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SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — Guenther Mayrhofer, 71, of Mastic Beach, a bus driver for the William Floyd School District, has been indicted on charges of promoting and possessing lewd images of children. The indictment follows an investigation that revealed Mayrhofer allegedly downloaded and uploaded these images and videos to a cloud storage account.
“There is nothing more important to my office than protecting children and tracking down predators in our community,” said Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. “It is deeply disturbing that this defendant was allegedly in close proximity to children every day as a school bus driver.”
The investigation began after the New York State Police received a tip that Mayrhofer had allegedly uploaded approximately 20 images of lewd content involving children to a cloud storage account. On August 15, 2024, state police executed a search warrant at Mayrhofer’s home, where they seized numerous electronic devices and storage media.
A subsequent review of these devices revealed that Mayrhofer had allegedly downloaded and saved over one hundred images and videos depicting the exploitation of children.
Mayrhofer was arraigned on August 29, 2024, before Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen M. Wilutis on 25 counts of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, Class D felonies, and 25 counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, Class E felonies.
Justice Wilutis set bail at $150,000 cash, $500,000 bond, or a $1.5 million partially secured bond. Mayrhofer is scheduled to return to court on October 8, 2024, and is being represented by the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society.
Authorities are urging anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Guenther Mayrhofer to contact the New York State Police, the Suffolk County Police Department, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
- Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Major Deegan Expressway; Driver Arrested
BRONX, N.Y. — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle early Monday morning on the Major Deegan Expressway near the Macombs Dam Bridge, according to the New York City Police Department. The incident occurred on September 2, 2024, at approximately 1:50 a.m. within the confines of the 44th Precinct.
Police responded to a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers found an unidentified male in his 40s, unconscious and unresponsive. The man was transported by EMS to NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln, where he was later pronounced dead.
An investigation conducted by the NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad revealed that the pedestrian had been attempting to cross the Major Deegan Expressway from the east side to the west side when he was struck by a 2008 Toyota Rav4 traveling southbound. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 43-year-old William Day of Yonkers, was arrested shortly after the incident.
Day was charged in connection with the fatal collision at approximately 3:58 a.m. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the circ*mstances leading up to the crash. The identity of the deceased pedestrian is pending notification of his family.
- Annapolis Police Blotter: Burglary, Shooting, and Aggravated Assault
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Annapolis Police Department has reported a series of incidents over the weekend, including a burglary, a shooting, and an aggravated assault involving a firearm.
Burglary on Marcs Court On September 1, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers responded to a reported burglary in the unit block of Marcs Court. Upon arrival, the victim informed police that Kenneth Pitts, 26, had forcibly entered the rear of the apartment, causing damage to the property. Pitts was arrested at the scene and charged with burglary and related offenses.
Shooting on Newtowne Drive Earlier on the same day, at around 5:00 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Newtowne Drive following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found evidence consistent with a shooting and identified a victim with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed a suspect vehicle, which was later located in Baltimore City. The investigation remains ongoing.
Aggravated Assault on Obery Court On August 31, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Obery Court in response to a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. The victim reported that an argument with her boyfriend escalated into a physical altercation, during which the boyfriend allegedly pointed a shotgun at her head and threatened to shoot. The suspect and the shotgun were located by police, and the suspect was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and related offenses.
The Annapolis Police Department continues to investigate these incidents.
- NYPD Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects in Bronx Robbery
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying and locating several individuals involved in a robbery that occurred in the Bronx within the confines of the 42nd Precinct. The incident took place on Monday, August 26, 2024, at approximately 5:17 p.m. in the vicinity of East 170th Street and Webster Avenue.
According to the police, two 16-year-old male victims had arranged to sell clothing to an individual at the location. Upon arrival, they were approached by six unknown individuals who physically assaulted them and forcibly took their belongings. The stolen items included a wallet, a tennis racket, a book bag, a denim hoodie, sneakers, and $500 in cash.
Following the assault, the suspects fled in an unknown direction. The victims were transported by EMS to NYC Health and Hospitals/Saint Barnabas Hospital, where they were treated for their injuries.
The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspects to contact authorities.
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