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Sex Offender Nabbed For Area Robbery, Police Say
A Level 3 sex offender has been arrested for an alleged robbery in the area.
Orange County resident Donovan Hoilett, age 30, of Newburgh, was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 7, by New Paltz Police after he was spotted in Ulster County, according to authorities.
Hoilett was wanted by police for a robbery that took place on Saturday, July 24 in New Paltz, said New Paltz Police Chief Robert Lucchesi.
Following a two-week-long investigation, probable cause was established to charge Hoilett with the robbery, the chief said.
He was nabbed by New Paltz officers when he was spotted in town …
Man Held Woman By Throat, Pressed Pillow Over Her Face, Police Say
A 22-year-old man was arrested following a domestic dispute in which he allegedly held down the victim by her throat with a pillow over her face and nose.
Phillip G. Clemens, of New Paltz, was arrested around 6:45 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, after police responded to Hasbrouck Park for a call for help, said New Paltz Police Lt. Robert Lucchesi.
According to Lucchesi, when police arrived at the park they found the victim who had fled her home after allegedly being assaulted by Clemens.
The victim told officers that Clemens had reportedly held her down by the throat, covered her mouth and …
Area Man Arrested Twice In Hours Under New Bail Reform
A man who was arrested for an alleged domestic dispute that ended with an officer injured was arrested again within 20 minutes after court under new bail reform laws.
The incident began around 7:20 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19, when New Paltz responded to a home on Colonial Drive for a report of a domestic assault, said New Platz Police Lt. Robert Lucchesi.
When police arrived on the scene, the man identified as Ruben Ortiz, 35, began fighting with police and resisting arrest, Lucchesi said.
One officer was injured, received a blow to the knee, and was transported to an area hospital for tre…
