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Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Child Ingested Cocaine At NY Home Where MMA Fighter Dad Killed Daughter, DA Says Child Ingested Cocaine At NY Home Where MMA Fighter Dad Killed Daughter, DA Says
Child Ingested Cocaine At NY Home Where MMA Fighter Dad Killed Daughter, DA Says New details have surfaced in the case of a father accused of starving his 5-year-old daughter to death at a home in the region. Police were called to a Schenectady residence on Elmer Avenue near Poplar Street at around 3 a.m. Sunday, April 14, for a young girl who was unconscious and not breathing. Medics pronounced the girl dead a short time later. An investigation found that the girl’s father, 33-year-old Robert Buskey, starved her of food and water for at least four days before her death, WRGB reports, citing court documents. Earlier Report: Dad Charged In 5-Year-Old Daughter's …
Mother Takes Son From Hudson Valley School In Violation Of Custody Order, Police Say Mother Takes Son From Hudson Valley School In Violation Of Custody Order, Police Say
Mother Takes Son From Hudson Valley School In Violation Of Custody Order, Police Say A mother has been charged with allegedly violating a custody agreement after allegedly taking her son out of a Hudson Valley school. Chana Elena Morales, age 32, of the Bronx, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 26 after taking the child from Maple Hill Elementary School in Orange County in the town of Wallkill. According to Lt. Robert McLymore, of the town of Wallkill Police, officers responded to the school after officials said Morales had taken the child in violation of a custody and visitation order. Around 8:30 p.m. the child, Morales, and her boyfriend, Johntae Xavier Williams, a …
24-Year-Old Stabs Brother-In-Law At Rockland Party In Front Of Officers, Police Say 24-Year-Old Stabs Brother-In-Law At Rockland Party In Front Of Officers, Police Say
24-Year-Old Stabs Brother-In-Law At Rockland Party In Front Of Officers, Police Say A 24-year-old Hudson Valley man was tased by police after allegedly stabbing his brother-in-law in front of officers during a large, rowdy party. The incident took place in Rockland County in the Hillcrest section of Ramapo on Sunday, Nov. 26 on Bonnie Court. According to Det. Sgt. Michael Higgins of the Ramapo Police, officers were attempting to get a large birthday party that was still going from the night before under control with multiple intoxicated attendees when a fight broke out between brother-in-laws. Higgins said before police arrived, a fight took place and Jhonn A. Calderon-Go…
Hudson Valley Man Stabs Ex-GF's New Boyfriend, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Stabs Ex-GF's New Boyfriend, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Stabs Ex-GF's New Boyfriend, Police Say A 30-year-old Hudson Valley man was nabbed after allegedly stabbing and attacking his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend after breaking into a home. Orange County resident John Luke Popadopoulous of Monroe was arrested on Wednesday, July 5 in Monroe, said Lt. Tim Young, of the Monroe Police Department. According to Young, Papadopoulous forced his way into a residence on Lake Street and attacked the new boyfriend with a knife causing injuries to the man's neck and chest. The 28-year-old victim was transported by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center in stable condition, Young said. …
Speed Demon: Man Issued 106 Tickets For Fleeing Police In Rockland County Speed Demon: Man Issued 106 Tickets For Fleeing Police In Rockland County
Speed Demon: Man Issued 106 Tickets For Fleeing Police In Rockland County A speeding driver from New York has been charged with fleeing a police officer and other charges and issued 106 tickets after failing to stop for a traffic infraction. Joseph S. Salazar, age 26, of the Bronx, was arrested on Wednesday, June 28, for the incident which took place in Rockland County in the town of Stony Point on Sunday, May 28. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, Salazar was driving a 2016 Dodge Charger when he fled a traffic stop in Harriman State Park in the town of Stony Point.  While fleeing the traffic stop, he struck a New York Sta…
Attempted Murder: Rockland 19-Year-Old Charged In Stabbing Attack Attempted Murder: Rockland 19-Year-Old Charged In Stabbing Attack
Attempted Murder: Rockland 19-Year-Old Charged In Stabbing Attack A Hudson Valley teenager has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing another person last month. Rockland County resident Jostin Rodriguez-Hilario, age 19, of Haverstraw,  was arrested on Monday, June 12 in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Monday, May 29, on New Main Street in the village of Haverstraw.  Additional details of the crime were not released by police. Rodriguez-Hilario was charged with: Attempted murder Assault Criminal possession of a weapon  Endangering the welfare of a child He was arraigned in the Village of Haverstraw Justice Court and r…
Mom Tries Driving Into Hudson River With 2-Year-Old On Lap, Police Say Mom Tries Driving Into Hudson River With 2-Year-Old On Lap, Police Say
Mom Tries Driving Into Hudson River With 2-Year-Old On Lap, Police Say A 23-year-old mother is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly trying to drive into the Hudson River with her toddler son in the car. Police in Albany were called at around 5 a.m. Saturday, May 6, with reports that a car appeared to be driving into the water at a boat launch on Quay Street, according to Albany Police. When officers arrived, they found a sedan stuck on a curb, feet away from the water. An investigation found that the driver, Santisha Lopez, of Albany, had been involved in a domestic incident before intentionally driving toward the river with her 2-year-old son on…
Police Charge Teacher In Hudson Valley Over Alleged Criminal Behavior Police Charge Teacher In Hudson Valley Over Alleged Criminal Behavior
Police Charge Teacher In Hudson Valley Over Alleged Criminal Behavior Police are investigating alleged criminal behavior by a public school teacher in Westchester County. It is alleged by a student that William  Archacki, age 50, a teacher at Yonkers Public School  No. 21, had caused a student to fear for their safety by walking up behind this student while holding a paring knife during school hours on Wednesday, Feb. 8 Archacki is a Northern Westchester resident of Buchanan, and was a fifth-grade teacher at Public School No. 21, located on Lee Avenue in Yonkers, at the time of this incident, Yonkers Police said.  He was placed on modified dut…
33-Year-Old Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Hudson Valley, Police Say 33-Year-Old Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Hudson Valley, Police Say
33-Year-Old Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who was arrested last year for allegedly kidnapping his daughter and hiding her under a staircase for three years has been arrested again for a string of alleged burglaries. Ustler County resident Kirk D. Shultis, age 33, of Saugerties, was arrested on Wednesday, March 8. On Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, Saugerties Police responded to a private residence on Malden Turnpike in the town of Saugerties, for a report of a burglary that occurred to both the victim’s residence and garage, said Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra. Related story: New Details Eme…
Employee Had Sexual Contact With Student At School In Hudson Valley, Police Say Employee Had Sexual Contact With Student At School In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Employee Had Sexual Contact With Student At School In Hudson Valley, Police Say An employee at a school district in the Hudson Valley has been charged with allegedly having inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile student. Dutchess County resident Angela N. Hill, age 23 of Pawling, was arrested on Thursday, March 2 following an investigation into inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile student in the Pawling Central School District, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The investigation began in mid-February after the Sheriff’s Office was alerted to possible inappropriate sexual contact between a district employee a…
Armed Man Nabbed For Kidnapping Woman, Kids In Hudson Valley, Police Say Armed Man Nabbed For Kidnapping Woman, Kids In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Armed Man Nabbed For Kidnapping Woman, Kids In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been nabbed for allegedly kidnapping a woman and her two children at knifepoint and forcing her to withdraw money from her bank account. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6 in the city of Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Sgt. George Camacho, of the Poughkeepsie Police, police dispatch received a call from the victim who reported an attempted robbery.  During the course of an investigation, the victim reported to officers that an unknown man had approached her as she was sitting in her parked vehicle with two children (ag…
Mother Sneaks Into Hudson Valley HS Dressed As Student To Watch Daughter Fight, Police Say Mother Sneaks Into Hudson Valley HS Dressed As Student To Watch Daughter Fight, Police Say
Mother Sneaks Into Hudson Valley HS Dressed As Student To Watch Daughter Fight, Police Say The mother of a high school student in the region has been arrested for allegedly sneaking into the school dressed as a student so she could watch her daughter fight with another student. The incident took place in Dutchess County at Arlington High School around 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17. Immediately following the altercation, it was discovered that the mother of one of the students involved in the fight was in the building without prior authorization, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. "She allegedly entered the building during arrival disg…
Rape Of 13-Year-Old Leads To Man's Arrest In Region, Police Say Rape Of 13-Year-Old Leads To Man's Arrest In Region, Police Say
Rape Of 13-Year-Old Leads To Man's Arrest In Region, Police Say An area man has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old who had locked themselves in a bedroom after the rape. The incident took place in Sullivan County around 11:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 15 in Bloomingburg. New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel said troopers responded to a residence in Bloomingburg for a report of a sexual assault against a minor.  When they arrived, they spoke with Christopher M. Call-Ross, age 29, of Bloomingburg. While speaking with Call-Ross, troopers learned that the victim was still at the residence and had locked themselves in a bedroo…
Accused Rapist From Area Apprehended After Fleeing State, Police Say Accused Rapist From Area Apprehended After Fleeing State, Police Say
Accused Rapist From Area Apprehended After Fleeing State, Police Say A Hudson Valley man charged with raping a minor was caught after fleeing out of state, police said.  On Sunday, Oct. 16, police started investigating allegations that Orange County resident Jesus Torres, age 31, of Goshen, had sexual conduct with a child less than 13 years old, and learned that he had fled the state to avoid being arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to New York State Police.  With the help of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Torres was found in West Orange, New Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 5, and transported back to New York where he was arraigned in cour…
Rockland Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Man Driving Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say Rockland Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Man Driving Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say
Rockland Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Man Driving Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged with felony DWI after allegedly driving drunk with children in the car. The incident took place in Rockland County around 3 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19, in Ramapo. According to the Ramapo Police, a 37-year-old Orange County resident from Monroe was stopped for a routine traffic infraction when officers noticed he was allegedly impaired by alcohol. The man's 8-year-old daughter and 3-month-old son were in the vehicle, as well as a 1-year-old, police said. The man, whose identity was not released by police, was processed for the following charges:  Three c…
49-Year-Old Charged With Rape After Joint Investigation In Region 49-Year-Old Charged With Rape After Joint Investigation In Region
49-Year-Old Charged With Rape After Joint Investigation In Region A 49-year-old man from the region is behind bars, accused of rape. Sullivan County resident Hummler Colas, of the town of Thompson, was arrested following a joint investigation by New York State Police and Sullivan County Child Protective Services. Police did not specify the age of the alleged victim or the relationship between the two. Colas was charged with third-degree rape and criminal sex act, both felonies, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. He was arraigned at the Town of Mamakating Court, where a judge ordered him held at the Sullivan County jail on $60,000 bon…
Man Accused Of Pointing Loaded Gun At Police Officer In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Pointing Loaded Gun At Police Officer In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Pointing Loaded Gun At Police Officer In Hudson Valley A domestic violence call in the Hudson Valley turned into a standoff between a man with a loaded gun and a police officer. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17 in Beacon. Beacon Police received a 911 call for a domestic disturbance between a man and woman on Fishkill Avenue, said Lt. Thomas Figlia.  A close-by officer responded and when he arrived, he found the man, later identified as Aaron Thompson age 26, of Ellenville, irate, walking and yelling in the roadway, Figlia said. When the officer approached and tried t…
Hudson Valley Bus Driver Charged After Altercation With Students Hudson Valley Bus Driver Charged After Altercation With Students
Hudson Valley Bus Driver Charged After Altercation With Students A 58-year-old school bus driver from Dutchess County is facing charges after being involved in an altercation with BOCES students in the Hudson Valley, authorities announced. On Thursday, Jan. 27, the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from the Ulster County BOCES - Center for Innovative Learning in the Town of Esopus regarding a complaint involving a bus driver and students. The investigation found that the driver - a Poughkeepsie man whose name has not been released - allegedly was involved in verbal altercations with students, during which multiple threats were made towa…
Man Nabbed For Violating Order Of Protection In Area, State Police Say Man Nabbed For Violating Order Of Protection In Area, State Police Say
Man Nabbed For Violating Order Of Protection In Area, State Police Say An area man was arrested after allegedly violating a protective order during a domestic dispute in which he destroyed an iPad. Dutchess County resident Leandro Castro, age 52, of Union Vale, was arrested on Tuesday, July 27, following the incident. According to New York State Police, Castro became engaged in a domestic dispute and in the process destroyed an iPad device, all contrary to a valid order of protection. Following his arrest, Castro was charged with: Criminal Contempt  Criminal mischief  Endangering the welfare of a child Castro was arraigned before the town of Union…
Parolee Nabbed With Guns, Drugs During Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say Parolee Nabbed With Guns, Drugs During Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say
Parolee Nabbed With Guns, Drugs During Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say A Hudson Valley man on parole was busted for alleged possession of a loaded gun and drugs during a traffic stop by state police. Orange County resident Tyrone Burkes, age 33, was arrested on Thursday, July 15, in the City of Newburgh during a traffic stop, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, Burks was a passenger in a vehicle during a traffic stop on Farrington Street in the city of Newburgh.  He attempted to flee the scene on foot. Burks, of Newburgh, was in possession of a shoulder bag that contained a loaded 9mm Ruger Handgun, crack coca…
Former Teacher In Rockland County Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teen Former Teacher In Rockland County Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teen
Former Teacher In Rockland County Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teen A former school teacher in the Hudson Valley has been arrested on various charges connected with sexually abusing a 15-year-old victim. Samantha Silberman, age 30, was arrested on Monday, May 10 in Rockland County by the Clarkstown Police on sexual abuse and misconduct charges, said Detective Norm Peters. Silberman, a former teacher within the Clarkstown Central School District, is accused of abusing a 15-year old victim in late 2019 and early 2020, Peters said. Police declined to release additional information due to the age of the victim. Silberman was charged with endangering the …
Man Wanted For Endangering Welfare Of Child, Assault, Weapons Possession, State Police Say Man Wanted For Endangering Welfare Of Child, Assault, Weapons Possession, State Police Say
Man Wanted For Endangering Welfare Of Child, Assault, Weapons Possession, State Police Say Recognize him? An alert has been issued by New York State Police as they attempt to locate a 20-year-old man who is wanted following his arrest on multiple charges for an incident at the Berkshire Farms Center. Specifically, Stroud is wanted by New York State Police and the Town of Canaan Court on charges that include assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child. It is alleged that Stroud assaulted a fellow resident at the Berkshire Farms Center, which has multiple locations in the Hudson Valley. Stroud, who was last known to reside in the Village of R…
Man Who Assaulted Victim Nabbed In Area, Police Say Man Who Assaulted Victim Nabbed In Area, Police Say
Man Who Assaulted Victim Nabbed In Area, Police Say A 34-year-old man was arrested by state police after allegedly assaulting another person. Orange County resident William S. Kleiber, of Monroe, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 10 by New York State Police for the domestic incident which took place on Saturday, Feb. 6, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Following the incident, an investigation revealed that Kleiber had physically assaulted the victim and prevented them from leaving a residence and from using a cell phone, Nevel said. The victim was able to get to their vehicle and attempt to leave the area. As the victim was leaving the area, Kleibe…
Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen In Motel Apprehended In Rockland County Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen In Motel Apprehended In Rockland County
Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen In Motel Apprehended In Rockland County A 33-year-old man accused of luring and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old child in a motel last November was apprehended in Rockland County, authorities said. Michael Torenheim, of Brooklyn, was captured in Spring Valley by members of the US Marshals Office, New Jersey State Police and Wall Township Police Department, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said. No further details of the alleged incident were released. Torenheim was charged with second-degree sexual assault, second-degree luring, and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child.  He was bei…
Man Accused Of Assaulting 2-Year-Old Multiple Times In Area Man Accused Of Assaulting 2-Year-Old Multiple Times In Area
Man Accused Of Assaulting 2-Year-Old Multiple Times In Area An area man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a two-year-old child on multiple occasions, causing serious injuries. Ulster County resident Stephen Drake, 30, of Ellenville, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 30, after police responded to a home in Napanoch, on a report of the assault, said investigators from the Ulster County Family and Child Advocacy Center An investigation revealed that Drake, on multiple occasions, assaulted the child, causing multiple bruising to the child’s face, back, buttocks, and both extremities, the department said. Drake was charged with assault …
Man Accused Of Exposing Genitals, Masturbating In Front Of Seven Juveniles In Area Man Accused Of Exposing Genitals, Masturbating In Front Of Seven Juveniles In Area
Man Accused Of Exposing Genitals, Masturbating In Front Of Seven Juveniles In Area A 52-year-old man was arrested for allegedly exposing his genitals and masturbating in a parking lot in front of children. Ulster County resident Robert B. Stahli, 52, of Highland, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 28, after Lloyd Police responded to the Highland Motel for a complaint, said Chief James Janso. According to Janso, Stahli is accused of allegedly exposing his genitals and masturbating in the parking lot of the motel in front of seven juveniles ranging in age from 18-month-old to 13-years-old. Stahli was charged with seven counts of endangering the welfare of a child and public lewd…
Police Issue Alert For Hudson Valley Woman Wanted On Multiple Warrants Police Issue Alert For Hudson Valley Woman Wanted On Multiple Warrants
Police Issue Alert For Hudson Valley Woman Wanted On Multiple Warrants An alert has been issued by New York State Police investigators in the Hudson Valley who are attempting to locate a woman with multiple warrants out for her arrest. New York State Police in Hastings seek to locate Christina Daggett, who is wanted for endangering the welfare of a child, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. A warrant was issued in Westchester County by the Hastings-on-Hudson Town Court on Saturday, Jan. 18 after Daggett failed to appear in court following her arrest for endangering the welfare of a child. Poli…
Man Charged In Assault Of 1-Month-Old Baby In Area Man Charged In Assault Of 1-Month-Old Baby In Area
Man Charged In Assault Of 1-Month-Old Baby In Area A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly seriously injuring a 1-month-old baby during an attack. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Child Advocacy Center, said Vasileios Papaemmanouil of LaGrange was arrested on Friday, May 22. Papaemmanouil was arrested following a week-long investigation into the injuring of the baby, said Capt. John Watterson. According to Watterson, the child was in the care of Papaemmanouil on Thursday, May 14, when the child suffered head, eye, and rib injuries and is still currently hospitalized at Westche…
Man Charged With Performing Sex Acts With Minors In Area, Police Say Man Charged With Performing Sex Acts With Minors In Area, Police Say
Man Charged With Performing Sex Acts With Minors In Area, Police Say A 20-year-old area man has been arrested for performing sex acts with minors in Orange County. Ulster County resident Aziz Tariqu, of New Paltz, was arrested by the town of Montgomery Police on Thursday, March 12, after conducting an investigation regarding a sexual assault, said the Town of Montgomery Police Investigator Stephen Ragni. The alleged incident took place within the Town of Montgomery and involved sexual acts with minors, Ragni. Because of the nature of the crime and age of the victims, additional information was not provided. Islam was charged with felony criminal …
Dog Attacks Toddler, Seriously Injures Good Samaritan In Rockland Dog Attacks Toddler, Seriously Injures Good Samaritan In Rockland
Dog Attacks Toddler, Seriously Injures Good Samaritan In Rockland A 20-year-old man on his way to court in a cab has been identified as the owner of a pit bull that attacked a 1-year-old child and then seriously injured a Good Samaritan. Daveaun Whittle, of Haverstraw, was in a cab on the way to court on Jan. 7, when, thinking he might be sent to jail, let the dog loose in Spring Valley hoping it would find a home, said Spring Valley Police Officer Matthew Galli. After letting the dog loose, the pit bull allegedly attacked the toddler on Hoyt Street.  Several Good Samaritans came forward to try and physically remove the animal from the child, police…
Father Charged In Twin 1-Year-Olds' Hot-Car Death Will Have To Wait Longer To Learn Fate Father Charged In Twin 1-Year-Olds' Hot-Car Death Will Have To Wait Longer To Learn Fate
Father Charged In Twin 1-Year-Olds' Hot-Car Death Will Have To Wait Longer To Learn Fate The Rockland father charged in the hot-car deaths of his 1-year-old twins will have to wait longer to find out his fate after his case was adjourned again. Juan Rodriguez, 39, of New City, who last appeared in court in September, is charged with leaving the twins in a hot car while he was at work. His case was adjourned to April 2 as the District Attorney's office decides whether to seek an indictment from a grand jury.  His attorney, Joey Jackson, said on the courthouse steps that his client "wants this case done," but understands that the district attorney is "Continuing to evaluate evi…