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Man Sentenced For Murdering Ex-Girlfriend's Daughter In Poughkeepsie
A Hudson Valley man has been sentenced for stabbing his ex-girlfriend's daughter to death.
Dutchess County resident Paul Senecal, age 39, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was sentenced on Monday, April 10, to life in prison without the possibility of parole, said Dutchess County Chief Assistant District Attorney, Matthew Weishaupt.
Senecal was convicted by a jury in February of murder in the first degree, and two counts of murder in the second degree, along with other charges in the stabbing death of Melanie Chianese, age 29, in her town of Wappinger home, Weishaupt said.
“The …
19-Year-Old From Area Charged With Rape After 'Incidents In Various Locations,' Police Say
A Hudson Valley 19-year-old man has been charged with rape after allegedly sexually assaulting a minor over several years.
Orange County resident John Pelcin, of Monroe, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 29, according to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police.
According to Nevel, on Friday, Sept. 2, the village of Monroe Police Department initiated an investigation into sexual assaults of a minor that had occurred over several years.
On Friday, Nov. 18, the New York State Police Monroe barracks was contacted to assist with the investigation. The investigation revealed t…
Man From Area Accused Of Having Sexual Conduct With Child
A New York man is behind bars, accused of sexually abusing a young child.
Orange County resident Jairo Garcia, age 31, of Newburgh, was arrested Wednesday, May 18, following an investigation by Orange County Child Protective Services and New York State Police.
Investigators accused him of engaging in sexual conduct with a child under the age of 13.
Garcia was charged with second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, police said.
He was arraigned in the Town of Goshen Court and held at the Orange County jail withou…
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Shooting Passenger In Vehicle Multiple Times
A 34-year-old area man was arrested for allegedly shooting a passenger in a vehicle multiple times.
The arrest of Richard Olsen, of Bethel, took place in Sullivan County by the Monticello Police Department, in conjunction with the Sullivan County Sheriff Office, on Thursday, June 4.
According to Monticello Police Lt. Mark Johnstone, the victim was found around 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, when officers responded to a report of shots fired at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Broadway in the Village of Monticello.
Officers found a 30-year-old Monticello man, wh…
Estranged Husband In Missing Mom Case Clinging To Life After Suicide Attempt
Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of missing Fairfield County mother of five Jennifer Farber Dulos, is clinging to life and being treated for carbon monoxide poisoning hours after an apparent suicide attempt, police say.
Dulos was found at his Farmington, Connecticut, mansion around noon, Tuesday, Jan. 28, after he failed to show up in court for an emergency bond hearing, said Farmington Police spokesman Lt. Tim McKenzie at a press conference.
Officers responding to the wellness check found Dulos, who is charged with the murder of his missing New Canaan wife, inside the garage in a vehicl…
Former Village Board Member In Area Accused Of Trying To Set Up Teen Sex Meeting
A former elected official and teacher who ran for mayor in an area village this year is facing charges for allegedly attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
Charles Hustis III, a former teacher and village board member in Cold Spring, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 16, and charged with one count of attempted enticement of a minor after allegedly using social media to make contact with his teen victim earlier this month, according to U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman.
It is alleged that between Sunday, Dec. 8 and Monday, Dec. 16, Hustis, 36,…
Man Admits To Slashing Victim In Face Outside Area Bar, DA Says
A 27-year-old man pleaded guilty to assault in connection with a slashing of a man outside an area bar.
Barry Cooper, of Middletown, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Nov. 21, in connection with Sept. 21, slashing of a man outside of a bar in the Town of Wallkill, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
At the time Cooper pleaded guilty, he admitted having slashed the victim in the face with a sharp-edged object at about 3:30 a.m., outside a closed bar on Route 211, the DA's Office said.
Prosecutors argued that the victim had been an innocent bystander who&n…
