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Accused 'Serial' Drug Dealer In Hudson Valley Nabbed After Yearlong Investigation Accused 'Serial' Drug Dealer In Hudson Valley Nabbed After Yearlong Investigation
Accused 'Serial' Drug Dealer In Hudson Valley Nabbed After Yearlong Investigation A yearlong investigation in the region has led to a new arrest of an accused "serial" drug dealer with police saying a significant connection of cocaine, fentanyl and heroin discovered in connection to the case. The probe into cocaine and crack cocaine being sold in Ulster County was launched in November 2022 by the City of Kingston Police Department and Town of Ulster Police Department Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in response to a growing number of both fatal and non-fatal overdoses of a suspected substance sold in glassine envelopes marked with a “Moet stamp.” "These stamp…
Man Accused Of Beating Woman, Taking Police On Pursuit In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Beating Woman, Taking Police On Pursuit In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Beating Woman, Taking Police On Pursuit In Hudson Valley A man has been charged in connection with the alleged violent beating of a woman and then taking deputies on a pursuit in the Hudson Valley. Ulster County resident, Matthew A. Dequarto, age 23, of Rosendale, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 16, for the Monday, Tuesday, Feb. 13 assault, said Lt. Joseph Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. On Feb. 13, deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a woman screaming for help on Springtown Road in the town of Rosendale.  When deputies arrived, they spotted a vehicle matching the description from the 911 callers …
New Armed Standoff: Man Threatens To Shoot Himself At Apartment In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says New Armed Standoff: Man Threatens To Shoot Himself At Apartment In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says
New Armed Standoff: Man Threatens To Shoot Himself At Apartment In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says A 59-year-old Hudson Valley man threatened to shoot himself following an eviction notice that led to an hours-long standoff. The incident took place in Ulster County around 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, in Kingston. The drama unfolded when an Ulster County Sheriff's Office deputy executed a court-ordered eviction for the man living in an apartment located at Wiltwyck Gardens on Albany Avenue.  The deputy initially spoke with the man to be evicted inside the apartment and observed he still had property inside. Since it appeared the man was not ready to immediately vacate as specified in…
20-Year-Old Man Accused Of Firing Shots Striking Victim, Business With Customers Inside In Area 20-Year-Old Man Accused Of Firing Shots Striking Victim, Business With Customers Inside In Area
20-Year-Old Man Accused Of Firing Shots Striking Victim, Business With Customers Inside In Area A 20-year-old man is facing charges that include attempted murder after firing several gunshots that struck his victim and a business in the region that was packed with customers, police said. The alleged incident happened in Ulster County at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 in Kingston, police said. Antoine Leonard, of Kingston, was allegedly involved in a dispute with a 29-year-old man, according to police, during which he fired multiple rounds from a handgun. The bullets struck his victim, a local business, and a private residence that had a family inside at the time…
Shots-Fired Incident Under Investigation In Area Shots-Fired Incident Under Investigation In Area
Shots-Fired Incident Under Investigation In Area Authorities are investigating reports of shots fired after a 29-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds, authorities announced. In Ulster County, police in Kingston received a report of shots fired on Cedar Street shortly after 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20. Upon arrival, members of the City of Kingston Police Department said that they located a 29-year-old man whose name has not been released, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. According to police, in addition to the victim, rounds were also found in a local business and private residence. The investigation into t…
Imposter Gains Access To Law Enforcement Center In Area, Police Say Imposter Gains Access To Law Enforcement Center In Area, Police Say
Imposter Gains Access To Law Enforcement Center In Area, Police Say A man from the region has been arrested for allegedly attempting to gain access to an area law enforcement center. Detectives and deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff's Office arrested Josue Gonzalez, age 35, of Kingston on Friday, Jan. 28, after he attempted to enter the Ulster County Law Enforcement Center and attempted to access a secure area. A foot chase ensued, during which Gonzalez kicked a deputy in the chest, causing the deputy's body camera to break. He was taken into custody at the Family Practice Medical Complex without further incident, the department said.  Gonzalez w…
Two Charged For Shooting Death Of 12-Year-Old Area Girl Two Charged For Shooting Death Of 12-Year-Old Area Girl
Two Charged For Shooting Death Of 12-Year-Old Area Girl The alleged killers of a 12-year-old girl in the area have been arrested by New York State Police. Ulster County residents Gilbert Thomas, 24, and Robert James, 46 were arrested on Thursday, Dec. 24, for the shooting of D'Janeira Mason, in Kingston on Thursday, Dec. 17, said Trooper Steven Nevel. During the incident, her 10-year-old brother was also shot in the arm. The children were shot while inside their home at 60 Van Buren St. around 8 p.m. when shots were fired into the house, police said. State police said both men were involved in the shooting. Following their arrest, Thomas and…
12-Year-Old Girl Killed, Boy Injured In Shooting At Area Home, State Police Say 12-Year-Old Girl Killed, Boy Injured In Shooting At Area Home, State Police Say
12-Year-Old Girl Killed, Boy Injured In Shooting At Area Home, State Police Say A 12-year-old girl was killed and a 9-year-old boy injured during a shooting at an Ulster County multi-family home. The incident was uncovered around 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, when members of the Kingston Police responded to a reported shooting at the rear apartment of 60 Van Buren Street, in Kingston, said the Kingston Police Department.  Upon arrival, officers found a 12-year-old girl with a gunshot wound and a 9-year-old boy who had suffered a gunshot wound to an arm.  The girl died from her injuries.  The boy was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital for treatment.…
Pair Caught With Stolen .45-Caliber Handgun Upstate In Kingston Pair Caught With Stolen .45-Caliber Handgun Upstate In Kingston
Pair Caught With Stolen .45-Caliber Handgun Upstate In Kingston A late-night altercation between several men upstate led to the arrest of two from Westchester who were in possession of a handgun that had been reported stolen, police said. Members of the City of Kingston Police Department received a call late on Sept. 20, where there was a report of a fight between several people on South Manor Avenue in Kingston. Officers from the Uniformed Patrol Division responded to break up the altercation and launched an investigation. During the subsequent investigation, police said that an officer stopped Dobbs Ferry resident Alexander Kelly, 31 and White Plains …