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Corrections Officer Smuggled Tobacco, Phone For Hudson Valley Jail Inmates, Police Say Corrections Officer Smuggled Tobacco, Phone For Hudson Valley Jail Inmates, Police Say
Corrections Officer Smuggled Tobacco, Phone For Hudson Valley Jail Inmates, Police Say A corrections officer has been arrested on multiple felonies after allegedly smuggling in contraband for inmates at a Hudson Valley jail. Ulster County resident Felicia Waithe, age 28, of Kingston, was arrested at home Wednesday, July 12, following an investigation by sheriff’s officials. According to deputies, Waithe worked as a probationary corrections officer at the Ulster County jail in Kingston. In late June 2023, jail staff were tipped off that Waithe was smuggling contraband into the facility. Sheriff’s officials were also told that she was having inappropriate relationships with in…

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Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty To Forcible Touching Of Inmate In Rockland County Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty To Forcible Touching Of Inmate In Rockland County
Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty To Forcible Touching Of Inmate In Rockland County A former corrections officer from the Hudson Valley has pleaded guilty to forcible touching and unlawful imprisonment of an inmate. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that John Kezek, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of the state of Florida, who was a correction officer at the Rockland County jail made the plea on Tuesday, April 25. Walsh said due to the nature of the crimes and to protect the identity of the victim, very limited information can be released.  The charges were based on allegations made by a female victim who came into contact with Kezek whi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Couple Draws Attention For 'Seducing Serial Killers,' Report Says Couple Draws Attention For 'Seducing Serial Killers,' Report Says
Couple Draws Attention For 'Seducing Serial Killers,' Report Says A New York couple is making national news for reportedly seducing serial killers by mail over the course of more than two decades. Westchester County resident Barbara Dickstein, age 60, of Yonkers, and her late husband Richie reportedly targeted at least 100 violent criminals and high-profile murderers while enjoying a deeply dark letter-writing campaign that spanned more than 20 years. Among the infamous penpals were John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer, David Berkowitz, and Richard Ramirez. Related story - Chilling New Netflix Documentary Reveals 'Last Victim' Of Ex-Westche…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Indicted For Violent Attack At Jail In Hudson Valley Man Indicted For Violent Attack At Jail In Hudson Valley
Man Indicted For Violent Attack At Jail In Hudson Valley A Rockland County man has been indicted for attempted murder stemming from a violent attack on a female corrections officer at the Rockland County Jail. Israel Gourion, age 32, of Wesley Hills, was indicted on Tuesday, Feb. 23, on charges of attempted murder, assault, and strangulation, said Chief of the Rockland County Detectives Peter Walker. Gourion was an inmate of the jail at the time of the attack. The case is being prosecuted by Supervising Assistant District Attorney Mike Dugandzic. On Wednesday, Feb. 10, the victim, a Rockland County Sheriffs Corrections Officer, was engaged in pe…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Rockland County Corrections Officers Indicted On Criminal Charges Rockland County Corrections Officers Indicted On Criminal Charges
Rockland County Corrections Officers Indicted On Criminal Charges Two Rockland County corrections officers have been indicted on criminal charges. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office announced the indictments of John Kezek and Christopher Taggart on charges alleging they committed criminal acts while performing their official duties. When the Sheriff’s Office was made aware of the allegations, both departmental and criminal investigations were launched, said Chief William Barbera of the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office. Both correction officers were subsequently suspended from duty. Additionally, as a result of the criminal investig…

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by Joe Lombardi