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Michael Mashburn

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mmashburn@dailyvoice.com

Michael joined the Daily Voice team in April 2022 covering news throughout New York, including the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Long Island. He previously worked as a reporter for ABC Radio affiliates KTAR in Phoenix and KOMO in Seattle. Michael graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in journalism in May 2014. 

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Drug-Impaired Driver Pleads Guilty In Crash That Killed Married Long Island Couple Drug-Impaired Driver Pleads Guilty In Crash That Killed Married Long Island Couple
Drug-Impaired Driver Pleads Guilty In Crash That Killed Married Long Island Couple A 28-year-old man who was impaired by drugs and alcohol when he caused a car crash that killed a married Long Island couple has admitted fault in the tragedy. Christian Lopez, of Brentwood, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in Suffolk County Court Thursday, Oct. 27. Earlier Report: Second Person Dies From Injuries From Long Island Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say Prosecutors said he admitted to drinking alcohol and ingesting a potent analog of fentanyl before getting behind the wheel on Oct. 2, 2021. At around 9:40 p.m., while going more than twice the spee…

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Law Student From Area Who Hacked Classmates' Nude Photos, Had Child Porn Gets More Prison Time Law Student From Area Who Hacked Classmates' Nude Photos, Had Child Porn Gets More Prison Time
Law Student From Area Who Hacked Classmates' Nude Photos, Had Child Porn Gets More Prison Time A former law student from the region already in federal prison for stealing his college classmates’ naked photos and possessing child pornography will spend even more time behind bars. Michael Fish, age 27, of Albany, was sentenced to an additional 18 months in prison Wednesday, Oct. 26, in federal court in Albany after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice. Earlier Report: Albany Man Sentenced For Hacking Classmates' Nude Photos, Having Child Porn The time will be added to his original sentence of just over nine years in prison that was handed down in May 2022 following his guilt…

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Medford 20-Year-Old Sentenced For Hate Crimes Targeting Day Laborers, Including Strangulation Medford 20-Year-Old Sentenced For Hate Crimes Targeting Day Laborers, Including Strangulation
Medford 20-Year-Old Sentenced For Hate Crimes Targeting Day Laborers, Including Strangulation A Long Island man who admitted to targeting Hispanic men before bringing them to remote locations and violently attacking them is heading to prison. Christopher Cella, age 20, of Medford, was sentenced to 3 ½ years behind bars Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Suffolk County Court after pleading guilty to multiple hate crimes, including strangulation and assault. Earlier Report: Selden Man Admits To Targeting, Attacking Hispanic Men Cella, who was 19 at the time, was arrested in September 2021 after Suffolk County Police said he lured day laborers into his vehicle on three separate occasions bef…

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'Protected Future Victims From Harm': Capital Region Man Guilty Of Beating GF With Coffee Cup 'Protected Future Victims From Harm': Capital Region Man Guilty Of Beating GF With Coffee Cup
'Protected Future Victims From Harm': Capital Region Man Guilty Of Beating GF With Coffee Cup A man from the region whose rage-fueled attack on his then girlfriend left the woman bloodied with a broken nose is now facing prison time following a jury conviction. Jason Hooks - aka Shaquan Riker - age 37, of Schenectady, was found guilty of second-degree felony assault Tuesday, Oct. 25, after a five-day trial in Schenectady County Court. Prosecutors said Hooks and the victim were sitting inside a vehicle early on the morning of Oct. 30, 2021 when he became angry and attacked her with a travel coffee mug, repeatedly smashing her in the face. The woman was left with serious injuries, i…

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Police & Fire
Man Busted With Crystal Meth, Hundreds In Cash At Long Island Home, Police Say Man Busted With Crystal Meth, Hundreds In Cash At Long Island Home, Police Say
Man Busted With Crystal Meth, Hundreds In Cash At Long Island Home, Police Say A Long Island man is facing charges after police allegedly found illegal drugs and hundreds of dollars in cash inside his home. Charles Whittlesey, age 61, of Massapequa, was arrested Monday, Oct. 24, following an investigation by the Nassau County Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice bureau. Detectives executed a search warrant on his Massapequa home, located on Euclid Avenue, where they reportedly found a clear plastic bag containing a clear, rocky substance believed to be crystal methamphetamine. They also recovered two Sig Sauer 9mm 15 round magazines, numerous clear plastic bags, a di…

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Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted For False Impersonation After Incident At Great Neck Plaza Bank Know Him? Man Wanted For False Impersonation After Incident At Great Neck Plaza Bank
Know Him? Man Wanted For False Impersonation After Incident At Great Neck Plaza Bank Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of committing false impersonation at a Long Island bank. The incident happened Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Dime Bank in Great Neck Plaza, located on Cutter Mill Road, Nassau County Police said. Investigators said the man requested a new debit card and gave the teller a fake ID. Police released surveillance footage showing the suspect wearing a purple dress shirt with black suspenders. Anyone who recognizes him could be eligible for a cash reward from Nassau County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips can be called in to 1-800-24…

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Obituaries
Pelham Manor Woman Who Died At Age 38 Had 'Loving Heart, Zest For Life' Pelham Manor Woman Who Died At Age 38 Had 'Loving Heart, Zest For Life'
Pelham Manor Woman Who Died At Age 38 Had 'Loving Heart, Zest For Life' Loved ones and former classmates are mourning the loss of a Westchester County woman following her death at the age of 38. Larissa Acocella, of Pelham Manor and Manhattan, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, following a “long illness which she fought courageously,” according to her obituary. Acocella was a 2002 graduate of Pelham Memorial High School and later attended Fordham University in New York City. After college, she took a job with JP Morgan Chase, where she was most recently an executive director on the company’s Consumer and Community Banking Strategy team, her memorial said. When not at wo…

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Business
McGimmick? McDonald's Elusive McRib Returns For Final ‘Farewell Tour’ (Maybe) McGimmick? McDonald's Elusive McRib Returns For Final ‘Farewell Tour’ (Maybe)
McGimmick? McDonald's Elusive McRib Returns For Final ‘Farewell Tour’ (Maybe) Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that the McDonald’s McRib sandwich has taken on a life all its own. Now, that life may be coming to an end after the Golden Arches announced that the notoriously elusive yet ever popular saucy sandwich will embark on a “Farewell Tour” beginning on Monday, Oct. 31. the mcrib is coming back 10.31 but this is its farewell tour — McDonald's (@McDonalds) October 24, 2022 However, McDonald’s was quick to add that this may not be the last of the iconic sandwich. “Like any true farewell tour, we’re hoping this isn’t a ‘goodbye’ but a ‘see you later,’” th…

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Capital Region Man Who Attempted To Sexually Abuse 14-Year-Old Sentenced Capital Region Man Who Attempted To Sexually Abuse 14-Year-Old Sentenced
Capital Region Man Who Attempted To Sexually Abuse 14-Year-Old Sentenced A man from the region who attempted to sexually abuse an underage minor will spend years in federal prison. Green County resident Thomas “Tommy” Squires, age 37, of Cairo, was sentenced to 10 years behind bars Tuesday, Oct. 25, in federal court in Albany. Squires admitted that between June and August 2020, he exchanged sexually explicit messages with an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old and tried getting the “teen” to engage in sexual acts with him, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District. He repeatedly asked the presumed child for naked photos and sent them…

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Police & Fire
Yonkers Officer Under Investigation For Response To Street Fight Involving Brothers Yonkers Officer Under Investigation For Response To Street Fight Involving Brothers
Yonkers Officer Under Investigation For Response To Street Fight Involving Brothers A police officer is under investigation following accusations they mishandled the response to a street fight that broke out near a bar in Westchester County. Yonkers Police were called at around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 with reports of a street fight that had broken out near Yonkers and Ridgewood avenues, police said. When officers arrived, they witnessed two men assaulting another man. The victim was repeatedly punched and kicked, including being kicked in the head while on the ground, according to police. A subsequent investigation revealed that several men had been at the bar when a…

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