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Dutchess County Woman Dies In House Fire Trying To Save Cats Dutchess County Woman Dies In House Fire Trying To Save Cats
Dutchess County Woman Dies In House Fire Trying To Save Cats A 46-year-old woman died in a house trailer fire in the region, reportedly attempting to save her cats. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 125 Reagans Mill Road in Dover around 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 25. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, Ellen R. Travis of Dover, died as a result of the fire and was pronounced dead at the scene. "At this time, her death does not appear to be criminal in nature," Watterson said. "However, the investigation is continuing." The Dutchess County Fire Investigation Division and the Dutchess County Medical Exa…
Dutchess County Man Busted With 'Large Quantity' Of Fentanyl, Police Say Dutchess County Man Busted With 'Large Quantity' Of Fentanyl, Police Say
Dutchess County Man Busted With 'Large Quantity' Of Fentanyl, Police Say A Hudson Valley alleged drug dealer has been charged with possession of a large quantity of fentanyl following an investigation. Dutchess County resident Shaquille Heirs, age 29, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested Thursday, April 25, after he was captured in the town of Poughkeepsie.  According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force, Heirs became a target after a raid on a South Clinton Street home in March.  During the raid, Harris said Heirs had a large quantity of fentanyl packaged to sell.  "This area of South Clinton …
Loaded Handgun Recovered At Scene After 15-Year-Old Shot In Dutchess County Loaded Handgun Recovered At Scene After 15-Year-Old Shot In Dutchess County
Loaded Handgun Recovered At Scene After 15-Year-Old Shot In Dutchess County An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old was found shot in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 2:44 p.m. on Friday, April 19, in the area of 86 Smith St., in Poughkeepsie. According to the City of Poughkeepsie Police, officers responding to the report of a shot fired found a 15-year-old suffering from a severe gunshot wound to the leg. Responding officers secured the scene and immediately rendered medical aid, including applying a tourniquet.  The victim was transported via EMS to an area hospital and is expected to recover.  During a search of …
Dutchess County Man Charged With Drug Sales, Possession of Gun Dutchess County Man Charged With Drug Sales, Possession of Gun
Dutchess County Man Charged With Drug Sales, Possession of Gun A Hudson Valley man was charged with selling crack in the region following an early morning raid by a drug task force. Dutchess County resident Jaylen Shaw, age 22, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Thursday, April 18, following the raid by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. Shaw's arrest comes following an investigation by the task force into drug sales in the Poughkeepsie area, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force. Harris said during the raid on Thursday, agents found Shaw armed with a loaded illegal handgun along with thousa…
Series Of Threats To Police: 48-Year-Old Year Nabbed In Hyde Park, Police Say Series Of Threats To Police: 48-Year-Old Year Nabbed In Hyde Park, Police Say
Man Nabbed In Hyde Park For Threatening Police, Cops Say A Hudson Valley man was charged with making a terroristic after allegedly repeatedly calling a police department and making threats of violence, police said. Dutchess County resident Michael A. Cavagnolo, 48, of Hyde Park, was charged on Tuesday, March 5, with making threats against the town of Hyde Park Police, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. According to Watterson, the Sheriff's Office was requested to investigate and found that on several occasions, he threatened to shoot officers and destroy their facility. Cavagnolo was charged with making a terroris…
Hyde Park Porch Collapse: Person Rescued After Being Trapped Hyde Park Porch Collapse: Person Rescued After Being Trapped
Hyde Park Porch Collapse: Trapped Person Rescued A porch collapse at a Hudson Valley home left one person injured. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 2 p.m., Monday, April 15, at 5 Boxwood Court in Hyde Park. According to Mitchell Shron, spokesman for the Roosevelt Fire District, responding firefighters and EMS found a porch from an upper story had collapsed with one person trapped in the wreckage. The victim suffered injuries to the lower leg and was bleeding, Shron said. Firefighters moved the victim to safety, who was then transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie for treatment. Due to the nature of the…
19-Year-Old Accused Of Enticing Child To Perform Sex Acts In Dutchess County 19-Year-Old Accused Of Enticing Child To Perform Sex Acts In Dutchess County
19-Year-Old Accused Of Enticing Child To Perform Sex Acts In Dutchess County A 19-year-old man has been charged with allegedly inducing a child under 17 to perform sexual acts in the Hudson Valley. Daniel N. Montesdeoca, age 19, of New York City, was arrested on Thursday, April 11, in connection with a recent investigation into the sexual performance of a child. Montesdeoca was taken into custody after a month-long investigation by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau.  At this time, he is accused of inducing a child less than 17 years old to perform sexual acts over the Internet, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Offi…
Dutchess Earthquake Update: No Injuries, Damage Reported In County Dutchess Earthquake Update: No Injuries, Damage Reported In County
Dutchess Earthquake Update: No Injuries, Damage Reported In County This morning, the effects of a 4.8-magnitude earthquake originating in New Jersey were felt across the Hudson Valley and beyond, including in Dutchess County. Original report: 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New York, Northeast At this time, no injuries or damage throughout the county have been reported to the 911 Communications Center. Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino said. Serino said Dutchess County Emergency Response is monitoring the situation and has been in contact with state and federal authorities and communicating with local municipalities.  The Dutchess Count…
Drug Task Force Raid Nabs Dutchess County Man For Fentanyl Sales, Police Say Drug Task Force Raid Nabs Dutchess County Man For Fentanyl Sales, Police Say
Drug Task Force Raid Nabs Dutchess County Man For Fentanyl Sales, Police Say A Hudson Valley man is behind bars for allegedly dealing fentanyl and other drugs in the region. Dutchess County resident Tyrone A. Moye, age 37, of Poughkeepsie, was taken down during a raid of his home on Wednesday, March 20 on Main Street. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, an investigation began early this year into fentanyl and other dangerous drug sales occurring in the area of 455 Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie Task Force agents identified Moye operating in that area which resulted in a search warrant&n…
Hyde Park Man Charged With Threatening Police Department Hyde Park Man Charged With Threatening Police Department
Hyde Park Man Charged With Threatening Police Department A man from the region is behind bars for allegedly threatening a police department with violence. Dutchess County resident Michael A. Cavagnolo, age 48, of Hyde Park, was arrested on Tuesday, March 5 in connection with an investigation into threats of violence made against the Town of Hyde Park Police. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, the department was requested to investigate an incident in which the Hyde Park Police had been threatened with violence by Cavagnolo. A further investigation found that he allegedly contacted the H…
4 Injured In Hyde Park 2-Vehicle Crash 4 Injured In Hyde Park 2-Vehicle Crash
4 Injured In Hyde Park 2-Vehicle Crash Four people were injured during a serious two-vehicle crash in the region. The collision took place in Dutchess County on Route 9G at the intersection of North Cross Road in the town of Hyde Park around 10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 18.  According to the Roosevelt Fire District Chief Jeffrey Scala, firefighters and EMS responded to the crash with reports of ejections and people trapped in vehicles. Once on the scene, officials requested two helicopters for transport due to the serious nature of the injuries, Scala said. Two people were airlifted and two were transported by ambulance to MidHu…
Man Charged With Rape Of Dutchess County Juvenile Man Charged With Rape Of Dutchess County Juvenile
Man Charged With Rape Of Dutchess County Juvenile Police in the Hudson Valley are searching for more victims after a Connecticut resident was charged for allegedly raping a Hudson Valley juvenile.  The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau reports the arrest of Litchfield County resident Antonio K. Scott, age 19 of Sharon, in connection with an investigation into inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile in Dutchess County. According to Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, the investigation began in the summer of 2023 after the department was alerted to a possible sexual offense involving …
Dutchess County Guns, Drugs Trafficking Networks Busted In Region, 7 Arrested, AG Says Dutchess County Guns, Drugs Trafficking Networks Busted In Region, 7 Arrested, AG Says
Dutchess County Guns, Drugs Trafficking Networks Busted In Region, 7 Arrested, AG Says Large gun trafficking and narcotics networks were busted and seven suspects were arrested during raids in the region. The networks and suspects were operating out of Dutchess County, mostly in the Poughkeepsie area, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James. The arrests were made on Wednesday, Feb. 14 throughout Dutchess County. According to James, the gun trafficking network sold ghost guns and assault-style rifles and the narcotics trafficking network distributed counterfeit oxycodone pills containing deadly amounts of fentanyl in Dutchess County.  The takedowns recovere…
Man, 25, Charged In Dutchess County Crash Had Pills, Resisted Arrest, Police Say Man, 25, Charged In Dutchess County Crash Had Pills, Resisted Arrest, Police Say
Man, 25, Charged In Dutchess County Crash Had Pills, Resisted Arrest, Police Say A 25-year-old man wanted on a warrant who was involved in a Hudson Valley crash allegedly had pills and resisted arrest. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Route 55 near the McDonald's in LaGrange around 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9. Julian M. Muhlemann, of New York City, was arrested following the crash after Dutchess County deputies found that he had a variety of pills and was wanted on a warrant by the New York State Police, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. When deputies attempted to place Muhlemann under arrest, he physically resist…
Fentanyl Dealing Dutchess Duo Nabbed By Task Force, Police Say Fentanyl Dealing Dutchess Duo Nabbed By Task Force, Police Say
Fentanyl Dealing Dutchess Duo Nabbed By Task Force, Police Say Two fentanyl dealers were nabbed in the Hudson Valley in separate busts following an investigation into drug sales in the region. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force arrested James Scott, age 35, of Poughkeepsie for the criminal sale of a controlled substance, said Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force had actively been investigating the sale of fentanyl in the City of Poughkeepsie, this investigation led to the arrest of Scott, Harris said.  Harris said in a second warrant arrest, the task force na…
Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed Near Dutchess County Elementary School, Police Say Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed Near Dutchess County Elementary School, Police Say
Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed Near Dutchess County Elementary School, Police Say An accused drug dealer was nabbed with a large quantity of fentanyl for sale in front of an elementary school in the region, police said. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the City of Poughkeepsie in front of Clinton Elementary School. According to Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, Joseph P. Parquet, age 32, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell during an ongoing investigation by the task force. The task force has been c…
Homicide Fugitive Nabbed In Pleasant Valley, Police Say Homicide Fugitive Nabbed In Pleasant Valley, Police Say
Homicide Fugitive Nabbed In Pleasant Valley, Police Say A woman who has been on the run for allegedly killing her boyfriend was nabbed in the region. Stephanie M. Vance, age 26, of the city of Philadelphia in Neshoba County, Mississippi, was apprehended by Dutchess County Sheriff's deputies in the town of Pleasant Valley on Thursday, Jan. 11 on a homicide warrant from the State of Mississippi. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, the department received a call from authorities in Mississippi saying they believed Vance was possibly in the Dutchess County area. Through further investigation by the Sherif…
Dutchess County Man Wanted On Out-Of-State Warrant Nabbed For DWI, Police Say Dutchess County Man Wanted On Out-Of-State Warrant Nabbed For DWI, Police Say
Dutchess County Man Wanted On Out-Of-State Warrant Nabbed For DWI, Police Say A Hudson Valley man wanted on an out-of-state warrant for driving while intoxicated was allegedly nabbed for the same offense during a traffic stop. Dutchess County resident John P. Ballou, age 59, of Dover Plains, was charged around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, Ballou was stopped on Route 22 in Dover. During an interview, deputies found that Ballou was driving while intoxicated, during processing, it was also discovered that he had previous convictions for DWI and was wanted on an active warrant in Massach…
Dutchess County Drunk Driver Nabbed Following High-Speed Chase, Police Say Dutchess County Drunk Driver Nabbed Following High-Speed Chase, Police Say
Dutchess County Drunk Driver Nabbed Following High-Speed Chase, Police Say A Hudson Valley alleged drunk driver was nabbed after taking police on a high-speed chase through multiple jurisdictions. The incident took place in Dutchess Couty around 11:10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14 in the town of Poughkeepsie. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, Scott W. Owen, age 27, of Poughkeepsie refused to stop for a sheriff's deputy on Route 9 near the town of Hyde Park. After going through numerous jurisdictions Owen finally stopped and was taken into custody, at which time he was positively identified, Watterson said. Owen w…
East Fishkill PD Expresses Thanks For Support During 'Darkest Time' East Fishkill PD Expresses Thanks For Support During 'Darkest Time'
East Fishkill PD Expresses Thanks For Support During 'Darkest Time' Members of a Hudson Valley police department are thanking the community, fellow police, and fire departments for their support after losing a long-time officer in a crash. "During our darkest time, our community, law enforcement brotherhood, and local fire departments banded together and shined the light to guide our grieving members through the most challenging loss our agency has suffered," said the town of East Fishkill Police Department Acting Chief Lt. Derrick Cuccia in a letter to all.  New Update: ID Released For East Fishkill Police Officer Killed In Taconic Parkway Cras…
Suspect On Run After Armed Robbery Of Dutchess County Gas Station, Police Say Suspect On Run After Armed Robbery Of Dutchess County Gas Station, Police Say
Suspect On Run After Armed Robbery Of Dutchess County Gas Station, Police Say Police in the Hudson Valley are searching for an armed man who allegedly robbed a gas station at gunpoint and made off with cash. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14 at the Valero Gas Station on Route 55 in LaGrange. Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said a man dressed in black displayed a handgun and then stole cash before running from the area on foot. At this time no arrest has been made and the investigation is continuing, Watterson said. Anyone with information should contact the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office at…
36-Year-Old From Dutchess Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Hyde Park 36-Year-Old From Dutchess Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Hyde Park
36-Year-Old From Dutchess Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Hyde Park A 36-year-old was killed in a rollover crash in the region. The collision took place in Dutchess County around 5:15 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 in the area of 537 Salt Point Turnpike in the town of Hyde Park. According to Chief Robert Benson of the Hyde Park Police, Tyler J. McEnroe, of Millbrook, was driving a 1997 Subaru Hatchback when he lost control, overturned, and was partially ejected. McEnroe, the only person in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene, Benson said. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. If anyone witnessed the auto accident, please reach ou…
Dutchess County Drug Task Force Adds Agents To Battle Drug Epidemic Dutchess County Drug Task Force Adds Agents To Battle Drug Epidemic
Dutchess County Drug Task Force Adds Agents To Battle Drug Epidemic To help battle the growing drug epidemic across the region, a Hudson Valley drug task force is adding additional investigations. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports that the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department are each adding additional investigators. The Drug Task Force is made up of members from: Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office City of Beacon Police City of Poughkeepsie Police Town of Poughkeepsie Police Town of East Fishkill Police Town of Hyde Park Police "The investigators assig…
28-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman Charged In Pair Of Armed Robberies 28-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman Charged In Pair Of Armed Robberies
28-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman Charged In Pair Of Armed Robberies A 28-year-old Hudson Valley woman is behind bars after being charged with two armed gas station robberies. Orange County resident Julia Marcinak, of of Highland Falls, was charged on Monday, Dec. 4 with the armed robbery of two gas stations in Poughkeepsie, said Capt. Michael O'Dowd, of the Town of Poughkeepsie Police. The robberies took place on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Speedway Gas Station at 2545 South Road and the Chestnut Mobil at 2605 South Road in Poughkeepsie, O'Dowd said. During both incidents, Marcinak allegedly carried a semi-automatic style handgun, wearing a black parka with …
Inmate Arrested While In Dutchess County Jail For Violating Order Of Protection Inmate Arrested While In Dutchess County Jail For Violating Order Of Protection
Inmate Arrested While In Dutchess County Jail For Violating Order Of Protection A 38-year-old inmate from Westchester was arrested inside a Hudson Valley jail after placing phone calls to someone he shouldn't have, police announced.  Yonkers resident Isaiah Walker was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 21 while incarcerated at the Dutchess County Jail, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office announced. According to authorities, Walker allegedly violated an order of protection by placing phone calls with the protected party while in jail. After his arrest, he was charged with:  Aggravated family offense; Second-degree criminal contempt.  He was later arraigned in t…
Dutchess Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn After Search Of Home Dutchess Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn After Search Of Home
Dutchess Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn After Search Of Home A 37-year-old man from the region is facing charges after authorities discovered him to be in possession of child pornography, police announced.  Dutchess County resident Daniel Arnold of Holmes, age 37, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 22 in connection with an investigation into child pornography conducted by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office and the US Department of Homeland Security, the Sheriff's Office announced.  According to authorities, Arnold is charged with possessing a sexual performance by a child, a felony.  As part of the investigation leading to Arnold's arr…
Fatal Dutchess County Crash Under Investigation For Failure To Yield, Police Say Fatal Dutchess County Crash Under Investigation For Failure To Yield, Police Say
Fatal Dutchess County Crash Under Investigation For Failure To Yield, Police Say Police in are investigating a two-car fatal crash that killed a local man in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 on Route 22 in the village of Pawling. According to Capt. John Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, a preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2020 GMC Terrain operated by Robert Tompkins of Dover Plains was traveling northbound on Route 22 when it struck a 2010 Jeep Cherokee making a left turn from Reservoir Road onto Route 22. Tompkins, age 74, was later pronounced dead at Mid Hu…
Threat Of Bombs At Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall Leads To Evacuation, Search, Police Say Threat Of Bombs At Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall Leads To Evacuation, Search, Police Say
Threat Of Bombs At Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall Leads To Evacuation, Search, Police Say A busy Sunday at a mall in the region quickly turned to fear when officials began evacuating the building due to a bomb threat. The incident took place in Dutchess County at the Poughkeepsie Galleria on Sunday, Oct. 29 just before 2 p.m. Capt. Michael O'Dowd of the town of Poughkeepsie Police said 911 received a call reporting that bombs had been placed at the Galleria.  The call was immediately transferred to town police who responded and met with Galleria management and the decision was made to evacuate the building as a precaution, O'Dowd said. At the request of the mall, K-9 team…
Two Dutchess County Men Busted With Fentanyl During Drug Task Force Raid, Police Say Two Dutchess County Men Busted With Fentanyl During Drug Task Force Raid, Police Say
Two Dutchess County Men Busted With Fentanyl During Drug Task Force Raid, Police Say Two Hudson Valley men are behind bars after being nabbed by a drug task force for allegedly dealing fentanyl in the area. Dutchess County residents Kenyatta Jackson, age 33, and Zaccia Curtis, age 21, both of the City of Poughkeepsie, were charged on Wednesday, Oct. 25 with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell following an investigation into drug sales in the region. "The Dutchess County Drug Task Force said the unit has been continuing to aggressively investigate drug dealers who sell poison in our communities," said Det. Sgt. Adam …
Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Dutchess County Crash Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Dutchess County Crash
Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Dutchess County Crash One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the region. It took place in Dutchess County in the town of Poughkeepsie around 5:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 on Violet Avenue at the intersection with Spring Street. According to Lt. Patrick Barry, of the town of Poughkeepsie Police, a 2014 Toyota SUV, made a left turn from Spring Street onto Violet Ave (northbound).  A 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle being operated by a Poughkeepsie man, was traveling southbound on Violet Avenue and collided with the SUV at the intersection of Spring Street.  The Harley Dri…
Gun Violence Threat Leads To Postponement Of John Jay-Roy C. Ketcham Homecoming Football Game Gun Violence Threat Leads To Postponement Of John Jay-Roy C. Ketcham Homecoming Football Game
Gun Violence Threat Leads To Postponement Of John Jay-Roy C. Ketcham Homecoming Football Game A homecoming high school football game in the region was postponed because of a threat of gun violence. The threat was received several hours before the varsity contest in Dutchess County between rivals John Jay of East Fishkill and host Roy C. Ketcham in Wappingers Falls was scheduled to start Friday night, Oct. 20. The threat was reported to the Ketcham High School Building Administration at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday which "necessitated the postponement" of the game, "as well as the quick and safe evacuation of the entire Roy C. Ketcham HS campus," Wappingers Central School Dist…