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Woman ID'd Who Died After Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge Jump Woman ID'd Who Died After Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge Jump
Woman ID'd Who Died After Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge Jump A woman who jumped to her death from a Hudson Valley bridge has been identified by police. Dutchess County resident Dawn Stackhouse, age 52, of Beekman, jumped from the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge in Rhinebeck, on Monday, April 1. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, an investigation determined Stackhouse jumped from the bridge around 9:50 a.m. Good Samaritans fishing near the bridge removed her from the water and attempted life-saving measures, Hicks said. She was transported to a local area hospital where she was pronounced dead. This investigation remains ongoing.…
ID Released For Woman Who Died After Jumping From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Near Fishkill ID Released For Woman Who Died After Jumping From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Near Fishkill
ID Released For Woman Who Died After Jumping From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Near Fishkill Police have identified a woman who jumped to her death from a bridge in the region on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Original report: Woman Jumps From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 16 that the body of Dutchess County resident Stacy M. Shanahan, age 49, of Beekman, was the person who was found dead under the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge near Fishkill.  No signs of foul play have been discovered at this time, Hicks said. The Dutchess County Medical Examiner’s Office was on the scene aiding in the investigation.
Fentanyl Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force In Dutchess County, Police Say Fentanyl Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force In Dutchess County, Police Say
Fentanyl Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force In Dutchess County, Police Say An alleged drug dealer has been busted by a drug task force for selling fentanyl throughout the Hudson Valley. Dutchess County resident Johann Munoz, 26, of the town of Beekman, was charged on Wednesday, Aug. 30, for the criminal sale of a controlled substance a felony. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force has been investigating the sale of counterfeit prescription oxycodone pills containing deadly fentanyl by Munoz in the town of East Fishkill, the town of Fishkill, and the town of Poughkeepsie, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris coordinator of the task force. Members of the task force appreh…
Dutchess County Officials Urge Caution On Roadways Following Flooding Rains Dutchess County Officials Urge Caution On Roadways Following Flooding Rains
Dutchess County Officials Urge Caution On Roadways Following Flooding Rains Officials in the Hudon Valley are urging drivers to use caution on roadways following the flooding rainfall that damaged many and washed away sections of others. Dutchess County officials said on Tuesday, July 11 that the significant rainfall has impacted several roadways, primarily in the eastern portion of the county, including the towns of Pawling, Dover, Beekman, Union Vale, LaGrange, and East Fishkill. Related story: Hudson Valley Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog "Please use extreme caution when traveling as some roadways may be unstable, …
Propane Truck Catches Fire At Dutchess County Farm, Damaging Buildings, Vehicles Propane Truck Catches Fire At Dutchess County Farm, Damaging Buildings, Vehicles
Propane Truck Catches Fire At Dutchess County Farm, Damaging Buildings, Vehicles Multiple agencies responded to a Hudson Valley farm after a propane truck caught fire, causing damage to buildings and vehicles in the area. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reported that it responded to assist the Town of Beekman Fire Department at the scene of a large fire in Beekman at about 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22. The propane truck was located at Barton Orchards at 63 Apple Tree Lane, the Sheriff's Office said. The Beekman Fire Department and other local fire departments extinguished the blaze, according to the report.  Authorities said numerous buildings and vehicles …
Missing Local Woman Found Dead After Taconic Parkway Crash In Dutchess County Missing Local Woman Found Dead After Taconic Parkway Crash In Dutchess County
Missing Local Woman Found Dead After Taconic Parkway Crash In Dutchess County A Hudson Valley woman who was reported missing by her family was located off the Taconic State Park in a small body of water, the victim of a car crash. On Monday, Aug. 1, Orange County resident Katherine M. Garcia was reported missing to the state police by her family, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Garcia, age 23, of New Windsor, was reportedly last seen by friends on the night of Saturday, July 30, at a residence in Dutchess County the town of Beekman, Hicks said. While searching for her, a vehicle was located off the roadway in a small body of water off of the Taconic State Parkway near Exit 3…
Man Charged With Burglary, Sexual Assault In Dutchess Man Charged With Burglary, Sexual Assault In Dutchess
Man Charged With Burglary, Sexual Assault In Dutchess A 32-year-old Connecticut man is accused of burglarizing a Hudson Valley home and sexually assaulting a victim. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a home invasion and sexual assault at a Beekman home on Saturday, May 21, authorities said. Detectives then arrested Fairfield County resident Wilson Oliveros-Romeros, of Danbury, on Friday, May 27, following an investigation, the Sheriff's Office said.  Authorities said Oliveros-Romeros and the victim knew each other prior to the incident. The Sheriff's Office said Oliveros-Romeros was charged with: Preda…
Dutchess Man Admits To Car Jacking, Stealing Money From Area Bank Dutchess Man Admits To Car Jacking, Stealing Money From Area Bank
Dutchess Man Admits To Car Jacking, Stealing Money From Area Bank A Hudson Valley faces up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in connection with a knifepoint theft of a car and a bank robbery. Dutchess County resident Leonard Dolson, age 45, of Beekman, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, March 1 to the carjacking which took. place in March 2021, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. At the time that he pleaded guilty, Dolson admitted that on Friday, March 19, 2021, at about 3:15 p.m., he forcibly stole a car from the Save-A-Lot grocery store located at 97 Lake Street, in the City of Newburgh, the DA's Office said. Prosecutors argued that D…
Man Accused Of Assaulting Baby In Dutchess Man Accused Of Assaulting Baby In Dutchess
Man Accused Of Assaulting Baby In Dutchess An area man has been arrested for allegedly physically assaulting a baby. Dutchess County resident Tyler R. Papp, age 24, of Beekman, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 24, in connection with the investigation into the assault of a baby earlier that evening. According to Captain John A. Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a residence in the town of Beekman for a report of a domestic dispute, and upon arrival discovered that a 2-month-old had been injured.  Papp had initially fled the scene however was located a short time later and was ta…
Sex Offender From Dutchess Charged With Failing To Report Address Change Sex Offender From Dutchess Charged With Failing To Report Address Change
Sex Offender From Dutchess Charged With Failing To Report Address Change A Level 3 sex offender from the Hudson Valley was busted for allegedly failing to report a change of address. Othelia Vaturina, age 41, Beekman was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 28, by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. According to Captain John Watterson, detectives recently received information that Vaturian, who is from Broome County, was currently living in Dutchess County. An investigation found that Vaturina was currently living at the Pine Grove Motel in Beekman, and had been staying in Poughkeepsie as well, without making the required notification, Watterson said. Vaturin…
11 Charged In Dutchess DWI Detail 11 Charged In Dutchess DWI Detail
11 Charged In Dutchess DWI Detail Authorities have just announced the results of a special multi-agency holiday DWI detail in Dutchess County. During a Labor Day “High Visibility Engagement Campaign” that was conducted countywide between Saturday, Aug. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 5, police in Dutchess County busted 11 arrested for alleged impaired driving through the region. “The goal of the Labor Day Impaired Driving Crackdown as all other crackdown periods was to discourage people from driving impaired, promote awareness, and keep the roadways safe,” officials said. Those charged: Hanna Kibbe, age 23, of Fishkill; Anthony Gi…
Sheriff's Office Alerts Area Businesses After ATM Stolen From Dutchess Deli Sheriff's Office Alerts Area Businesses After ATM Stolen From Dutchess Deli
Sheriff's Office Alerts Area Businesses After ATM Stolen From Dutchess Deli Authorities in the area are alerting business owners after a recent theft of an ATM from an area business. Deputies responded to a report of an overnight burglary at a deli in the Town of Beekman at about 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 2, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived, it was confirmed that an ATM machine had been stolen from the business. Investigators determined that suspects used a crowbar to force entry into the deli before leaving with the ATM, the Sheriff's Office said. Authorities are assessing surveillance footage and will release images if any a…
Know Him? Police Attempting To ID Theft Suspect From Dutchess Business Know Him? Police Attempting To ID Theft Suspect From Dutchess Business
Know Him? Police Attempting To ID Theft Suspect From Dutchess Business State Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who is believed to have stolen material from a commercial business. The theft took at a Dutchess County business on Route 55 in the town of Beekman, said the state police. The vehicle used appears to be a 1994-2001 Dodge Ram pickup truck with a toolbox in the truck bed, according to police. The vehicle used.New York State Police Anyone with information regarding the possible identity or location of this subject is asked to please contact the New York State Police at (845) 677-7300. Please reference case #10203791.
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There has been a slight uptick in new COVID-19 cases reported in Dutchess, though the county continues expanding its vaccination program, despite an increase in positive infection rates. Health officials in Dutchess are now monitoring 1,433 active COVID-19 cases, up from approximately 800 last month as the region contends with a potential "fourth wave" of the virus spreading in the Hudson Valley. There have now been a total of 25,807 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Dutchess out of nearly 615,000 tests administered since the pandemic began. New virus-related deaths have brought the total to 425…
Dutchess County Man Nabbed For Bank Robbery, Carjacking In Area Dutchess County Man Nabbed For Bank Robbery, Carjacking In Area
Dutchess County Man Nabbed For Bank Robbery, Carjacking In Area A man has been arrested for allegedly robbing an Orange County bank after a pursuit with state police. Dutchess County resident Leonard Dolson, age 45, of Beekman, was arrested around 9:42 p.m., on Friday, March 19, after state police in Orange County assisted the Village of Goshen Police Department with a bank robbery on Main Street in the village of Goshen, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Following the robbery, state police were provided with a description of the suspect and the vehicle used. Troopers learned that the suspect vehicle, a Honda Civic, was stolen via a carjacking from the city of…
Tax Collector In Beekman Allegedly Stole More Than $80K For Online Shopping Tax Collector In Beekman Allegedly Stole More Than $80K For Online Shopping
Tax Collector In Beekman Allegedly Stole More Than $80K For Online Shopping A 41-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of an area town and its schools.  Jennifer Colucci, of Hopewell Junction, was arrested on Tuesday, March 2, following an investigation by the state Comptroller's Office, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office, and the New York State Police. She served as Beekman tax collector for two years, ending in August 2020. “While people across the state struggled to deal with the economic impact of the pandemic, Jennifer Colucci allegedly used taxpayer dollars to fund her ow…
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community The number of active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess is getting closer to 1,000 as the death toll in the county rose slightly in the past week as the county recovers from the second surge of the virus. Dutchess health officials were monitoring 1,080 active COVID-19 cases on Friday, March 5, down from 1,177 last week, but up from approximately 800 in late February. According to the Department of Health, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 22,678 out of nearly 550,000 tests that have been administered countywide. In the past week, six new virus-related deaths were repor…
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community The number of active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess is back above 1,000 as the death toll in the county topped 400 as the region continues combating the virus. Dutchess health officials were monitoring 1,177 active COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, Feb. 24, up from 819 late last week.  According to the Department of Health, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 21,769 out of more than 520,000 tests that have been administered countywide. In the past week, six new virus-related deaths were reported in Dutchess, bringing the total to 404 since the pandemic began last …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now less than 1,000 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as the county continues to see a decline in the spread of the virus. Health officials are now monitoring 819 active cases as of Thursday, Feb. 18, down from more than 1,000 as recently as Friday, Feb. 11.  According to the Department of Health, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 21,131 out of more than 500,000 tests that have been administered countywide. In the past week, 10 new virus-related deaths were reported in Dutchess, bringing the total to 398 since the pandemic began last year. The s…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were six new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County this week, as the number of active cases being monitored rose back above 1,000. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 20,477, with 1,009 active as of Friday, Feb. 12, up more than 100 from earlier in the week. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 388 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 4.5 percent after it was up near 7 percent last week. Twenty-one COVID-19 patients have been discharged from D…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 10 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the weekend, as the number of active cases being monitored dropped below 1,000. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 20,122, with 892 active as of Tuesday, Feb. 9, down from 1,271 late last week. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 382 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 4.67 percent after it was upwards of 7 percent last week. Twenty-two COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Dutche…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 15 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the week, as the number of active cases being monitored continues to drop. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 19,512, with 1,271 active as of Friday, Feb. 5, down from 1,541 a week ago. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 372 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 5.26 percent after it was upwards of 7 percent last week. Twenty COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Dutchess County ho…
COVID-19: Dutchess Sees 10 More Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: Dutchess Sees 10 More Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: Dutchess Sees 10 More Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown Of Cases By Community There were 10 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the weekend, as the number of active cases being monitored continues to drop. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 19,123, with 1,489 active as of Tuesday, Feb. 2, down from 1,541 on Friday, Jan. 29. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 357 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 6.21 percent after during upwards of 7 percent last week. Twenty COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Dutche…
COVID-19: 10 New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: 10 New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: 10 New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 10 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County this week, as the number of active cases being monitored continues to drop. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 18,553, with 1,5441 active as of Friday, Jan. 29, down from 1,844 on Monday, Jan. 25. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 347 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 6.36 percent after landing at 7.11 earlier this week. A total of 172 patients are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 in…
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 13 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the weekend, though the number of active cases being monitored has dropped dramatically. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 17,813, with 1,844 active as of Monday, Jan. 25, down from 2,316 on Friday, Jan. 22. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 337 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 7.11 percent after spiking at 9.11 percent last week. A total of 145 patients are currently hospitalized…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community Dutchess County has now seen more than 16,750 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, leading to several new fatalities this week. There are 2,335 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as of Wednesday, Jan. 20, up from 2,162 a week earlier, according to the Department of Health. Late in November last year, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. Thirty-three new virus-related deaths since Friday, Jan. 15 brought the total to 319 since last March. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 8.01 percent after spiking at 9.11 perc…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess Cases By Community Dutchess County has now seen more than 15,000 total COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, leading to 13 new fatalities this week. There are 2,162 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as of Friday, Jan. 15, up from 1,625 a week earlier on Friday, Jan. 8, according to the Department of Health. Late in November last year, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. The new virus-related deaths reported this week brought the total to 286 since last March. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess is up to 9.11 percent after hitting 8.41 percent earlier this …
COVID-19: Dutchess County Surpasses 2K Active Cases; Latest Rundown By Community COVID-19: Dutchess County Surpasses 2K Active Cases; Latest Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Dutchess County Surpasses 2K Active Cases; Latest Rundown By Community Health officials in Dutchess are now monitoring nearly 500 new active COVID-19 cases as the county nears a total of 15,000 confirmed cases. There are 2,163 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as of Monday, Jan. 11, up from 1,625 on Friday, Jan. 8, according to the Department of Health. Eighteen new virus-related deaths were reported over the weekend, bringing the total to 273 since the pandemic began last year. Late in November, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 14,471 - approximately 1,000 new over the weekend - confirmed COVID-19 cases sinc…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were more than a dozen new COVID-19 deaths reported in Dutchess this week, as the county continues to monitor more than 600 active cases of the virus. Thirteen new virus-related deaths were reported in Dutchess this past week, as the death toll rose to 255, while the number of active COVID-19 rose slightly to 1,625, up from 1,622 on Monday, Jan. 4, according to the Department of Health. Late in November, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 13,379 - approximately 1,000 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the outbreak began in e…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now more than 1,600 active COVID-19 cases being monitored in Dutchess County as the Hudson Valley contends with a statewide and nationwide holiday surge of new infections. There were nine new virus-related deaths reported in Dutchess in the past week, as the total rose to 243, while the number of active cases rose from 1,511 to 1,622 as of Monday, Jan. 4, according to the county Department of Health. Late in November, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 12,797 - approximately 1,200 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the o…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now nearly 1,600 active COVID-19 cases being monitored in Dutchess County as the Hudson Valley contends with a statewide and nationwide holiday surge in new infections. There were 17 new virus-related deaths reported in Dutchess in the past week, as the total rose to 232, while the number of active cases rose from 1,511 to 1,5188 as of Wednesday, Dec. 30, according to the county Department of Health. Late last month, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 11,720 - approximately 1,500 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the ou…