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Man From Region Busted With 'Large Quantity' Of Fentanyl, Police Say Man From Region Busted With 'Large Quantity' Of Fentanyl, Police Say
Man From Region Busted With 'Large Quantity' Of Fentanyl, Police Say A Hudson Valley alleged drug dealer has been charged with possession of a large quantity of fentanyl following an investigation. Dutchess County resident Shaquille Heirs, age 29, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested Thursday, April 25, after he was captured in the town of Poughkeepsie.  According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force, Heirs became a target after a raid on a South Clinton Street home in March.  During the raid, Harris said Heirs had a large quantity of fentanyl packaged to sell.  "This area of South Clinton …
Thousands Of Dollars Seized After Drug House Shut Down In Greenport Thousands Of Dollars Seized After Drug House Shut Down In Greenport
Thousands Of Dollars Seized After Drug House Shut Down In Greenport A convicted felon is back behind bars after police in the region allegedly seized numerous illegal drugs and weapons from his home. Columbia County resident Anthony Servider, age 50, of the Town of Greenport, was arrested Thursday, March 28, following a search of his Joslen Boulevard residence. Inside, officers found more than 250 grams of ecstasy, over 132 grams of ketamine, and more than 16 grams of MDA, according to New York State Police, which partnered with the Hudson Police Department on the case. They also uncovered over 11 grams of LSD, a large amount of psilocybin mushrooms, as w…
Ex-BF Tried Stabbing, Choking Hudson Woman To Death, Police Say Ex-BF Tried Stabbing, Choking Hudson Woman To Death, Police Say
Ex-BF Tried Stabbing, Choking Hudson Woman To Death, Police Say A man from the region is facing attempted murder and kidnapping charges after trying to kill his ex-girlfriend, police said. The Columbia County incident happened Thursday night, March 14, in the city of Hudson. Hudson Police said they found the victim at around 10:30 p.m.  “distressed” and covered in mud following an attack by her ex-boyfriend, 54-year-old Orlando Williams, of Hudson. The victim told investigators that she was alone smoking a cigarette on her back deck when Williams grabbed her, covered her mouth, and dragged her against her will down a path to a wooded area behind t…
2 Men, Juvenile, Nabbed In Gang Assault, Stabbing in Region, Police Say 2 Men, Juvenile, Nabbed In Gang Assault, Stabbing in Region, Police Say
2 Men, Juvenile, Nabbed In Gang Assault, Stabbing in Region, Police Say Two Hudson Valley men and a teenager have been charged in an alleged gang attack in which another man was stabbed. Rockland County residents Said Diaz, age 19; David Ramirez, age 18, and a 17-year-old juvenile, all of Haverstraw, were charged on Wednesday, Feb. 7 for the Saturday, Feb. 3 attack in the area of 17 West Broad St., in Haverstraw. According to Capt. John Gould of the Haverstraw Police, the victim was allegedly assaulted by the three sustaining physical injuries.  During the altercation, it is alleged that the 17-year-old attempted to stab the victim multiple times. The vic…
Woman Nabbed Shoplifting $1K In Goods From Stores In Region, Police Say Woman Nabbed Shoplifting $1K In Goods From Stores In Region, Police Say
Woman Nabbed Shoplifting $1K In Goods From Stores In Region, Police Say A 36-year-old Hudson Valley woman was nabbed for allegedly shoplifting more than $1,000 in goods from various stores after a police pursuit. Westchester County resident Analda Robertson, of Mount Vernon, was charged on Sunday, Jan. 21, after New York State Police were notified by a manager of an Orange County Price Chopper store in Wallkill that she left the store with a cart full of items without paying, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Robertson was spotted placing the items in a 2008 Volvo XC90. A trooper located the car on Crystal Run Road in Wallkill and attempted a traffic stop, Nevel said.…
NYer Alec Baldwin Again Charged With Manslaughter In On-Set Shooting, Report Says NYer Alec Baldwin Again Charged With Manslaughter In On-Set Shooting, Report Says
NYer Alec Baldwin Again Charged With Manslaughter In On-Set Shooting, Report Says Actor Alec Baldwin is again facing criminal charges in the accidental on-set shooting that killed a cinematographer, The New York Times reports. A New Mexico grand jury indicted the 65-year-old “30 Rock” star on one count of involuntary manslaughter on Friday, Jan. 19, in the death of Halyna Hutchins, according to the outlet. The move came nine months after prosecutors announced they were dropping manslaughter charges against Baldwin citing the need for further investigation. Earlier Report: Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says Hut…
7 Nabbed In Raid On Drug Den In Region, Police Say 7 Nabbed In Raid On Drug Den In Region, Police Say
7 Nabbed In Raid On Drug Den In Region, Police Say Seven people were nabbed during a raid at an alleged well-known drug den in the region. The incident took place in Sullivan. County around 4:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 11 in the village of Monticello. According to Undersheriff Eric Chaboty of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, at the scene deputies recovered a quantity of cocaine, heroin/fentanyl, and several thousand dollars in cash.  “The total weight of the drugs seized was almost half a pound," according to Sulivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff.  The following defendants were charged with felony criminal possession of a control…
Duo In Stolen Car Leads Troopers On Chase, Crashes Into Cruiser In Hudson Valley: Police Duo In Stolen Car Leads Troopers On Chase, Crashes Into Cruiser In Hudson Valley: Police
Duo In Stolen Car Leads Troopers On Chase, Crashes Into Cruiser In Hudson Valley: Police Two people face a long list of charges after leading troopers on a chase in a stolen car on a busy parkway in the Hudson Valley and crashing into a police vehicle in the process, authorities said. Brooklyn resident Justin Bumpers, age 28, and Dutchess County resident Jada Joseph of Poughkeepsie, age 23, were arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30 in connection with an incident that happened in Putnam County earlier on the same day, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 3.  The events leading up to the arrests began around 12:15 a.m. when troopers patrolling the Taconic State Parkwa…
Trio Nabbed With Drugs, Gun At Inn In Region, Police Say Trio Nabbed With Drugs, Gun At Inn In Region, Police Say
Trio Nabbed With Drugs, Gun At Inn In Region, Police Say Three men were charged with various drug possession charges following a warrants raid on an inn in the region. The warrants search occurred in Sullivan County in Monticello at the Monticello Inn around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The first search warrant was executed in room 218 where deputies arrested Jacob McCoy, aka “Scar”, age 50, of the Bronx.  McCoy, who is a 3-time felony offender, was found to be in possession of a quantity of crack cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, said Undersheriff Eric Chaboty of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. He was charged with several counts of f…
New Update: Suspect From Region Nabbed In Shooting Of Off-Duty NYPD Officer New Update: Suspect From Region Nabbed In Shooting Of Off-Duty NYPD Officer
New Update: Suspect From Region Nabbed In Shooting Of Off-Duty Nypd Officer A 30-year-old man has been charged with shooting an off-duty police officer in a targeted attack that happened near a parkway in Westchester, authorities announced.  Port Chester resident Bryan Martinez, age 30, was arrested on Thursday evening, Nov. 16 in connection with the shooting of a 27-year-old off-duty New York City Police Department officer near the Saw Mill River Parkway in Yonkers on Tuesday, Nov. 14, Yonkers Police announced.  Earlier Report - Latest Update: Police Seek Help In Solving Shooting Of Off-Duty NYPD Officer In Yonkers On the day of the shooting, …
Purley Man Accused Of Running Prostitution Ring Of Children At Restaurant Purley Man Accused Of Running Prostitution Ring Of Children At Restaurant
Purley Man Accused Of Running Prostitution Ring Of Children At Restaurant A man has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child by attempting to promote prostitution out of a coffee shop in the Hudson Valley.  Greene County resident David J. Bacucci, age 42, of the hamlet of Purling, was charged on Wednesday, Nov. 1 by the New York State Police along with the Village of Goshen Police Department and the Orange County Child Abuse Unit. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, an investigation revealed that Bacucci was involved in endangering the welfare of children by attempting to promote their prostitution out of Davey’s Baris…
Busted, Again: Man Caught From Region Selling Drugs While In Diversion Program, Police Say Busted, Again: Man Caught From Region Selling Drugs While In Diversion Program, Police Say
Busted, Again: Man Caught From Region Selling Drugs While In Diversion Program, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who was in a diversion program to avoid jail for selling narcotics in the region has been busted again for allegedly peddling drugs. Dutchess County resident Stefon Graham, age 33, of Beacon, was charged on a six-count indictment on Monday, Oct. 30 by a grand jury following an investigation by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force, Graham allegedly continued to sell narcotics after his arrest by the Drug Task Force in August 2022.  As the result of his original arrest, Graham pled guilty to criminal pos…
'Unfit To Serve': NY Rep. Bringing Resolution To 'Immediately Expel' George Santos From House 'Unfit To Serve': NY Rep. Bringing Resolution To 'Immediately Expel' George Santos From House
'Unfit To Serve': NY Rep. Bringing Resolution To 'Immediately Expel' George Santos From House After almost a year of escalating political scandals culminating in nearly two dozen federal criminal charges, embattled New York Congressman George Santos may be nearing his final days in office. The freshman Republican lawmaker, whose 3rd District includes parts of Nassau County and Queens, will be the target of a resolution brought by Republican New York Rep. Anthony D’Esposito to expel Santos from the House. “George Santos’ many deceptions coupled with the ever-expanding legal case against him further strengthen my long-held belief that he is unfit to serve in Congress,” D’Esposito sai…
Man's Stun Gun, Fire Death At Catskill Police Station Doesn't Warrant Criminal Charges, AG Says Man's Stun Gun, Fire Death At Catskill Police Station Doesn't Warrant Criminal Charges, AG Says
Man's Stun Gun, Fire Death At Catskill Police Station Doesn't Warrant Criminal Charges, AG Says Three New York police officers are off the hook for criminal charges in the death of a man who caught fire after being hit with a stun gun. The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) found that a prosecutor would not be able to prove that the three officers, all members of the Catskill Police Department in Greene County, committed a crime in the October 2021 death of Jason Jones. Therefore, no criminal charges against the officers will be pursued, the AG’s office announced Friday, Oct. 13. The 29-year-old Jones walked into the Catskill Police Department on Oct. …
Child Welfare Check Uncovers Half Dozen Illegal Guns Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say Child Welfare Check Uncovers Half Dozen Illegal Guns Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say
Child Welfare Check Uncovers Half Dozen Illegal Guns Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say A woman is facing multiple charges after police allegedly found a half dozen illegal guns inside her home in the region where children were present.  Albany County resident Ramona Orr, age 42, of the hamlet of Selkirk, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 5, on eight felony charges, according to Bethlehem Police. Officers were called to Orr’s home at around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, when Child Protective Services requested assistance with a welfare check after receiving a report that numerous weapons were inside the house. After arriving at the property, investigators reportedly uncovered …
Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong: Teen Accused In 6 Separate iPhone Thefts In Capital Region Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong: Teen Accused In 6 Separate iPhone Thefts In Capital Region
Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong: Teen Accused In 6 Separate iPhone Thefts In Capital Region A 17-year-old boy is facing charges in connection with a string of thefts in the region stemming from online classifieds. The Albany teen is accused of stealing at least six iPhones after arranging to meet the victims on Facebook Marketplace, according to Albany Police. On six separate occasions between August and September 2023, police responded to several calls where the victims agreed to meet the suspect at a specified location to sell an iPhone or iPad they had posted for sale online. When the teen arrived, he took the items and then fled, according to police. Nobody was injured dur…
Patient Stabs 2 Nurses At Hospital In Capital Region, Police Say Patient Stabs 2 Nurses At Hospital In Capital Region, Police Say
Patient Stabs 2 Nurses At Hospital In Capital Region, Police Say Two nurses are recovering after a patient allegedly stabbed them at a hospital in the region. The Saratoga County attack happened early Sunday, Oct. 1, in Saratoga Springs at the Saratoga Hospital. According to sheriff’s officials, the suspect stabbed both employees, leaving them with visible injuries. The wounds were not considered life threatening. It was not immediately clear what led up to the incident. Deputies did not reveal the suspect’s name, age, or gender, but said they will face criminal charges. In a statement Monday, Oct. 2, Saratoga Hospital said the situation was “resolve…
Corrections Officer Brandishes Gun In Several Businesses In Region After Dispute: Police Corrections Officer Brandishes Gun In Several Businesses In Region After Dispute: Police
Corrections Officer Brandishes Gun In Several Businesses In Region After Dispute: Police A 33-year-old corrections officer was slapped with a felony charge after brandishing a handgun inside numerous Hudson Valley businesses following a dispute, police said. The arrest resulted from an incident in Putnam County on Wednesday, Sept. 27 around 9 p.m., when Carmel Police were alerted of a man brandishing a handgun near the Kobu Asian Bistro in Mahopac at 903 South Lake Blvd. (Route 6N).  According to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo, arriving officers soon found the suspect still holding a loaded .380 caliber pistol and issued orders to him. They were then able to take him into …
New Update: Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting In Region Get No Charges, AG Says New Update: Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting In Region Get No Charges, AG Says
New Update: Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting In Region Get No Charges, AG Says Two officers who fatally shot a man in the Hudson Valley while he was stabbing a woman have been cleared of any criminal charges by the New York Attorney General's Office.  On Friday, Sept. 15, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation announced that no charges would be filed in the January 2023 fatal officer-involved shooting of 34-year-old Christopher Torres in the Putnam County town of Southeast.  Earlier Report - NY AG To Probe Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting Of Carmel Man In Southeast On the day of the incident, Tuesday, Jan…
Capital Region Man Sexually Abuses Underage Victim, Police Say Capital Region Man Sexually Abuses Underage Victim, Police Say
Capital Region Man Sexually Abuses Underage Victim, Police Say A 35-year-old man from the region is accused of sexually abusing a minor. Rensselaer County resident Joshua Perry, of Troy, was arrested Thursday, Aug. 31, following a month-long investigation, according to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office. A grand jury has since returned an indictment on multiple charges, sheriff’s officials announced Wednesday, Sept. 6. Perry is charged with the following: Three counts of first-degree rape (felony) Three counts of first-degree sexual abuse (felony) Investigators did not reveal the alleged victim’s age or gender or say how the two know each other.…
Man From Region Nabbed With Gun, 16-Round Magazine, Police Say Man From Region Nabbed With Gun, 16-Round Magazine, Police Say
Man From Region Nabbed With Gun, 16-Round Magazine, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged with possession of a weapon after being nabbed with a gun and a 17-round magazine. Ulster County resident Aiden M. Becnel, age 21, of Saugerties, around 4 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, said Chief Joseph Sinagra, of the Saugerties Police. At the time of his arrest, Becnel was found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun containing a loaded 17-round magazine, Sinagra said. Becnel was processed at Saugerties Police Headquarters and then arraigned in the Town of Saugerties Justice Court, where Becnel was released on his own recognizance by the court…
Traffic Stop In Region Leads To Drug Bust, 3 Arrested, State Police Say Traffic Stop In Region Leads To Drug Bust, 3 Arrested, State Police Say
Traffic Stop In Region Leads To Drug Bust, 3 Arrested, State Police Say Two men and a juvenile were charged with possession of a controlled substance after state police found more than three pounds of marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop. The bust took place in Sullivan County around 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 31 in the town of Liberty during a stop for traffic violations. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, during the stop, the driver of a 2006 Honda Accord, identified as Nicholas P. Macnaughton, age 22 from Syracuse, told troopers he had more than a pound of marijuana in the trunk of the car. Also in the vehicle were the front seat passenger and owner…
20-Year-Old Tries Breaking Into Capital Region Home, Threatens To Shoot Homeowner: Police 20-Year-Old Tries Breaking Into Capital Region Home, Threatens To Shoot Homeowner: Police
20-Year-Old Tries Breaking Into Capital Region Home, Threatens To Shoot Homeowner: Police A 20-year-old man is facing more than a half dozen charges after allegedly threatening to shoot a homeowner in the region during an attempted break-in. Troopers in Rensselaer County were called at around midnight on Monday, May 29, with reports that a man was trying to force his way into a home located in the town of Brunswick. The caller told 911 dispatchers that the suspect had threatened to use a gun, according to New York State Police. When troopers arrived, they found the suspect, Michael Cardinuta, on the home’s front porch. An investigation found that Cardinuta, who does not know …
Not-So-Happy Meal: Man Charged In Dispute At McDonald's Drive-Thru In Region, Police Say Not-So-Happy Meal: Man Charged In Dispute At McDonald's Drive-Thru In Region, Police Say
Not-So-Happy Meal: Man Charged In Dispute At McDonald's Drive-Thru In Region, Police Say A man faces multiple charges after allegedly damaging a vehicle in an altercation that happened at a McDonald's drive-thru in the Hudson Valley, police said.  The incident happened on Tuesday, May 9 around 5:45 p.m., when police responded to a McDonald's location in Mahopac at 154 US Route 6 for a reported dispute, according to Carmel Police Lieutenant Michael Bodo.  After arriving at the restaurant, officers found two vehicles in the parking lot that had been involved in an altercation in the drive-thru.  Further investigation determined that a man had become upset whe…
Duo Burglarizes House, Knocks Homeowner To Ground While Fleeing In Capital Region, Police Say Duo Burglarizes House, Knocks Homeowner To Ground While Fleeing In Capital Region, Police Say
Duo Burglarizes House, Knocks Homeowner To Ground While Fleeing In Capital Region, Police Say Two accused burglars are facing charges after allegedly breaking into a home in the region and stealing property before knocking the homeowner to the ground with their car while fleeing the scene, authorities said. Troopers in Saratoga County were called at around 5:45 p.m. Monday, April 24, with reports of a burglary in progress at a home in Moreau, located on Hilton Drive, according to State Police. As they were heading to the scene, troopers learned that the suspects had fled the home in a car. With assistance from the South Glens Falls Police Department and Saratoga County Sheriff’s Of…
Home Invasion Shooting: Residents Fire At Group, Injuring 1, During Capital Region Break-In Home Invasion Shooting: Residents Fire At Group, Injuring 1, During Capital Region Break-In
Home Invasion Shooting: Residents Fire At Group, Injuring 1, During Capital Region Break-In Four people are facing criminal charges following an attempted home invasion and shooting at a house in the region, authorities said. Emergency crews in Schenectady were called just before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, with reports of multiple shots fired at a home on Kings Road, according to Schenectady Police. Investigators determined that several people had attempted to break into the home and had made it into the home’s breezeway before two adults inside opened fire on them. One suspect was hit by gunfire, prompting the group to flee the scene, police said. Evidence technicians later …
New Update: Woman From Region Crashes Into 6 People, Including 2 Toddlers, Police Say New Update: Woman From Region Crashes Into 6 People, Including 2 Toddlers, Police Say
New Update: Woman From Region Crashes Into 6 People, Including 2 Toddlers, Police Say This story has been updated. A Northern Westchester woman has been arrested for allegedly losing control of a stolen car and careening onto an Upper Manhattan sidewalk, striking six people, including two 3-year-olds. Northern Westchester resident Sharon Godwin, age 32, of Peekskill, was arrested on Wednesday, March 15, after New York City Police responded to a 911 call of pedestrians struck by a motor vehicle at West 190th Street and Broadway, said the NYPD. Upon arrival, officers observed six pedestrians with injuries on the sidewalk. A preliminary investigation determined that Godwin los…
Trio Trafficked Ghost Guns, Cocaine In Region, Multiple States, Officials Say Trio Trafficked Ghost Guns, Cocaine In Region, Multiple States, Officials Say
Trio Trafficked Ghost Guns, Cocaine In Region, Multiple States, Officials Say Three men face numerous charges after allegedly trafficking ghost guns, assault weapons, and large quantities of cocaine from Massachusetts to New York, officials said.  The trafficking operation was taken down on Wednesday, March 15 after a 16-month investigation by the New York State Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force and the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced.  The three men charged after the take-down were Eduardo Hernandez, age 29, of Jamaica, New York; Euclides Castillo, age 30,…
Popular TV Actor Accused Of Stealing Cooking Oil At Restaurant In Region Popular TV Actor Accused Of Stealing Cooking Oil At Restaurant In Region
Popular TV Actor Accused Of Stealing Cooking Oil At Restaurant In Region A former star soap opera actor from such popular shows as "One Life To Live," and "All My Children," has been charged in connection to an alleged cooking oil theft in the Hudson Valley. Forbes March, age 49, was arrested along with another man on Thursday, March 2 following a complaint from Michael's Diner in Ulster County for the theft of used cooking oil. Ulster Police Chief Kyle Berardi said members of the department responded to the diner, at 1071 Ulster Ave. in the town of Ulster for a report that two men were siphoning used cooking oil from a container in the rear of the restaurant. …
Passing Driver Causes Hit-Run Crash In  Cairo, Police Say Passing Driver Causes Hit-Run Crash In  Cairo, Police Say
Passing Driver Causes Hit-Run Crash In Cairo, Police Say A 24-year-old man has been arrested after causing a hit-and-run crash in the region that injured another person, authorities said. Troopers in Greene County were called at around 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, with reports of a two-vehicle crash in the town of Cairo, on County Route 67 near Gayhead-Earlton Road, according to State Police. Investigators determined that a Kia was heading northwest on County Route 67 when a Volkswagen traveling in the same direction attempted to pass. While doing so, the Volkswagen struck the Kia, sending it off the roadway and into a ditch.  The Volkswagen d…
Ex-Lovers From Area Attack Each Other Using Cars, Engine Oil, Fists, Police Say Ex-Lovers From Area Attack Each Other Using Cars, Engine Oil, Fists, Police Say
Ex-Lovers From Area Attack Each Other Using Cars, Engine Oil, Fists, Police Say Two ex-lovers are facing charges after attacking each other in a Hudson Valley incident that kept escalating in violence as it went on, police said.  The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 26, around 11:50 p.m., when officers in Putnam County responded to a parking lot of a closed business in Philipstown on Route 9, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  After arriving at the scene, sheriff's deputies began investigating the incident and determined that it had started when 23-year-old Beacon resident Jaznia McCrae began to track her ex-boyfriend, 23-year-old …