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Man Charged With Making Child Sex Tapes In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Charged With Making Child Sex Tapes In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Charged With Making Child Sex Tapes In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 23-year-old man has been charged with allegedly meeting a minor in the Hudson Valley for sex and for having sexually-explicit tapes of minors. Richard Rosa, was arrested in Orange County on Tuesday, April 25 in Wallkill following an investigation that found he met an underage female with the intent to engage in sexual relations, said Lt. Robert McLymore, of the Wallkill Police. Rosa, who police say is homeless, was also found to be in possession of sexually explicit material involving a minor, McLymore said. Wallkill Police were assisted by: Orange County Distr…
21-Year-Old Caught Printing Pistols In Hudson Valley, Police Say 21-Year-Old Caught Printing Pistols In Hudson Valley, Police Say
21-Year-Old Caught Printing Pistols In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been accused of allegedly printing ghost guns using a 3-D printer after being charged with possession of a loaded firearm.  Orange County resident Noah James McCagg, age 21, of Port Jervis, was arrested on Saturday, March 25, following a foot chase by police on Front Street by Port Jervis Police. When arrested, McCagg was in possession of a loaded 9mm pistol, said Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden.  An investigation revealed that McCagg had created the pistol inside his Prospect Street residence using a 3-D printer, Worden said. McCagg was arrested …
Hudson Valley Sex Offender Charged With Violent Assault, Cops Say Hudson Valley Sex Offender Charged With Violent Assault, Cops Say
Hudson Valley Sex Offender Charged With Violent Assault, Cops Say Police in the Hudson Valley have charged a sex offender with a violent assault and robbery of a man after it was caught on a public camera system. The incident took place in Orange County around 11:10 a.m., Sunday, March 12 in the area of 8-10 Main Street in Middletown. According to Lt. Jeffry Thoelen of the Middletown Police, officers responded to the area after receiving a call reporting a fight. Using the public camera system located at the front desk of the police department, Sgt. Jordan McInerney saw a Black man lying on top of another man on the sidewalk, violently assaulti…
High-Speed Chase Reaching 100 MPH Leads To Drug Arrest In Hudson Valley High-Speed Chase Reaching 100 MPH Leads To Drug Arrest In Hudson Valley
High-Speed Chase Reaching 100 MPH Leads To Drug Arrest In Hudson Valley A high-speed chase with state police which reached speeds of 100 mph ended in a crash and led to the arrest of two men who were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. The chase began in Rockland County in Ramapo around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 when troopers patrolling the Palisades Interstate Parkway in the town of Ramapo, spotted a 2021 Nissan Altima traveling north on the parkway in violation of traffic laws, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Troopers stopped the vehicle near Exit 12. While approaching the car, the driver fled the area and continued north. Troopers initiated …
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Raping Child Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Raping Child
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Raping Child Working on a hotline report, a New York State Police arrested a Hudson Valley man for allegedly raping a child under the age of 17. Orange County resident Eliceo Quintero Francisco, age 21, from the town of Monroe, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 22, said Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, Francisco was charged following an investigation into the hotline tip. He was charged with: Two counts of rape Endangering the welfare of a child Possessing a sexual performance by a child Use of a child less than 17 in a sexual performance Promoting a sexual performance by a child less than 17 Fra…
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Hudson Valley Suspect Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Hudson Valley
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Hudson Valley Following a month-long investigation, a Hudson Valley man has been arrested for burglary and a host of other charges. Leonard L. Taylor, age 66, of Middletown, was arrested on Monday. Oct. 3, by the Village of Walden Police after a brief foot chase in the village. Taylor's arrest concludes a month-long investigation into three commercial burglaries and two attempted commercial burglaries affecting businesses in the Village of Walden, the department said. "Our local Village businesses work tirelessly to provide services to our residents, and we greatly appreciate their efforts," the departm…
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Assault On Commercial Bus Traveling In Hudson Valley Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Assault On Commercial Bus Traveling In Hudson Valley
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Assault On Commercial Bus Traveling In Hudson Valley A man has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses after an assault on a commercial bus on the New York Thruway. Original report: Police Investigating Assault On Commercial Bus Traveling On NY Thruway The bus was traveling southbound from Albany to New York City, with approximately 30 passengers on board when a physical altercation began between two male passengers at about 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, according to New York State Police.  The bus pulled over onto the shoulder of I-87 at mile marker 60.1 in the town of Newburgh where troopers responded and we…
Arizona Man Wanted For Violent Crimes Apprehended In Hudson Valley Arizona Man Wanted For Violent Crimes Apprehended In Hudson Valley
Arizona Man Wanted For Violent Crimes Apprehended In Hudson Valley A fugitive wanted for violent crimes in Arizona has been nabbed in the Hudson Valley, according to police. In Orange County, officers with the Town of Crawford Police Department were first informed on Tuesday, Aug. 9 that a man with three separate arrest warrants out of Arizona was staying at a home in Crawford. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, officers responded to the home, but were unable to find the man, police said. A short time later, the suspect walked into the town’s police station and was arrested without incident. Police identified the man as Casey Espinoza, age 43, of Pima County, Arizo…
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Children, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Children, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Children, Police Say A 31-year-old Hudson Valley resident was charged after investigators reported that he sexually assaulted children under the age of 13. Eric Vazquez, of Newburgh, was arrested on two counts of predatory sexual assault against a child and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, according to an announcement from New York State Police on Thursday, July 21. The Orange County Child Abuse Unit worked with Child Protective Services to arrest Vazquez following an investigation that found he sexually assaulted children, State Police reported.  He was arraigned and remanded to Orange C…
19-Year-Old Nabbed For Stabbing Of Fellow Teen At Popular Fair In Hudson Valley 19-Year-Old Nabbed For Stabbing Of Fellow Teen At Popular Fair In Hudson Valley
19-Year-Old Nabbed For Stabbing Of Fellow Teen At Popular Fair In Hudson Valley A 19-year-old Hudson Valley man was nabbed for allegedly stabbing a teen at a popular fair. The incident took place around in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around 11:15 p.m. on Friday, July 15, at the Orange County Fair.  The stabbing was uncovered when officers responded to a report of an assault, said Lt. Robert McLymore, of the Wallkill Police Department. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, a 19-year-old Newburgh resident, suffering from multiple stab wounds, McLymore said. The victim was transported to Garnet Health Medical Center for medical trea…
34-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child 34-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child
34-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child A Hudson Valley man is accused of sexually abusing an underage teen. Following an investigation, New York State Police and the Orange County Child Protective Services determined that Cecilio Navarro, age 34, of Middletown, had engaged in sexual contact with a child under the age of 15. Navarro was arrested Tuesday, June 14, on two counts of rape and predatory sexual assault against a child, all felonies. He was also charged with misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. Navarro was arraigned in the City of Newburgh Court and ordered held at the Orange County Jail 
Parolee Nabbed For DWI, Possession Of Weapon In Hudson Valley, Police Say Parolee Nabbed For DWI, Possession Of Weapon In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Parolee Nabbed For DWI, Possession Of Weapon In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man on parole for manslaughter is facing new legal trouble after he was allegedly busted driving drunk and carrying a gun, New York State Police said. Troopers stopped Orange County resident Michael Maisonet, age 44, of New Windsor, at around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, as he drove on Renwick Street in Newburgh. During their conversation with him, troopers determined that Maisonet was impaired by alcohol and arrested him, police said. As he was being apprehended, troopers found a 9mm semi-automatic pistol in his pants, along with a loaded, 17-round magazine, police said. Maisonet was c…
Teacher From Hudson Valley Nabbed For Sexual Abuse Teacher From Hudson Valley Nabbed For Sexual Abuse
Teacher From Hudson Valley Nabbed For Sexual Abuse A New York educator who lives in the Hudson Valley has been  charged for allegedly sexually abusing a minor in the area, state police investigators announced. The New York State Police Orange County Child Abuse Unit announced that Rockland County resident David Reinoso, age 43, of Suffern, has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse. According to police, the alleged incident happened in Orange County in South Blooming Grove. He was arraigned before Judge Anika Mohammed in the Newburgh City Court. No other details have been released by police. Reinos…
Westchester Woman Arrested For Arson After Burning Down 'Uncle's' Business Westchester Woman Arrested For Arson After Burning Down 'Uncle's' Business
Westchester Woman Arrested For Arson After Burning Down 'Uncle's' Business A failing restaurateur who conspired with members of his family to burn down his Hudson Valley business as part of an insurance fraud scheme is facing a host of charges, authorities announced. Orange County resident Zef Gjurashaj, age 59, of Newburgh, and his nephew’s wife, Yonkers resident Marina Gjurashaj, age 37, were indicted and charged with a series of crimes for allegedly conspiring to burn down his restaurant in 2017. Specifically, the two were charged by an Orange County grand jury with: First-degree arson; Conspiracy; Insurance fraud; Tax fraud; Various other offenses. Orange C…
Westchester Man, 22, Caught After Police Chase In Orange County, Police Say Westchester Man, 22, Caught After Police Chase In Orange County, Police Say
Westchester Man, 22, Caught After Police Chase In Orange County, Police Say A 22-year-old took officers in Orange County on a short chase before being taken into custody, police said. Port Jervis police officers say they attempted to stop Rasheem Edwards, a parolee from Mount Vernon, while he was driving in the area on Friday, Sept. 6, when he committed a violation. Rather than stop, police said that Edwards took off, failing to comply with the officers, taking them on a high-speed chase that led them into several nearby municipalities. Officers were eventually able to track Edwards down and he was taken into custody without further incident. On Wednesday, Se…
DEP Sergeant From Hudson Valley Accused Of Illegally Manufacturing Handguns, Assault Rifles DEP Sergeant From Hudson Valley Accused Of Illegally Manufacturing Handguns, Assault Rifles
DEP Sergeant From Hudson Valley Accused Of Illegally Manufacturing Handguns, Assault Rifles A sergeant with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police is facing charges for allegedly illegally manufacturing dozens of guns and distributing them to people barred from possessing such weapons. Plattekill resident Gregg Marinelli, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 28, following an investigation into the illegal manufacturing of weapons in the Hudson Valley, including dozens of handguns and assault rifles, including one fully automatic weapon. New York State Police investigators said that it is alleged Marinelli assembled the guns in his Plattekill homeland then sold t…
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn In Hotel Toilet Enters Plea Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn In Hotel Toilet Enters Plea
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn In Hotel Toilet Enters Plea A woman who allegedly left her baby for dead in a motel room toilet pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges. Teresa Rose Smith, 23, entered her plea Friday before Orange County Court Judge Craig Stephen Brown on an indictment charging her with attempted murder, assault, abandonment of a child, reckless endangerment, and endangering the welfare of a child, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. Smith was charged after allegedly leaving her newborn baby boy in the toilet of the Budget Inn in the Town of Newburgh and then left in a taxi.  Motel workers w…
Westchester Pair Stopped For Multiple Violations Nabbed With Cocaine, Pot, Police Say Westchester Pair Stopped For Multiple Violations Nabbed With Cocaine, Pot, Police Say
Westchester Pair Stopped For Multiple Violations Nabbed With Cocaine, Pot, Police Say A traffic stop on I-87 in the Hudson Valley led to drug charges for two Westchester men who were busted with cocaine and marijuana over the weekend. New York State Police troopers stopped Mount Vernon resident Andre Dasilva, 21, on I-87 in Newburgh shortly after 10:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, after he was spotted committing “multiple vehicle and traffic violations.” During the stop, while interviewing Dasilva, police said that probable cause to search he, his vehicle and passenger, 19-year-old Mount Vernon resident Melvin Sanchez. It was determined that the two were allegedly in possession…
Area Man Indicted For Threatening To Kill Wife, Child By Driving Off Cliff Area Man Indicted For Threatening To Kill Wife, Child By Driving Off Cliff
Area Man Indicted For Threatening To Kill Wife, Child By Driving Off Cliff The Hudson Valley man who allegedly threatened to kill his 4-year-old girl and her mother by driving off a cliff has been indicted on multiple charges. Greenwood Lake resident August Melish, 37, has been indicted on charges that include felony counts of first-degree coercion, unlawful imprisonment, reckless endangerment and attempted second-degree assault, as well as criminal obstruction of breathing and endangering the welfare of a child, both misdemeanors dating back to an incident last month. According to officials, Melish beat his wife on April 22 at their Greenwood Lake home, choking h…