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Suspects On Run After Hudson Valley CVS 'Strong Arm' Robbery Suspects On Run After Hudson Valley CVS 'Strong Arm' Robbery
Suspects On Run After Hudson Valley CVS 'Strong Arm' Robbery Four suspects are on the run after allegedly pulling off a Christmas Day "strong arm" robbery at a Hudson Valley CVS store. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 11:15 a.m., Monday, Dec. 25, at the CVS located at 2503 South Road (Route 9) in the town of Poughkeepsie. According to Lt. Craig O’Connor of the town of Poughkeepsie Police, two men placed $294.28 worth of beer and laundry detergent in a shopping car and began to leave the store with the cart without paying for the merchandise. A female employee tried to stop the men but the man with the cart pushed past the employe…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Services Scheduled For Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Services Scheduled For Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson
Services Scheduled For Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Funeral arrangements for Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson have been finalized. The 73-year-old Pawling resident died in his sleep on Wednesday, Sept. 29, officials said, following a four-decade career with the Sheriff's Office. Original story - Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Dies Visitation for Anderson will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center on Civic Center Plaza in Poughkeepsie. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. the following day at the Convention Center on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Officials said that…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Shot Multiple Times On Busy Area Street Teen Shot Multiple Times On Busy Area Street
Teen Shot Multiple Times On Busy Area Street A teen was shot multiple times while standing on a busy area street overnight. The incident took place around 10:12 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, in the area of Hooker Avenue in the City of Poughkeepsie, said City of Poughkeepsie Police Det. Lt. Matt Clark. According to Clark, officers responded to the area after the department received multiple 911 calls regarding a man shot in the area. Once on the scene, officers located a 17-year-old man who had been shot multiple times, Clark added. The teen was transported to Vassar Hospital where he underwent surgery for his injuries, he is expected to sur…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Three Men, Woman Nabbed In Bust During Dutchess County Drug Task Force Warrant Search Three Men, Woman Nabbed In Bust During Dutchess County Drug Task Force Warrant Search
Three Men, Woman Nabbed In Bust During Dutchess County Drug Task Force Warrant Search A multi-agency drug bust run by the New York State Police Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team led to the arrest of three men and a woman in the area. On Thursday, Aug. 13, State Police, along with members of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, NYSP Special Operations Response Team, executed search warrants on Fulton Avenue in the Town of Poughkeepsie and Hooker Avenue in the City of Poughkeepsie resulting in the arrest of four people. During the bust, police said that investigators seized: 320 grams …

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by Zak Failla
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Four Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In State Police Detail Four Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In State Police Detail
Four Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In State Police Detail Four store clerks in the Hudson Valley are facing charges for selling booze to minors during an underage drinking detail conducted by New York State Police. On Friday, July 3, New York State Police troopers in Wappinger conducted the underage drinking detail in 24 locations in Dutchess County, leading to citations being issued to employees at four convenience stores. Those charged are: Anahi Singh, 22, of Newburgh, who works at the Beekman Food Mart on Route 55 in Poughquag; Brian Mendez, 22, of Poughkeepsie, who works at Lagrange Valero on Route 55 in Lagrange; Ram Pepakayala, 50, of P…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Services Scheduled For Ex-Fire Chief In Area Killed In NYC Chopper Crash Services Scheduled For Ex-Fire Chief In Area Killed In NYC Chopper Crash
Services Scheduled For Ex-Fire Chief In Area Killed In NYC Chopper Crash Funeral arrangements have been announced for the chopper pilot and popular volunteer firefighter from the Hudson Valley who was killed in a helicopter crash attempting to land on a Manhattan skyscraper. Visitation for Tim McCormack will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 17, at the Miller Funeral Home on Hooker Avenue in Poughkeepsie. Fire company services will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services for the Arlington High School graduate will be held the following day, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at St. Mary’s Church on Church Street in Poughkeepsie. Interment will follow at St. Pete…

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by Zak Failla
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Know Him? Police Search For Suspect In Theft Of Funds Case Know Him? Police Search For Suspect In Theft Of Funds Case
Know Him? Police Search For Suspect In Theft Of Funds Case Do you know him? A suspect in a theft of funds case is on the loose and state police are asking for the public's help in identifying him. The pictured individual was captured on security footage using an ATM machine inside of Sam’s Grocery on Hooker Avenue in the city of Poughkeepsie. Anyone with information regarding the possible identity or location of the man is asked to please contact the New York State Police at (845) 677-7300. 

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by Joe Lombardi
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Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers busted nearly two dozen local motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Friday, Jan. 4, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Judith E. Cartwright, 72, of Peekskill, for DWI. She was traveling on Route 9 in Peekskill, when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and she was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Jan. 4, State Police troopers from Brewster arrested John G. Hodgson, 63, of North Sal…

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by Zak Failla