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24-Year-Old Charged Following Triple-Fatal Hudson Valley Crash 24-Year-Old Charged Following Triple-Fatal Hudson Valley Crash
24-Year-Old Charged Following Triple-Fatal Hudson Valley Crash A Hudson Valley man has been charged with multiple counts of manslaughter following a triple-fatal crash. Orange County resident Anthony Jones, age 24 of Walden, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 12, following a 14-count indictment by a grand jury for the Aug. 4, 2021 crash in Wallkill. On Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, the New York State Police at Middletown investigated a motor vehicle collision in the eastbound lanes of State Route 17 in the town of Wallkill between exits 118 and 119, said Trooper Steven Nevel. The collision resulted in the deaths of Maria Abrigo Morocho, age 36; Jorge Eduardo Pa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Nabbed Following Investigation Into Fraudulent Gas Purchases In Hudson Valley Suspect Nabbed Following Investigation Into Fraudulent Gas Purchases In Hudson Valley
Suspect Nabbed Following Investigation Into Fraudulent Gas Purchases In Hudson Valley A 38-year-old man was arrested in the Hudson Valley following an investigation into fraudulent purchases at gas stations in the region. On Tuesday, April 5, authorities began investigating fraudulent purchases made with a New York State Fleet Fuel Card at gas stations in Rockland County, according to New York State Police. New Jersey resident Angel Alvarez-Michel, of Belleville in Essex County, was identified as the suspect, and on Sunday, April 24, he was seen driving a 2008 Ford F-350 with a temporary registration, state police said Police pulled Alvarez-Michel over on State Route 1…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man Drove Wrong Way For 18 Miles On Busy Roadway In Region, Police Say Man Drove Wrong Way For 18 Miles On Busy Roadway In Region, Police Say
Man Drove Wrong Way For 18 Miles On Busy Roadway In Region, Police Say A confused 86-year-old wrong-way driver made it 18 miles navigating his way driving the wrong way in opposing traffic before ultimately safely coming to a stop in the region with an assist from State Police in Sullivan County. At approximately 3 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, New York State Police Troop F received a report of a suspicious vehicle driving the wrong way on State Route 17 in the area of Hancock in Delaware County. In total, police said that they received approximately 30 phone calls regarding the wrong-way driver, though none were able to give an adequate description of the vehicle,…

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by Zak Failla
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Police: 23-Year-Old Nabbed For Speeding Clocked At 145 MPH In Hudson Valley Police: 23-Year-Old Nabbed For Speeding Clocked At 145 MPH In Hudson Valley
Police: 23-Year-Old Nabbed For Speeding Clocked At 145 MPH In Hudson Valley He can’t drive 55. Or even 65. A 23-year-old man was clocked by New York State Police troopers driving a Dodge Challenger 145 mph in a posted 65 mph zone on State Route 17 in Orange County. Troopers from Middletown on patrol at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, attempted to stop Jeremy Vanleuvan, 23, of Wanaque, New Jersey when he was spotted speeding up and passing vehicles in a reckless manner, police said. According to police, Vanleuvan was eventually caught by troopers and stopped while speeding westbound on Route NY-17K. Vanleuvan was cited for speeding, and charged with r…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Man Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Westchester Man Charged With DWI In State Police Stop
Westchester Man Charged With DWI In State Police Stop More than a dozen motorists in the Hudson Valley were arrested by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the area. Area residents charged include:  Westchester County On Sunday, Sept. 29, State Police troopers in Liberty arrested Gerardo Casarella, 56 of Hartsdale, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 17 in the town of Thompson when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. Dutchess County On Saturday, Sept. 28, State Police troopers in Kingston arrested H…

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by Zak Failla
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Three Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center In Critical Condition After Fiery SUV Crash Three Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center In Critical Condition After Fiery SUV Crash
Three Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center In Critical Condition After Fiery SUV Crash Three people were airlifted to Westchester Medical Center after an SUV overturned in a fiery overnight crash on Route 17 in Orange County. The crash happened just before 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4 in the town of Blooming Grove near exit 129.  That's when a 2003 Chevy TrailBlazer was traveling west on State Route 17 when it left the roadway on the north shoulder, state police said.  The SUV then struck a guide rail, overturned and came to rest on its passenger side facing south across the westbound lanes and became engulfed in flames, police sID. The three occupants of the…

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by Joe Lombardi