Woman Struck, Killed By Toyota Tundra After Exiting Stopped BMW On Roadway Woman Struck, Killed By Toyota Tundra After Exiting Stopped BMW On Roadway
Woman Struck, Killed By Toyota Tundra After Exiting Stopped BMW On Roadway Click here for an updated story: Services Scheduled For Woman Struck, Killed By Toyota Tundra After Exiting Stopped BMW A 54-year-old woman was struck and killed by a full-size truck after exiting her stopped vehicle on a stretch of Route 82 in Dutchess County. The incident occurred in the town of Washington at approximately 9:15 p.m. Thursday, June 6, state police said. An initial investigation found a white 2006 BMW 325 was parked southbound on Route 82 near South Road in the center of her lane of travel with her vehicle flashers on, police said. The operator, identified as Hope …
17 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 17 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
17 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Seventeen motorists in the Hudson Valley were among 23 drivers removed from the roadways for alleged impaired driving over the weekend. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, June 1, State Police from Somers arrested Lisa M. Canecchia, 43, of New Castle, for DWI. She was traveling on State Route 100 in Somers, when she was involved in a one-car crash. Investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, June 2, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Joshua A. Gil, 27, of Peekskill, for Aggravated DWI. He was trav…
Woman Accused Of Stabbing Victim With Knife In Area Domestic Dispute Woman Accused Of Stabbing Victim With Knife In Area Domestic Dispute
Woman Accused Of Stabbing Victim With Knife In Area Domestic Dispute A 24-year-old woman is behind bars after allegedly brandishing a knife and stabbing her victim during an early morning domestic dispute, state police said. New York State Police troopers from the Poughkeepsie barracks were dispatched at approximately 5 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22 to a West Road home in Pleasant Valley to investigate a reported domestic incident. According to police, the investigation determined that Dutchess County resident Mikala Riggleman of Pleasant Valley was involved in a physical domestic dispute, stabbing her victim in the process. Her victim sustained injuries that we…
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than a dozen motorists were removed from the road by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley this past weekend. Those charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, April 26, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Derek C. O’Donnell, 40, of Yorktown, for DWI. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown, when he was involved in a three-car personal injury motor vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, April 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Jhony F. Loja Jimenez, 29, of P…
New Round Of Taconic Parkway Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork New Round Of Taconic Parkway Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork
New Round Of Taconic Parkway Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork Motorists are being advised that single lane closures with periodic traffic slowdowns are expected on the Taconic State Parkway. The southbound closures will be between Rossway/Drake Road and James Baird State Park in LaGrange and Pleasant Valley on Friday, April 12, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, inc…
Slowdowns Expected During Taconic Lane Closures Slowdowns Expected During Taconic Lane Closures
Slowdowns Expected During Taconic Lane Closures Motorists are advised that single lane closures traffic slowdowns are expected on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County. The closures, between Rossway/Drake Road and James Baird State Park in the towns of LaGrange and Pleasant Valley on Monday, April 1, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including sign…
Taconic Parkway Stretch Reopens After Crash Taconic Parkway Stretch Reopens After Crash
Taconic Parkway Stretch Reopens After Crash This story has been updated. A stretch of the Taconic State Parkway has reopened after a motor-vehicle crash caused its closure during the morning commute Friday, March 22. The southbound closure began around 7 a.m. just south of Route 44 in Pleasant Valley at Rossway Road. The roadway reopened about a half-hour later. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Three Area Residents Charged In Drug Deal Gone Bad, Police Say Three Area Residents Charged In Drug Deal Gone Bad, Police Say
Three Area Residents Charged In Drug Deal Gone Bad, Police Say Three area residents were arrested and charged for a crazy drug deal gone bad that included one of the men hanging onto a vehicle and being dragged, state police said. The incident took place around 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, when the New York State Police troopers and members of the Village of Fishkill Police Department responded to Route 9 for a report of a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian with vehicles chasing one another, said Trooper AJ Hicks, spokesman for the state police. Officers were able to locate the vehicles on Carol Lane in the town of Fishkill. An investigatio…
Man, Woman Charged In Connection With Home Burglary Man, Woman Charged In Connection With Home Burglary
Man, Woman Charged In Connection With Home Burglary A man and woman have been arrested and charged in connection with a home burglary in the area. Troopers responded to Bower Road in the town of Pleasant Valley for a report of a burglary on Tuesday, Jan. 29.  An investigation found 21-year-old Christian Rivera of Wappinger illegally entered a residence and stole multiple items including an LG television, Xbox console, Amazon Fire tablet, a watch, and a gold necklace, state police said. The stolen items were then recovered from the possession of 23-year-old Ashley Kelly of Poughkeepsie, according to police. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, police…
Suspect Caught With Stolen Handgun After Fleeing From Taconic Speeding Stop, Police Say Suspect Caught With Stolen Handgun After Fleeing From Taconic Speeding Stop, Police Say
Suspect Caught With Stolen Handgun After Fleeing From Taconic Speeding Stop, Police Say A man who fled after a speeding stop on the Taconic State Parkway was caught with a stolen handgun, according to state police. State Police conducted a vehicle and traffic stop on a 2018 Nissan Altima on the Taconic for speeding on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at about 8:35 p.m. in Pleasant Valley.  After the operator and sole occupant of the vehicle provided the trooper with a New York State identification card, an investigation revealed that the driver did not possess a valid driver’s license, according to state police.  When informed the vehicle was going to be impounded, the …
Seven Westchester County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Seven Westchester County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Seven Westchester County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers busted nearly two dozen local motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired in the area over the past week. The local residents charged were: Dutchess County On Friday, Jan. 11, State Police troopers from Rhinebeck arrested Gerard V. Ollis, 43, of Poughkeepsie, for DWAI Drugs. He was traveling on Route 9 in Rhinebeck, when he was struck a mailbox and then left the scene. Ollis was stopped on Mills Cross Road in Hyde Park, the investigation revealed that he was impaired by drugs, and he was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Jan. 12…
12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details 12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details
12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details New York State Police troopers busted two dozen local motorists over the New Year holiday weekend who were allegedly driving while impaired in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Saturday, Dec. 29, State Police troopers from Brewster arrested Gideon Taub, 28, of Dobbs Ferry, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 22 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. Taub was also arrested on Dec. 22, 2018, for DWI after being stopped on Ro…