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Prominent Anti-Gun Director From Westchester Sentenced To Prison Prominent Anti-Gun Director From Westchester Sentenced To Prison
Prominent Anti-Gun Director From Westchester Sentenced To Prison A prominent Hudson Valley anti-gun leader has been sentenced to prison for drug trafficking in the region. Westchester County resident Michael Rodrigues, age 49, of Yonkers, was sentenced Thursday, Jan. 4, in Orange County Court to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. He pled guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance and conspiracy, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler.  Rodriguez is the director of Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), which is a prominent anti-violence program that receives government mon…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester County Anti-Gun Leader Busted As Alleged Kingpin Of Hudson Valley Drug Network Westchester County Anti-Gun Leader Busted As Alleged Kingpin Of Hudson Valley Drug Network
Westchester County Anti-Gun Leader Busted As Alleged Kingpin Of Hudson Valley Drug Network A Hudson Valley leader against gun violence is one of 15 people busted for allegedly dealing drugs throughout the region. The busts, which took place in Orange County and also included the seizure of numerous guns and money, were announced on Tuesday, Aug. 1 by Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, and numerous law enforcement leaders. The busts were the result of a two-year-long narcotics investigation that utilized court-ordered eavesdropping. Seven search warrants were executed during the investigation which resulted in the seizure of over 1516 grams of cocaine cr…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Found: 28-Year-Old Hudson Valley Mother Of 3 Had Been Missing Since July Found: 28-Year-Old Hudson Valley Mother Of 3 Had Been Missing Since July
Found: 28-Year-Old Hudson Valley Mother Of 3 Had Been Missing Since July A 28-year-old Hudson Valley woman who went missing nine-and-a-half months ago has been found. Orange County resident Heather Callas, of Port Jervis, a mother of three who was reported missing Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, by her mother, had not been seen or heard from since Saturday, July 2. Callas left voluntarily and was believed to have traveled to New York City, according to the Port Jervis Police Department. On Friday, April 14, the Port Jervis PD announced Callas was located Thursday evening, April 13. "She is safe and is no longer missing," the department said. Further info, inc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Suspect Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Hudson Valley Suspect Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Hudson Valley
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Hudson Valley Following a month-long investigation, a Hudson Valley man has been arrested for burglary and a host of other charges. Leonard L. Taylor, age 66, of Middletown, was arrested on Monday. Oct. 3, by the Village of Walden Police after a brief foot chase in the village. Taylor's arrest concludes a month-long investigation into three commercial burglaries and two attempted commercial burglaries affecting businesses in the Village of Walden, the department said. "Our local Village businesses work tirelessly to provide services to our residents, and we greatly appreciate their efforts," the departm…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Online Threat Under Investigation At School District In Hudson Valley Online Threat Under Investigation At School District In Hudson Valley
Online Threat Under Investigation At School District In Hudson Valley Two Hudson Valley schools will be open on Friday, Sept. 16, despite an online threat. The threat originated in Orange County circulating among students via Apple Airdrop at Middletown High School, said Amy Creeden, superintendent of the district of Middletown. The district has canceled a planned pep rally and increased police presence outside the building and around the campus of the high school and Twin Towers Middle School. Creeden said the threat said: “on 9/16 the school will be shot up during the pep rally if u don’t wanna get lit up don’t show up AK-17 will be used”. The post appea…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Seriously Assaulting Infant Granddaughter Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Seriously Assaulting Infant Granddaughter
Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Seriously Assaulting Infant Granddaughter A Hudson Valley grandmother has been sentenced to prison for seriously assaulting her 7-month-old granddaughter leaving her blind and with brain damage. Orange County resident Kimberly Bennett, age 46, of Middletown, was sentenced to 12 years in prison and five years post-release supervision on Tuesday, Aug. 30. On Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, Benner pled guilty to assault which occurred on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Bennett’s home in the City of Middletown, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. The attack resulted in the child suffering serious physical injury i…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Man Hid 19 Bags Of Cocaine Near Groin, DA Says Hudson Valley Man Hid 19 Bags Of Cocaine Near Groin, DA Says
Hudson Valley Man Hid 19 Bags Of Cocaine Near Groin, DA Says A Hudson Valley man has been convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance following a jury trial after he was allegedly caught with 19 bags of cocaine near his groin. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Monday, Dec. 6, Cory Williams, age 46, of Middletown, faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in state prison when he is sentenced in February. He was remanded to the Orange County Jail without bail following the jury’s verdict. According to the District Attorney's Office, in December 2019, the City of Middletown Police Department, ai…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Woman Admits To Abusing 7-Month-Old Granddaughter, Causing Her To Go Blind Hudson Valley Woman Admits To Abusing 7-Month-Old Granddaughter, Causing Her To Go Blind
Hudson Valley Woman Admits To Abusing 7-Month-Old Granddaughter, Causing Her To Go Blind A Hudson Valley grandmother has pleaded guilty to assaulting her baby granddaughter, causing the child to go blind. Orange County resident Kimberly Bennett, age 45, of Middletown, made the plea on Wednesday, Oct. 27. The assault, which occurred in February 2020, at Bennett’s home on Bedford Avenue, in the City of Middletown, resulted in the child suffering serious physical injury including damage to her brain and eyes, and rendered the child blind, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. According to Hoovler, Middletown Police officers and ambulance personnel …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Officer Shot, Wounded After Exchanging Gunfire With Suspect In Hudson Valley Officer Shot, Wounded After Exchanging Gunfire With Suspect In Hudson Valley
Officer Shot, Wounded After Exchanging Gunfire With Suspect In Hudson Valley A  police officer was shot and wounded after exchanging gunfire with a suspect in the Hudson Valley. The officer was responding to a domestic dispute at a home in Orange County on Myrtle Avenue in Middletown on Saturday, Aug. 29 at about 7:45 p.m. The officer was shot and then returned fire, Middletown Police said. The suspect also was wounded. The officer, who was on routine patrol in a marked police vehicle, after being flagged down, pulled his vehicle to the side of the road and exited his patrol car to speak with the woman who had requested assistance, sai…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Seen Her? Area Woman Accused Of Grand Larceny At Large Seen Her? Area Woman Accused Of Grand Larceny At Large
Seen Her? Area Woman Accused Of Grand Larceny At Large Seen her? New York State Police investigators in Middletown are seeking the public’s help as they attempt to track down a woman wanted on grand larceny and petit larceny charges for her role in a scheme to steal and re-sell beer in Orange County. Andrea Whitney, 36, is wanted following an investigation that determined she was part of a group who stole more than 150 cases of beer from several local Shop-Rite stores over the course of several months. Whitney would then turn around and sell those cases for $10 a case. Whitney would later return to court to answer the charges against her and …

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by Zak Failla
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Ex-Police Officer In Westchester Kills Wife, Self Ex-Police Officer In Westchester Kills Wife, Self
Ex-Police Officer In Westchester Kills Wife, Self Police are investigating the murder-suicide of a former police in Westchester and his wife that took place in Orange County on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The incident was uncovered around 8:06 p.m. Tuesday when the Middletown Police Department was notified through 911 of a potential death investigation in the city, said City of Middletown Police Lt. Jeffry R. Thoelen. Police personnel responded to Vincent Drive and made contact with a female neighbor, who reported that she had found the male and female residents dead inside the garage of the residence from apparent gunshot wounds…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Caught: Armed, Dangerous Louisiana Fugitive Wanted For Murder Apprehended Caught: Armed, Dangerous Louisiana Fugitive Wanted For Murder Apprehended
Caught: Armed, Dangerous Louisiana Fugitive Wanted For Murder Apprehended Update: A 33-year-old fugitive from Louisiana wanted for murder has been captured, state police from the Middletown barracks announced Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 9. Kristan R. Broussard, who was wanted for second-degree murder, was seen in the Middletown area on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Broussard and companion Ursula Bourque, 30, were located by Mount Hope police officers near Pizza Mania on Route 211 in the Town of Mount Hope early in the afternoon. They were taken into custody without a struggle. Broussard was reportedly wanted in connection with the Friday, Jan. 4 fatal shooting …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Caught: Armed, Dangerous Louisiana Fugitive Wanted For Murder Apprehended Caught: Armed, Dangerous Louisiana Fugitive Wanted For Murder Apprehended
Caught: Armed, Dangerous Louisiana Fugitive Wanted For Murder Apprehended Update: A 33-year-old fugitive from Louisiana wanted for murder has been captured, state police from the Middletown barracks announced Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 9. Kristan R. Broussard, who was wanted for second-degree murder, was seen in the Middletown area on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Broussard and companion Ursula Bourque, 30, were located by Mount Hope police officers near Pizza Mania on Route 211 in the Town of Mount Hope early in the afternoon. They were taken into custody without a struggle. Broussard was reportedly wanted in connection with the Friday, Jan. 4 fatal shooting …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Person Shot Multiple Times At Hudson Valley Sports Bar Person Shot Multiple Times At Hudson Valley Sports Bar
Person Shot Multiple Times At Hudson Valley Sports Bar State Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, April 22 outside of a Hudson Valley sports bar. At approximately 3:20 a.m. a person was shot multiple times in the parking lot of JD's Sports Bar on Route 211 in the town of Wallkill and transported to Orange Regional Medical Center in critical condition. Neither the identity nor gender of the victim were immediately released. State Police were assisted at the scene by the Town of Wallkill Police Department and the City of Middletown Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police …

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by Joe Lombardi