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Employee Uses Company Credit Card To Make $12K In Fraudulent Purchases In Hudson Valley: Police Employee Uses Company Credit Card To Make $12K In Fraudulent Purchases In Hudson Valley: Police
Employee Uses Company Credit Card To Make $12K In Fraudulent Purchases In Hudson Valley: Police A man faces a grand larceny charge after allegedly using his former employer's company credit card to make tens of thousands of dollars worth of unauthorized purchases in the Hudson Valley, police said. Dutchess County resident Joshua Queen of Hyde Park, age 42, was arrested by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, April 10 on charges connected to his alleged unauthorized use of a company credit card belonging to his former Philipstown-based employer, the Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, April 16. According to authorities, in July 2023, a Putnam Sheriff's deputy responded t…
Video, Blood Evidence Helps Nab Residential Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley: Police Video, Blood Evidence Helps Nab Residential Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley: Police
Video, Blood Evidence Helps Nab Residential Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley: Police A 23-year-old man was apprehended in connection with a residential burglary in the Hudson Valley thanks to DNA evidence, authorities announced.  New Jersey resident Steven Moye of Haledon, age 23, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 14 in connection to a residential burglary in the Putnam County town of Philipstown, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Dec. 21.  According to the Sheriff's Office, Moye's arrest stemmed from an incident on Thursday, Aug. 3 around midnight, when deputies responded to a residence on Route 9D for a reported burglary.  Th…
20-Year-Old Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Crash Involving Dump Truck 20-Year-Old Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Crash Involving Dump Truck
20-Year-Old Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Crash Involving Dump Truck A 20-year-old woman was flown to a hospital following a Hudson Valley three-vehicle crash involving a dump truck that also injured a 59-year-old man, police said.   The incident happened in Putnam County on Monday, Oct. 9 around 9:10 a.m., when Putnam County Sheriff's deputies responded to the area of 3492 Route 9 in Philipstown for a three-vehicle crash.  According to the Sheriff's Office, arriving deputies determined that a 2017 Peterbilt dump truck driven by 65-year-old Cold Spring resident Joseph Pidala had been driving south on Route 9 before attempting to make a le…
Flash Flood Causes Over 200 People To Become Stranded On Train In Hudson Valley Flash Flood Causes Over 200 People To Become Stranded On Train In Hudson Valley
Flash Flood Causes Over 200 People To Become Stranded On Train In Hudson Valley In the midst of a severe storm that dumped a deluge of rainfall on the Hudson Valley, over 200 people became stuck on a train that could not proceed because of flash flooding.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Sunday night, July 9, when first responders were sent to the Manitou Train Station in Philipstown during a severe storm system to provide help to passengers who had become stuck on a train there.  According to the Philipstown Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 225 people had become stranded on the train because of flash flooding that had covered the tracks.  …
$189K Scheme: Employee Defrauds Boss Over Year In Hudson Valley, Police Say $189K Scheme: Employee Defrauds Boss Over Year In Hudson Valley, Police Say
$189K Scheme: Employee Defrauds Boss Over Year In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Hudson Valley man faces grand larceny charges after allegedly defrauding his employer out of nearly $190,000 over the course of a year, police said.  Dutchess County resident Walter Alex Munoz, age 46, of Beacon, was arrested on Monday, June 12 after allegedly stealing $189,000 from his Putnam County employer over a year-long period, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  The arrest stemmed from a complaint from a Philipstown business owner made to the Sheriff's Office on Thursday, June 1, in which he told authorities that he had noticed transaction anomalies in …
Man Steals Car Parts From Automotive Repair Business In Hudson Valley: Police Man Steals Car Parts From Automotive Repair Business In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Steals Car Parts From Automotive Repair Business In Hudson Valley: Police A local man faces charges after allegedly breaking into an automotive repair business in the Hudson Valley and stealing car parts and scrap metal, police said.  The burglary happened in Putnam County on the night of Monday, March 27 at a business located on Route 9 in Philipstown and was reported to police by an employee the next morning, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  An investigation into the incident by Sheriff's deputies determined that a building attached to the business had been forcibly broken into, and an assortment of new and used automotive parts and s…
Crash Blocks Lane On Main Road In Hudson Valley: Developing Crash Blocks Lane On Main Road In Hudson Valley: Developing
Crash Blocks Lane On Main Road In Hudson Valley: Developing A serious crash has blocked a lane of a busy main road in the Hudson Valley, causing impacts to traffic.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, April 25 around 1:45 p.m. in Philipstown on Route 9 in the area of Lady Blue Devils Lane, according to multiple reports.  As a result of the incident, the southbound lane in the area is currently blocked off and traffic is being let through at alternating directions using the northbound lane.  More details about the crash have not yet been released.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.&n…
Ex-Lovers Attack Each Other Using Cars, Engine Oil, Fists In Hudson Valley, Police Say Ex-Lovers Attack Each Other Using Cars, Engine Oil, Fists In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Ex-Lovers Attack Each Other Using Cars, Engine Oil, Fists In Hudson Valley, 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 …
Local Man Charged With Burglarizing Homes In Northern Westchester, Putnam: Police Local Man Charged With Burglarizing Homes In Northern Westchester, Putnam: Police
Local Man Charged With Burglarizing Homes In Northern Westchester, Putnam: Police After a man was caught burglarizing a home in Northern Westchester, he was found to have also been involved in several other thefts throughout the Hudson Valley, police said.  On Monday, Dec.12, police responded to a home in Cortlandt on Gallows Hill Road for a reported burglary, and tracked down the suspect with the help of a K9 officer, according to New York State Police.  After the suspect was caught and identified as 42-year-old Cortlandt resident Harrold J. Mann Jr., police realized that he was also responsible for numerous other burglaries since October 2022 in the …
NY Assemblywoman Representing Northern Westchester To Retire At Year's End NY Assemblywoman Representing Northern Westchester To Retire At Year's End
NY Assemblywoman Representing Northern Westchester To Retire At Year's End Democratic New York Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, who represents the 95th Assembly District, has announced her retirement from public office after 30 years of service.  Galef, an 82-year-old resident of Ossining, said that she would retire from her seat at the end of 2022 in an announcement on Thursday, Dec. 15.  First elected to the seat in 1992, Galef represents parts of Northern Westchester, including Peekskill, Cortlandt, Croton-on-Hudson, Ossining, and parts of Yorktown, as well as parts of Putnam County, including Philipstown, Kent, Cold Spring, and Nelsonville.  She has …
Hudson Valley Man Admits To Killing Bat Inside Cave Hudson Valley Man Admits To Killing Bat Inside Cave
Hudson Valley Man Admits To Killing Bat Inside Cave A Hudson Valley man has admitted to animal cruelty charges for killing a bat in a Putnam County cave, SPCA officials announced. Putnam County SPCA Chief Ken Ross said that Caleb Shuk, age 20, of Philipstown, has pleaded guilty to one count of animal cruelty following an incident in May last year that led to his arrest. Shuk was arrested on May 4, 2021, and charged with torturing a bat resting against a rock wall in the Sunken Mines Caves location in Putnam County. Ross said that Shuk used a large rock to crush the bat repeatedly - all while shouting curses about COVID-19 and laughing - cau…
Months-Long Lane Closure Starts On Busy Roadway In Area Months-Long Lane Closure Starts On Busy Roadway In Area
Months-Long Lane Closure Starts On Busy Roadway In Area Motorists can expect delays on a busy roadway for several months as contracting crews continue to work on a bridge maintenance project. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that one lane will be closed on US Highway 9 both north and southbound beginning on Tuesday, May 3 in Putnam County. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are scheduled to run through Friday, July 29 between East Mountain Road North and Old Albany Post Road North in the Town of Philipstown. “Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speedin…
Lawmaker Speaks Out On 'Bigotry, Racism' During Northern Westchester BOE Meeting Lawmaker Speaks Out On 'Bigotry, Racism' During Northern Westchester BOE Meeting
Lawmaker Speaks Out On 'Bigotry, Racism' During Northern Westchester BOE Meeting A Hudson Valley lawmaker is speaking out after several parents and residents had to be escorted by police out of a Board of Education meeting after becoming unruly and allegedly making racist comments to the crowd and board members. On Thursday, Feb. 10, multiple residents had to be removed from a Lakeland Central School District Board of Education meeting after they stirred up trouble and used racial slurs toward parents and members of the board. The Lakeland Central School District includes parts of six towns, including Yorktown, Cortlandt, and Somers in Westchester, and Carmel, Philipsto…
Hudson Valley Eatery Closes After 25 Years In Business Hudson Valley Eatery Closes After 25 Years In Business
Hudson Valley Eatery Closes After 25 Years In Business A Hudson Valley eatery has permanently closed its doors after 25 years in business.The owner of the Foundry Cafe, located in Putnam County, made the announcement on Saturday, Feb. 12. The eatery was located at 55 Main St. in Cold Spring in the town of Philipstown. The Foundry Cafe was known for its breakfast dishes, including omelets and French toast, along with desserts, including its cheesecake. Owner Jeff Consaga told the Highlands Current that he made the decision to retire at the age of 67. The comment section on the business' Facebook post announcing the closure was filled…
21-Year-Old Sentenced For Fatal Fire That Killed Father In Area 21-Year-Old Sentenced For Fatal Fire That Killed Father In Area
21-Year-Old Sentenced For Fatal Fire That Killed Father In Area A 21-year-old from the area will spend time in prison after admitting to killing his father and setting his home on fire. Putnam County resident Louis Weber IV, of Philipstown, pleaded guilty in August to manslaughter and arson for killing his father, Louis Weber Jr., who was 72 years old at the time, in November 2019. Original story - 20-Year-Old Charged With Murdering His Father After Lengthy Investigation On Wednesday, Nov. 10, Weber was sentenced to 20 years in prison on the manslaughter charge and up to nine years on the arson charge. He was also sentenced to five years of post-releas…
21-Year-Old Sentenced For Killing Father In Area 21-Year-Old Sentenced For Killing Father In Area
21-Year-Old Sentenced For Killing Father In Area A 21-year-old from the area will spend time in prison after admitting to killing his father and setting his home on fire. Putnam County resident Louis Weber IV, of Philipstown, pleaded guilty in August to manslaughter and arson for killing his father, Louis Weber Jr., who was 72 years old at the time, in November 2019. Original story - 20-Year-Old Charged With Murdering His Father After Lengthy Investigation On Wednesday, Nov. 10, Weber was sentenced to 20 years in prison on the manslaughter charge and up to nine years on the arson charge. He was also sentenced to five years of post-releas…
21-Year-Old Admits To Killing His Father, Setting Home On Fire In Area 21-Year-Old Admits To Killing His Father, Setting Home On Fire In Area
21-Year-Old Admits To Killing His Father, Setting Home On Fire In Area A 21-year-old from the area has admitted to killing his father and setting his home on fire. Putnam County resident Louis Weber IV, of Philipstown, pleaded guilty this week to manslaughter and arson for killing his father, Louis Weber Jr., who was 72 years old at the time, in November 2019. Original story - 20-Year-Old Charged With Murdering His Father After Lengthy Investigation Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy said that on Nov. 4, 2019, first responders were dispatched to a Second Street home in Philipstown, where there was a home that went up in flames. After put…
Deputy Saves Woman From Burning Vehicle Following Crash In Area Deputy Saves Woman From Burning Vehicle Following Crash In Area
Deputy Saves Woman From Burning Vehicle Following Crash In Area A Hudson Valley woman is alive thanks to the efforts of an area deputy who happened to see her crash her vehicle, which then burst into flames. The incident took place in Putnam County around 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 3, on Route 9D in the Town of Philipstown near Boscobel.  At that time, when Putnam County Deputy William Verrastro was traveling southbound on the roadway and spotted a white Hyundai behind him suddenly veer off the road and collide with a tree and catch on fire, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said.  Verrastro immediately ran to the aid of the trapped woman w…
Missing Hudson Valley Boy Found Missing Hudson Valley Boy Found
Missing Hudson Valley Boy Found A 16-year-old boy who went missing in the Hudson Valley has been located. Putnam County resident James Thesing, of Philipstown, was reported missing by his family on Tuesday, June 22, according to an alert from the New York State Police. State Police announced Tuesday evening that he had been found. "James has been located in good health and returned to his family," state police said in a statement. "Thank you everyone for your assistance."
Missing Hudson Valley Boy Found Missing Hudson Valley Boy Found
Missing Hudson Valley Boy Found Update: A 16-year-old boy who went missing in the Hudson Valley has been located. Putnam County resident James Thesing, of Philipstown, was reported missing by his family on Tuesday, June 22, according to an alert from the New York State Police. State Police announced Tuesday evening that he had been found. "James has been located in good health and returned to his family," state police said in a statement. "Thank you everyone for your assistance." Original report: A 16-year-old boy has gone missing in the Hudson Valley and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Putn…
Man Charged With Rapes Of Children In Northern Westchester, Putnam Man Charged With Rapes Of Children In Northern Westchester, Putnam
Man Charged With Rapes Of Children In Northern Westchester, Putnam A Westchester County man has been arrested for allegedly raping a child under the age of 15 twice in two different cities. New York State Police arrested Fabian Huirachocha Barbecho, age 36, of Yonkers, on Tuesday, May 18, in conjunction with the Putnam County Child Advocacy Center, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Barbecho was arrested after state police received a law enforcement tip, and members of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Cortlandt began investigating two instances of alleged rape, Hicks said. The investigation determined Barbecho raped a victim under the age of 15 in both Philips…
Man Found Dead On Park Trail In Hudson Valley Man Found Dead On Park Trail In Hudson Valley
Man Found Dead On Park Trail In Hudson Valley A 73-year-old Hudson Valley man was found dead, apparently of natural causes, in the vicinity of a hiking trail in the area. The resident of Philipstown, in Putnam County, was found on Monday, May 17 at the Schunnemunk State Park, located in Orange County, in the Town of Cornwall, said NYS Parks officials.  State Park Police, NYS Park Forest Rangers, Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office, Town of Cornwall Police, Salisbury Mills FD, Cornwall FD, DEC forest rangers, and local EMS all responded to the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
Casting, Dates Announced For Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s 2021 Summer Season Casting, Dates Announced For Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s 2021 Summer Season
Casting, Dates Announced For Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s 2021 Summer Season The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival has announced its return for the 2021 season, along with its lineup of plays and casting, at Boscobel House and Gardens in Putnam County, located on Route 9D in Garrison. The season kicks off on Thursday, June 24, with "The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington," by James Ijames, which runs through Friday, July 30.  The play will feature Tyler Fauntleroy, Cyndii Johnson, Ralph Adriel Johnson, Claudia Logan, Britney Simpson, Brandon St. Clair, and Nance Williamson. The season will continue with William Shakespeare’s, "T…
Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley
Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley Hundreds in the Hudson Valley are now without power as high winds whip through the area. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Monday, March 29. Related story - Here's Timing For Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Outages As of around 10 a.m. on Monday, Con Edison was still reporting nine active outages that were impacting customers in Bedford, Cortlandt, Greenburgh, Mount Vernon, New Castle, Scarsdale, and Yonkers. Farther north, Central Hudson is working to restore power to 1,778 of its customers as crews work to respond to 65 outages. Ulster …
Northern Westchester Man Charged With DWI/Drugs After Head-On Crash Injures Woman Northern Westchester Man Charged With DWI/Drugs After Head-On Crash Injures Woman
Northern Westchester Man Charged With DWI/Drugs After Head-On Crash Injures Woman A 20-year-old man has been arrested for alleged DWI after a crash injured a woman. Elvis Sangurima, of Peekskill, was arrested on Thursday, March 4, after Putnam County Sheriff's deputies responded to a head-on crash on Route 9, in the town of Philipstown. Upon arriving at the scene, Deputy Kevin Radovich observed two cars in the roadway. Fire Department vehicles were also on the scene and EMTs were attending to the 37-year-old female driver of a 2020 jeep, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said. Radovich approached Sangurima, the driver of the second vehicle, and began his…
DWI Driver Found Stopped In Lane With Hazard Lights On In Area, Authorities Say DWI Driver Found Stopped In Lane With Hazard Lights On In Area, Authorities Say
DWI Driver Found Stopped In Lane With Hazard Lights On In Area, Authorities Say A Dutchess County man was nabbed for DWI after a Putnam County Sheriff's deputy spotted his vehicle stopped in a traffic lane with its hazard lights on. Stuart. W. Young, age 32, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested around 8:30. a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, when Deputy Kevin Radovich was on patrol on Route 9, in the area of Watergrass Lane in the Town of Philipstown when he spotted a Subaru Outback stopped in the southbound lane with its hazards on, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said. Radovich pulled behind the vehicle and made contact with Young who was allegedly intoxicated and driving on a rev…
COVID: Putnam County Wants State To Provide Breakdown By Zip Code COVID: Putnam County Wants State To Provide Breakdown By Zip Code
COVID: Putnam County Wants State To Provide Breakdown By Zip Code Putnam County is calling on more detailed COVID-19 data from the state as new cases of the virus surge across the country during the holiday season. With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and more holidays fast approaching, county officials issued an alert cautioning families to modify plans to help curtail the spread of the virus. Officials are also working with New York State health officials to get more information to residents, businesses, and schools, broken down by zip code. Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell noted that with more areas in the Hudson Valley and New York being d…
COVID-19: One Of Largest School Districts In Hudson Valley Shifts To Fully Remote Start COVID-19: One Of Largest School Districts In Hudson Valley Shifts To Fully Remote Start
Covid-19: One Of Largest School Districts In Hudson Valley Shifts To Fully Remote Start One of the largest school districts in the Hudson Valley is reversing course and now plans to begin the year fully remotely after planning for a hybrid model to kick off the academic year due to potential staffing shortages. The Lakeland Board of Education announced that educators will be teaching students remotely when it kicks off the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Lakeland Central School District enrolls students from both Northern Westchester (Yorktown, Cortlandt, and Somers ) and Putnam County (Carmel, Philipstown, and Putnam Valley). Its district office is in the hamlet of Shru…
One New COVID-19 Death Reported In Putnam County: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases By Town One New COVID-19 Death Reported In Putnam County: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases By Town
One New Covid-19 Death Reported In Putnam County: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases By Town There has been one new fatality related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Putnam County, which saw more than a dozen new cases of the virus confirmed. The COVID-19 death toll has now reached 56 countywide. With 14 new COVID-19 cases in Putnam, the county now has had 1,270 cases since the pandemic began in early March.  There are currently 11 COVID-19 patients at Putnam Hospital, while the Department of Health is monitoring 32 cases of possible COVID-19. Of the confirmed cases, 53 percent have been men, and 47 percent were women. Earlier story - COVID-19: Age Ranges Re…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Putnam County Cases By Town Putnam County saw at least two dozen new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) over the weekend as it begins approaching nearly 1,250 cases. According to the latest information from the Putnam County Department of Health, there have now been 1,244 (24 new) cases of COVID-19 reported in the county, which have resulted in 55 deaths. There are currently 13 COVID-19 patients at Putnam Hospital, with four being discharged after being cleared of the virus in the past 24 hours. Each Putnam County town had multiple newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health announced. Of the con…
Putnam County Now Has 1,200 COVID-19 Cases: Here's Latest Rundown By Town Putnam County Now Has 1,200 COVID-19 Cases: Here's Latest Rundown By Town
Putnam County Now Has 1,200 Covid-19 Cases: Here's Latest Rundown By Town Putnam County has climbed over 1,200 total positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. As of Thursday, May 7, there have now been 1,220 (24 new) cases of COVID-19 reported in the county, which have resulted in 55 deaths (nine new), according to the Putnam County Department of Health. There are currently 13 COVID-19 patients at Putnam Hospital, with four being discharged after being cleared of the virus in the past 24 hours. Each Putnam County town had multiple newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health announced. Of the confirmed cases, 53 percent were men, and 47 percent we…