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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire
Deerpark Police Seize Nearly 1 Pound Of Pot, Growing Equipment From Home Deerpark Police Seize Nearly 1 Pound Of Pot, Growing Equipment From Home
Deerpark Police Seize Nearly 1 Pound Of Pot, Growing Equipment From Home DEERPARK, N.Y. – A Deerpark man is facing drug charges after authorities seized several ounces or marijuana and growing equipment from his Neversink Drive home on Thursday, officials said.  Officers Daniel Jones and Robert Pratti, accompanied by K9 Buca, responded to a call for a burglary in progress. While checking the residence for any intruders, Buca alerted the officers to the presence marijuana, Deerpark Police said. A subsequent search yielded 13 ounces of pot, as well as lights, timers and fertilizers officials believe were used for a growing operation.  Eliahu Eli , 29, was charged…

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Police & Fire
Wallkill Police Seek Suspect In Attempted Robbery Wallkill Police Seek Suspect In Attempted Robbery
Wallkill Police Seek Suspect In Attempted Robbery WALLKILL, N.Y. – Wallkill Police are looking for a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery in town early Friday morning, authorities said.  The victim, a 43-year-old Wallkill resident said the suspect approached her while she exited her vehicle just after 3 a.m. The suspect, described as a thin, black male in his 20s, pointed a gun at her, Wallkill Police said.  The victim screamed, which caused the suspect to flee on foot.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Wallkill PD detectives at 845-692-6757. 

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Wallkill Police Use Narcan To Save Goshen Overdose Victim Wallkill Police Use Narcan To Save Goshen Overdose Victim
Wallkill Police Use Narcan To Save Goshen Overdose Victim WALLKILL, N.Y. – Wallkill Police had to administer Narcan to revive an unconscious Goshen woman who was found in the bathroom of a Super 8 Motel, authorities said.  Police Officers Michael Nolte and Daniel Graham responded to an Emergency Medical Services call and found the 22-year-old woman unresponsive and showing signs of an overdose. The officers, along with Police Officer Laura Gannon were able to revive the victim with a dose of Narcan, officials said. The victim was taken to Orange Regional Medical Center.  This was the second time Wallkill officials had to administer Narcan within …

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News
Middletown Man Gets 25-Years-To-Life In Prison For Killing Infant Son Middletown Man Gets 25-Years-To-Life In Prison For Killing Infant Son
Middletown Man Gets 25-Years-To-Life In Prison For Killing Infant Son MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – Middletown's Michael Heil was sentenced to 25-years-to-life in prison on Thursday for the murder of his infant son, Zachary, according to the Times Herald-Record.  Baby Zachary Heil was killed in August 2016 when he sustained massive head trauma. A 10-day trial revealed social media posts and text messages from Michael Heil that showed his growing frustrations. Testimony from medical experts said the baby's injuries could only be sustained through child abuse.  In the end, a jury found Michael Heil guilty on two counts of murder and one count each of first and second-degr…

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News
Washingtonville Boy Finds Cash-Filled Wallet, Hunts Down Owner To Return It Washingtonville Boy Finds Cash-Filled Wallet, Hunts Down Owner To Return It
Washingtonville Boy Finds Cash-Filled Wallet, Hunts Down Owner To Return It WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. – An Orange County boy is giving everyone in the area a lesson in morality after he found a wallet with nearly $2,000 in it, tracked down the owner, and returned it with every dollar still intact, according to CBS New York. Frankie Burns found the wallet filled with $1,700 while in the Bronx for a Gaelic football playoff game. Frankie Burns and his father, who is also named Frank,  used a dental ID card to find the man who lost the wallet, CBS New York said.  Turns out the man who lost the wallet was carrying the cash to pay his rent when he was attacked. He thanked Fr…

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News
Report: Police Investigating Death of Monroe-Woodbury HS Student Report: Police Investigating Death of Monroe-Woodbury HS Student
Report: Police Investigating Death of Monroe-Woodbury HS Student CHESTER, N.Y. – Authorities are looking into the death of a Monroe-Woodbury ninth grader, according to multiple media reports. Police believe the unidentified boy took his own life around 1 a.m.  on Wednesday in his Chester home, News 12 Westchester reported.  Monroe-Woodbury Superintendent Elsie Rodriguez released a statement informing parents that a student had died.  The district's psychologists are available for students as well as the Orange County Crisis team. "It is always difficult to comprehend the loss of a young life," Rodriguez said in a statement. "Our heartfel…

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News
Newburgh Man Admits To Driving Over Gas Station Employee Twice Newburgh Man Admits To Driving Over Gas Station Employee Twice
Newburgh Man Admits To Driving Over Gas Station Employee Twice NEWBURGH, N.Y. – A Newburgh man admitted on Wednesday to driving over a gas station attendant twice and causing injuries that ultimately killed the victim, according to the Times Herald-Record.  Milton Galdamez Pena, 22, ran over Jaspal Singh, 21, who was measuring levels in a gas tank near the pumps of the Shell station on Broadway in Newburgh. Pena then backed up and ran over Singh again, the Record said.  Pena also admitted to getting out of his car to check on Singh, but elected to drive away instead of helping. Singh died from his injuries, the Record reported.  Click here to read the…

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Lifestyle
Angry Orchard Teams Up With NYC Donut Makers For National Cider Day Treat Angry Orchard Teams Up With NYC Donut Makers For National Cider Day Treat
Angry Orchard Teams Up With NYC Donut Makers For National Cider Day Treat WALDEN, N.Y. – What's better than a hard cider on National Apple Cider Day? How about a donut spiked with hard cider? Angry Orchard is teaming up with New York City-based The Doughnut Project to create The Angry Crisp Donut, which will be available in the Angry Orchard Cider House in Walden on National Apple Cider Day, Saturday, Nov. 18. "Everyone enjoys a refreshing hard cider paired with their favorite doughnut, especially during the fall," said Ryan Burk, head cider maker at Angry Orchard. "So for National Apple Cider Day, we wanted to bring the pairing to life with our ci…

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Middletown's Winter Parking Rules Take Effect Wednesday Middletown's Winter Parking Rules Take Effect Wednesday
Middletown's Winter Parking Rules Take Effect Wednesday MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – Middletown's winter parking restrictions are now in effect until April 15.  Parking cars on all highways and streets is prohibited between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., except on the western side of Riverdale Road.  Call the police department at 845-343-3151 for more information. 

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Rockland Corrections Officer Shot In Head, Killed In Woodbury Car Crash Rockland Corrections Officer Shot In Head, Killed In Woodbury Car Crash
Rockland Corrections Officer Shot In Head, Killed In Woodbury Car Crash Click here for an updated story: Autopsy Pending In Rockland Sheriff Deputy's Shooting Death New York State Police are investigating a fatal car crash in the town of Woodbury that killed an off-duty Rockland County corrections division sheriff deputy on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.  Frank Farina, 42, of Stony Point, was driving his car along Route 6 in Woodbury at about 1:30 p.m. when he suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the head, according to state police.  Farina's vehicle then crossed the double yellow center line, left the roadway, and struck a rock embankment.  Frank Far…

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