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Duo Nabbed For Several Gas Station Burglaries In Bedford: Police
Following a months-long investigation, two men have been charged in connection with a string of gas station burglaries in Northern Westchester, police announced.
Bronx residents Berto Dominguez, age 21, and Michael Cruz, age 19, were both arrested on Saturday, Dec. 23 as part of the culmination of a months-long investigation into at least five gas station burglaries that happened in Bedford between September and November 2023, Bedford Police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 26.
This investigation was conducted by a working task force comprised of the Bedford, Mount Pleasant, and …
Duo Nabbed For Identity Theft, Drug Possession At Yorktown Bank, Police Say
A Hudson Valley and Long Island man were both arrested on identity theft charges after being caught with a victim's personal information and a forged driver's license at a Northern Westchester bank, police said.
Both Dutchess County resident Duane Pelt of Fishkill, age 59, and Suffolk County resident Kevin Weiss of East Hampton, age 23, were arrested on Wednesday, Nov 29 in connection with an alleged identity theft incident in Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced.
According to the department, around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to the Chase Bank in Yorktown at 720 Lee Blvd. and be…
Missing Hudson Valley Girl, 13, Found Safe After Intensive Search, Police Say
A missing 13-year-old Hudson Valley girl was found safe near a Walmart after an intensive two-day search that included large groups of people, drones, helicopters, K9s, and 4-wheelers.
The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Newburgh on Saturday, Sept. 16 around 2:10 p.m.
According to Town of Newburgh Police Lt. Peter Talarico, it was uncharacteristic for the teen to walk off from her without letting someone know.
Police continued their investigation throughout the day and night including interviews, neighborhood canvassing by patrol officers, and …
Man Wins '$1,000 A Week For Life' Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased At Hudson Valley Store
A man won a "$1,000 A Week For Life" prize from a lottery ticket purchased at a Hudson Valley store.
The lottery ticket was purchased in Dutchess County at Smokes 4 Less, which is located at 982 Main St. (Unit 9) in Fishkill, the lottery reported.
Qi Lin, of Manhattan, claimed his CASH4LIFE second prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the July 21 game, New York Lottery announced on Thursday, Nov. 10.
The second prize guarantees a minimum payout of $1 million, and Lin received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $612,240 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said.…
21-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Minor In Hudson Valley
A 21-year-old man has been charged with the rape of a minor in the Hudson Valley.
Connecticut resident Axell Enrique Orellana Flores, of Waterbury, was arrested on Monday, Nov. 7, in connection with an investigation into inappropriate sexual contact involving a minor, said Capt. John Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.
Flores is accused of having sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 17 in the town of Fishkill on Sunday, Nov. 6, Watterson said.
"The incident was not random, there doesn’t appear to be a risk to public safety," he said.
The name of…
Beloved Cook Manager At School District In Hudson Valley Dies
A retired cook manager who worked for a Hudson Valley school district for 25 years has died at the age of 68.
Dutchess County resident Austine Helen Papo Dysard, of Fishkill, died at home on Saturday, Sept. 24, her obituary said.
She was born in Beacon.
"Austine retired from the Beacon City School District in 2016 where she was a cook manager after 25 years," her obituary reads.
According to her obituary, Dysard had a love of animals, especially Boxers, and was a "master crafter."
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Dysard; her son, Thomas Dysard and his sons, Sean Mic…