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Hudson Valley Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say Hudson Valley Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say
Hudson Valley Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say A 16-year-old runaway in the region has been nabbed for allegedly stealing two vehicles, burglary, and theft. The arrest occurred in Ulster County on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the town of Lloyd. According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, the Lake Katrine teen was charged after a month-long investigation found the boy allegedly stole two vehicles, entered a residence, stole a cell phone and iPad, and took alcohol from a convenience store in Highland. The teen was charged with Burglary Grand larceny, fourth-degree Grand larceny, third-degree, two counts Petit larceny. Janso said as an adolesc…
Hudson Valley Man Caught In Act Stealing Cash At Restaurant, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Caught In Act Stealing Cash At Restaurant, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Caught In Act Stealing Cash At Restaurant, Police Say A 41-year-old man Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly being caught in the act of burglarizing a restaurant and stealing cash. Ulster County resident Shane Burr, of Highland, was charged on Monday, Oct. 2 and charged with burglary and petit larceny. According to the town of Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, Burr, who has 23 previous arrests, was caught after officers responded to a burglary in progress at the Asian Garden Restaurant in Highland. Officers conducted a search of the business and found Burr inside the restaurant stealing cash, Janson said. Burr who is on p…
Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River
Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River A woman's body was discovered floating in the Hudson River. The unidentified woman was found in Dutchess County around 10 a.m., Monday, April 10 near the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the city of Poughkeepsie. Sheriff's deputies responded to the area after receiving a report of a possible body in the river near the Mid-Hudson Bridge, said Capt. John Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. At that time the Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol responded to the scene and recovered the body with the assistance of a Hyde Park Marina employee, Watterson said. The body appears to be that …
Hudson Valley Mom Charged With Letting Son, 10, Get 'Real' Tattoo, Police Say Hudson Valley Mom Charged With Letting Son, 10, Get 'Real' Tattoo, Police Say
Hudson Valley Mom Charged With Letting Son, 10, Get 'Real' Tattoo, Police Say A Hudson Valley mom has been charged with allegedly allowing her 10-year-old son to get a permanent tattoo. Ulster County resident Crystal Thomas, age 33, of Highland, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 4, said the town of Lloyd Police. According to Chief James Janso, of the town of Lloyd, Thomas allowed her juvenile child to get a large permanent ink tattoo on his body at a hotel in Lloyd. State law prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from getting a tattoo, regardless of parental consent. Thomas was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and released on an appearance …
Flowers Are Being Stolen From Graves At Cemetery In Hudson Valley, Police Say Flowers Are Being Stolen From Graves At Cemetery In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Flowers Are Being Stolen From Graves At Cemetery In Hudson Valley, Police Say Authorities are investigating numerous reports of flowers being stolen from a cemetery in the Hudson Valley. In Ulster County, Town of Lloyd Police said  there have been over a half dozen reports of flowers being stolen from graves at Highland Cemetery, located on Vineyard Avenue. “Lloyd Police has been in contact with the Highland Cemetery Association and the families to let them know the police department will do everything possible to find those responsible for these deplorable acts and hold them accountable,” the department said in a statement. Police are asking cemetery visitors…
Hudson Valley Man Busted With Fentanyl After Three-Month Investigation, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Busted With Fentanyl After Three-Month Investigation, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Busted With Fentanyl After Three-Month Investigation, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been arrested for allegedly being in possession of a large quantity of fentanyl following a three-month investigation. The bust took place in the city of Poughkeepsie on Tuesday, May 17, and resulted in the arrest of Orange County resident Laquan Falls, age 26, of Newburgh. The arrest is the culmination of a three-month investigation by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force into Falls drugs sales in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster County areas, said Det/Sergeant Adam D. Harris, coordinator of the task force. When taken into custody by task force agents Falls was in&…
Police Searching For Man Who Jumped From Bridge In Hudson Valley Police Searching For Man Who Jumped From Bridge In Hudson Valley
Police Searching For Man Who Jumped From Bridge In Hudson Valley Police in the area are searching for a man who jumped off a bridge in the Hudson Valley The incident took place at around 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 13 at the span of the Mid-Hudson Bridge in Ulster County. That's when officers responded to a 911 call of a man jumping off the bridge, said Chief James Janso of the Town of Lloyd Police. "An extensive search from multiple agencies was conducted and at this time the victim has not been located," Janso said. Janso said a vehicle was not found at the end of the bridge and no identification of any kind was found in the area. The inv…
Woman Killed By Own Vehicle In Driveway Of Home In Area Woman Killed By Own Vehicle In Driveway Of Home In Area
Woman Killed By Own Vehicle In Driveway Of Home In Area A woman was killed after she was run over by her own vehicle in a freak accident in the area. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, when in Ulster County on Sterling Place in Highland. According to Town of Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, the 84-year-old Highland woman had pulled into the driveway of her residence and exited her car when it began to roll back in the driveway.  The woman attempted to stop the vehicle and was struck by the car.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.  The accident is still under investigation.  L…
Man Found Dead In Vehicle On Side Of Area Roadway, Police Say Man Found Dead In Vehicle On Side Of Area Roadway, Police Say
Man Found Dead In Vehicle On Side Of Area Roadway, Police Say An area man was found dead in a vehicle on the shoulder of a roadway. The incident took place around 7:39 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, on Upper Grant Street in Highland in Ulster County, when the Town of Lloyd Police responded to a call of a deceased man. When officers arrived on the scene they found a 65-year-old Highland man dead in the driver's seat of his vehicle on the shoulder of the roadway, said Town of Lloyd Chief of Police James Janso. No foul play is suspected.  The cause is death is believed to be natural/medical pending an autopsy report, Janso said.
Man Walking On Route 9W Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck, Police Say Man Walking On Route 9W Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck, Police Say
Man Walking On Route 9W Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck, Police Say An investigation is underway after a man was struck and killed by a pickup truck on a busy area roadway. It happened on Saturday, July 11 in Ulster County at about 3:45 a.m. on Route 9W and North Riverside Road in the town of Lloyd. An investigation revealed that Orange County resident Leon P. Ponder, 39, of Newburgh, was walking southbound in the right lane on 9W when he was struck by a 2014 Toyota Tundra that was traveling southbound.  The operator of the Tundra observed the man walking in the middle of the lane and attempted to avoid him, state police said. The operator subse…
Man Faces Felony Assault Charge After Christmas Day Domestic Incident In Area Man Faces Felony Assault Charge After Christmas Day Domestic Incident In Area
Man Faces Felony Assault Charge After Christmas Day Domestic Incident In Area A 27-year-old man found himself in cuffs following his arrest on a felony assault charge in the area. Tyler Evans, of Highland, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 25, following a domestic dispute, said Town of Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso. Evans was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court in January, Janso said.
Highland Man Nabbed For Allegedly Stealing $1,800 In Jewelry, Police Say Highland Man Nabbed For Allegedly Stealing $1,800 In Jewelry, Police Say
Highland Man Nabbed For Allegedly Stealing $1,800 In Jewelry, Police Say A Highland man has been arrested for allegedly ripping off some $1,800 in jewelry. Dominick Teroni Jr., 45, was arrested by Town of Lloyd Police after he was accused of entering another person's home and stealing the jewelry, Town of Lloyd police said. Teroni was charged with felony burglary, grand larceny, and petit larceny. He was arraigned before the Town of Lloyd Judge Eugene Rizzo and is being held at the Ulster County Jail without bail.
Man, Woman Accused Of Breaking Into Area Home, Stealing Property Man, Woman Accused Of Breaking Into Area Home, Stealing Property
Man, Woman Accused Of Breaking Into Area Home, Stealing Property A man and woman were busted for burglary after they allegedly broke into a home in the area. Edward Santiago, 37, and Isabel I. Negron, 37, both of Poughkeepsie, were arrested on Sunday, Oct. 6, in Highland by Town of Lloyd police after they allegedly broke into a home on Oakes Road and stole property, said Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso. Santiago was charged with burglary, criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny and unlawful possession of marijuana, Janso said. Negron, 37, was charged with burglary, criminal possession of stolen property and petit larceny, police said. Santi…
Drug Task Force Nabs Area Man For Drugs, Gun Drug Task Force Nabs Area Man For Drugs, Gun
Drug Task Force Nabs Area Man For Drugs, Gun A 39-year-old man is behind bars after being busted for drugs and a gun following an investigation into drug dealing by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. Zakeen Johnson, of the Town of Lloyd in Ulster County, was arrested on Friday, Sept. 27, after the task force executed search warrants at addresses in both the Town of Poughkeepsie and the Town of Lloyd, said Frank Tasciotti, assistant coordinator of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. The warrants were a result of investigations into narcotics sales taking place at and around those locations, said Tasciotti. During the…
89-Year-Old Woman Wakes To Find Strange Man Sitting On Her Bed 89-Year-Old Woman Wakes To Find Strange Man Sitting On Her Bed
89-Year-Old Woman Wakes To Find Strange Man Sitting On Her Bed An 89-year-old woman woke up to find a man sitting on her bed in her clothes after he had stolen items from her bedroom as she slept, Town of Lloyd Police said. The woman, "who was petrified," began to talk with Renny G. Widrew, 46, address unknown, around 5 a.m., Monday, Sept. 2, in an effort to keep him calm, said Town of Lloyd Police Lt. James Janson. "She was scared out of her mind and talked to the man until she had a chance to call a relative who then called the police," Janso said. When police arrived at the woman's Highland home a short time later they found Widrew in the back…
Man Killed In Two-Car Route 9W Crash Man Killed In Two-Car Route 9W Crash
Man Killed In Two-Car Route 9W Crash A 57-year-old man was killed in a two-car crash on Route 9W in Highland. Town of Lloyd Police said the crash took place around 8 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, on Route 9W near the intersection of Argent Drive in Highland, said Town of Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso. According to investigators, a 1995 Saturn driven by a Dutchess County man was traveling south on Route 9W when it crossed over into the northbound lane and was struck by a 2016 Ford transit cargo van that was traveling north on Route 9W. The Dutchess County man was transported to MidHudson Regional Ho…
ID Released For Man Killed When Dodge Dakota Crashes Into House On Route 9W ID Released For Man Killed When Dodge Dakota Crashes Into House On Route 9W
ID Released For Man Killed When Dodge Dakota Crashes Into House On Route 9W A 79-year-old man who died after crashing into a building has been identified. Marshall J. Mannese, of Milton, was killed during a single-vehicle crash with the pickup truck slamming into a vacant home in Highland, said Town of Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso. The crash took place 11:20 a.m., Friday, April 5, on Route 9W in Highland, said Janso. The crash occurred when Mannese, traveling northbound on Route 9W in a 1999 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, lost control and crossed over the southbound lane of Route 9W and crashed into a vacant building, Janso said. Mannese was extricated from the …
Man Killed After Pickup Truck Loses Control, Crashes Into House On Route 9W Man Killed After Pickup Truck Loses Control, Crashes Into House On Route 9W
Man Killed After Pickup Truck Loses Control, Crashes Into House On Route 9W A 79-year-old area man was killed during a single-vehicle crash with the car slamming into a vacant home in Highland. The unidentified Ulster County man was killed around 11:20 a.m., Friday, April 5, on Route 9W in Highland, said Town of Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso. The crash occurred when the man, traveling northbound on Route 9w in a 1999 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, lost control and crossed over the southbound lane of  Route 9W and crashed into a vacant building, Janso said. The victim, from Milton, was extricated from the vehicle by the Highland Fire Department and t…
Sex Offender Staying At Route 9W Hotel Faces Felony Charge Sex Offender Staying At Route 9W Hotel Faces Felony Charge
Sex Offender Staying At Route 9W Hotel Faces Felony Charge A Level 3 sex offender is behind bars after police say he failed to report an address change. Charles G. Muenster of Newburgh was found staying at America's Best Value Inn on Route 9W in Highland for several weeks after failing to notify police of his address change, Town of Lloyd Police said. Muenster was arrested Thursday, March 21 and charged with sex offender failure to report address change, a Class D felony (prior conviction). He was arraigned in Town of Lloyd Court and remanded to the Ulster County Jail without bail. He is due back in court on Tuesday, March 26.
Wallkill Man Faces Felony DWAI Charge Wallkill Man Faces Felony DWAI Charge
Wallkill Man Faces Felony Dwai Charge A 21-year-old Wallkill man was arrested following a traffic stop for DWAI and driving without a license. Nicholas J. Sebesta was charged Saturday by Town of Lloyd Police with driving while ability impaired by drugs, aggravated unlicensed operation, and unlawful possession of marijuana, said Town of Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso. Sebesta was arraigned in town court and released on a $1,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 18.
Westchester Man Accused Of Stealing Produce From Popular Upstate Pick-Your-Own Farm Westchester Man Accused Of Stealing Produce From Popular Upstate Pick-Your-Own Farm
Westchester Man Accused Of Stealing Produce From Popular Upstate Pick-Your-Own Farm A 60-year-old Westchester man was arrested for stealing produce from a popular pick-your-own farm in Ulster County. Louis Balbona of Scarsdale was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 9, and charged with petit larceny after allegedly stealing more than $130 in produce from Dubois Farms in Highland, said Town of Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso. Balbona was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 16.
Poughkeepsie Woman Forged, Cashed Checks Worth $6K From Employer Over Six Months, Police Say Poughkeepsie Woman Forged, Cashed Checks Worth $6K From Employer Over Six Months, Police Say
Poughkeepsie Woman Forged, Cashed Checks Worth $6K From Employer Over Six Months, Police Say A 46-year-old area woman was arrested for stealing more than $6,000  from her employee. Sonya R. Cooper of Poughkeepsie was arrested Friday, Oct. 12 following an investigation by the Town of Lloyd Police, said Lt. James Janso. Cooper, who was charged with felony grand larceny and felony forgery, is accused of forging and cashing checks in excess of more than $6,000 from an 82-year-old Highland woman over the course of the six months she was employed as a home health aide, Janso said. Cooper was released following arraignment and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 18.
Woman, 43, Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree On Route 9W Woman, 43, Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree On Route 9W
Woman, 43, Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree On Route 9W A 43-year-old woman was killed in a one-car crash on Route 9W after hitting a tree, police said. Jolene E. Jollie of Milton was traveling south around 5:30 p.m. Friday, on Route 9W when her car left the right side of the roadway and struck a tree, Town of Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso said. Jollie, who was the sole occupant in the car was transported to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital where she was pronounced dead, Janso said. Lloyd Police were assisted at the scene by Town of Marlboro Police, New York State Police, Highland Fire Department, Marlboro Fire Department and Mobil Life Ambulance.  …
Poughkeepsie Man Nabbed For Domestic Violence Assault Poughkeepsie Man Nabbed For Domestic Violence Assault
Poughkeepsie Man Nabbed For Domestic Violence Assault A Poughkeepsie man was nabbed after more than a year for a domestic violence assault in which he never turned up in court. Reginald Alston, 51, was arrested Friday, May 4, on a bench warrant for third-degree assault, said Town of Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso. Alston was arraigned and remanded to the Ulster County Jail on $500 cash bail or $2,000 insurance bond, he said. He is due to appear in court on Thursday.
Employee Accused Of Stealing $12K From Area Burger King Employee Accused Of Stealing $12K From Area Burger King
Employee Accused Of Stealing $12K From Area Burger King A 37-year-old woman was arrested for stealing $12,000 from the Burger King in Highland while working as a manager at the restaurant, according to Town of Lloyd Police. Frances C. Delaunay, 37, of Marlboro, was charged with felony grand larceny on Friday, April 21, according to Lt. James Janso. "She was shorting the money when she would make the daily deposits," Janso said. An investigation was launched once the discrepancy in funds was discovered, he added. Delaunay was arraigned in Plattekill Town Court and released. 
Suicidal Man Holding Onto Walkway Over Hudson Railing Pulled To Safety Suicidal Man Holding Onto Walkway Over Hudson Railing Pulled To Safety
Suicidal Man Holding Onto Walkway Over Hudson Railing Pulled To Safety In a dramatic rescue, a distraught man who had climbed over the Walkway Over the Hudson and was dangling over the water clinging to a railing was pulled to safety by City of Poughkeepsie police, and a firefighter. The incident unfolded around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday when City 911 received a call reporting a suicidal male on the walkway, at approximately mid-span, said City of Poughkeepsie Police Det. Lt. Matt Clark.  A check of the walkway camera’s confirmed a man had climbed over the railing on the south side of the walkway, he said. A park employee and several officers began talking to the man…
Poughkeepsie Man Driving Stolen Car With Child Aboard Faces Drug Charges Poughkeepsie Man Driving Stolen Car With Child Aboard Faces Drug Charges
Poughkeepsie Man Driving Stolen Car With Child Aboard Faces Drug Charges A Poughkeepsie man was arrested for threatening to beat up a woman whose car he stole and for having a wanted juvenile in the vehicle when caught, according to Town of Lloyd Police. Shyron N. Williams, 29, was nabbed on Thursday, March 22, by Lloyd Police operating the vehicle on Route 44/55 in Highland and was in the company of a 15-year-old juvenile, said Lt. James Janso. "Williams threatened to beat up the woman if she reported he had taken the car to police," Janso said.  The male juvenile in the vehicle had a warrant out of family court and was in possession of marijuana, he…
Dutchess Man Caught With Crack Cocaine With Intent To Sell, Police Say Dutchess Man Caught With Crack Cocaine With Intent To Sell, Police Say
Dutchess Man Caught With Crack Cocaine With Intent To Sell, Police Say A Poughkeepsie man is behind bars after police officers stopped to check out a suspicious vehicle and found crack cocaine, according to Town of Lloyd police. Eugene L. Cummings, 27, was arrested about 3:20 a.m. Tuesday when officers responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint on Half Moon Road in Highland, said Lt. James Janso. Responding Lloyd police found a taxi parked at the of a driveway of a residence and Cummings, a passenger in the taxi, was found to be in possession of a gram of crack cocaine, Janso said. He was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and posses…
Police: Poughkeepsie Woman Used Fake Prescription To Get Narcotics Police: Poughkeepsie Woman Used Fake Prescription To Get Narcotics
Police: Poughkeepsie Woman Used Fake Prescription To Get Narcotics A Poughkeepsie woman is behind bars after using a fake prescription to get narcotics at a local drug store, according to Town of Lloyd Police. Kristen L. Dicken, 40, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 16, after obtaining narcotics by using a false prescription at the Rite Aid store in Highland, said Lt. James Janso.  Dickens was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and two counts of felony forgery, Janso said. She is being held at the Ulster County Jail on $5,000 cash bail, $10,000 insurance bond. 
Poughkeepsie Man Bites Officer's Hand During Arrest, Police Say Poughkeepsie Man Bites Officer's Hand During Arrest, Police Say
Poughkeepsie Man Bites Officer's Hand During Arrest, Police Say A Poughkeepsie man is behind bars after biting a police officer who was trying to arrest him following a domestic dispute. Kevin Longobardi, 24, was arrested Friday, Jan. 12, by the Town of Lloyd police who responded to a call for domestic violence, said Lt. James Janso. When police arrived on scene Longobardi became combative with police officers in front of a child and bit one of the officer's hands and attempted to kick out the back window of the police car, Janso said. He was charged with felony assault, criminal mischief, attempted criminal mischief, harassment, obstructing government…
East Fishkill Teen Attempts To Run Down Larceny Victim With Car, Police Say East Fishkill Teen Attempts To Run Down Larceny Victim With Car, Police Say
East Fishkill Teen Attempts To Run Down Larceny Victim With Car, Police Say An 18-year-old East Fishkill teen was charged with reckless endangerment and conspiracy after attempting to leave the scene of a theft and trying rundown the victim with his car. Theodore R. Hayes was arrested around 8 p.m. Dec. 31 after he attempted to flee the scene of a larceny and then tried to hit the victim with his car, according to Lt. James Janso of the Town of Lloyd Police. Hayes was arraigned and released following the incident. He is due to appear in court on Jan. 11.   The Lloyd Police were assisted by the Dutchess County Sheriffs Office.