and this information is for Officer Safety use only.
Date of Incident
10/19/11
Source
Poughkeepsie PD
Contact
Det. Fernandez (845)451-4142
POUGHKEEPSIE – Officer Safety
Poughkeepsie PD is investigating a suspicious activity that occurred on
10/23/11 at 6:43 pm at the Pickwick Pub located at 698 Main St. A bottle
containing noxious smelling chemicals was thrown through the front door.
Responding Officers were assisted by City Fire and City Hazmat and they
determined that the exploded bottle appeared to be a type of acid bomb. No
one was injured in this incident.
Date of Incident
10/23/11
Source
Poughkeepsie PD
Contact
Detectives (845)451-4142
HUDSON VALLEY, NYC & LONG ISLAND – Counterfeit Currency
On 10/08/11, NYSP Tarrytown arrested four subjects for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 1st.
Subjects attempted to negotiate counterfeit currency in the denomination of $100 bills at the Ardsley Service
Area on the New York State Thruway (I-87). The bills were identified by Service Area staff who subsequently
advised the State Police. Subjects were located traveling north on I-87 and taken into custody. They were
subsequently found to be in possession of 26 counterfeit $100 bills USC as well as various retail store receipts
(assorted Home Depot, Walmart and CVS stores) from the New York City and Nassau County areas. The
subjects have been identified as four members of the same family residing at: 94-18 218th Street, Queens
Village, New York 11428:
• Ramcoomarie Hardeen (12/17/47)
• Yanmattie Davie Hardeen (12/04/83)
• Ryon Delon Hardeen (03/20/77)
• Seaon Trevor Hardeen (07/27/80)
Date of Incident
10/08/11
Source
NYSP Tarrytown
Contact
Inv. Noel Nelson (914)524-0229 or (914)384-4452
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HUDSON – Eco-Terrorism
NYS Park Police has been investigating Eco-Terrorism incidents at the New York State Historic Site Olana for
at least four years. It is believed that the extremist environmental movement, The Earth Liberation Front
(ELF), has perpetrated all these incidents. There have been approximately eight documented incidents that
have occurred over this span of time causing an estimated $10,000 in damage. Although the suspects have
not yet been identified, their activity is expected to continue. Read More »
HUDSON VALLEY REGION – ATM Skimming UPDATE
In regards to the ongoing investigation regarding ATM skimming (reference the WIRE dated 10/19/11), the
following developments have transpired. Early Wednesday morning (10/19) Peekskill Police located a
skimming device on an ATM at a Chase Bank located at 1025 Brown Street, in Peekskill. The United States
Secret Service was notified and a brief surveillance was set up. It was deemed that the device was affixed to
the ATM at approximately 0700 on Sunday (10/16). The device was removed by the Secret Service at
approximately 0900 Wednesday when the bank opened. This device was slightly different from the devices
used on the recent HSBC ATM’s, and it is unknown at this time if this device was abandoned, or if it was
intentionally left on the ATM for more than twenty four hours. Please refer to the photos below in order to
familiarize yourselves with this type of skimming device, and forward this information to officers who will be
checking ATM’s in your jurisdiction. Read More »
THORNWOOD – Hells Angels Event
The New Roc City Charter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club will be hosting a “Halloween Party” on
10/29/11, from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm at Garfields Bar located in Thornwood, NY. Read More »
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New York City, Nassau, Suffolk
DEER PARK & WYANDANCH – Larceny
Suffolk County PD Second Squad Detectives are attempting to identify and locate the
person who used stolen credit cards at locations in Deer Park and Wyandanch. On
September 6, 2011, an unknown person took a wallet from a vehicle in Dix Hills. An
unknown male (pictured), subsequently used credit cards from that stolen wallet at a CVS
on Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, as well as a BP Gas Station on Straight Path in
Wyandanch. He is known to frequent the Straight Path, Wyandanch area.
Date of Incident
09/06/11
Source
Suffolk County PD
Contact
1-800-220-8477
MELVILLE – Larceny
Suffolk County Second Precinct Crime Section is attempting to identify and locate the
woman who committed petit larceny at Murphy’s Music located at 447 Route 110 in
Melville. Read More »
NEW YORK CITY – Wanted
Rafael Cepeda is wanted by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement for
Aggravated Identity Theft, Passport Fraud and False Claim to United States Citizenship.
Read More »
NEW YORK CITY – Attempt to Identify
NYPD is attempting to identify the suspect in a grand larceny investigation. Read More »
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HUNTINGTON & FARMINGDALE – Stolen Credit Cards
Suffolk County PD is trying to identify and locate the pictured subject who
stole credit cards from a pocketbook under a desk at Mt. Sinai Medical Center
in Huntington on 09/06/11 and used the credit cards at the Apple Store in the
Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington and the Target store in Farmingdale on
09/07/11.
Date of Incident
09/06/11
Source
Suffolk County PD
Contact
1-800-220-8477
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Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates
BUFFALO – Bank Robberies
Buffalo PD is investigating three bank robberies which appear to be
committed by the same suspect utilizing different disguises. The most
recent robbery occurred at the HSBC located at 1017 Broadway on
10/21/11 at 12:41 pm. Read More » MONROE COUNTY – Missing Person
Ashley Phommany (11/27/95) is a missing person out
of Greece and may be in the Monroe Avenue area of
Rochester. The Monroe County DA’s Office needs her
for an upcoming trial. Ashley is described as 5’2”
and 85 to 90 lbs.
Date of Incident
Ongoing
Source
Monroe County DA’s Office
Contact
ADA Sara VanStrydock (585)233-4390
ROCHESTER – Wanted for Bank Robbery
Jerry Little is wanted for the robbery of the M & T Bank located at 1385 Lyell Ave. on
10/14/11. Read More »
ROCHESTER – Stolen Vehicle / Arson
The Arson Task Force is trying to identify the pictured subject in connection
with a stolen vehicle / arson that occurred on 10/17/11. Read More »
ROCHESTER – Officer Safety – Timothy Anderson
Monroe Crime Analysis Center advises caution when encountering Timothy Anderson (04/12/87) of 600
Campbell St., Rochester. Anderson may have been responsible for a prior Molotov cocktail incident and also
a recent assault. Read More »
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ROCHESTER – Officer Safety – Demetrius Bordeaux
Demetrius Bordeaux (03/17/92) has allegedly been involved in four firearms-related events in
the past three months, and also has possible involvement in a recent vehicle arson. Three of
those events are assault shootings in which Bordeaux is either alleged to be the shooter or
closely matches the shooter’s description. Read More »
ROCHESTER – Hells Angels Event
The Rochester Charter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club will be hosting a “Halloween Party” on 10/30/11,
from 2:00 pm on at Dinosaur BBQ located on Court Street Bridge, Rochester, NY. Read More »
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NATIONWIDE – Attempt to Locate/ID
ICE Homeland Security Investigations, Child Exploitation Investigations Center is
attempting to locate and identify the pictured subject. Read More »
NEW JERSEY and NEW YORK
Englewood, NJ PD recently obtained information that Evelyn Sanabria (01/26/66) may
be selling burglary proceeds. The burglaries may have occurred in New Jersey or New
York (Rockland County). Read More »
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