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Man From Region Arrested 4 Times In 2-Week Span For Stalking, Police say Man From Region Arrested 4 Times In 2-Week Span For Stalking, Police say
Man From Region Arrested 4 Times In 2-Week Span For Stalking, Police say A man from the region was arrested four times in two weeks for allegedly stalking and harassing an employee of a local bank. Sullivan County resident Jhakem Degroat, age 31, of Monticello was arrested for the fourth time in Liberty on Friday, Oct. 13, said Chief Steven D’Agata of the Liberty Police. All of the arrests stemmed from incidents surrounding his stalking and harassing behavior of an employee at a local bank in the village of Liberty, D'Agata said. Liberty Police were first called to the bank in May for a report of an individual who was conducting themsel…
Attempted Murder Suspect Extradited To Hudson Valley To Face Charges, Police Say Attempted Murder Suspect Extradited To Hudson Valley To Face Charges, Police Say
Attempted Murder Suspect Extradited To Hudson Valley To Face Charges, Police Say A man from the region wanted for the alleged attempted murder and the violent assault of another man has been caught in Florida and extradited back to the area. Ulster County resident Mainor E. Sagastume, age 33, of Kingston, was charged following extradition from Lee County in Flordia on Wednesday, Oct. 11.  According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto, of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday, Feb. 11, deputies responded to Ridge Road in the Town of Hurley for the report of a violent assault that had just occurred.  As deputies responded, a 911 call was received from t…
Man Nabbed For Stalking Students At Hudson Valley High School, Police Say Man Nabbed For Stalking Students At Hudson Valley High School, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Stalking Students At Hudson Valley High School, Police Say A 33-year-old man has been charged with allegedly stalking a female student and approaching two others at a Hudson Valley High School. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Tuesday, Sept. 12. According to the East Fishkill Police, the department received a complaint of a suspicious man approaching students at John Jay High School in East Fishkill. The man reportedly followed the student in his vehicle and approached two other students in an area off campus on the same day, police said. In response, the department's Detective Division opened an investigation and worked tirelessly t…
Hudson Valley Man Admits Stalking, Beating Ex-Girlfriend, DA Says Hudson Valley Man Admits Stalking, Beating Ex-Girlfriend, DA Says
Hudson Valley Man Admits Stalking, Beating Ex-Girlfriend, DA Says A Hudson Valley man has pleaded guilty to stalking and criminal contempt on the first day a jury trial was set to begin. Orange County resident Raymond Brown Jr., age 50, of Newburgh, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 29, in Ulster County Court. According to the Ulster County District Attorney's Office, the indictment charged Brown with repeated and numerous threatening text messages he sent to the victim, a former girlfriend.  He later followed through on his threats when he physically attacked her. Following his arrest, Brown was remanded to the Ulster County Jail where he repeatedly …
Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Hamptons Home: Police Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Hamptons Home: Police
Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Hamptons Home: Police A man who rushed up to Drew Barrymore during an event, causing her to be rushed offstage, was nabbed after he attempted to find her again at her Long Island home, police reported. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, a man identified as Chad Michael Busto was temporarily detained and questioned outside of the “Charlie’s Angels” star’s house in the Hamptons, the town’s police department confirmed. Read the updated story: New Details: Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Charged After Appearing At Her Southhampton Home Lieutenant Todd Spencer confirmed that Busto allegedly went in search of Barrymore’s h…
Stalked From Sky: NY Pilot Violated Woman's Protection Order On Flight, Police Say Stalked From Sky: NY Pilot Violated Woman's Protection Order On Flight, Police Say
Stalked From Sky: NY Pilot Violated Woman's Protection Order On Flight, Police Say A pilot in upstate New York is accused of stalking a woman for years, often flying his plane directly over her business and allegedly mailing her disturbing images. Saratoga County resident Michael Arnold, age 64, of Schuylerville, was arrested moments after landing his 1976 Cessna plane at the Saratoga County Airport on Thursday, June 1. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Arnold flew his plane “in violation of an order of protection” that was issued by the Town of Saratoga Court. That protection order was issued on behalf of Cassandra Wilusz, a mother and owner of the Rev…
Police Officer In Area Charged With Stalking Police Officer In Area Charged With Stalking
Police Officer In Area Charged With Stalking A police officer from the Hudson Valley was charged with stalking. State Police arrested 53-year-old Orange County resident Kenneth Memmelaar, of Goshen, in Montgomery on Monday, Sept. 12, New York State Police reported. Memmelaar was charged with fourth-degree stalking in relation to "a series of incidents reported to State Police in Middletown," according to the report. State Police said Memmelaar works part-time as an officer for the Town of Montgomery Police Department. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance, authorities said. Memmelaar is set to appear in co…
Hudson Valley 'Incel' Sentenced For Stalking, Terrorizing Women Hudson Valley 'Incel' Sentenced For Stalking, Terrorizing Women
Hudson Valley 'Incel' Sentenced For Stalking, Terrorizing Women A man who identifies himself as an “incel” or “involuntary celibate” has been sentenced after admitting to stalking and terrorizing at least two women, federal authorities announced. Peekskill resident David Kaufman, age 28 - also known as “David Khalifa,” “John Morray,” and “Big Man” - pleaded guilty in December 2021 to stalking multiple victims between October 2019 and August 2020, including terrorizing messages and inappropriate photos. Prosecutors announced that Kaufman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, with the first six months se…
Man Indicted For Murder Of Popular Musician In Area Man Indicted For Murder Of Popular Musician In Area
Man Indicted For Murder Of Popular Musician In Area An Ulster County grand jury has indicted an area man for the shooting death of a popular musician and tattoo artist. Orange County resident, Walter Post Jr., age 26, of Pine Bush, was indicted for the second-degree murder of 29-year-old Michael Hankins of Woodridge, said Ulster County District Attorney David Clegg. According to District Attorney's Office, it's alleged that in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 11, Post stalked his ex-girlfriend and her home. See Related Story: Area Murder Victim Was A Musician Who Enjoyed Hiking, Fishing Hankins, an acquaintance, was visiting t…
Area Man Who IDs Himself As 'Incel' Admits To Stalking, Terrorizing Women Area Man Who IDs Himself As 'Incel' Admits To Stalking, Terrorizing Women
Area Man Who IDs Himself As 'Incel' Admits To Stalking, Terrorizing Women A man who identifies himself as an “incel” or “involuntary celibate” has admitted to stalking and terrorizing at least two women, federal authorities announced. Peekskill resident David Kaufman, age 27 - also known as “David Khalifa,” “John Morray,” and “Big Man,” pleaded guilty to stalking multiple victims between October 2019 and August 2020, including terrorizing messages and inappropriate photos. According to officials, Kaufman self-identifies as a member of the “Incels,” or the “Involuntary Celibate,” which refers to a group of individuals who are “typically heterosexual, white males, …
HS Substitute Teacher In Hudson Valley Charged With Stalking Teen Student HS Substitute Teacher In Hudson Valley Charged With Stalking Teen Student
HS Substitute Teacher In Hudson Valley Charged With Stalking Teen Student A substitute teacher is facing charges of stalking a teenage student, the Westchester District Attorney announced. Craig Rosenberg, who has since resigned after working at White Plains High School, was charged by a White Plains City Court Judge with stalking a 17-year-old girl he had contact with during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Westchester County DA Anthony Scarpino, Jr. said that when schools closed due to the pandemic, Rosenberg, 56, allegedly began to send text messages and direct messages to students through Instagram and a school application. Rosenberg also beg…
Palisades Resident Indicted For Sex Abuse While On Job As Police Officer Palisades Resident Indicted For Sex Abuse While On Job As Police Officer
Palisades Resident Indicted For Sex Abuse While On Job As Police Officer A police officer who worked in Northern Westchester has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing a woman on four separate occasions. Michael Agovino, 33, of Palisades, was indicted on 20 counts on Friday, March 20, announced Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. The charges are based on several incidents where prosecutors allege that Agovino, while dressed in his Peekskill Police uniform, coerced a victim, illegally entered her home, and sexually abused her, the DA's office said. He is also accused of filing false reports. At least four separate i…
Nyack Teen Arrested For Stalking, Attempted Computer Trespass Nyack Teen Arrested For Stalking, Attempted Computer Trespass
Nyack Teen Arrested For Stalking, Attempted Computer Trespass A 19-year-old Rockland County teen has been arrested for alleged stalking and attempted computer trespass. Obdulio Chacon, of Nyack, was arrested on Friday, Feb. 28, by New York State Police following an investigation, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Chacon's arrest was the result of an investigation jointly conducted by the New York State Police Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit and the State Police Haverstraw Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Nevel said. Information was not available if Chacon was a student or if the incident occurred at an area school.  Chacon was arraigned in the Vil…
Police Officer Who Lives In Palisades Abused Woman For Months, DA Says Police Officer Who Lives In Palisades Abused Woman For Months, DA Says
Police Officer Who Lives In Palisades Abused Woman For Months, DA Says A four-page complaint has been filed by the Westchester County District Attorney's office formally charging the police officer from the area who has been accused of stalking, sexually abusing and burglarizing a woman. Peekskill Police Officer Michael Agovino, a Palisades resident, was charged on Saturday, Feb. 15, following an investigation alleging the 33-year-old committed multiple crimes while on duty and in police uniform, the criminal complaint states. Earlier report: Peekskill Police Officer Accused Of Stalking, Sexual Abuse While On Duty Agovino is charged with first-degree sexual a…
Police Officer From Palisades Accused Of Stalking, Sex Abuse While On Duty Police Officer From Palisades Accused Of Stalking, Sex Abuse While On Duty
Police Officer From Palisades Accused Of Stalking, Sex Abuse While On Duty Click here for an updated story: Police Officer From Northern Westchester Abused Woman For Months, DA Complaint Says A police officer in Northern Westchester has been charged with sexual abuse, stalking and burglary of a woman he was investigating. Michael Agovino, an officer with the Peekskill Police Department who lives in Rockland County, was placed on administrative leave until further notice after his arrest on Saturday, Feb. 16. "The City of Peekskill Police Department is fully cooperating with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office's investigation into these alle…
Teen Charged With Rape, Attempted Strangulation Of 19-Year-Old Girl, Police Say Teen Charged With Rape, Attempted Strangulation Of 19-Year-Old Girl, Police Say
Teen Charged With Rape, Attempted Strangulation Of 19-Year-Old Girl, Police Say A teen was arrested for allegedly raping and attempting to strangle a 19-year-old woman. Devon Austin Payne, of Cragsmoor in Ulster County, was arrested by Town of Montgomery Police following an investigation into the Wednesday, Nov. 6, sexual assault, said Town of Montgomery Police Investigator Stephen Ragni. Payne was charged with felony rape, felony strangulation, aggravated harassment, stalking, assault, and unlawful imprisonment, police said.  He was arraigned in the Town of Montgomery Court and remanded to the Orange County Jail. 
Rockland Men Charged With Stalking, Posting Personal Info Of Police Officers Rockland Men Charged With Stalking, Posting Personal Info Of Police Officers
Rockland Men Charged With Stalking, Posting Personal Info Of Police Officers Two Rockland men waged a harassment campaign against dozens of police officers in New Jersey, researching and posting personal information about them online through what’s known as “doxing,” Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Wednesday. Evan V. Koulikov, 21, of Spring Valley “unlawfully accessed a secure database of a New Jersey medical services company and unlawfully copied the personal identifying information of approximately 50 public employees,” most of them police officers, Musella said. Koulikov got help from Eric Williams, 24, of New City in choosing targets, the prosecutor a…
Rockland Men Charged With Stalking, Posting Personal Info Of North Jersey Police Officers Rockland Men Charged With Stalking, Posting Personal Info Of North Jersey Police Officers
Rockland Men Charged With Stalking, Posting Personal Info Of North Jersey Police Officers Two Rockland men waged a harassment campaign against dozens of North Jersey police officers, researching and posting personal information about them online through what’s known as “doxing,” Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Wednesday. Evan V. Koulikov, 21, of Spring Valley “unlawfully accessed a secure database of a New Jersey medical services company and unlawfully copied the personal identifying information of approximately 50 public employees,” most of them police officers, Musella said. Koulikov got help from Eric Williams, 24, of New City in choosing targets, the prosecutor ad…
Seen Her? Rockland Teen Wanted For Stalking, Harassment Seen Her? Rockland Teen Wanted For Stalking, Harassment
Seen Her? Rockland Teen Wanted For Stalking, Harassment Have you seen her? Investigators from the Ramapo Police Department have issued an alert for a teenager wanted on multiple charges who failed to appear for court proceedings. Police in Ramapo are attempting to track down Keanah Sainte-Rose, 18, who is wanted by police in Ramapo on charges of third-degree stalking and first-degree harassment dating back to a previous incident in Rockland County. Anyone with information regarding Sainte-Rose’s whereabouts, or who recognizes her, has been asked to contact investigators at the Ramapo Police Department by calling (845) 357-2400 or sending a tip…
Man Arrested For Stalking Girlfriend With GPS Device In Area, Police Say Man Arrested For Stalking Girlfriend With GPS Device In Area, Police Say
Man Arrested For Stalking Girlfriend With GPS Device In Area, Police Say A 47-year-old man is behind bars for stalking after installing a GPS tracker on his girlfriend's vehicle. Gerard Hernandez, of Walden, was arrested Monday, Nov. 26, following an investigation by the Village of Walden Police, said Sgt. Eric J. Metzger. Police discovered the GPS tracking device after the victim reported suspicious messages from Hernandez about her locations.  During the course of the investigation, Walden Police were able to recover records of the device along with a previous device, which the victim had found and removed herself, Metzger said. …
New TV Crime Show 'Deadly Rich' Will Spotlight Area Murder Case New TV Crime Show 'Deadly Rich' Will Spotlight Area Murder Case
New TV Crime Show 'Deadly Rich' Will Spotlight Area Murder Case One of the most infamous murder cases in area history will be back in the spotlight as CNBC debuts its newest original series, “Deadly Rich,” which will delve into the notorious murders of Ben Novack, Jr. and his mother Bernice Novack nine years ago. Ben Novack Jr., 52, a convention business owner and heir to the famous Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach, was found beaten to death in his hotel suite at the Rye Town Hilton on July 12, 2009. Earlier that year, his 86-year-old mother was attacked and killed at her home in Fort Lauderdale. A year after Novack Jr.'s death, police charged his wif…
Man Caught In Suffern After Stalking Woman, Police Say Man Caught In Suffern After Stalking Woman, Police Say
Man Caught In Suffern After Stalking Woman, Police Say Investigators from the Ramapo Police Department were able to track down a man who allegedly stole property from a Rockland woman and stalked her from New Jersey back to New York. The Ramapo Police Department received an emergency call from a woman late on Thursday night reporting that she had been involved in an altercation with a man in New Jersey who had taken personal property from her. She also told police that she was currently being followed by him back in New York. Police said that the woman provided a description of his vehicle and directed her to police headquarters. While en rout…