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Spike In Overdoses Leads To Arrest Of 2 Hudson Valley Fentanyl Dealers, Police Say Spike In Overdoses Leads To Arrest Of 2 Hudson Valley Fentanyl Dealers, Police Say
Spike In Overdoses Leads To Arrest Of 2 Hudson Valley Fentanyl Dealers, Police Say A spike in the number of overdoses in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of two residents. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reported a significant spike in overdoses in the Dutchess County area over this past weekend. In response, task force agents were deployed into specific areas of Poughkeepsie on Monday, July 24 where two fentanyl dealers were operating in different locations, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the Dutchess County Task Force. Harris the two dealers were operating independently of one another. They include: Timothy Robinson, age 59, of Poughkeepsie, was arres…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Nabbed In Theft Of $7K From Parked Vehicle In Region Man Nabbed In Theft Of $7K From Parked Vehicle In Region
Man Nabbed In Theft Of $7K From Parked Vehicle In Region A man from the region has been charged with grand larceny in connection with the theft of $7,500 from a vehicle parked at a construction site.  The incident took place in Sullivan County around 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, May 30 on Pleasant Street in the village of Monticello. According to Lt. Mark Johnstone of the Monticello Police, officers responded to a report of the theft at a construction job site on Pleasant Street. Responding officers reviewed video surveillance from a nearby business and were able to quickly identify Glen Flickenschild, age 49, of Monticello as the person r…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Area Fentanyl-Crack Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say Area Fentanyl-Crack Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say
Area Fentanyl-Crack Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say An alleged fentanyl and crack dealer is behind bars after being busted for possession of a "significant" quantity of drugs found during a warrants search in the Hudson Valley. Dutchess County resident Jerod F. Willis, age 40, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 16, before a warrant search was conducted at his South Cherry Street home.  During the search, Dutchess County Task Force members found a significant amount of drugs, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force.  Willis was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Man Driving Erratically Nabbed For Driving While High On Drugs, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Driving Erratically Nabbed For Driving While High On Drugs, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Driving Erratically Nabbed For Driving While High On Drugs, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who was allegedly driving high on drugs was arrested after being spotted swerving all over a busy roadway, almost striking several vehicles, authorities announced. Manuel Perez, age 54, of Congers, was arrested in Rockland County around 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, when the Clarkstown Police responded to calls of a silver Toyota Suv driving erratically on Route 9W in Valley Cottage.  According to Det. Norm Peters, of the Clarkstown Police Department, the first arriving officer activated his emergency lights and attempted to pull over the Toyota, but Perez re…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Nabbed In Nyack Drug Bust Two Nabbed In Nyack Drug Bust
Two Nabbed In Nyack Drug Bust Two men were arrested following an investigation into drug sales in the Nyack area. Leonard T. Cozart, 71, of Nyak, and Gregory Diaz, 46, of Valley Cottage, were arrested on Friday by Orangetown Police Department and the Rockland County REACT Team, along with the Rockland County Drug Task Force during a search of Cozart's home, said Orangetown Police Det. Sgt. James Sullivan. Crack cocaine and cash were recovered during the search. Both men were charged with criminal possession of controlled substance with intent to sell.  Cozart and Diaz were processed at Or…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Accused Heroin Dealer Nabbed In Port Jervis Undercover Operation Accused Heroin Dealer Nabbed In Port Jervis Undercover Operation
Accused Heroin Dealer Nabbed In Port Jervis Undercover Operation An alleged area heroin dealer was busted following a month-long investigation into the sale of drugs in the area. Richard McInturff, 28, of Port Jervis, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 22, during the late evening hours, and charged with three felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, based upon a month-long investigation into the sale of heroin in the area of Jersey Avenue located in Port Jervis, said the Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden. The arrest is the result of an undercover surveillance operation on Jersey Avenue where McIntur…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Charged After Drugs Found In Car Blocking Sparkill Driveway, Police Say Man Charged After Drugs Found In Car Blocking Sparkill Driveway, Police Say
Man Charged After Drugs Found In Car Blocking Sparkill Driveway, Police Say A vintage Cadillac that was being towed in Sparkill after blocking a driveway overnight was loaded with marijuana and drug paraphernalia, police said. Members of the Orangetown Police Department were dispatched were dispatched to a Route 340 home at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, when a local resident reported that a 1973 Cadillac had blocked his driver and he wanted it removed. At the scene, investigators said that they conducted a search of the vehicle, which found alleged marijuana, two digital scales, concentrated cannabis oil and hash oil. The following day, the investi…

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by Zak Failla
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Chase Ends When Suspect Crashes Stolen Car Into Middletown Police Cruiser Chase Ends When Suspect Crashes Stolen Car Into Middletown Police Cruiser
Chase Ends When Suspect Crashes Stolen Car Into Middletown Police Cruiser The hunt for a stolen vehicle from Allentown, Pa., ended with a chase and a crash into a Middletown Police vehicle. The series of events unfolded earlier in the week when police learned that a 2017 Nissan Altima, stolen from a Dunkin' Donuts in Allentown, might be in the Middletown area, said New York State Trooper Steven Nevel. On Thursday, state police patrolling Route 17 in the Town of Wallkill observed the vehicle. Upon trying to stop the vehicle, it fled, Nevel said. Troopers pursued the vehicle into the city of Middletown where it struck a City of Middletown marked police car, he add…

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by Kathy Reakes