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Support Swells For Father Bludgeoned To Death In Hudson Valley: 'He Gave Best Hugs' Support Swells For Father Bludgeoned To Death In Hudson Valley: 'He Gave Best Hugs'
Support Swells For Father Bludgeoned To Death In Hudson Valley: 'He Gave Best Hugs' A community in the Hudson Valley is coming together to raise funds and support the family of a beloved father who was bludgeoned to death by his son, according to police.  James C. Cherry Jr., age 56, was found bludgeoned to death at his Putnam County residence in Patterson on River Road on Sunday, Sept. 10, when New York State Police responded to a reported domestic incident.  Earlier Report - Man Bludgeons Father To Death In Patterson: Police Cherry's son, 33-year-old James C. Cherry III, was later arrested and charged with second-degree murder, authorities said.…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Bludgeons Father To Death In Patterson: Police Man Bludgeons Father To Death In Patterson: Police
Man Bludgeons Father To Death In Patterson: Police New, updated report - Support Swells For Father Bludgeoned To Death In Patterson: 'He Gave Best Hugs' A 33-year-old man faces murder charges after allegedly bludgeoning his father to death in the Hudson Valley, police said. The man's arrest stemmed from an incident in Putnam County on Sunday, Sept. 10, when New York State Police responded to a residence on River Road in Patterson for a reported domestic incident.  Following this, 33-year-old James C. Cherry III was arrested for allegedly bludgeoning his father, 56-year-old James C. Cherry Jr., to death, police said. Ch…

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by Ben Crnic
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27-Year-Old Accused Of Stabbing Person Repeatedly Outside Area Restaurant 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stabbing Person Repeatedly Outside Area Restaurant
27-Year-Old Accused Of Stabbing Person Repeatedly Outside Area Restaurant A 27-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly repeatedly stabbing another man outside a Hudson Valley restaurant. The incident took place in Putnam County around 4 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 16 in the town of Southeast at the La Patrona Mexican Restaurant at 182 Route 22. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville said deputies were dispatched to the restaurant for a dispute in progress with a knife involved.  Arriving deputies found a large crowd outside the restaurant and quickly located the victim, a 27-year-old man who had been stabbed in the neck an…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Charged With Attempted Murder Outside Hudson Valley Restaurant Man Charged With Attempted Murder Outside Hudson Valley Restaurant
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Outside Hudson Valley Restaurant A suspect has been charged after the stabbing of a 27-year-old man outside a Hudson Valley restaurant. On Sunday, Oct. 16, in Putnam County at approximately 4 a.m. sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the La Patrona Mexican Restaurant at 182 Route 22 in Southeast for a dispute in progress with a knife involved. Arriving Deputies found a large crowd outside the restaurant and quickly located the victim, a 27-year-old man, who had been stabbed in the neck and stomach area and began first-aid. Brewster Ambulance was dispatched to the scene and transported the victim to Danbury Hospital for tr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man With Gun Apprehended After Dispute In Area Man With Gun Apprehended After Dispute In Area
Man With Gun Apprehended After Dispute In Area A man was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun during a dispute in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Putnam County around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 in Mahopac. According to Lt. Michael Bodo, of the Carmel Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 912 Route 6 in Mahopac for a possible person with a gun. Officers arrived within a minute and found that Zongbo Xu, age 48, of Queens, had reportedly displayed a handgun during the dispute, Bodo said.  Xu was taken into custody without further incident or injuries to officers or the public and a firearm wa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Rapist Caught After Assault On Trailway In Area, Police Say Rapist Caught After Assault On Trailway In Area, Police Say
Rapist Caught After Assault On Trailway In Area, Police Say An alleged rapist was nabbed by police after he allegedly assaulted a woman on a popular Hudson Valley Trailway. The incident took place in Mahopac shortly after 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 on the Putnam Trailway. According to Lt. Michael Bodo, of the Carmel Police, the department was notified of a sexual assault on the Trailway near Weber Hill Road in Mahopac. Responding Carmel officers were told that a possible sexual assault had occurred and were quickly able to locate and detain a suspect who was attempting to flee the area on a bicycle, Bodo said. Officers began an investi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Heroin Dealer In Area Busted After Fatal Overdose Heroin Dealer In Area Busted After Fatal Overdose
Heroin Dealer In Area Busted After Fatal Overdose An alleged heroin dealer in the Hudson Valley is facing charges in Putnam County after being busted by New York State Police investigators following a fatal overdose. New York State Police investigators announced the arrest of Carmel resident William Mancusi, age 45, on multiple drug charges following an investigation into a heroin overdose in Putnam County. Police said that a fatal overdose in the town of Southeast led investigators to identify Mancusi as a suspect, leading to his arrest on Monday, Jan. 10. Mancusi was arrested without incident and charged with three counts each of crimin…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's Four Pets In Area Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's Four Pets In Area
Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's Four Pets In Area A 27-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend's pets over the course of a year, authorities announced. Matthew Savinovich, of the borough of Norwood in Bergen County, New Jersey, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 6 by officers from the Putnam County SPCA for allegedly killing three chihuahuas and a ferret that belonged to his ex in Lake Peekskill. Specifically, Savinovich was charged with: Felony burglary; Four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals; Four misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty; Four counts of felony criminal mischief; Bail jumping. It is…

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by Zak Failla
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Vehicle Shot On Busy Stretch Of Route 22 Vehicle Shot On Busy Stretch Of Route 22
Vehicle Shot On Busy Stretch Of Route 22 An 18-year-old who was target shooting on a busy area roadway allegedly hit a vehicle on the highway as it passed by has been arrested, according to police. The incident took place on Friday, April 16, in Putnam County. State Police received a complaint from a driver that while driving on State Route 22 in the town of Patterson heard three to four loud pops, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Upon returning home, the victim discovered damage that looked like bullet holes on the driver's side of the vehicle.  Bullets pulled from the vehicle.New York State Police An investigation found the 18-year-…

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by Kathy Reakes
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19-Year-Old Charged With Raping Child After Parents Alerted Police In Putnam 19-Year-Old Charged With Raping Child After Parents Alerted Police In Putnam
19-Year-Old Charged With Raping Child After Parents Alerted Police In Putnam A 19-year-old is behind bars after state police arrested him for allegedly raping a child in Putnam County. After being alerted by parents, state police investigators determined Dulvin E. Andres Ovalle of Brewster raped the victim known to him who was under the age of 15 years old. Ovalle also sent indecent material to the cell phone of the victim, state police from the Brewster barracks said. Andres Ovalle was arrested on Monday, June 17 and charged with second-degree rape, first-degree disseminating Indecent material to minors, both Class D felonies, and endangering the welfare of a child…

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by Joe Lombardi
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I-84 Stop Results In Felony Drug Possession For Man, 34 I-84 Stop Results In Felony Drug Possession For Man, 34
I-84 Stop Results In Felony Drug Possession For Man, 34 A 34-year-old man is facing felony drug charges as a result of a traffic stop on I-84, police say. New York State Police say they conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage on Interstate 84 in the town of Southeast for a violation on Wednesday, April 3 at around 3:30 p.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Zef Lulgjuraj of the Bronx, was in possession of approximately 4.2 grams of amphetamine pills, according to police. Lulgjuraj was arrested and charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony. He was arraigned…

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by Valerie Musson
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One Charged With DWAI In I-84 Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash One Charged With DWAI In I-84 Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash
One Charged With Dwai In I-84 Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash This story has been updated. State police have arrested a man for DWAI for driving in the wrong direction on Interstate 84, causing a head-on crash that injured three on Wednesday in Putnam County. Christopher S. Franz, 45, of Broomall, Pennsylvania, was arrested for driving while impaired by drugs, following the crash that took place around 8:20 a.m. Jan. 2 at the I-84 Exit 19 off-ramp onto Route 312 (Southeast), said New York State Trooper AJ Hicks. An investigation found Franz, driving a 2017 Jeep Cherokee, drove the wrong way on the exit ramp, and struck a 2016 Toyota pickup truck driv…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police: Area Man Lured 13-Year-Old On Social Media Before Committing Rape Police: Area Man Lured 13-Year-Old On Social Media Before Committing Rape
Police: Area Man Lured 13-Year-Old On Social Media Before Committing Rape A 21-year-old man is behind bars after state police say he lured a 13-year-old on social media to send photos before eventually breaking into the victim's home and committing forcible rape. Allegations of sexual assault were reported to state police on Monday, June 25 in Carmel. A subsequent investigation found Anthony E. Barrera Ramirez of Dover began having conversations with the child on a social media application, police said. The conversations became sexual in nature, and Barrera Ramirez was able to entice the victim to send inappropriate photos, according to police.  Barrera Ramirez …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Nabbed With Loaded Firearm In I-84 Stop Man Nabbed With Loaded Firearm In I-84 Stop
Man Nabbed With Loaded Firearm In I-84 Stop A Danbury man is facing a weapons charge after being busted by New York State Police troopers with an illegal firearm during a traffic stop on I-84 in Putnam County. Investigators announced this week that troopers stopped 46-year-old Esmelyn Hernandez’s Chevrolet Impala for a violation of vehicle and traffic laws on I-84 in Southeast. During the subsequent stop, it was determined that he was in possession of an illegal weapon, which was loaded. Hernandez was arrested at the scene and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm, both feloni…

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by Zak Failla
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Man, 21, Nabbed In Two Area Burglaries Stole $8K In Cash, Police Say Man, 21, Nabbed In Two Area Burglaries Stole $8K In Cash, Police Say
Man, 21, Nabbed In Two Area Burglaries Stole $8K In Cash, Police Say A 21-year-old is behind bars after state police say he burglarized two residences in the area, stealing thousands of dollars in cash. Troopers responded to Allview Avenue in the Town of Southeast on Saturday, May 12 to help a victim reporting a residential burglary. Investigators found Sergio O. Soto Miguel of Brewster had committed two burglaries in the area, and stole more than $8,000 in U.S. currency.  During the course of the investigation, it was also determined that Soto Miguel had been issued two uniform traffic tickets by the state police, and he used false information to avoid pros…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Motorist Caught With Ecstasy In I-684 Stop Motorist Caught With Ecstasy In I-684 Stop
Motorist Caught With Ecstasy In I-684 Stop A traffic stop on I-684 led to a felony drug charge for a 27-year-old man who was allegedly in possession of ecstasy, state police said. New York State Police investigators announced the arrest of West Hartford resident Christopher Thai on Monday, who was stopped by state police troopers for a violation of vehicle and traffic law at approximately 8:40 p.m. on May 1 on I-684 in Southeast. According to police, during the stop, it was determined that Thai was in possession of an estimated 1.51 grams of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy. and he was subsequently arr…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Blocking Neighbor's Driveway In Area Caught With Drugs, Police Say Man Blocking Neighbor's Driveway In Area Caught With Drugs, Police Say
Man Blocking Neighbor's Driveway In Area Caught With Drugs, Police Say A 24-year-old man is behind bars after state police say he was found to be in possession of over four pounds of marijuana after blocking his neighbor's driveway in Patterson. Troopers received a complaint of a vehicle blocking a driveway on Haviland Drive in the town of Patterson on Sunday, Feb, 18, State Police from the Brewster barracks. Upon interview of the vehicle owner, illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia were observed in plain sight, police said. An investigation found Austin M. Hayes to be in possession of over four pounds of marijuana, approximately 2.5 grams of concentrated canna…

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by Daily Voice
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Area Man Had Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say Area Man Had Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say
Area Man Had Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say A 61-year-old area man is behind bars after he had sexual conduct with a child less than 13 years old multiple times, State Police from the Brewster barracks said on Tuesday. Possible sexual abuse was reported to state police in August of 2017. involving Anthony Marino of Patterson and a child less than 13 years of age. An investigation determined that Marino had engaged in sexual conduct with a child multiple times in the town of Patterson, police said. Marino was charged on Friday, Feb. 16 with sexual conduct with a child in the first degree, a Class B felony, sexual misconduct, forcible …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Charged With Assaulting Taxi Driver With Knife In Brewster Man Charged With Assaulting Taxi Driver With Knife In Brewster
Man Charged With Assaulting Taxi Driver With Knife In Brewster A 43-year-old man is behind bars after state police from the Brewster barracks say he assaulted a taxi driver with a knife. Troopers received a call from the taxi driver that he had been assaulted by a customer with a knife on Sunday, Feb. 11, at approximately 2:45 a.m.  Investigation determined that the victim was driving the suspect, Manuel Estabon of Brewster, to the bank to obtain payment for the taxi services. Prior to reaching the bank Estabon assaulted the victim with a knife, police said. The victim suffered wounds to the face, neck, and hands but is in stable condition. Estabon, wh…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Unlicensed I-684 Driver Caught With Cocaine, 30 Grams Of Pot, Police Say Unlicensed I-684 Driver Caught With Cocaine, 30 Grams Of Pot, Police Say
Unlicensed I-684 Driver Caught With Cocaine, 30 Grams Of Pot, Police Say A 30-year-old man is behind bars after a stop on I-684 led to the discovery of both cocaine and marijuana, state police from the Brewster barracks. Troopers conducted a traffic stop of a 2014 Ford Escape on I-684 in Southeast on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 1:45 a.m. for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. While interviewing the operator, a strong odor of marijuana was detected, state police said. Further investigation found approximately 30.2 grams of marijuana and 3.7 grams of cocaine. Jay Sanchez of Danbury was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Police: Man Repeatedly Punched Pregnant Woman In Face, Stomach In Southeast Police: Man Repeatedly Punched Pregnant Woman In Face, Stomach In Southeast
Police: Man Repeatedly Punched Pregnant Woman In Face, Stomach In Southeast A 35-year-old man was taken into custody on Thursday night after he allegedly struck a pregnant woman multiple times in a car she was driving in Southeast, state police said. Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday night, a pregnant woman drove into the parking lot of the New York State Police barracks in Brewster to report a crime in progress. After taking the pregnant woman into custody, troopers began their investigation into the incident, and determined that Danbury resident Allen Bredbenner had allegedly struck the woman several times in the face and stomach with a closed fist while he was…

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by Zak Failla