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Man Stabbed On Main Street In HV: Suspect Arrested Nearby, Police Say Man Stabbed On Main Street In HV: Suspect Arrested Nearby, Police Say
Man Stabbed On Main Street In HV: Suspect Arrested Nearby, Police Say A man was stabbed multiple times during a late-night incident in the heart of a Dutchess County city, and a suspect is now in custody, police said. The stabbing happened around 12:17 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, on the 300 block of Main Street in Poughkeepsie, the city's police department announced.  Responding officers found a 31-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his back and abdomen. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he underwent surgery and is expected to recover.  Investigators quickly located a suspect near the scene. Police identified him as Colin Sumahit, ag…
Gun-Toting Trio Park At Police HQ, Caught After Shooting Threats In Hudson Valley: Cops Gun-Toting Trio Park At Police HQ, Caught After Shooting Threats In Hudson Valley: Cops
Gun-Toting Trio Park At Police HQ, Caught After Shooting Threats In Hudson Valley: Cops Four men, including a teenager, were arrested after shooting threats led to the discovery of a loaded stolen handgun outside a police station in Dutchess County, authorities said. The incident unfolded on the morning of Friday, June 20, after Beacon Police received two separate calls reporting disputes and threats involving guns, according to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia.  One of the locations was the Beacon Train Station. Officers arriving there found a suspect fleeing the scene who was quickly caught and found to be wanted on a warrant in Beacon. While that suspect was being pro…
Tires Slashed On Dozens Of Cars, Kitchen Burgled At HV Retreat, Police Say Tires Slashed On Dozens Of Cars, Kitchen Burgled At HV Retreat, Police Say
Tires Slashed On Dozens Of Cars, Kitchen Burgled At HV Retreat, Police Say A man has been charged with burglary after dozens of vehicles were found with slashed tires at a well-known retreat center in Dutchess County, police said.  The incident began on Tuesday, June 17, at approximately 11:53 a.m. at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, located at 140 Lake Dr. in Clinton, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 19.  Troopers responded to a report of criminal mischief and found about 30 vehicles on the property, each with at least one slashed tire. Police also discovered signs of a break-in at the institute’s kitchen.  Investiga…
Cocaine, Scales Found In Bust At Housing Complex In HV: Woman Arrested, DA Says Cocaine, Scales Found In Bust At Housing Complex In HV: Woman Arrested, DA Says
Cocaine, Scales Found In Bust At Housing Complex In HV: Woman Arrested, DA Says A woman is facing serious drug charges after police say they caught her selling cocaine at a public housing complex in Dutchess County.  On Wednesday, June 18, police arrested Felicia L. Griffin, 44, after a weeks-long investigation into drug sales at the Corlies Manor housing complex in Poughkeepsie, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force announced.  Investigators said they got a tip about possible drug activity in the area and made several undercover purchases from Griffin. Officers then got a warrant to search her home. Griffin was arrested without inci…
Man Falls Asleep, Fatally Strikes Young Gifted Pianist With Car In HV: Here's His Fate Man Falls Asleep, Fatally Strikes Young Gifted Pianist With Car In HV: Here's His Fate
Man Falls Asleep, Fatally Strikes Young Gifted Pianist With Car In HV: Here's His Fate A driver who admitted to falling asleep at the wheel and causing the crash that killed a gifted 24-year-old college student and pianist in Dutchess County will spend time in jail.  Rohan Patrick, age 42, was sentenced on Tuesday, June 17, to 364 days in jail after pleading guilty in March to criminally negligent homicide in connection with the crash, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced.  The sentence follows a tragic crash that occurred on May 25, 2024, in the Village of Red Hook, when Patrick, driving a 2017 Ford Fusion, struck and killed Linh Hong Nguyen, …
Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In HV: 'They Are Struggling' Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In HV: 'They Are Struggling'
Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In HV: 'They Are Struggling' A Dutchess County family is asking for help after an intense house fire destroyed their home and belongings, leaving them with nowhere to go. The fire broke out around before midnight on Friday, June 13 at 111 Maple Rd. in Fishkill, displacing six people, two dogs, and a kitten, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by a relative.  While all six family members and both dogs made it out safely, the fate of the kitten remains unknown.  The fire consumed nearly everything inside the house, including money, clothing, furniture, and important documents. The family is currently s…
Driver Crashes Into Taco Bell, Hospitalized In Hudson Valley Driver Crashes Into Taco Bell, Hospitalized In Hudson Valley
Driver Crashes Into Taco Bell, Hospitalized In Hudson Valley A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a Taco Bell in Dutchess County over the weekend.  The crash happened around 11:32 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 at the fast-food restaurant located at 755 Main St., prompting an emergency response, according to the Arlington Fire District.  Arlington firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes and began providing advanced life support care to the driver, who was the only occupant of the vehicle. The driver was later transported to a local hospital by Empress EMS, accompanied by an Arlington paramedic, officials said. The building …
Woman Slashed In Unprovoked Assault On Hudson Valley Street, Police Say Woman Slashed In Unprovoked Assault On Hudson Valley Street, Police Say
Woman Slashed In Unprovoked Assault On Hudson Valley Street, Police Say Police in Dutchess County are investigating an early morning assault that left a 22-year-old woman with multiple injuries.  The incident occurred just after 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, near the intersection of Church Street and South Cherry Street, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Sunday, June 15.  Officers responding to a 911 call found the victim suffering from cuts to her forehead and arm. She told police she had been walking with friends on South Cherry Street when an unknown man approached and assaulted her without warning, then fled down Church Street.…
Puppy Found Starving In Crate After Owner’s Death In Hudson Valley: SPCA Pleads For Help Puppy Found Starving In Crate After Owner’s Death In Hudson Valley: SPCA Pleads For Help
Puppy Found Starving In Crate After Owner’s Death In Hudson Valley: SPCA Pleads For Help A 5-month-old puppy named Cookie is fighting for his life in Dutchess County after being found locked in a crate—alone, starving, and severely dehydrated—days after his owner died, officials said. According to an announcement from the Hyde Park-based Dutchess County SPCA on Thursday, June 12, Cookie had spent his entire short life confined to a cage, with no walks, no affection, and only scraps of food tossed into his crate.  The tragedy deepened when his owner died suddenly and went undiscovered for several days, leaving Cookie trapped with no food, no water, and no way to escape.&nbs…
HS Senior Critically Injured Just Days Before Graduation In Hudson Valley Crash HS Senior Critically Injured Just Days Before Graduation In Hudson Valley Crash
HS Senior Critically Injured Just Days Before Graduation In Hudson Valley Crash A Dutchess County community is coming together to support a high school senior who remains in critical condition following a serious car crash just days before he was set to graduate.  Colton Sonner, age 18, suffered a traumatic brain injury in the crash, which happened earlier this week in Pleasant Valley, and is currently on a ventilator in the ICU, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized to assist with his medical and living expenses.  A senior preparing to graduate from high school on Friday, June 20, Sonner is known for his athleticism and love of sports. He also work…
Longtime Motorcycle Club Leader, Drag Racing Enthusiast Formerly From Westchester Dies Longtime Motorcycle Club Leader, Drag Racing Enthusiast Formerly From Westchester Dies
Longtime Motorcycle Club Leader, Drag Racing Enthusiast Formerly From Westchester Dies A longtime Hudson Valley resident known for his deep ties to motorcycle clubs and the drag racing world is being remembered by loved ones for his lifelong community involvement.  Robert A. “Tiny” Eglit, a resident of Poughkeepsie who also once lived in Katonah, died at the age of 76 on Sunday, June 8 at Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation, according to his obituary.  Tiny had lived in Dutchess County since 1981 and left a lasting impression on those who knew him—both on the road and off. He retired in 1994 from Sheet Metal Workers Local 38 in Brewster. Tiny was born in the Bronx on…
Martial Arts Instructor Admits Sexually Abusing Multiple Students In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) Martial Arts Instructor Admits Sexually Abusing Multiple Students In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
Martial Arts Instructor Admits Sexually Abusing Multiple Students In Hudson Valley (Update) A former martial arts instructor accused of sexually abusing his students across Dutchess County has now pleaded guilty to multiple charges, sparing his victims from testifying at trial, prosecutors announced. Tyler G. LeClerc, age 27, of Hyde Park, entered a guilty plea in Dutchess County Court on Thursday, June 12, admitting to five crimes stemming from repeated sexual abuse of minors he taught through LeClerc’s Martial Arts, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced.  LeClerc pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal sexual act and one count of first-degre…
Injured Victim Was Holding Sword By Blade In Fatal Police Shooting In HV: AG (UPDATE) Injured Victim Was Holding Sword By Blade In Fatal Police Shooting In HV: AG (UPDATE)
Injured Victim Was Holding Sword By Blade In Fatal Police Shooting In HV: AG (Update) The New York Attorney General’s Office is investigating the fatal police shooting of a man armed with a sword during a confrontation in Dutchess County, officials confirmed. The incident happened around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, at a home on Fair Oaks Drive in the Town of Poughkeepsie, where officers had responded to a 911 call reporting an assault involving a bladed weapon. The call came from the Dutchess County Mobile Crisis Team, who reported being attacked by a man armed with a sword, as Daily Voice previously reported.  When officers entered the home at 8 Fair Oaks Dr., they …
9 Drug Dealers Caught In 'County-Wide Takedown' In HV, DA Says: 'We Will Find You' 9 Drug Dealers Caught In 'County-Wide Takedown' In HV, DA Says: 'We Will Find You'
9 Drug Dealers Caught In 'County-Wide Takedown' In HV, DA Says: 'We Will Find You' Nine people accused of dealing fentanyl and cocaine in Dutchess County have been arrested following a sweeping undercover drug operation that targeted dealers fueling addiction and violent crime, prosecutors announced.  The initiative, dubbed "Operation Street Sweeper," was led by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force and focused on street-level narcotics activity in the areas of Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Hyde Park, the DA's Office's Drug Task Force said Wednesday, June 11.  Investigators spent months purchasing drugs undercover and gathering evidence befo…
ID Released Of Sword-Wielding Man Killed In HV Officer-Involved Shooting: (UPDATE) ID Released Of Sword-Wielding Man Killed In HV Officer-Involved Shooting: (UPDATE)
ID Released Of Sword-Wielding Man Killed In HV Officer-Involved Shooting: (Update) Authorities have identified the man fatally shot by police after allegedly attacking members of a mental health team and confronting officers in Dutchess County.  The incident happened in the Town of Poughkeepsie on Thursday, June 5 at around 2:15 p.m., according to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department. There, officers had been called to a home at 8 Fair Oaks Dr. for a report of an active assault involving a man armed with a sword who was attacking members of the Dutchess County Mobile Crisis Team. On Tuesday, June 10, New York State Police Trooper Krystal Paolicelli identified t…
Man Drives Drunk With 6-Year-Old In Car On Taconic In Hudson Valley: NYSP Man Drives Drunk With 6-Year-Old In Car On Taconic In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Man Drives Drunk With 6-Year-Old In Car On Taconic In Hudson Valley: Nysp A 32-year-old man is facing a felony DWI charge under Leandra’s Law after allegedly driving drunk with a child in the car on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County, police said. The incident began at around 10:48 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, in Pleasant Valley, New York State Police announced on Saturday, June 7.  Troopers pulled over a 2020 Acura heading southbound on the Taconic State Parkway for multiple vehicle and traffic violations. The driver, identified as Donny J. Peralta Parra, 32, of Queens, appeared to be intoxicated, police said.  After failing field sobriety tests…
Former Owner Of Ice Cream Cafe In Hudson Valley Dies At 63 Former Owner Of Ice Cream Cafe In Hudson Valley Dies At 63
Former Owner Of Ice Cream Cafe In Hudson Valley Dies At 63 A Hudson Valley woman who brought joy to countless families through scoops of ice cream and warm conversation has died.  Debra Ann Travis, longtime owner of Debra T’s Ice Cream Café in Poughkeepsie and a resident of Dover Plains, died at home on Friday, May 30 at the age of 63, according to her obituary.  Born in Oneonta on June 11, 1961, Debra was the daughter of the late Don J. Lifgren and Beverly Ann Manchester. She graduated from Schenevus High School and eventually made her home in Dutchess County, where she ran the popular Debra T’s Ice Cream Café at 141 Overlook Rd.  …
Sword-Wielding Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In HV, Police Say (UPDATE) Sword-Wielding Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In HV, Police Say (UPDATE)
Sword-Wielding Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In HV, Police Say (Update) This story has been updated.  A man wielding a sword was fatally shot by police after attacking members of a mobile crisis team and confronting responding officers in the Hudson Valley, officials said.  The incident happened in Dutchess County in the Town of Poughkeepsie on Thursday, June 5, at around 2:15 p.m., according to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department.  Police said they were called to a home at 8 Fair Oaks Dr. for a report of an active assault involving a man armed with a sword who was attacking members of the Dutchess County Mobile Crisis Team. When officer…
These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says
These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says If you're looking for peace of mind in New York, the Hudson Valley might be the place to be. According to a new report by Safewise, several communities in the region were ranked among the 10 safest cities in the state for 2025 based on FBI crime data. The list includes: Bedford in Westchester County, ranked at No. 1: Carmel in Putnam County, ranked at No. 2; Rye in Westchester County, ranked at No. 3; Hyde Park in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 5;  East Fishkill in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 6; Scarsdale in Westchester County, ranked at No. 7; Yorktown in Westchester County, rank…
Man Who Shot Victim In Head In HV Finally Convicted After Jury Deadlock: DA Man Who Shot Victim In Head In HV Finally Convicted After Jury Deadlock: DA
Man Who Shot Victim In Head In HV Finally Convicted After Jury Deadlock: DA A man has been found guilty of pointing a gun at a victim's head and firing in Dutchess County after a previous trial ended with a hung jury, prosecutors announced.  Gloversville resident Jan Deere, age 39, was convicted of first-degree manslaughter and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon — all violent felonies — following a retrial in Dutchess County Court, the Dutchess County District Attorney announced on Wednesday, June 4.  The case stems from a March 30, 2024, shooting that happened around 4:23 a.m. at 446 Main St. in the City of Poughkeepsie. Pro…
Man Permanently Scars Girlfriend’s Face With Razor In HV: Here's His Fate Man Permanently Scars Girlfriend’s Face With Razor In HV: Here's His Fate
Man Permanently Scars Girlfriend’s Face With Razor In HV: Here's His Fate A man who used a razor blade to slash his girlfriend's face and then stopped her from receiving medical care for days in Dutchess County has learned how long he will spend behind bars.  Thomas Zemko, age 45, of Pleasant Valley, was sentenced on Wednesday, June 4, to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to first-degree assault, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office announced.  The brutal attack happened on Jan. 23, 2024, at a home on Sherow Road in Pleasant Valley.  Zemko admitted to using a razor blade to slash a 10- to 12-centimeter laceration from the to…
Man Had Physical Contact With 3 HS Students In HV, Gets Forcible Touching Charge: Cops Man Had Physical Contact With 3 HS Students In HV, Gets Forcible Touching Charge: Cops
Man Had Physical Contact With 3 HS Students In HV, Gets Forcible Touching Charge: Cops A 68-year-old man is facing criminal charges after allegedly having inappropriate physical contact with three students at a Dutchess County high school during the 2024–2025 school year, authorities announced. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said Robert J. Siniscalchi of Hyde Park was arrested on Tuesday, June 3, following a month-long investigation by Sheriff’s Office Detectives in conjunction with the Arlington Central School District.  According to investigators, Siniscalchi is accused of engaging in inappropriate physical contact with three Arlington High School students. To pr…
Fatal Furniture Truck Crash: 1 Dead, 1 Injured After Brakes Fail In Hudson Valley Fatal Furniture Truck Crash: 1 Dead, 1 Injured After Brakes Fail In Hudson Valley
Fatal Furniture Truck Crash: 1 Dead, 1 Injured After Brakes Fail In Hudson Valley A New Jersey man was killed and another injured after a box truck loaded with furniture lost control on a steep hill and crashed into trees in the Hudson Valley, according to authorities.  The crash happened around 2:55 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, on Wingdale Mountain Road near Clove Valley Road in the Dutchess County town of Union Vale, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday, May 30.  Investigators say a 2007 Freightliner box truck was traveling westbound when the driver, a 32-year-old Union County resident of Elizabeth, NJ, lost control while going down a steep hill. …
Crack, Cash Found At 2 Times Convicted Felon's Hudson Valley Home In SWAT Raid: Police Crack, Cash Found At 2 Times Convicted Felon's Hudson Valley Home In SWAT Raid: Police
Crack, Cash Found At 2 Times Convicted Felon's Hudson Valley Home In SWAT Raid: Police A man under state parole supervision was arrested in Dutchess County after a SWAT raid uncovered crack cocaine and evidence of drug sales, authorities said.  Richard Bivens Jr., 40, was taken into custody on Wednesday, May 28, after members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit and SWAT team executed a search warrant at 48 Cannon St., the department announced on Thursday, May 29. The arrest followed an investigation into narcotics activity on Cannon Street and the Main Street corridor, according to the department. Police said that during the search…
Blaze Destroys Mail Truck In Hudson Valley: Now Under Investigation Blaze Destroys Mail Truck In Hudson Valley: Now Under Investigation
Blaze Destroys Mail Truck In Hudson Valley: Now Under Investigation A US Postal Service truck caught fire in Dutchess County on Tuesday afternoon, May 27, but luckily, firefighters were able to stop any mail from being damaged. The blaze happened at around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, when a mail truck caught fire at the intersection of Camby Road and Old Camby Road in Union Valew, according to the town's fire department.  When crews arrived, they found an active fire in the engine compartment of the USPS vehicle, which had begun to extend into the passenger area. More first responders arrived shortly after and quickly worked to extinguish the blaze. Firefig…
Bullets Fly In HV: Home, Car Hit In Triple Shooting Spree Over Holiday Weekend Bullets Fly In HV: Home, Car Hit In Triple Shooting Spree Over Holiday Weekend
Bullets Fly In HV: Home, Car Hit In Triple Shooting Spree Over Holiday Weekend Police in Dutchess County are investigating three separate shootings that occurred over Memorial Day weekend, causing damage to a home and occupied car.  All three shootings happened in the City of Poughkeepsie on Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26, the city's police department announced on Tuesday, May 27.  The first shooting happened late Sunday night at around 11:41 p.m. when authorities received reports of shots fired near Gray Street and Forbus Street, police said. Officers arrived to find that a residence on Gray Street had been hit by gunfire. A search of the area turned up…
WWII Hero From HV Returns Home 80 Years After Pacific Crash: Here's When Services Will Be WWII Hero From HV Returns Home 80 Years After Pacific Crash: Here's When Services Will Be
WWII Hero From HV Returns Home 80 Years After Pacific Crash: Here's When Services Will Be More than eight decades after he was killed in action over the Pacific during World War II, the remains of a Dutchess County native have been brought home where they belong.  US Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Eugene J. Darrigan, 26, was killed on March 11, 1944, when his B-24D “Liberator” bomber, Heaven Can Wait, crashed into the waters off New Guinea during a World War II bombing mission. After 80 years, Darrigan’s remains have finally been identified and returned to his hometown in Dutchess County.  On Friday, May 23, New York State Police, along with the Dutchess County Sheriff…
Officer Saves Distressed Person From I-84 Overpass Bridge In Hudson Valley Officer Saves Distressed Person From I-84 Overpass Bridge In Hudson Valley
Officer Saves Distressed Person From I-84 Overpass Bridge In Hudson Valley A Dutchess County police officer is being credited with saving a life after responding to a call about a distressed person on a Route 9D overpass over Interstate 84.  The rescue happened on Wednesday night, May 21 at around 11 p.m., when officers rushed to the I-84 overpass at Route 9D in Beacon following a report of a person in distress, Beacon Police said in an announcement on Thursday, May 22.  Upon arrival, the first responding officer spotted the person climbing the fence on the overpass directly above the interstate. The officer quickly intervened, grabbing hold of the perso…
Fentanyl, Firepower, Pills: Dealer Taken Down In SWAT Raid In Hudson Valley, DA Says Fentanyl, Firepower, Pills: Dealer Taken Down In SWAT Raid In Hudson Valley, DA Says
Fentanyl, Firepower, Pills: Dealer Taken Down In SWAT Raid In Hudson Valley, DA Says A 29-year-old man is behind bars without bail after operating a dangerous drug ring across multiple Dutchess County communities, dealing fentanyl, cocaine, and prescription pills from his home, officials said.   Former Bronx resident Alfonso Perez, 29, was arrested on Monday, May 19, following a coordinated raid at his residence on Dugan Lane in Wappinger, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force announced on Thursday, May 22.  The arrest followed a multi-week investigation into narcotics trafficking in Wappinger, East Fishkill,  Beacon, and surroun…
High School Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct In Hudson Valley: Officials High School Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct In Hudson Valley: Officials
High School Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct In Hudson Valley: Officials A staff member at a Dutchess County high school has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of inappropriate conduct, school district and law enforcement officials confirmed.  In a letter sent to families on Thursday, May 15, Arlington Central School District Superintendent Philip Benante acknowledged the serious nature of the report and said the district, which includes large parts of the towns of LaGrange, Pleasant Valley, Beekman, Poughkeepsie, and Union Vale, acted swiftly after learning of the allegations.  "Upon receiving this report, we immediately no…
2 Drunk Drivers Caught With Kids In Car In 2 Hudson Valley Incidents On Same Day: Police 2 Drunk Drivers Caught With Kids In Car In 2 Hudson Valley Incidents On Same Day: Police
2 Drunk Drivers Caught With Kids In Car In 2 Hudson Valley Incidents On Same Day: Police Two drivers were arrested on felony DWI charges in separate incidents on the same day in Dutchess County after allegedly driving vehicles while drunk with children inside, police said.  Middletown Woman Accused of Drunk Driving With Three Children The first incident happened at 2:44 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, when troopers responded to a report of a possible disturbance at the Mobil Gas Station on Route 9D in Fishkill, New York State Police announced on Monday, May 19. At the scene, officers encountered 30-year-old Orange County resident Mashiya Townsend of Middletown and a male partner.…