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Area Couple Charged With Stealing Flowers, Other Items From Graves
Two people have been arrested for allegedly stealing plants, pumpkins, and flowers from graves in a Hudson Valley cemetery.
Orange County residents John D. Riach, age 69, and Lisebeth S. Riach, age 63, both of the Town of Newburgh, were arrested Thursday, Oct. 27 for the incidents which occurred in Ulster County in the town of Lloyd, said Lloyd Police Chief James Janso.
Earlier report: Flowers Are Being Stolen From Graves At Cemetery In Town Of Lloyd, Police Say
Since July, Lloyd Police have received numerous complaints of the thefts of flowers, plants, and pumpkins fro…
Former Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56
A former town supervisor in the area has died at the age of 56.
Paul Hansut, who served as supervisor in the Town of Lloyd in Ulster County, died on Saturday, July 17.
Hansut, a former Town of Lloyd Police officer, City of Poughkeepsie Police detective, and a former Ulster County legislator, had pancreatic cancer
“Paul was truly dedicated to his family, friends, and community and will be greatly missed,” according to a statement from the Town of Lloyd.
A former PBA President for the City of Poughkeepsie PBA the organization said it was saddened to learn of the loss: "Our thoug…
Two Hospitalized, One Critical, After Crashing Stolen Car During Chase, State Police Say
Two men were hospitalized, one in critical condition, after fleeing from New York State Police troopers in an allegedly stolen vehicle before crashing in the area.
Troopers on patrol at approximately 2 a.m. on Friday, May 7 on Route 9W in Ulster County in the Town of Lloyd attempted to stop the driver of a 2005 Nissan Sentra after he committed a traffic violation.
The troopers initiated a traffic stop, police said, but as they approached the Nissan, the driver - later identified as 20-year-old Poughkeepsie resident Anthony Ermo sped away from the scene, prompting a pursuit.
Police said tha…
