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13 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops 13 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops
13 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops More than a dozen motorists in the Hudson Valley were arrested for alleged impaired driving, state police said. Local residents charged were:  Orange County On Saturday, May 9, State Police from Greenville (Orange County) arrested Zachary Blair, 61, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling on Prospect Street in the city of Middletown when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, May 9, State Police from Montgomery arrested Timothy Freehill, 42, of Middletown, for DWI. He…

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by Zak Failla
News
Alert Issued For Area Man Wanted For Grand Larceny Alert Issued For Area Man Wanted For Grand Larceny
Alert Issued For Area Man Wanted For Grand Larceny Recognize him? New York State Police investigators in the Hudson Valley issued an alert for a wanted scammer who swindled his victim out of thousands of dollars through an elaborate used car scheme. Richard Dick, 44, a parole absconder is wanted by New York State Police Troop F in Catskill after being arrested and charged with third-degree larceny after he collected $15,700 from his victim with the promise he was to sell him multiple vehicles. Police said that Dick stated that he repairs and sells repossessed vehicles from the state of Florida. After receiving the money, he never pro…

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by Zak Failla
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New Details Emerge In Multi-County Chase That Started In Hudson Valley New Details Emerge In Multi-County Chase That Started In Hudson Valley
New Details Emerge In Multi-County Chase That Started In Hudson Valley A multi-county pursuit of two men in a U-Haul who had allegedly ripped off several TVs from a Walmart in the Hudson Valley ended with one nabbed by state police and the other by New Jersey police. The wild incident began around 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, when New York State troopers from the Catskill barracks responded to a call to assist the Catskill Police Department with a larceny complaint, said Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, two men had fled Walmart in a U-Haul van with items they stole.  Troopers spotted the vehicle leaving the village of Catskill on Route 9W. The ve…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alert Issued For Wanted Area Burglary Suspect Alert Issued For Wanted Area Burglary Suspect
Alert Issued For Wanted Area Burglary Suspect Know him? New York State Police investigators in Catskill are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to track down a man wanted in the Hudson Valley for a burglary charge after he allegedly robbed his former employee. Joseph Lane, 32, is wanted on a third-degree burglary charge after an investigation determined that he allegedly illegally entered a local business where he was employed and stole several items. He also took a company vehicle without permission and caused damage to that vehicle. An arrest warrant was later issued for Lane by the Town of Greenville Court. Investigator…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Accused Of Exposing Himself Twice At I-87 Service Area Man Accused Of Exposing Himself Twice At I-87 Service Area
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself Twice At I-87 Service Area A Long Island man has been charged with exposing himself on two occasions at a highway service area in the Hudson Valley. State Police troopers responded to the Plattekill Service Area in Ulster County for a report of a male performing a lewd act at the urinal in the restroom on Saturday, June 8 just before 4:0 p.m. A plate number was obtained from a witness and a “be on the lookout” (BOLO) was given out on the vehicle and subject involved, state police said. Troopers observed the vehicle traveling northbound on I-87 in the town of Catskill and stopped the car for a vehicle and traffic vio…

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by Joe Lombardi
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ID Released For Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed After Rear-Ending Another Truck On I-87 ID Released For Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed After Rear-Ending Another Truck On I-87
ID Released For Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed After Rear-Ending Another Truck On I-87 A tractor-trailer driver was killed over the weekend when his truck crashed into another tractor-trailer on the New York State Thruway, state police announced. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to a stretch of the Thruway in Catskill at approximately 5:38 a.m. on Sunday, March 31, where there were multiple reports of a “serious” crash that left Schenectady resident Irinel Mladin-Kennedy dead. According to police, two tractor-trailers were involved in the crash, with both catching on fire, forcing all northbound lanes to temporarily be closed for several hours after Mladin-Kenne…

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by Zak Failla
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Beacon Woman Charged With DWI After Route 9W Traffic Stop Beacon Woman Charged With DWI After Route 9W Traffic Stop
Beacon Woman Charged With DWI After Route 9W Traffic Stop A Dutchess County woman was among five busted by New York State Police troopers Orange County for alleged impaired driving. Troopers stopped Beacon resident Tina Owen, 35, on Wednesday, March 6, on State Route 9W in Newburgh for committing a vehicle and traffic law violation. During the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that Owen was under the influence of alcohol and she was subsequently arrested. Owen was charged with driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor. She has been released and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to answer the charge. Other DWI arrests were ma…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 7-Year-Old Reports Move To Wassaic 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 7-Year-Old Reports Move To Wassaic
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 7-Year-Old Reports Move To Wassaic A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of having sexual contact with a 7-year-old girl has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 27-year-old Gregory Dunckle, who has reported a move from Catskill to Sinpatch Road in Wassaic. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Dunckle as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a sexually violent …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Nine Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nine Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Nine Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Several Hudson Valley motorists were among 29 drivers busted by New York State Police troopers recently as law enforcement agencies in the area continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Among the local motorists charged include: Orange County On Friday, Sept. 21, State Police troopers from Catskill arrested Tasha Purdy, 27, of Walden, for DWI. She was traveling in Cairo when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  On Friday, Sept. 21, State Police troope…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Wallkill Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Middletown Woman Wallkill Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Middletown Woman
Wallkill Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Middletown Woman A pair of Hudson Valley residents were among several motorists busted in New York for DWI overnight as State and local law enforcement agencies continue their concerted efforts to curtail intoxicated drivers in the region 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 as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Local residents charged include: On Monday, June 11, State Police from Middletown arrested Gladys Jean-Baptiste, 61, of Middletown, for DWI. She w…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Woodstock Festival Marks Israel's 70th Anniversary Woodstock Festival Marks Israel's 70th Anniversary
Woodstock Festival Marks Israel's 70th Anniversary A billboard-size mural of Jerusalem’s Western Wall and handmade metal roses forged from anti-Israeli missiles will be among a host of engaging sights and sounds marking Israel’s 70th anniversary at a rollicking outdoor festival. The celebration will take place at Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike in Woodstock, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. The free public event will also feature native Israeli music, dance, storytelling, children’s activities and food. It is sponsored by the Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation of Ulster County and supported by every…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
18 Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI 18 Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI
18 Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI A total of 22 Hudson Valley motorists were among those busted by State and local law enforcement agencies have made a concerted effort to curtail impaired drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a drinking and driving crackdown throughout the state. New York State Police troopers conducted a special detail over the weekend looking for impaired drivers as they continue their STOP-DWI crackdown. In total, 30 motorists were busted during the detail. Local residents charged were: Saturday, March 10:  State police troopers from the Highland barracks stopped Newburgh resident William Buk, 25, …

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by Zak Failla