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Missing Man Found Dead Living In Region Under Assumed Name, Police Say Missing Man Found Dead Living In Region Under Assumed Name, Police Say
Missing Man Found Dead Living In Region Under Assumed Name, Police Say A longtime Connecticut resident from Northern Fairfield County who has been missing since 2013 has been found dead in an upstate New York apartment living under a different name. On Monday, July 29, 2013, officers from the Newtown Police Department received a call to check on Robert Hoagland as he failed to pick up a family member from the airport, said Newtown Police Lt. Scott P. Smith. Hoagland was 50 years old at the time. Through the investigation, it was learned that Robert Hoagland also failed to show up for work that day. Earlier report: Newtown Police Hope Docu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Jumps Out Of Window After 3-Alarm Fire Destroys Home In Region Man Jumps Out Of Window After 3-Alarm Fire Destroys Home In Region
Man Jumps Out Of Window After 3-Alarm Fire Destroys Home In Region A three-alarm fire destroyed a Hudson Valley home and kept firefighters on the scene for more than seven hours. The fire took place in Sullivan County around 8 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27 at 132 Haddock Road in Monticello. While en route Sullivan Fire was told that a man that had reportedly jumped from a second-floor window had suffered multiple burns. Three fire trucks responded within a minute and arrived at the fire within four minutes, to find a working fire, said the Monticello Fire Department.  Mutual aid was requested from the Town of Bethel Fast, Rock Hill, and Forestburgh. Addi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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36 Nabbed In Drug Bust Centered In Hudson Valley 36 Nabbed In Drug Bust Centered In Hudson Valley
36 Nabbed In Drug Bust Centered In Hudson Valley A four-month-long investigation into drug trafficking in the region led to the arrest of 36 people and the seizure of a large number of drugs. The investigation, dubbed “Operation Final Blow” was initially started by the City of Port Jervis Police Department, and also included: The Orange County Drug Task Force The New York State Police Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team The Pike County Criminal Investigations Division of the Pike County District Attorney’s Office The Orange County District Attorney’s Office, and The investigation included the use of court-ordered e…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Area Business Owner Accused Of Stealing Boats, Cash From Customers Area Business Owner Accused Of Stealing Boats, Cash From Customers
Area Business Owner Accused Of Stealing Boats, Cash From Customers A 62-year-old Hudson Valley man is facing charges after investigators found he stole boats and cash from customers who were attempting to purchase new boats from him. Orange County resident Andrew Concors, of Middletown, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 26, and charged with three counts of third-degree grand larceny, New York State Police reported. Police said Concors was the owner of Sports Nuts Inc, a boating and marine shop in the Sullivan County hamlet of Rock Hill. Authorities received numerous complaints that people had tried to purchase boats from Concors and he had taken thei…

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by Nicole Valinote
Weather
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley Fears of dangerous winds from Henri never materialized for most of this region after the storm weakened significantly before making landfall, which wound up being about 50 miles farther east than earlier projections. But the storm, though disorganized, did manage to cause dangerous flooding in many areas, with drenching downpours at times over the course of nearly 48 hours. A total of just over 8 inches of rainfall were recorded in New York City (in Central Park). Here's a rundown of totals early Monday evening, Aug. 23 in the Hudson Valley from reports by the National Weather Service and …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Injured By Black Bear While Checking Noise Outside Home In Area Man Injured By Black Bear While Checking Noise Outside Home In Area
Man Injured By Black Bear While Checking Noise Outside Home In Area A New York man was injured by a black bear after going outside to see what was in his garbage can. The attack happened around 11 p.m., Friday, June 4 in Sullivan County in the hamlet of Rock Hill. The homeowner heard a noise near the trash containers, went outside, and was reportedly scratched by the bear, said officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The man received mild injuries but was transported to the hospital for treatment, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office said. DEC is reminding residents to use caution when in the area of a black bear. They offered t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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FBI Offers $10K Reward For Info Leading To Arrest In Case Of Missing Hudson Valley Woman FBI Offers $10K Reward For Info Leading To Arrest In Case Of Missing Hudson Valley Woman
FBI Offers $10K Reward For Info Leading To Arrest In Case Of Missing Hudson Valley Woman The FBI and other local agencies are asking for the public’s help for information regarding the whereabouts of a woman who went missing in the Hudson Valley. Shaniece Harris, 34, was last seen on May 29, 2017, and hasn’t been heard from since, according to an alert issued by authorities. Her dark gray 2007 Volkswagen Jetta was located by police abandoned on South Woods Drive in Thompson, in southern Sullivan County near the border of Orange County. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case. Harris is 5-foot-8, weighs about 260 …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Teen Nabbed After Stealing Pistols, Rifles In Hudson Valley, Police Say Teen Nabbed After Stealing Pistols, Rifles In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Teen Nabbed After Stealing Pistols, Rifles In Hudson Valley, Police Say A teen was charged with a felony after stealing five firearms and a rare coin collection while staying with family friends in the area, said state police. According to police, 19-year-old Sullivan County resident Theo Gilbert, of Rock Hill, was found in possession of the following: a stolen Walther PP32 automatic pistol,  a .380 Sig Sauer,  a Marlin 99 lever-action long gun, a Remington long fun with a scope, and a Ruger .22 semi-automatic rifle.  The coins that he stole were valued between $3,000 and $4,000, said police.   Gilbert was charged with third-degree gr…

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Road Closure In Area Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Road Closure In Area
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Road Closure In Area State police are on the scene of a crash in which a piece of equipment fell off of a tractor-trailer during a rollover crash. The crash took place in Sullivan County after 8 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, on Rock Hill Drive in Rock Hill, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Only the tractor-trailer was involved with the incident, Nevel said. Troopers on the scene are still gathering information, but there are no fatal injuries, Nevel said. The Rock Hill Fire Department is on the scene handling a 20-gallon fuel leak associated with the crash. Katrina Falls Road is closed from Rock Hill Drive to Lake Louise…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Two Teens Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Retired Judge, NY State Police Say Two Teens Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Retired Judge, NY State Police Say
Two Teens Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Retired Judge, NY State Police Say A pair of teenagers have died after being fatally struck by an 86-year-old former judge, New York State Police investigators in the Hudson Valley announced. Justin Finkel, 14, and Devin Zeninger, 16, residents of the hamlet of Rock Hill in Sullivan County, have been identified as the victims who were struck at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, while crossing Glen Wild Road in the town of Thompson. A third teen also suffered minor injuries, though it is not believed that he was struck by the car. The investigation determined that the driver who struck the teens was Isaac K…

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by Zak Failla