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Storm Ida: Roadway Closure Update For Dutchess County Storm Ida: Roadway Closure Update For Dutchess County
Storm Ida: Roadway Closure Update For Dutchess County A State of Emergency for Dutchess County has expired, but local leaders are asking residents to remain home and restrict travel as the county is still experiencing power outages and flooding on numerous roadways. Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro reported on Thursday, Sept. 2, the area received 4 to 6 inches of rain overnight from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The County departments of Public Works and Emergency Response report the majority of significant storm damage occurred principally in the southern part of Dutchess County, where upwards of 6 inches of rain accumulated; public w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Accused Of Stabbing Co-Worker In Dutchess Man Accused Of Stabbing Co-Worker In Dutchess
Man Accused Of Stabbing Co-Worker In Dutchess A 24-year-old man has been accused of stabbing a co-worker during an argument, police say. New York State Police responded to Old Hopewell Road in the town of Wappinger on a report of a stabbing on Tuesday, Nov. 19 around 11:30 a.m. Further investigation revealed that Jaeson A. Dauswell, 24, of Newburgh became involved in an argument with the victim while working for Precision Pipeline Services on Old Hopewell Road, police say. Dauswell subsequently stabbed the victim’s thigh using a multi-tool knife, according to police. Dauswell was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, a Cla…

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by Valerie Musson
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Four Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In Thanksgiving Details Four Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In Thanksgiving Details
Four Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In Thanksgiving Details New York State Police troopers busted more than two dozen motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the Thanksgiving holiday in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Wednesday, Nov. 21, State Police troopers from Somers arrested James G. Donofrio, 51, of North Castle, for DWI. He was traveling on I-684 in North Castle, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Nov. 23, State Police troopers from Stormville arrested Marki…

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by Zak Failla
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Seven From Dutchess County Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Seven From Dutchess County Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Seven From Dutchess County Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted nearly 30 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the last week-plus. The local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 26, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Walter L. Traub, 41, of Bedford, for DWI. He was traveling on I-84 in Patterson, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Oct. 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Jorge A. Pineda, 36, of Port Chest…

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by Zak Failla
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Six Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Six Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Six Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted more than 30 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the last week-plus. The local residents charged with DWI were: Westchester County: On Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Christopher Christiansen, 32, of Cortlandt, for DWI. He was traveling on Furnace Dock Road in Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, State Police from Dover Plains arreste…

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by Zak Failla
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Dutchess Woman, 30, Attempting To Cross Route 9 Hit, Killed By Car Dutchess Woman, 30, Attempting To Cross Route 9 Hit, Killed By Car
Dutchess Woman, 30, Attempting To Cross Route 9 Hit, Killed By Car A 30-year-old pedestrian was killed late Wednesday night when she was hit by a car while attempting to cross a stretch of Route 9, state police said. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at around 10:30 p.m. near Old Hopewell Road in the town of Wappinger. Initial investigation suggests Graciela Gonzalez of Wappinger attempted to cross Route 9 from the west shoulder in an easterly direction.  The operator of a white 2007 Volkswagen Jetta traveling southbound on Route 9 through a green light signal at the intersection with Old Hopewell Road, failed to observe Gonzalez, and subsequently …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Caught With Cocaine, Suspended License After Dutchess Crash Man Caught With Cocaine, Suspended License After Dutchess Crash
Man Caught With Cocaine, Suspended License After Dutchess Crash A Dutchess County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving with a suspended driver’s license into a ditch while in possession of cocaine, according to state police investigators. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to a stretch of Old Hopewell Road in Wappinger, where there was a report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival at the scene, investigators reported that they found a disabled vehicle in a ditch without any additional damage to the vehicle or other property. Further investigation determined that the driver, identified as East Fishkill resident Christian P…

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by Zak Failla