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Area Woman Arrested For Burglary, Possession Of Pot, Police Say Area Woman Arrested For Burglary, Possession Of Pot, Police Say
Area Woman Arrested For Burglary, Possession Of Pot, Police Say An area woman was arrested for allegedly burglarizing a home and spitting and kicking a state trooper after she was caught inside a home she didn't own. Jeanette Wright, age 32, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Saturday, March 6, after a state trooper responded to Stony Ford Road in Campbell Hall for a burglary in progress, said Trooper Steven Nevel. When the trooper arrived, he spotted Wright inside the residence. When she came to a side door where the trooper met her Wright said she had entered the wrong house and attempted to walk away, Nevel said. The trooper told her …
Trooper Injured During Attack By Fleeing BMW Driver, Police Say Trooper Injured During Attack By Fleeing BMW Driver, Police Say
Trooper Injured During Attack By Fleeing BMW Driver, Police Say A man was arrested for allegedly attacking and injuring a New York State Police trooper and then fleeing during a traffic stop in the area.  Antwonn J. Williams Jr., age 25, of Newburgh, was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 14, in the city of Newburgh, said Troopers Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, while on patrol a trooper observed a blue BWM traveling south on Dubois Street in the city of Newburgh make several traffic violations.  The trooper stopped the vehicle and interviewed the operator of the vehicle later identified as Williams. While speaking to Williams, the trooper learned t…
Man Caught Driving Drunk With Marijuana After Swerving In Area, Police Say Man Caught Driving Drunk With Marijuana After Swerving In Area, Police Say
Man Caught Driving Drunk With Marijuana After Swerving In Area, Police Say Police arrested a 23-year-old man for driving under the influence after he was pulled over for failing to stay in the left lane. Ulster County resident Bernard Murray was pulled over by police on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at approximately 2:12 a.m. in Saugerties on Elm Street.  He was charged with misdemeanors for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while ability impaired by drugs, and a violation unlawful possession of marijuana. Murray, of Saugerties, was also ticketed for failing to use the designated lane. He will answer to the charge in the Village of Saugerties Court later i…
Ulster County Woman Arrested For Driving With Suspended License, Registration With Marijuana Ulster County Woman Arrested For Driving With Suspended License, Registration With Marijuana
Ulster County Woman Arrested For Driving With Suspended License, Registration With Marijuana An Ulster County woman was arrested after allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol with suspended car registration, a suspended driver's license and marijuana in her possession.  Kristen A. DeGroat of Saugerties, 26, was initially pulled over on Route 32 at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, according to the Saugerties Police Department. Officers found that DeGroat's driver's license and car registration were both suspended, according to police, and found a "quantity of marijuana" in her possession.  DeGroat was charged with the misdemeanors of driving whi…
Woman Takes State Police On Two-County Pursuit, Hits Four Cruisers Woman Takes State Police On Two-County Pursuit, Hits Four Cruisers
Woman Takes State Police On Two-County Pursuit, Hits Four Cruisers A woman was arrested after failing to for police and taking officers on a cross-county pursuit hitting several state police vehicles along the way. The incident began around 6:50 a.m., Monday, Nov. 30, n Greene County in the town of Hunter when Erica Overhill, 31, of Johnson City, Tennessee, when state police attempted to stop a 2003 Honda for traffic violations, said Trooper Steve Nevel. The vehicle failed to stop and attempted to flee from the trooper. The vehicle continued south on 23A and entered Interstate 87 going south into Ulster County until exiting at exit 19 and continued in the …
Man In Vehicle Stolen From Out-Of-State Airport Nabbed By State Police Man In Vehicle Stolen From Out-Of-State Airport Nabbed By State Police
Man In Vehicle Stolen From Out-Of-State Airport Nabbed By State Police State Police arrested a man in an alleged stolen vehicle from out of state after spotting it on an area roadway. The incident took place around 8:56 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, after state police from the Monroe barracks were notified of a stolen vehicle in the area, said Trooper Steven Nevel. The vehicle was reported stolen from Dulles Airport in Arlington, Virginia, he added. While patrolling State Route 17 in Monroe troopers observed the stolen vehicle, a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro convertible with a Virginia license plate, he said.  Troopers stopped the vehicle on State Route 17 eastboun…
Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man State Police troopers are on the hunt for a man wanted on drug charges stemming back to an incident in 2015. An alert was issued by state police on Wednesday regarding the whereabouts of 45-year-old Lenny Barr, who is wanted on an arrest warrant on charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway on Feb. 9, 2015 in Tarrytown. According to police, during that traffic stop, it was determined that Barr was in possession of marijuana and heroin, leading to his arrest. He then failed to show up fo…
Man Accused Of Spray-Painting Area Business Man Accused Of Spray-Painting Area Business
Man Accused Of Spray-Painting Area Business A Northern Westchester man is facing charges for allegedly tagging a Dutchess County business, police said. Officers from the City of Beacon Police Department responded to the area of Madam Brett Park on South Avenue at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday, June 1, where there was a report of a suspicious vehicle. Beacon Police Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson said that arriving officers found Buchanan resident Daniel Vines-Mevic in a building owned by Scenic Beacon Development that is currently fenced off to the public with “no trespassing” signs visibly posted. Johnson said that at the time of his arre…
Police: Man Busted With Heroin Passed Out In Roadway Nabbed Again - This Time In Parking Lot Police: Man Busted With Heroin Passed Out In Roadway Nabbed Again - This Time In Parking Lot
Police: Man Busted With Heroin Passed Out In Roadway Nabbed Again - This Time In Parking Lot A 29-year-old area man who was busted with 50 folds of heroin last week after officers found him passed out in a running vehicle, has been nabbed again, this time in a parking lot. David R. Mencke, 29, of the Town of Saugerties, was arrested around 2:20 p.m., on Sunday, April 19 for alleged possession of heroin after officers responded to a complaint of a person slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle in the parking lot at Simmons Plaza, said Town of Saugerties Chief Joseph A. Sinagra. See earlier story: Man Found Passed Out In Vehicle In Middle Of Road Busted With…
Man Found Passed Out In Vehicle In Middle Of Road Busted With 50 Decks Of Heroin, Police Say Man Found Passed Out In Vehicle In Middle Of Road Busted With 50 Decks Of Heroin, Police Say
Man Found Passed Out In Vehicle In Middle Of Road Busted With 50 Decks Of Heroin, Police Say A 29-year-old man was busted on alleged heroin charged after he was found passed out in a vehicle in the middle of a roadway. David R. Mencke, of Saugerties, was arrested around 3:16 a.m., Thursday, April 16, after a Saugerties Police officer on routine motor patrol came across a vehicle parked in the middle of the road on Dawes Street in the Village of Saugerties, said Saugerties Chief of Police Joseph Sinagra. The vehicle, a 2019 Nissan was running and Mencke was located allegedly passed out on the front seat of the vehicle. Mencke revived as officers were checki…
Danbury Man Charged With DWI After Crossing Double-Yellow Line, Putnam Sheriff Says Danbury Man Charged With DWI After Crossing Double-Yellow Line, Putnam Sheriff Says
Danbury Man Charged With DWI After Crossing Double-Yellow Line, Putnam Sheriff Says A 62-year-old Fairfield County man was allegedly intoxicated when he was stopped by a Putnam County Sheriff’s deputy for repeatedly crossing a double yellow line and running through a stop sign. Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley, Jr., announced that shortly after 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, a deputy stopped the driver of a pick-up truck who was committing multiple vehicle and traffic violations while driving on Sodom Lane in Southeast. After crossing the double yellow line, the driver - Danbury resident Bruce Staszewski - proceeded to blow through a stop sign without stopping, prompti…
Sex Offender Compliance Operation Nets 11 Arrests In Area Sex Offender Compliance Operation Nets 11 Arrests In Area
Sex Offender Compliance Operation Nets 11 Arrests In Area Eleven alleged sexual offenders are off the streets after being arrested as part of an ongoing sex offender compliance operation in the area, police said. The Village of Liberty Police wrapped up 2019 with a sex offender compliance operation, that included multiple investigations into registered sex offenders living in Sullivan County.  Police noted that each person investigated was suspected of violating the New York State Sex Offender Registration Act or conditions of their probation. According to police, the New York State Sex Offender Registration Act requires all registered sex o…
Alert Issued For Wanted Area Woman Alert Issued For Wanted Area Woman
Alert Issued For Wanted Area Woman An alert has been issued for a wanted woman who was arrested more than five years ago for attempting to sneak marijuana into the Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill. New York State Police investigators in Wappinger are attempting to locate Latifah Price, 24, who is wanted following her arrest for promoting prison contraband and unlawful possession of marijuana. Police said that Price was arrested in 2014 after an investigation determined she attempted to smuggle 18 grams of marijuana into the Downstate Correctional Facility. An arrest warrant was issued for Price by the Town of Fis…
Cops Nab Wanted Parole Violator In Area Cops Nab Wanted Parole Violator In Area
Cops Nab Wanted Parole Violator In Area A 39-year-old man wanted on an outstanding warrant for violating parole was nabbed by police.  Anthony W. Wilder, of the Bronx, was arrested around 6:49 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, when an officer on routine patrol located an occupied vehicle in Greenvale Park, said Town of Poughkeepsie Police Capt. Michael O'Dowd. During the course of an interview with the occupants of the vehicle, the officer discovered that Wilder had an outstanding warrant for violating parole on an attempted robbery with a handgun charge in Virginia. Officers attempted to take Wilder into custody when he …
Man, Woman Accused Of Breaking Into Area Home, Stealing Property Man, Woman Accused Of Breaking Into Area Home, Stealing Property
Man, Woman Accused Of Breaking Into Area Home, Stealing Property A man and woman were busted for burglary after they allegedly broke into a home in the area. Edward Santiago, 37, and Isabel I. Negron, 37, both of Poughkeepsie, were arrested on Sunday, Oct. 6, in Highland by Town of Lloyd police after they allegedly broke into a home on Oakes Road and stole property, said Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso. Santiago was charged with burglary, criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny and unlawful possession of marijuana, Janso said. Negron, 37, was charged with burglary, criminal possession of stolen property and petit larceny, police said. Santi…
Man Charged With Fleeing From Police, Reckless Driving In I-87 Stop Man Charged With Fleeing From Police, Reckless Driving In I-87 Stop
Man Charged With Fleeing From Police, Reckless Driving In I-87 Stop A 21-year-old man from the area is facing a host of charges after attempting to evade New York State Police troopers attempting to stop him by weaving through traffic on I-87 in Orangetown. New York State Police troopers attempted to stop Joshua Grant of Chester in Orange County at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, for a vehicle and traffic violation. Police said that when troopers attempted to stop him, Grant refused to comply and took them on a short chase while weaving through traffic. Following that brief pursuit, Grant eventually pulled over, and during the subsequent invest…
Gang Assault Leads To Four Arrests In Area Gang Assault Leads To Four Arrests In Area
Gang Assault Leads To Four Arrests In Area Three men and a juvenile were arrested in connection with a gang assault of a 39-year-old man in the area. The arrests took place around 11:40 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, when City of Beacon Police officers responded to the area of Main Street and Schenck Avenue for a past assault, said Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson.  The victim had been assaulted and robbed. A description of the attackers was given and a canvass of the area led to a foot pursuit with 31-year-old Cequan Kimble, of Beacon, Johnson said. Kimble resisted arrest and was eventually taken into custody. A search of Ki…
Trio Caught With Cocaine At Business Parking Lot In Putnam, Sheriff Says Trio Caught With Cocaine At Business Parking Lot In Putnam, Sheriff Says
Trio Caught With Cocaine At Business Parking Lot In Putnam, Sheriff Says Three individuals have been charged after they were caught with cocaine at a business parking lot in Putnam, according to the Putnam Sheriff's Office. Officers with the NEU (Narcotics Enforcement Unit) say they observed suspicious activity in a vehicle parked at a business parking lot in the Town of Putnam Valley, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Sept. 13. Police approached the vehicle and allegedly observed the occupants snorting a substance with a straw. Further investigation revealed that the three occupants, identified as Mohammed Abdelhamid, 24, Nicole Eng, 24 a…
I-87 Stop Results In Drug Possession Charges For Man, 52 I-87 Stop Results In Drug Possession Charges For Man, 52
I-87 Stop Results In Drug Possession Charges For Man, 52 A man from Middletown is facing drug possession charges after a traffic stop on I-87, police say. New York State Police say they stopped a vehicle on I-87 in the town of Woodbury for a traffic violation on Saturday, July 27 around 6:45 p.m. The driver, identified as Luke Green, 52, of Godeffroy, was found to be intoxicated, police say. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of approximately two grams of powder cocaine and .4 grams of marijuana in the possession of the passenger, identified as Philip Munoz, 47, of Middletown. Green and Munoz were arrested, transported…
Man, Woman Nabbed With Loaded Firearm During Town of Poughkeepsie Traffic Stop, Police Say Man, Woman Nabbed With Loaded Firearm During Town of Poughkeepsie Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man, Woman Nabbed With Loaded Firearm During Town of Poughkeepsie Traffic Stop, Police Say A man and a woman one who tried to flee from police were arrested following a traffic stop for alleged criminal possession of a loaded weapon. The incident took place around 12:45 a.m., Friday, July 26, when Town of Poughkeepsie Police officers stopped a vehicle on Main Street, said the Lt. Michael O’Dowd. During the stop, officers located a loaded firearm inside the vehicle and arrested  Shaquille D. Heirs, 25, and Angelica D. Scott, 28, both of Poughkeepsie, O'Dowd said. Heirs attempted to flee from officers on foot but was caught a short time later. Both were c…
Man With Drugs, Stolen Gun Overdoses During Northern Westchester Chase, Police Say Man With Drugs, Stolen Gun Overdoses During Northern Westchester Chase, Police Say
Man With Drugs, Stolen Gun Overdoses During Northern Westchester Chase, Police Say A convicted felon nearly died from an overdose after taking New York State Police troopers on a high-speed chase through Northern Westchester. Troopers from the Cortlandt barracks and the FBI's’ Safe Streets Task Force attempted to stop Brooklyn resident Patrick Williams, 31, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Route 9 in Cortlandt, when he committed a vehicle and traffic violation. According to police, Williams initially stopped his vehicle, then sped away from the troopers, prompting a pursuit. During the chase, Williams took troopers through Cortlandt, into Peekskill and then back into Cortlan…
Video: Naked Man Charged After Dancing In Gas Station Parking Lot In Westchester Video: Naked Man Charged After Dancing In Gas Station Parking Lot In Westchester
Video: Naked Man Charged After Dancing In Gas Station Parking Lot In Westchester Visitors to a Sunoco gas station in Westchester might have done a double take if they happened to catch a view of a large naked man dancing in the parking lot. The man, who police did not identify, but said was from Hobe Sound, Florida, was arrested around 10:10 p.m., on Tuesday, June 11, when officers responded to a 911 call from the gas station in the village of Mamaroneck at 540 Mamaroneck Ave., who reported a man was acting "erratically," said Mamaroneck Police Lt. Sandra DiRuzza. When officers arrived, they found the 36-year-old man getting into his vehicle, a video recorded by s…
Two Caught With Hundreds Of Oxycodone Pills In Area Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says Two Caught With Hundreds Of Oxycodone Pills In Area Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says
Two Caught With Hundreds Of Oxycodone Pills In Area Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says A man and woman are facing drug charges after they were stopped on the Taconic State Parkway with hundreds of Oxycodone pills, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Department. Members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU) say they conducted a traffic stop after observing a driver commit a series of infractions on the northbound ramp to the Taconic State Parkway at Bryant Pond Road in Putnam Valley on Friday, June 7. When talking with the driver, NEU members say they noted the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Further investigation revealed …
Man With 17 License Suspensions Found Asleep With Crack In Car, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Say Man With 17 License Suspensions Found Asleep With Crack In Car, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Say
Man With 17 License Suspensions Found Asleep With Crack In Car, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Say A man with 17 suspensions on his license was found asleep behind the wheel near a busy intersection in the Town of Poughkeepsie and was busted with crack cocaine and marijuana, police said. Officers from the Town of Poughkeepsie responded to Main Street near the North Grand Avenue intersection early on Friday, June 7, where there was a report of a man sleeping behind the wheel of his vehicle. Upon arrival, police said that officers found Poughkeepsie resident Rondell Barksdale, 26, asleep behind the wheel. Further investigation determined that Barksdale had 17 suspensions on his driver’s li…
Route 22 Stop Results In DWI, Drug Possession Charges For Motorist, Passenger Route 22 Stop Results In DWI, Drug Possession Charges For Motorist, Passenger
Route 22 Stop Results In DWI, Drug Possession Charges For Motorist, Passenger A motorist and passenger are facing charges after a traffic stop on Route 22, according to police. An officer with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department allegedly observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation on State Route 22 in the Town of Patterson on Saturday, April 20 around 12 a.m. The officer conducted a traffic stop and allegedly observed an alcoholic odor coming from the driver, identified as 38-year-old Carlos Diaz of Waterbury, Connecticut. There was also a distinct marijuana smell coming from the vehicle, according to police. Police say they asked repeatedly for Diaz to exit …
Armed Man Found With 'Murder Manifesto' After Traffic Stop In Area, Authorities Say Armed Man Found With 'Murder Manifesto' After Traffic Stop In Area, Authorities Say
Armed Man Found With 'Murder Manifesto' After Traffic Stop In Area, Authorities Say A 31-year-old armed man found with a "murder manifesto" is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop in the area, according to authorities. At approximately 12:40 p.m., March 18, Putnam County Sheriff Sergeant William Quick observed an erratically driven vehicle commit traffic violations on Route 301, in the Town of Carmel, Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley, Jr. said on Monday, April 8.  Quick observed a strong odor of alcohol and marijuana emanating from the vehicle after approaching the vehicle, Langley said.  A subsequent investigation reveale…
Three Face Drug Possession Charges After Palisades Parkway Stop Three Face Drug Possession Charges After Palisades Parkway Stop
Three Face Drug Possession Charges After Palisades Parkway Stop Three people are facing charges after a traffic stop near the Palisades Parkway led to the discovery of drugs, police say. New York State Police in Haverstraw conducted a traffic stop on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Orangeburg on Thursday, March 14. Further investigation led to the discovery of crack cocaine, Xanax, Ketamine and marijuana in the vehicle, police said. Kayli Beierle, 20, of New Foundland, Pennsylvania; Alexis Cantirino, 19, of Greentown, Pennsylvania; and Anthony Echevarria, 22, of New York, were arrested and charged with: Third-degree criminal possession …
Taconic Stop Results In Felony Drug Possession Charge For Teen Taconic Stop Results In Felony Drug Possession Charge For Teen
Taconic Stop Results In Felony Drug Possession Charge For Teen A teen is facing felony drug charges after police conducted a traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in the area. New York State Police from Poughkeepsie barracks said they observed a 2007 Nissan Altima commit a traffic violation and pulled the vehicle over in LaGrange.on Sunday, Jan. 27 around 3:45 a.m. Upon further investigation, police discovered a 17-year-old in possession of approximately 4.6 grams of cocaine and 1.2 grams of marijuana. The teen was arrested and charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class C felony, and unlawful possession of mar…
Man Caught With Pound Of Pot In I-87 Stop Man Caught With Pound Of Pot In I-87 Stop
Man Caught With Pound Of Pot In I-87 Stop A 19-year-old man was allegedly found with a pound of marijuana and several grams of concentrated marijuana and arrested during a traffic stop on I-87 in the Town of Newburgh. State Police stopped the vehicle on Monday, Jan. 21 around 8:30 a.m. for a traffic violation. Police’s interview with the driver, Yousef O. Kashef, 19, of Forest Hill, established probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle. Police then discovered approximately one pound of marijuana and 15.3 grams of concentrated marijuana. Kashef was taken into custody, transported and processed at SP Newburgh. He faces the fo…
Wallkill Man Faces Felony DWAI Charge Wallkill Man Faces Felony DWAI Charge
Wallkill Man Faces Felony Dwai Charge A 21-year-old Wallkill man was arrested following a traffic stop for DWAI and driving without a license. Nicholas J. Sebesta was charged Saturday by Town of Lloyd Police with driving while ability impaired by drugs, aggravated unlicensed operation, and unlawful possession of marijuana, said Town of Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso. Sebesta was arraigned in town court and released on a $1,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 18.
Four From Area Caught With Loaded Gun, Cocaine, Pot In Traffic Stop Four From Area Caught With Loaded Gun, Cocaine, Pot In Traffic Stop
Four From Area Caught With Loaded Gun, Cocaine, Pot In Traffic Stop State Police apprehended four men who are facing multiple charges for allegedly possessing a loaded handgun in addition to cocaine and marijuana in a traffic stop. The arrests occurred on Broadway in the city of Newburgh on Saturday, Dec. 8. The police’s interview with the vehicle’s driver, Juan R. Murillo, 28, of Newburgh, gave them probable cause to conduct a search. In doing so, police allegedly discovered a loaded .22 caller semi-automatic pistol as well as a quantity of cocaine and marijuana. Murillo and the vehicle other occupants, Abimael J. Pineiro-Ruiz, 26, of Newburgh, Dimas A. Gu…