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Spike In Overdoses Leads To Arrest Of 2 Dutchess County Residents Spike In Overdoses Leads To Arrest Of 2 Dutchess County Residents
Spike In Overdoses Leads To Arrest Of 2 Dutchess County Residents A spike in the number of overdoses in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of two residents. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reported a significant spike in overdoses in the Dutchess County area over this past weekend. In response, task force agents were deployed into specific areas of Poughkeepsie on Monday, July 24 where two fentanyl dealers were operating in different locations, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the Dutchess County Task Force. Harris the two dealers were operating independently of one another. They include: Timothy Robinson, age 59, of Poughkeepsie, was arres…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed In Theft Of $7K From Parked Vehicle In Region Man Nabbed In Theft Of $7K From Parked Vehicle In Region
Man Nabbed In Theft Of $7K From Parked Vehicle In Region A man from the region has been charged with grand larceny in connection with the theft of $7,500 from a vehicle parked at a construction site.  The incident took place in Sullivan County around 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, May 30 on Pleasant Street in the village of Monticello. According to Lt. Mark Johnstone of the Monticello Police, officers responded to a report of the theft at a construction job site on Pleasant Street. Responding officers reviewed video surveillance from a nearby business and were able to quickly identify Glen Flickenschild, age 49, of Monticello as the person r…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dutchess County Fentanyl-Crack Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say Dutchess County Fentanyl-Crack Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say
Dutchess County Fentanyl-Crack Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say An alleged fentanyl and crack dealer is behind bars after being busted for possession of a "significant" quantity of drugs found during a warrants search in the Hudson Valley. Dutchess County resident Jerod F. Willis, age 40, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 16, before a warrant search was conducted at his South Cherry Street home.  During the search, Dutchess County Task Force members found a significant amount of drugs, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force.  Willis was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Driver High On Mushrooms Had Dog In Car During Crash In Region, Police Say Driver High On Mushrooms Had Dog In Car During Crash In Region, Police Say
Driver High On Mushrooms Had Dog In Car During Crash In Region, Police Say A 40-year-old man is facing charges after crashing his car while allegedly high on mushrooms with a dog inside, authorities said. New York State Police said troopers in Greene County were called at around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, with reports of a single-vehicle crash on State Route 23A in the town of Hunter. When troopers arrived, they found an empty Nissan Pathfinder in a ditch partially blocking the roadway. The driver - Massachusetts resident Alexander Rakita, of South Easton in Bristol County - was found walking with a dog in a nearby parking lot, police said. He had blood on his c…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Tries To Burn Down House During Domestic Dispute In Area, Police Say Man Tries To Burn Down House During Domestic Dispute In Area, Police Say
Man Tries To Burn Down House During Domestic Dispute In Area, Police Say A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the arson of a home with the residents inside that caused damage to the residence in Northern Westchester.  Michael Trestka, of Cortlandt, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 4 by the New York State Police with assistance from the Westchester County Police, said Trooper AJ Hicks. The fire took place around 10 a.m. when troopers responded to Redmill Road in the town of Cortlandt for a report of a domestic incident, said Hicks. An investigation determined that during the domestic incident Trestka became locked out of the residence …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Undercover Operation Leads To Arrest Of Accused Heroin Dealer In Area Undercover Operation Leads To Arrest Of Accused Heroin Dealer In Area
Undercover Operation Leads To Arrest Of Accused Heroin Dealer In Area An alleged area heroin dealer was busted following a month-long investigation into the sale of drugs in the area. Richard McInturff, 28, of Port Jervis, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 22, during the late evening hours, and charged with three felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, based upon a month-long investigation into the sale of heroin in the area of Jersey Avenue located in Port Jervis, said the Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden. The arrest is the result of an undercover surveillance operation on Jersey Avenue where McIntur…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Accused Beacon Cocaine Dealer Faces Felony Charge Accused Beacon Cocaine Dealer Faces Felony Charge
Accused Beacon Cocaine Dealer Faces Felony Charge A Beacon man was arrested for dealing cocaine following a warrant search of his home.  Derrick B. Lorick, 55, was arrested on Thursday following an investigation conducted by the NYSP Troop K Community Narcotics Enforcement Team, with the assistance of the NYSP Special Operations Response Team, for felony criminal possession of controlled substance with intent to sell, said Trooper AJ Hicks. During a search of Lorick's home, police uncovered more than 11.5 grams of cocaine, narcotics packaging, and weighing equipment, Hicks said. Lorick was arraigned in the City of Beacon court and re…

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by Kathy Reakes