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Town of Montgomery, NY

One Killed In Head-On Crash On Hudson Valley Roadway, State Police Say One Killed In Head-On Crash On Hudson Valley Roadway, State Police Say
One Killed In Head-On Crash On Hudson Valley Roadway, State Police Say Police are investigating a fatal head-on crash on a busy roadway in the region. It happened at around 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 in Orange County on Route 211 in the Town of Wallkill. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 1996 Ford Ranger was traveling eastbound and a 2007 Scion TC traveling west on 211 were involved, state police said.  The operator of the Scion, Orange County resident Victor L. Hernandez, age 56, from the city of Middletown was pronounced dead at the scene, said police.  The operator of the Ford Ranger, Bruce W. White, age 38, from the town of Montgomery…
Man Charged With Aggravated DWI In Area Twice In Three Days, State Police Say Man Charged With Aggravated DWI In Area Twice In Three Days, State Police Say
Man Charged With Aggravated DWI In Area Twice In Three Days, State Police Say A man involved in a hit-and-run crash and police chase was charged with aggravated DWI twice in the span of three days in the area, state police said. On Monday, Oct. 5 at approximately 1:10 p.m., State Police Middletown responded to Garnet Health in the town of Wallkill for a report of a hit-and-run in the parking lot.  The vehicle was observed to be traveling on East Main Street in Wallkill.  When a trooper attempted to make a traffic stop, the operator of the vehicle, later identified as Jonathan McCormick, 61, of New Boston, New Hampshire, refused to comply and proceeded to …
Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Motorists driving on I-84 in Orange County will see overnight lane closures and brief traffic stoppages for several days as crews perform construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that lane closures have been scheduled on I-84 in the Towns of Wallkill, Greenville, Montgomery and Wawayanda; and the City of Port Jervis beginning on Monday, July 15. On I-84 eastbound, the closures will begin each day at 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Exit 1 (US Route 1/NJ Route 23) and Exit 4 (NY Route 17). Westbound, closures will begin each day at 7 p.m. and last thro…
ID Released For Man Killed During Police Chase Crash On I-84 ID Released For Man Killed During Police Chase Crash On I-84
ID Released For Man Killed During Police Chase Crash On I-84 The identity of the person killed during a police chase on I-84 that ended in a fiery crash has been released by New York State Police. The chase began around 9:40 p.m. Monday when New York State troopers attempted to stop a 2001 Toyota Tacoma on the Taconic State Parkway traveling north in the town of East Fishkill, said Trooper AJ Hicks. During the stop, troopers learned the operator of the vehicle, Thomas E. McGrath, 50, of Cresco, Pennsylvania, was wanted on several warrants. McGrath then fled the scene and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit continued on to I-84 westbound across the …
Police Chase Ends In Fatal Crash On I-84 Police Chase Ends In Fatal Crash On I-84
Police Chase Ends In Fatal Crash On I-84 Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Killed During Hudson Valley Police Chase Crash One person was killed following a chase that started in Dutchess County and ended in Orange County with a firey crash. The chase began around 9:40 p.m. Monday when New York State troopers attempted to stop a  2001 Toyota Tacoma on the Taconic State Parkway traveling north in the town of East Fishkill, said Trooper AJ Hicks.  The Tacoma was observed to have a tow dolly. During the stop, troopers learned the operator of the vehicle, a 50-year-old man was wanted on several warrants. He then fle…
Suspects Caught After Forcing Victim Into Car Trunk During Armed Robbery, Police Say Suspects Caught After Forcing Victim Into Car Trunk During Armed Robbery, Police Say
Suspects Caught After Forcing Victim Into Car Trunk During Armed Robbery, Police Say Two men are being held without bond after allegedly forcing a man into the trunk of his vehicle during an armed robbery and then taking police on a chase.  The incident unfolded around 12:30 a.m. Friday when Port Jervis Police responded to a 911 call reporting a 67-year-old man had been assaulted in the parking lot of a senior housing complex, said Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden. Officers arrived at the scene and learned that the victim had parked his motor vehicle outside the apartment complex where he was confronted by two men, one armed with a silver handgun. The victim was robb…