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State Route 17, NY

'Senseless' Hudson Valley Road Rager Sentenced After Triple-Fatal Incident: DA 'Senseless' Hudson Valley Road Rager Sentenced After Triple-Fatal Incident: DA
'Senseless' Hudson Valley Road Rager Sentenced After Triple-Fatal Incident: DA A 26-year-old Hudson Valley man will spend years behind bars for a road rage incident that killed three people and injured five others. Anthony Jones, age 26, of Orange County, was sentenced on Wednesday, Oct. 11 after being convicted of manslaughter and assault charges, according to the Orange County District Attorney. Jones, a resident of Walden, was handed the maximum permitted sentence of five to 15 years for manslaughter and six years for the assault charges he racked up in an incident that happened two years prior. According to his conviction, on Aug. 4, 2021, Jones was driving his…
24-Year-Old Charged Following Triple-Fatal Crash In Area 24-Year-Old Charged Following Triple-Fatal Crash In Area
24-Year-Old Charged Following Triple-Fatal Crash In Area 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…
Suspect Nabbed In Area After Probe Into Fraudulent Gas Purchases Suspect Nabbed In Area After Probe Into Fraudulent Gas Purchases
Suspect Nabbed In Area After Probe Into Fraudulent Gas Purchases 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…
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,…
Man Caught With 100-Plus Grams Of Cocaine After BMW Is Stopped By Troopers, Police Say Man Caught With 100-Plus Grams Of Cocaine After BMW Is Stopped By Troopers, Police Say
Man Caught With 100-Plus Grams Of Cocaine After BMW Is Stopped By Troopers, Police Say An out-of-state man was arrested with more than 100 grams of cocaine following a traffic stop in the area, state police said. Ronald Helvy, age 36, was arrested in Orange County around 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5, in Wallkill following a stop by New York State Police, said Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, state troopers patrolling State Route 17 in the town of Wallkill observed a 2009 BMW in violation of traffic laws and stopped the vehicle. During the stop, troopers discovered that Helvy, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was allegedly in possession of more than 102 grams of p…
23-Year-Old Nabbed For Speeding Clocked At 145 MPH In Area, Police Say 23-Year-Old Nabbed For Speeding Clocked At 145 MPH In Area, Police Say
23-Year-Old Nabbed For Speeding Clocked At 145 MPH In Area, Police Say 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…
Pleasant Valley Man Charged With DWI In New Year's Police Patrol Pleasant Valley Man Charged With DWI In New Year's Police Patrol
Pleasant Valley Man Charged With DWI In New Year's Police Patrol More than a dozen drivers were arrested for alleged impaired driving in the area by New York State Police troopers during the New Year's holiday. Local residents charged with DWI during the holiday patrols include:  Orange County On Tuesday, Dec. 31, State Police from Monroe arrested Derrick Kelly, 45, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 17 in the town of Chester when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Police from Monroe…
Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 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…
Three Critically Injured After Fiery SUV Crash In Area Three Critically Injured After Fiery SUV Crash In Area
Three Critically Injured After Fiery SUV Crash In Area 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…
Two Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Two Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Two Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Dozens of motorists in the Hudson Valley were among 46 removed from the road over St. Patrick’s Day weekend by New York State Police troopers. Local residents charged include:  Orange County On March 15, State Police troopers from Monroe arrested Hugh Byrne, 22 of Chester, for DWAI Drugs. Troopers responded to a vehicle traveling the wrong way on State Route 17 in Blooming Grove. Troopers located the vehicle off the road and stuck in the mud. An investigation revealed that the operator of the vehicle, Hugh Byrne, was impaired by drugs and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, March 1…
Three Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In Weekend State Police Stops Three Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In Weekend State Police Stops
Three Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In Weekend State Police Stops With law enforcement agencies in the area cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among more than two dozen who found themselves charged over the weekend. Among the locals charged include: Westchester County On Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, State Police in Highland arrested Cynthia Esposito, 46, of Shenorock, for DWI. She was traveling on State Route 9W in Lloyd when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  On Aug 12, 2018, State Police in Haverstra…
Four Dutchess County Residents Charged With DWI In Weekend Stops Four Dutchess County Residents Charged With DWI In Weekend Stops
Four Dutchess County Residents Charged With DWI In Weekend Stops More than a dozen Hudson Valley residents were among nearly a dozen busted for DWI overnight as State and local law enforcement agencies continue their concerted efforts to curtail intoxicated drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a national crackdown. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, New York State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated on Monday night and Tuesday morning as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area.Local residents charged include:  Orange County:  On April 27, State Police from Montgomery arrested Victor Naz…