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Man Accused Of Pointing Loaded Gun At Police Officer In Area Man Accused Of Pointing Loaded Gun At Police Officer In Area
Man Accused Of Pointing Loaded Gun At Police Officer In Area 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Killed, Officer Injured In Head-On Area Crash, Police Say Man Killed, Officer Injured In Head-On Area Crash, Police Say
Man Killed, Officer Injured In Head-On Area Crash, Police Say A 49-year-old man was killed and an officer injured during a two-vehicle head-on crash. It happened in Dutchess County shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, in Beacon. Derron E. Holmes, of Beacon, was killed in the crash involving a Subaru Outback and a Jeep Grand Cherokee. According to Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson, of the Beacon Police Department, Holmes was driving the Subaru in the area of Fishkill Avenue in Beacon, when he collided head-on with the Jeep. When officers arrived on the scene, Holmes was not breathing and did not have a pulse. First aid was performed before he …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway In Area Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway In Area
Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway In Area A water main break has closed a major Beacon roadway for at least the next several hours, Beacon Police said. The break at 388 Fishkill Ave., has closed the road for a long stretch from Blackburn Avenue to Prospect Street, police said around 9:45 a.m. Thursday, March 28. Water department and transportation officials are on the scene working to fix the break, police said. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.  This is a developing story, check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Five Putnam Residents Charged With DWI In Thanksgiving Details Five Putnam Residents Charged With DWI In Thanksgiving Details
Five Putnam 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