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Orange County Man Known For 'Dispensary Bus' Busted Selling Pot To Underage Buyers, Police Say Orange County Man Known For 'Dispensary Bus' Busted Selling Pot To Underage Buyers, Police Say
Orange County Man Known For 'Dispensary Bus' Busted Selling Pot To Underage Buyers, Police Say A Hudson Valley man known for his makeshift "dispensary bus" was busted for allegedly selling cannabis to people under the age of 21. The arrest took place in Dutchess County around 4:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26 in East Fishkill. According to East Fishkill Police, Orange County resident Eli E. Herrera, age 22, of Monroe, was charged with criminal sale of cannabis and unlawful sale of cannabis. Herrera's arrest comes following an investigation by the East Fishkill Police and the Dutchess County Drug Task Force.  The investigation found that Herrera allegedly sold cannabis out the rear of…
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Orange County, Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Orange County, Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Orange County, Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
Duo, Including Monroe Man, Nabbed For Tearing Down Israeli Flag From Government Building Duo, Including Monroe Man, Nabbed For Tearing Down Israeli Flag From Government Building
Duo, Including Monroe Man, Nabbed For Tearing Down Israeli Flag From Government Building Two Hudson Valley men have been charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime for allegedly tearing down an Israeli flag from a government building and damaging it. The incident occurred in Rockland County in Ramapo on  Tuesday, Nov. 13 at a government building on Route 59. According to Lt. Christopher Franklin of the Ramapo Police, officials found that an Israeli flag was removed from the exterior of the building by a group of individuals, damaging it in the process, and left with the flag in their possession. The Ramapo Police Department Investigations Division was able to identify…
Woman Seriously Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery Woman Seriously Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery
Woman Seriously Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery Police are investigating a serious three-vehicle crash including two tractor-trailers and a vehicle that seriously injured a womani n the Hudson Valley. The collision took place in Orange County on I-84 around 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Montgomery. A preliminary investigation revealed that a tractor-trailer struck the rear of a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by a 30-year-old Orange County resident from the town of Monroe, pushing that vehicle into the rear of another tractor-trailer, state police said. The woman was entrapped in her vehicle and was extracted by the town of Montgo…
Monroe 25-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Fatal I-87 Crash In Woodbury Monroe 25-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Fatal I-87 Crash In Woodbury
Monroe 25-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Fatal I-87 Crash In Woodbury A Hudson Valley man has been identified as the driver of a 1997 Ford Escort who was killed after allegedly pulling in front of a tractor-trailer on I-87. Original report: 1 Killed In Crash Between Passenger Vehicle, Tractor-Trailer On I-87 In Woodbury Orange County resident Sama Exantus, age 25, of Monroe, was driving a 1997 Ford Escort southbound on I-87 around 6:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23 in Woodbury. According to Trooper Tara McCormick of the New York State Police, Exantus's vehicle pulled onto the shoulder just after passing Exit 16.  Exantus then attempted to re-enter the ro…
11-Year-Old Girl Killed In 4-Vehicle Orange County Crash That Injured Several Others 11-Year-Old Girl Killed In 4-Vehicle Orange County Crash That Injured Several Others
11-Year-Old Girl Killed In 4-Vehicle Orange County Crash That Injured Several Others An 11-year-old girl was killed and numerous others injured when a driver allegedly crossed into another lane hitting two vehicles and then struck a fourth head-on, police say. The crash took place in Orange County in the town of Woodbury around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2020 Honda Accord, operated by Yeraldo Roa, age 34, of Port Jervis was traveling west on Route 6 when he crossed over into the westbound lane striking two vehicles traveling east on their passenger side, a 2019 Infiniti SUV and a 2017 Nissan N20.  Roa then continued to…
Man Found Lying On Newburgh Roadway Dies In Hit-Run-Crash, Police Say Man Found Lying On Newburgh Roadway Dies In Hit-Run-Crash, Police Say
Man Found Lying On Newburgh Roadway Dies In Hit-Run-Crash, Police Say Police are investigating after a man was found lying unconscious on a Hudson Valley roadway beside a vehicle that had a flat tire. Orange County resident Walter Weiser, age 65, of Monroe, was found around 7:50 a.m., Friday, Aug. 18 on Old Little Britain Road near Unity Place in the town of Newburgh. When the town of Newburgh Police officers responded they found Weiser lying next to a gray 2007 Suzuki Reno that was facing westbound on the side of the road, said Lt. Peter Talarico of the town of Newburgh Police. Town of Newburgh Emergency Services attempted to render aid, but Weiser was…
Orange County Man Stabs Ex-GF's New Boyfriend, Police Say Orange County Man Stabs Ex-GF's New Boyfriend, Police Say
Orange County Man Stabs Ex-GF's New Boyfriend, Police Say A 30-year-old Hudson Valley man was nabbed after allegedly stabbing and attacking his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend after breaking into a home. Orange County resident John Luke Popadopoulous of Monroe was arrested on Wednesday, July 5 in Monroe, said Lt. Tim Young, of the Monroe Police Department. According to Young, Papadopoulous forced his way into a residence on Lake Street and attacked the new boyfriend with a knife causing injuries to the man's neck and chest. The 28-year-old victim was transported by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center in stable condition, Young said. …
$250,000 Winner: Third-Place Powerball Ticket Sold In Orange County $250,000 Winner: Third-Place Powerball Ticket Sold In Orange County
$250,000 Winner: Third-Place Powerball Ticket Sold In Orange County Someone in the Hudson Valley is having a great pre-Fourth of July after winning $250,000 in the third-prize Powerball drawing. According to the New York Lottery, the winning ticket for the Wednesday, June 28 game was sold in Orange County at Jai the Sunoco at 1197 Route 208 in Monroe. The winning numbers for the Powerball game were 19-25-34-57-68 with a Power Ball of 4. Lottery officials said the ticket was worth $50,000, but because the unidentified player purchased five $1 Power Play multipliers, the total jumped to $250,000. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesda…
Child Sex Abuse: Orange County Man Charged After Allegations Surface Child Sex Abuse: Orange County Man Charged After Allegations Surface
Child Sex Abuse: Orange County Man Charged After Allegations Surface A Hudson Valley man is behind bars following an investigation into the sexual abuse of a child under the age of 15. Orange County resident Sergio Lucero, age 40, of the village of Monroe, was arrested on Sunday, June 11 by the New York State Police. The State Police Child Abuse Unit working in conjunction with Orange County Child Protective Services received allegations regarding Lucero engaging in sexual conduct with a child less than 15 years old, said Trooper Steven Nevel. An investigation led to the arrest of Lucero who was formally charged with felony criminal sex act second-degree an…
Monore Man Charges $1K In Goods To Former Friend's Credit Cards Monore Man Charges $1K In Goods To Former Friend's Credit Cards
Monore Man Charges $1K In Goods To Former Friend's Credit Cards A Hudson Valley man has been charged with identity theft after allegedly using a former friend's credit card information to make purchases.  Orange County resident Gustavo W. Gonzalez, age 23 from the town of Monroe was arrested by state police Wednesday, May 17, and charged with grand larceny and identity theft. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, on Tuesday, April 4, state police received a complaint about unauthorized charges on several credit cards. The total amount of the transactions was $1,261.  An investigation revealed that Gonzalez had a falling out with a friend an…
Orange County Man Found Dead After Disappearing In Delaware River Orange County Man Found Dead After Disappearing In Delaware River
Orange County Man Found Dead After Disappearing In Delaware River A Hudson Valley man was found dead after disappearing from his campsite at the edge of the Delaware River. The incident took place in Sullivan County on Saturday, May 13, at the Ascalona Campground in Barryville.  Deputies responded to the campground on a report of a missing person, said Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty. At the campground deputies interviewed witnesses who reported that they had observed a man camping at the edge of the Delaware River Friday, May 12, night.  The witness noticed that the doors on the man’s van were wide open and his campsite seemed to be…
Drug Bust: Orange County Man Nabbed With Cocaine, Guns, Police Say Drug Bust: Orange County Man Nabbed With Cocaine, Guns, Police Say
Drug Bust: Orange County Man Nabbed With Cocaine, Guns, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was busted with alleged cocaine and guns following an investigation of drug sales in the region. Orange County resident Josias Rivera, age 30, of Monroe, was arrested on Thursday, May 11, at a home in Monroe. As alleged in charging documents filed in court, on police officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Monroe. During the execution of the search warrant, the police recovered approximately 46 grams of cocaine, 7.5 grams of MDMA, a loaded ghost gun, a shotgun, ammunition, and a large quantity of cash, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. Th…
Suspects Of Orange County Armed Robbery Caught After Multi-County Chase Suspects Of Orange County Armed Robbery Caught After Multi-County Chase
Suspects Of Orange County Armed Robbery Caught After Multi-County Chase Over a period of 24 hours, two stolen vehicles and five armed robbery suspects that had traveled into Westchester from other states and counties were caught, police said.  Earlier Report - Multi-City Chase: 5 Armed Robbery Suspects Caught By K-9 Unit, Police In Mount Vernon The three incidents happened on both Tuesday, Feb. 28, and Wednesday, March 1, when three different stolen vehicles entered Mount Vernon and were caught by the city's police department.  The first incident started on Tuesday night around 8:30 p.m. when five suspects who had been involved in an Orange…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, 1.8  inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches Herricks, 3.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 5 inches Centereach, 4.5 inches Mattituck, 4.5 inches Mount Sina, 4.5 inches Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches Rockland County Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
Triple-Fatal Fire IDs: Victims Were All Members Of Young Orange County Family Triple-Fatal Fire IDs: Victims Were All Members Of Young Orange County Family
Triple-Fatal Fire IDs: Victims Were All Members Of Young Orange County Family The victims of a horrific fire that consumed a Hudson Valley home have been identified as a young family of three. According to Chana Gellman Burston, co-director of the Chabad Of Orange County, the three were members of the Chabad and identified them as Kalman Goldstein, his wife Sarah, and 7-year-old daughter Miriam.  The fire took place in Orange County around 12:55 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23 at 44 Highland Ave., in the village of Monroe, according to the Monroe Police. "Please say a prayer and do an extra good deed in honor of this beautiful family that was taken way too soon in a ho…
Triple-Fatal Fire: Victims Found Inside Orange County Home After Blaze Breaks Out Triple-Fatal Fire: Victims Found Inside Orange County Home After Blaze Breaks Out
Triple-Fatal Fire: Victims Found Inside Orange County Home After Blaze Breaks Out Updated story - Triple-Fatal Fire IDs: Victims Were All Members Of Young Family In Hudson Valley Three people were found dead inside a Hudson Valley home following a blaze that destroyed the residence. The fire took place in Orange County around 12:55 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23 at 44 Highland Ave., in the village of Monroe. According to Monore Police Chief Darwin Guzman, members of the Monroe Police Department, along with members from the district responded to a reported house fire. When they arrived on the scene they found a fully engulfed house fire, Guzman said. Neighbors informed of…
Monroe Man Drives On Walking Path Before Crashing During Pursuit, Police Say Monroe Man Drives On Walking Path Before Crashing During Pursuit, Police Say
Monroe Man Drives On Walking Path Before Crashing During Pursuit, Police Say A Hudson Valley man nabbed for allegedly fleeing from the state police for driving without a license took a wild ride at a high rate of speed down a popular walking path before crashing. The incident took place in Orange County around 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21 in the town of Monroe. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, troopers spotted a 2018 Nissan Altima traveling north on Orange Turnpike in the town of Monroe at a high rate of speed.  The driver of the car saw the trooper and attempted to flee the area. The trooper lost sight of the car and a short time later spotted the Altima run a…
ID Released For Orange County Woman Found Dead In Goshen Retention Pond ID Released For Orange County Woman Found Dead In Goshen Retention Pond
ID Released For Orange County Woman Found Dead In Goshen Retention Pond Police have identified a woman who was discovered deceased in an overturned vehicle in an area retention pond. Orange County resident Nicole Romero-Brown, age 45, from Monroe, was found around 12 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8 in the pond in Goshen. Earlier report: Woman Found Dead In Overturned Vehicle In Goshen Retention Pond State Police Aviation located an overturned vehicle in a retention pond off exit 124 westbound on Route 17 in the village of Goshen, said Trooper Steven Nevel. An investigation revealed there was a deceased woman in the vehicle, Nevel said. The investigation into h…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…
New Details Emerge On Monroe Teen Charged With Repeatedly Raping Minor New Details Emerge On Monroe Teen Charged With Repeatedly Raping Minor
New Details Emerge On Monroe Teen Charged With Repeatedly Raping Minor New details have emerged after a 19-year-old was charged with repeatedly raping a minor in both the Hudson Valley and at the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Orange County resident Jon Edward Pelcin, of Monroe, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 29 following an investigation by local authorities and New York State Police. Earlier report: Monroe 19-Year-Old Charged With Rape After 'Incidents In Various Locations,' Police Say Pelcin committed the sexual assaults "over several years in various locations throughout the Hudson Valley and at the Jersey Shore" -- specifically on Long Beach Island,…
Monroe 19-Year-Old Charged With Rape After 'Incidents In Various Locations,' Police Say Monroe 19-Year-Old Charged With Rape After 'Incidents In Various Locations,' Police Say
Monroe 19-Year-Old Charged With Rape After 'Incidents In Various Locations,' Police Say A Hudson Valley 19-year-old man has been charged with rape after allegedly sexually assaulting a minor over several years. Orange County resident John Pelcin, of Monroe, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 29, according to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police. According to Nevel, on Friday, Sept. 2, the village of Monroe Police Department initiated an investigation into sexual assaults of a minor that had occurred over several years.   On Friday, Nov. 18, the New York State Police Monroe barracks was contacted to assist with the investigation. The investigation revealed t…
Monroe Man Accused Of Raping Child Monroe Man Accused Of Raping Child
Monroe 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…
Man Who Exited Vehicle After Crash Struck, Killed By Car On Route 17 In Monroe, Police Say Man Who Exited Vehicle After Crash Struck, Killed By Car On Route 17 In Monroe, Police Say
Man Who Exited Vehicle After Crash Struck, Killed By Car On Route 17 In Monroe, Police Say Police are investigating after a man who stepped out of his vehicle following a crash was struck and killed by a car in the Hudson Valley, according to New York State Police. The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 in Orange County on Route 17 eastbound in the town of Monroe.  A preliminary investigation revealed that Westchester County resident Garfield E. Elliot, age 47, from New Rochelle, was involved in a vehicle crash where he was the operator of one of the vehicles, state police from the Monroe barracks said. Elliott exited his vehicle in the center median of R…
Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Hudson Valley Man Driving Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Hudson Valley Man Driving Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say
Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Hudson Valley Man Driving Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged with felony DWI after allegedly driving drunk with children in the car. The incident took place in Rockland County around 3 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19, in Ramapo. According to the Ramapo Police, a 37-year-old Orange County resident from Monroe was stopped for a routine traffic infraction when officers noticed he was allegedly impaired by alcohol. The man's 8-year-old daughter and 3-month-old son were in the vehicle, as well as a 1-year-old, police said. The man, whose identity was not released by police, was processed for the following charges:  Three c…
Employee Trapped Under Forklift Seriously Injured At Monroe Home Depot Employee Trapped Under Forklift Seriously Injured At Monroe Home Depot
Employee Trapped Under Forklift Seriously Injured At Monroe Home Depot A Hudson Valley Home Depot employee was seriously injured after being trapped under a forklift. The incident took place in Orange County around 1 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, in Monroe. According to Monroe Fire District Chief Rich Lenahan, the fire department responded to the store at 254 Larkin Drive for a call regarding a worker trapped. When firefighters and EMS arrived on the scene they found an employee trapped under the rear of a forklift, Lenahan said. New York State troopers were on the scene administering care when the fire department arrived, he added. Monroe firefighters, assisted…
25-Year-Old From Monroe Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash 25-Year-Old From Monroe Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash
25-Year-Old From Monroe Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Police are searching for witnesses after a man was killed in a single-vehicle Hudson Valley crash. The crash took place in Orange County around 6:45 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 11 on Colonial Avenue in the village of Warwick. "It's believed the accident had occurred several hours earlier," said Chief John Rader, of the Warwick Police. A 25-year-old Monroe man was the victim of the motorcycle crash, Rader said. His name has not been released pending notification of the family. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Detective Unit at 845-986-5000. …
Woman Killed In Goshen Crash Remembered As Talented Hairdresser Woman Killed In Goshen Crash Remembered As Talented Hairdresser
Woman Killed In Goshen Crash Remembered As Talented Hairdresser A woman who died in a car crash on a busy Hudson Valley roadway is being remembered as a talented hairdresser. Orange County resident Samantha Turnbull, age 34, of Port Jervis, died Friday, June 17, according to her obituary. New York State Police said Turnbull’s Kia Forte was hit just before 9:30 a.m. by a 21-year-old who lost control of his Honda CRV on Route 17 in the town of Goshen and crossed over a median. Earlier report: Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Goshen Crash Multiple officers attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Investigato…
Worker At Monroe Home Depot Nabbed For Fraud, Police Say Worker At Monroe Home Depot Nabbed For Fraud, Police Say
Worker At Monroe Home Depot Nabbed For Fraud, Police Say A 45-year-old woman is accused of making fraudulent transactions valued at more than $1,200 while working at a Hudson Valley Home Depot. Orange County resident Nikeisha Grant, of Washingtonville, was arrested at about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, for first-degree falsifying business records and fourth-degree grand larceny, according to New York State Police. Authorities reported that when Grant worked at an Orange County Home Depot, located in Monroe, Asset Protection realized she was making fraudulent transactions for an individual in March and May. State Police said Grant would void previ…
COVID-19: These NY Counties At Medium, High Risk Of Spreading Virus, CDC Says COVID-19: These NY Counties At Medium, High Risk Of Spreading Virus, CDC Says
Covid-19: These NY Counties At Medium, High Risk Of Spreading Virus, CDC Says While most New Yorkers have eagerly ditched their masks as the recovery from the winter COVID-19 surge continues, some counties are now being encouraged to mask up once again as the state has seen a rise in cases in some regions. In late February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, permitting most of the state to drop the mandate. Earlier story - COVID-19: CDC Unveils New Strategy Allowing Communities To Ease Masking, Social Distancing Howeve…
Monroe Man Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash Monroe Man Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash
Monroe Man Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash Police have arrested a Hudson Valley man who allegedly struck and killed a 76-year-old woman in New York City and then fled the scene. Orange County resident Vincent Francis, age 62, of Monroe, was arrested on Wednesday, March 23 in connection with the crash, said the NYPD. The crash took place in Co-op City in the Bronx on Tuesday, March 7 when Francis was driving a dump truck south on the Hutchinson River Parkway East when he made a left turn onto Einstein Loop and struck Lola Blair while she was crossing the roadway, NYPD said.  Francis then fled the scene, police said. Blair was …