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Impaired Driver Passes Out While Behind Wheel In Hudson Valley, Police Say Impaired Driver Passes Out While Behind Wheel In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Impaired Driver Passes Out While Behind Wheel In Hudson Valley, Police Say A woman is facing charges after police said she drove while impaired and passed out behind the wheel in the Hudson Valley. In Dutchess County, police in Red Hook received a call  at 2:15 p.m. on Monday, March 28, for a welfare check of a woman passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle on Morry Road at the intersection of Hewlett Road. Officers located the driver, identified as 36-year-old Amber Pease, of Red Hook, and saw Pease inhaling nitrous oxide from a canister, authorities said.  Police said Pease resisted arrest before she was taken into custody. Authorities said Peas…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
NY Lawmakers Reach Deal To Legalize Pot For Recreational Use NY Lawmakers Reach Deal To Legalize Pot For Recreational Use
NY Lawmakers Reach Deal To Legalize Pot For Recreational Use New York State lawmakers have reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana, with a bill expected to be passed as soon as next week as language on the legislation is finalized. When it's approved, “The Cannabis Law” legislation would create a new Office of Cannabis Management that will be controlled by a Cannabis Control Board, according to CNN. Under the legislation, board officials would provide licenses for each step of the supply chain: farming, processing, distribution, dispensaries, and retail "consumption" sites. The legislation will permit New Yorkers over the age of 21 to grow…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers removed 22 allegedly impaired drivers from Hudson Valley roadways during the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 5. Among the area residents charged: Westchester County On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Stormville arrested Connor L. Scally, 25, of Irvington, for DWI. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was interviewed after running out of gasoline. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Brewster arrested Adriana Saire, 29,…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing Car, Credits Cards, State Police Say Man Wanted For Stealing Car, Credits Cards, State Police Say
Man Wanted For Stealing Car, Credits Cards, State Police Say Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a man wanted in Putnam County on a host of charges. An alert was issued on Wednesday for Earl Allen, 27, who is wanted on a bench warrant stemming from two different incidents involving a stolen car and credit cards. Police said that Allen is wanted by the New York State Police and the town of Southeast Court following his arrest for possessing a stolen vehicle and credit cards in November 2017. Allen was also arrested in March this year for DWAI, identity theft and possessi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Police Searching For Suspect In Stolen Vehicle, Credit Cards Seen Him? Police Searching For Suspect In Stolen Vehicle, Credit Cards
Seen Him? Police Searching For Suspect In Stolen Vehicle, Credit Cards Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a man wanted in Putnam County on a host of charges. An alert was issued on Wednesday for Earl Allen, 27, who is wanted on a bench warrant stemming from two different incidents involving a stolen car and credit cards. Police said that Allen is wanted by the New York State Police and the town of Southeast Court following his arrest for possessing a stolen vehicle and credit cards in November 2017. Allen was also arrested in March this year for DWAI, identity theft and possessi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Wanted Westchester Suspect Has Been At Large More Than A Decade Seen Him? Wanted Westchester Suspect Has Been At Large More Than A Decade
Seen Him? Wanted Westchester Suspect Has Been At Large More Than A Decade New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as search for a man who's been wanted for more than a decade after failing to appear in court for a DWAI charge. An alert was issued this week by state police in Tarrytown regarding Aidan Kelly, 37, who is wanted on a bench warrant for driving while ability impaired by drugs following an incident dating back to 2006 on the New York State Thruway. Police said that Kelly witnessed an accident on the Thruway on Aug. 23, 2006, and while troopers were investigating and spoke with him, it was determined that he was intoxicate…

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by Zak Failla