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Undercover Spa Investigation Results In 2 Prostitution Arrests In South Windsor Undercover Spa Investigation Results In 2 Prostitution Arrests In South Windsor
Undercover Spa Investigation Results In 2 Prostitution Arrests In South Windsor Two people were charged with alleged prostitution and unauthorized practice of a profession during an undercover operation at two Hudson Valley spas. The incident occurred in Orange County on Wednesday, June 5, at the 207 Spa on Little Britain Road and Sun & Moon Spa on Little Forge Road in New Windsor. According to South Windsor Police Chief Daniel Valeri, the department, in conjunction with investigators from the New York State Police, conducted an undercover investigation into prostitution and unlicensed/illegal massages being conducted at several locations throughout New W…
Human Remains Found In Patterson Identified As Missing 25-Year-Old Southeast Woman Human Remains Found In Patterson Identified As Missing 25-Year-Old Southeast Woman
Human Remains Found In Patterson Identified As Missing 25-Year-Old Southeast Woman New York State Police have confirmed that the remains of a missing Hudson Valley woman are those found at the property of a new home construction site. According to New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, the remains of Karen Angelillo Ramsey, age 25, were found in Putnam County in the town of Patterson on April 16 during excavation work at the property of a new home. Ramsey was a resident of the town of Southeast and has not been seen or heard from since May of 1980, Hicks said. Police did not provide information on exactly where the remains were found. A search for information regarding…
Gilgo Beach Murders: Major Development To Be Announced By Investigation Task Force Gilgo Beach Murders: Major Development To Be Announced By Investigation Task Force
Gilgo Beach Murders: Major Development To Be Announced By Investigation Task Force The joint task force investigating the Gilgo Beach serial murders is set to announce a major development in the case. On Long Island, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney, the lead investigator on the case, will announce the “significant development” at a press conference scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, outside the courthouse in Riverhead, his office announced. The announcement will follow a scheduled court appearance by accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, during which he is expected to be charged with a fifth murder, CBS News reports. …
ID Released For Kingston Woman Found Dead ID Released For Kingston Woman Found Dead
ID Released For Kingston Woman Found Dead Police have identified a woman who was found dead in the region. Related: Person Found Shot Dead On Kingston Street Ulster County resident Rieke Guercio, age 71, of Kingston, was found around 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, in the area of Meade Street in Kingston. According to the Kingston Police, Guercio was found after police responded to a report of a person dead. She had suffered blunt force injuries and injuries from an edged weapon. Police said there was no threat to the public but had not released any suspect information. The investigation continues with help from the Ulster Poli…
Memorial Weekend Busts: Hundreds Arrested In NY For DWI; Here's Breakdown By Region Memorial Weekend Busts: Hundreds Arrested In NY For DWI; Here's Breakdown By Region
Memorial Weekend Busts: Hundreds Arrested In NY For DWI; Here's Breakdown By Region New data from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office unveiled that state police arrested hundreds of people for drunk driving over Memorial Day weekend - and issued tens of thousands of tickets. Hochul released the data on Tuesday, June 4, just over a week after Memorial Day weekend, which saw extra state police enforcement and sobriety checkpoints in anticipation of drunk and distracted driving. “New York State has zero tolerance for drunk and impaired driving, and we are doing everything in our power to prevent the senseless tragedies that result from it,” Hochul said in a statement, adding that he…
Ex-School Counselor In Albany Admits Filming Sexually Explicit Content Of Child For Years Ex-School Counselor In Albany Admits Filming Sexually Explicit Content Of Child For Years
Ex-School Counselor In Albany Admits Filming Sexually Explicit Content Of Child For Years A former middle school guidance counselor in the region confessed to repeatedly taking sexually explicit photos of a child beginning when the victim was just 9 years old. Albany County resident Kristy Koldis, age 46, of Latham, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child in Albany federal court on Monday, June 3. Koldis, a former counselor at Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School in Albany and professor at Russell Sage College in Troy, admitted that she repeatedly took sexually explicit content depicting the victim’s genitals. The abuse continued until the child was 13. Earli…
Person Found Dead On Kingston Street Person Found Dead On Kingston Street
Person Found Dead On Kingston Street This story has been updated. Police are investigating after a person was found dead in the region. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley The incident occurred in Ulster County on Sunday, June 2, in the area of Meade Street in Kingston. According to the Kingston Police, officers responding to a report of shots fired found the unidentified victim dead on the street. The department said there was no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing with help from the New York State Police and Ulster County Sheriff's Office. Police d…
Know Him? Police Ask For Public's Help Locating Wanted Southampton Suspect Know Him? Police Ask For Public's Help Locating Wanted Southampton Suspect
Know Him? Police Ask For Public's Help Locating Wanted Southampton Suspect Do you recognize him? New York State Police on Long Island are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man in the images above. At approximately 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, troopers from the Riverside barracks responded to Shinnecock Hardware located in the town of Southampton for reports of a fraudulent purchase.  An unknown individual, described as a heavy-set Black man about 6-foot-2, entered the store and fraudulently purchased items totaling around $475. New York State Police Anyone who recognizes this individual is asked to contact state police at 631-756-3300. All…
Suspected Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann To Be Charged With Fifth Murder, Report Says Suspected Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann To Be Charged With Fifth Murder, Report Says
Suspected Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann To Be Charged With Fifth Murder, Report Says The man accused in the Gilgo Beach serial killings will be charged with a fifth murder, CBS News reports. Long Island resident Rex Heuermann, of Massapequa Park, is expected to be indicted on the additional charge in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, June 6, sources told the outlet. Additional details about the charge, including the alleged victim’s identity, were not immediately available. Earlier Report: Gilgo Beach Murders: Pizza Crust Helped Nab Suspect Who Allegedly Taunted Victim's Family The news comes just weeks after a team of investigators – including officials from New Y…
Stalking, Forcible Touching At Stores: Monroe Teen Charged Stalking, Forcible Touching At Stores: Monroe Teen Charged
Stalking, Forcible Touching At Stores: Monroe Teen Charged A teenager has been charged in connection to multiple incidents allegedly involving stalking and inappropriate touching at department stores in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Police announce the arrest of Jayden Rivers, age 18, from Monroe, New York. Rivers was charged with Forcible Touching and Stalking 3rd degree. New York State Police say an investigation revealed that the 18-year-old victimized women at stores in the Orange County area. Authorities did not reveal the precise names of the stores.  Jayden Rivers, of the town of Monroe, was charged with: Forcible touching, S…
Westbury Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors: Police Westbury Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors: Police
Westbury Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors: Police Two Long Island businesses have been cited for selling an alcoholic beverage to an undercover New York State Police operative under the age of 21. The operation was conducted on Thursday, May 30 in the Town of North Hempstead.  Two store clerks were charged with unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree and prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage: Anthony Y. Reyes Mejia, age 20, from West Hempstead, of La Cremosa Market located at 230 Post Ave., Westbury. Solomon R. Dosapati, age 60, from Flushing, Queens, of Valero located at 615 Union Ave. in Westbury. …
Fatal Crash: 57-Year-Old Man ID'd As Victim On Southern State Parkway In Oyster Bay Fatal Crash: 57-Year-Old Man ID'd As Victim On Southern State Parkway In Oyster Bay
Fatal Crash: 57-Year-Old Man ID'd As Victim On Southern State Parkway In Oyster Bay One person was killed in a crash on the Southern State Parkway involving two vehicles. It happened around 2 p.m. Friday, May 31 in Oyster Bay. Responding New York State Police troopers observed the vehicles involved in the crash: a white Toyota Camry and a black Chevrolet Colorado.  The Colorado was overturned, with EMS evaluating the operator.  The driver, Thomas Bayer, age 57, of Lindenhurst, was taken to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow where he later died from his injuries.  The operator of the white Toyota Camry was transported to a local hosp…
19-Year-Old Admits Dragging Trooper 200 Yards On ATV While Fleeing In Sand Lake 19-Year-Old Admits Dragging Trooper 200 Yards On ATV While Fleeing In Sand Lake
19-Year-Old Admits Dragging Trooper 200 Yards On ATV While Fleeing In Sand Lake Years in prison await a 19-year-old man who confessed to dragging a New York State Police trooper on his ATV while attempting to flee. Rensselaer County resident Joseph Dominy, of Sand Lake, pleaded guilty to assault in Rensselaer County Court on Friday, May 31. According to prosecutors, State Police stopped Dominy at around 5 p.m. Friday, March 1, for illegally operating his ATV on Johnny Cake Lane in Sand Lake. Earlier Report: 19-Year-Old ATVer Drags Trooper 200 Yards While Fleeing In Capital Region, Police Say He quickly became combative with the trooper before attempting to d…
Mastic Man, 30, Nabbed On Child Porn Charges, Police Say Mastic Man, 30, Nabbed On Child Porn Charges, Police Say
Mastic Man, 30, Nabbed On Child Porn Charges, Police Say A man on Long Island has been found to be in possession of child pornography, authorities announced. Dylan Mulvihill, age 30, was arrested on Wednesday, May 29, New York State Police announced. A cyber tip generated by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) led state investigators to obtain a search warrant against Mulvihill, who lives in Mastic. After seizing Mulvihill’s computers, cell phones, USB, hard drives, and more, he was arrested and charged with the following: Possession of a sexual performance by a child, three counts; Promoting a sexual performance by a child, three…
Suspect Who Rammed Poughkeepsie Police Car, Injuring 2 Officers Nabbed, Cops Say Suspect Who Rammed Poughkeepsie Police Car, Injuring 2 Officers Nabbed, Cops Say
Suspect Who Rammed Poughkeepsie Police Car, Injuring 2 Officers Nabbed, Cops Say A four-time convicted felon who allegedly rammed a marked police car, seriously injuring two officers, has been captured. Related: 2 Poughkeepsie Police Officers Hit, Injured By Car Dutchess County resident Diamond J. Ince, age 29, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Wednesday, May 29, for the Sunday, May 12 incident by members of the Poughkeepsie Police, the Dutchess County Drug Task Force and the New York State Police. According to Det. Sgt. Terrence Beam of the city of Poughkeepsie, during a traffic stop, Ince intentionally rammed the police vehicle, leaving two off…
ID Released For Woman Shot, Killed Outside Apartment Complex In Monticello ID Released For Woman Shot, Killed Outside Apartment Complex In Monticello
ID Released For Woman Shot, Killed Outside Apartment Complex In Monticello New York State Police have released the identity of a woman found shot to death outside an apartment building in the region. Related: Woman Dead, Man Injured During Monticello Shooting Sullivan County resident Amy Redmond, age 48, of Smallwood, was found during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 28, outside a building in the Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex in Monticello, along with a man who had also been shot, said Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police. State Police are asking anyone with information to contact NYSP Liberty Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI ) i…
Man Parks SUV In Train's Path In Esopus, Runs Away, Cops Say Man Parks SUV In Train's Path In Esopus, Runs Away, Cops Say
Man Parks SUV In Train's Path In Esopus, Runs Away, Cops Say Police in New York say a Connecticut man intentionally parked his Chevy Equinox on train tracks in the path of a CSX train and then ran away only to be caught. The Hudson Valley incident occurred in Ulster County around 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, south of the Esopus Avenue railroad crossing in the town of Espous. According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of a train hitting a car. When first responders arrived, they saw a car seat in the back seat and quickly checked to ensure no children were injured, Sciutto said. Deputies found …
Ejected Driver Airlifted After Single-Vehicle Crash In Bardonia Near Palisades Parkway Ejected Driver Airlifted After Single-Vehicle Crash In Bardonia Near Palisades Parkway
Ejected Driver Airlifted After Single-Vehicle Crash In Bardonia Near Palisades Parkway A Hudson Valley man was seriously injured after being ejected from a vehicle and trapped underneath the car during a crash. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, near the Palisades Parkway Exit 9W/Thruway.  According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, troopers who responded could not locate a vehicle crash.  At 6 a.m., a male passenger crawled up an embankment just north of the Exit 9W ramp and flagged down a motorist, who then dialed 911, Nevel said.  Nevel said a preliminary investigation revealed that a vehicle was…
Amid Overdose Crisis, First Fentanyl Summit To Be Held In Suffolk County Amid Overdose Crisis, First Fentanyl Summit To Be Held In Suffolk County
Amid Overdose Crisis, First Fentanyl Summit To Be Held In Suffolk County It comes in powder and pill form, and just a tiny bit on the end of a pencil is enough to kill you. Local leaders on Long Island will continue sounding the alarm over America’s growing opioid epidemic at their first-ever fentanyl summit, hosted by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday, May 29. Members of the public, along with families who have lost someone to an opioid overdose, are invited to ask law enforcement panelists and members of the medical examiner’s office any questions they have about fentanyl. Earlier Report: Dealers Behind Fatal ODs Would Be Charg…
Driver Busted In Stolen U-Haul Truck On Northway In Colonie, Police Say Driver Busted In Stolen U-Haul Truck On Northway In Colonie, Police Say
Driver Busted In Stolen U-Haul Truck On Northway In Colonie, Police Say What began as a routine traffic stop on a highway in the region ended with a man in handcuffs and accused of driving a stolen U-Haul truck. A trooper in Albany County pulled the box truck over at around 10:45 a.m. Friday, May 24, on I-87 in Colonie for multiple vehicle and traffic law violations. New York State Police said further investigation determined that the U-Haul truck had been reported stolen to the Colonie Police Department just one day prior. The driver, 52-year-old John Ogden, of Watervliet, also did not have a valid driver’s license, according to police. Ogden was arrested on…
19-Year-Old Charged In Stabbing At Somers Residence 19-Year-Old Charged In Stabbing At Somers Residence
19-Year-Old Charged In Stabbing At Somers Residence A 19-year-old man faces criminal charges after allegedly stabbing a victim at a Northern Westchester home, police said. The assault leading to the arrest happened on Wednesday, May 22, when a victim was stabbed during a domestic incident at a Somers residence, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 28. The victim was later taken to Westchester Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Police did not detail the exact location of the stabbing.  The suspect, 19-year-old Marino DeRosa of Somers, was arrested and charged with:  Second-degree assault; Fourth-degree …
Tenafly Man Killed In Mountain Bike Accident At NY State Park Tenafly Man Killed In Mountain Bike Accident At NY State Park
Tenafly Man Killed In Mountain Bike Accident At NY State Park A 71-year-old Bergen County man was killed in a mountain bike accident at a state park in the Hudson Valley. Alido M. Pavan, of Tenafly, was riding his mountain bike at Tallman State Park when he lost control of his bike, causing him to hit the ground striking his head around 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel said. Pavan was wearing biking shoes and was clipped to the bike; he was also wearing a helmet, Nevel said. Witnesses rushed to Pavan’s aid, called 911, and rendered first aid. State Police arrived on the scene, removed him fr…
Woman Dead, Man Injured During Monticello Shooting Woman Dead, Man Injured During Monticello Shooting
Woman Dead, Man Injured During Monticello Shooting Police are investigating after a woman was found shot to death in a vehicle and a man badly injured in the region. The incident occurred in Sullivan County around 12:30 a.m., Monday, May 28, outside of Building 2 of the Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex at Terri Lane in Monticello. According to Lt. Mark Johnstone of the Monticello Police, responding officers located two victims, an adult man and a woman, who were still inside a vehicle.  Both victims had sustained gunshot wounds after their vehicle had driven into a parking lot and was shot at, Johnston said. Johnstone said t…
25-Year-Old Woman Who Was NYPD Officer Killed In Campbell Hall Crash 25-Year-Old Woman Who Was NYPD Officer Killed In Campbell Hall Crash
25-Year-Old Woman Who Was Nypd Officer Killed In Campbell Hall Crash A 25-year-old woman who worked as an officer with the NYPD was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. New, updated report - New Update: 25-Year-Old NYPD Officer From Putnam Valley Killed In Crash Was 3-Year Veteran It happened just before 6 p.m. Friday, May 24 in Orange County on County Road 51 in the town of Hamptonburgh hamlet of Campbell Hall. New York State Police say a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 BMW 328 was traveling eastbound between Blough Road and Ridge Road when the vehicle lost control on a curve.  The vehicle subsequently exited the…
Chilean Ring Used NJ Digs To Stash Loot From Home Burglaries In NY, MD, Elsewhere: Feds Chilean Ring Used NJ Digs To Stash Loot From Home Burglaries In NY, MD, Elsewhere: Feds
Chilean Ring Used NJ Digs To Stash Loot From Home Burglaries In NY, MD, Elsewhere: Feds Six Chilean nationals who burglarized homes in multiple states were recorded on video stashing a huge safe and other items stolen in the break-ins in a Jersey City apartment building, authorities said. The crew took pearl necklaces, diamond earrings, a distinctive high school “state champions” ring, and other jewelry during the burglary of a Westchester County, NY, residence in late March, an FBI complaint says. The same burglars struck again in Baltimore County, MD, in mid-April, taking luxury timepieces, distinctive cufflinks, and a safe that contained a collection of rare coins, the comp…
Rolled Tractor-Trailer Lands On Car, Shuts Down Thruway In Albany For Hours Rolled Tractor-Trailer Lands On Car, Shuts Down Thruway In Albany For Hours
Rolled Tractor-Trailer Lands On Car, Shuts Down Thruway In Albany For Hours One person is hospitalized after a tractor-trailer rolled on the Thruway, striking another vehicle and shutting down the highway for hours during the morning commute. Click here for a new, updated story - Double-Fatal Crash: Man, Woman ID'd As Victims After Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On NY Thruway The wreck happened just before 8 a.m. Thursday, May 23, on I-87 in Albany. New York State Police said the tractor-trailer collided with a passenger vehicle in the northbound lanes near Exit 23. A photo shared by the agency shows the truck on its right side, blocking most of the roadway and th…
Man, 71, Killed In Mountain Bike Accident In Orangetown At State Park Man, 71, Killed In Mountain Bike Accident In Orangetown At State Park
Man, 71, Killed In Mountain Bike Accident In Orangetown At State Park A 71-year-old man was killed in a mountain bike accident at a state park in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at Tallman Mountain State Park in Orangetown. According to Trooper Steven Nevel with the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that Alido M. Pavan, of Tenafly, New Jersey, was riding his mountain bike at Tallman State Park when he lost control of his bike, causing him to hit the ground striking his head.  Pavan was wearing biking shoes and was clipped to the bike; he was also wearing a helmet,…
New Update: 2 Teen Girls Missing From Yorktown Found Safe New Update: 2 Teen Girls Missing From Yorktown Found Safe
New Update: 2 Teen Girls Missing From Yorktown Found Safe Two teenagers who were reported missing from Northern Westchester for more than a week have been found safe, police announced. In an announcement on Wednesday, May 22, the Yorktown Police Department announced that 17-year-old Evelyn Jimenez and 15-year-old Violet Munroe, who went missing on Sunday, May 12, have been found safe.  Earlier Report - Police Issue Alert For Northern Westchester Teens Missing For Days The two girls had last been seen together in Peekskill, according to police.  The teens were found with the help of the FBI Safe Streets Task Force and New…
New Hampton School Bus Aide Charged With Sex Abuse Of Student New Hampton School Bus Aide Charged With Sex Abuse Of Student
New Hampton School Bus Aide Charged With Sex Abuse Of Student A Hudson Valley school bus aide has been charged with sex abuse for allegedly touching an 8-year-old on the bus for more than a week. Orange County resident Nicola Loguerico, age 76, of New Hampton, was arrested on Monday, May 20, stemming from an incident on a Minisink Valley Central School District bus. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, on Thursday, May 16, investigators were notified by the Minsink Valley Central School District administration of an incident involving Loguerico and an 8-year-old female victim.   An investigation by the State Polic…
Southern State Parkway Fatality: Patchogue Man ID'd In Wrong-Way Islip Crash Southern State Parkway Fatality: Patchogue Man ID'd In Wrong-Way Islip Crash
Southern State Parkway Fatality: Patchogue Man ID'd In Wrong-Way Islip Crash Authorities have identified a Long Island man who was killed by a wrong-way driver on the Southern State Parkway. The crash happened at around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, near Exit 43A in Islip. New York State Police said a 2004 Buick was going westbound in the eastbound lanes when it collided with a Honda motorcycle, ejecting the rider from his bike. The motorcycle operator, 42-year-old Hugo Cajamarca, of Patchogue, was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The other driver was treated for minor injuries. New York State Police said the crash is under investigati…
Newburgh Woman Charged In Hit-Run Deaths Of Man, Woman Newburgh Woman Charged In Hit-Run Deaths Of Man, Woman
Newburgh Woman Charged In Hit-Run Deaths Of Man, Woman A Hudson Valley woman has been charged with the hit-and-run deaths of an area man and woman. Related: Man, Woman From Kingston Killed In 9W Hit-Run Crash In Marlboro, Driver Caught, Police Say Orange County resident Angela Fischl, age 25, of Newburgh, was arrested on Saturday, May 18, stemming from a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, in the Ulster County town of Marlboro, where two pedestrians were struck and killed. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, Fischl was driving southbound in her vehicle when she str…