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Man Accused Of Stabbing Co-Worker In Area Man Accused Of Stabbing Co-Worker In Area
Man Accused Of Stabbing Co-Worker In Area A 24-year-old man has been accused of stabbing a co-worker during an argument, police say. New York State Police responded to Old Hopewell Road in the town of Wappinger on a report of a stabbing on Tuesday, Nov. 19 around 11:30 a.m. Further investigation revealed that Jaeson A. Dauswell, 24, of Newburgh became involved in an argument with the victim while working for Precision Pipeline Services on Old Hopewell Road, police say. Dauswell subsequently stabbed the victim’s thigh using a multi-tool knife, according to police. Dauswell was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, a Cla…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Who Shot At Officers In Area Charged With Attempted Murder, Police Say Man Who Shot At Officers In Area Charged With Attempted Murder, Police Say
Man Who Shot At Officers In Area Charged With Attempted Murder, Police Say A 26-year-old man accused of firing gunshots at police officers in the area has been charged with attempted murder. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, two officers from the Red Hook Police Department responded to the area of Princeton Street and Columbia Avenue for a property dispute.  During the investigation, while the Red Hook officers were speaking with Keith M. Potik, 26, of Wappinger, he produced a handgun and fired multiple shots at the officers, according to state police. Red Hook Police returned fire in response to the suspect’s actions. During the exchange of gunfire, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
10 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 10 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
10 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers arrested 20 drivers in the area for allegedly driving while impaired. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 11, State Police from Somers arrested Joseph Salerno, 51, of Lewisboro, for DWI. He was traveling on Old Pond Road in the town of Lewisboro, when he was interviewed during a welfare check. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 12, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Shannon R. Bishop, 27, of Cortlandt, for DWI. She was traveling on State Rou…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers removed 22 allegedly impaired drivers from Hudson Valley roadways during the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 5. Among the area residents charged: Westchester County On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Stormville arrested Connor L. Scally, 25, of Irvington, for DWI. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was interviewed after running out of gasoline. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Brewster arrested Adriana Saire, 29,…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
15 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 15 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
15 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers busted more than a dozen Hudson Valley motorists for allegedly driving while drunk on area roadways. Among those charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Sept., 28, State Police from Brewster arrested Jason M. Curnen, 26, of Bedford, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on I-684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Sept. 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Alexander J. Sa…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers were busy, busting 18 driver for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 21, State Police from Stormville arrested Oscar G. Tapia, 36, of Mount Vernon, for DWI with two prior convictions within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Saturday, Sept. 21, S…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Labor Day Impaired Driving Crackdown Period Leads To Arrests Of 60 Area Residents Labor Day Impaired Driving Crackdown Period Leads To Arrests Of 60 Area Residents
Labor Day Impaired Driving Crackdown Period Leads To Arrests Of 60 Area Residents Dozens of drivers were arrested in Dutchess County during an impaired driving crackdown period over Labor Day Weekend. Between Saturday, Aug. 17 and Monday, Sept. 2, state, county and local police agencies throughout Dutchess County conducted details that included sobriety checkpoints and emphasis patrols countywide, as well as their regular patrols. In total, 60 arrests were made, including 59 for alleged impaired driving. According to the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department, “the objective of this continued enforcement grant is to revitalize and enhance the visibility of the STOP-DWI Pr…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Popular Area Café Facing Uncertain Future Popular Area Café Facing Uncertain Future
Popular Area Café Facing Uncertain Future The owners of a popular new restaurant in the area who have been fighting to stay open after complaints from neighbors got a reprieve of sorts during a zoning meeting. Café Con Leche, a Puerto Rican eatery located in Wappinger at 10 Main St., in a building that was built in 1852, and has been home to another cafe and a deli and catering outfit, will be allowed to stay open until at least Oct. 21, after the Town of Poughkeepsie Zoning Board tabled the issue until the next meeting. The café, which formerly operated out of a stand on the platform of the New Hamburg train station, was hit with …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Wanted Area Woman Seen Her? Alert Issued For Wanted Area Woman
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Wanted Area Woman An alert has been issued by New York State Police investigators as they attempt to locate a woman who attempted to smuggle drugs into the Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill earlier this year. Investigators in Wappinger issued an alert for Vataria Barcelo, 22, who is wanted by State Police and the Town of Fishkill Court following her arrest in May for attempting to smuggle synthetic cannabis into the prison. Police said that a warrant was issued for Barcelo’s arrest after she failed to appear at court proceedings. She was last known to reside in the Albany area. Barcelo has been de…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Know Him? Police Ask Public's Help In IDing Suspect Accused Of Depositing Forged Checks Know Him? Police Ask Public's Help In IDing Suspect Accused Of Depositing Forged Checks
Know Him? Police Ask Public's Help In IDing Suspect Accused Of Depositing Forged Checks State Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public's help in locating a suspect accused of depositing forged checks. Police say they are attempting to locate and interview the man pictured here. They saw he deposited the checks at an ATM in the Bronx. Anyone who has information regarding the possible identity or location of the man is asked to please contact the New York State Police from the Wappinger barracks at 845-677-7300. 

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by Daily Voice
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IDs Released For Trooper Shot, Suspect Involved In Seven-Hour Standoff IDs Released For Trooper Shot, Suspect Involved In Seven-Hour Standoff
IDs Released For Trooper Shot, Suspect Involved In Seven-Hour Standoff The identities have been released of both the state trooper shot and the suspect in a seven-hour standoff in the area. A trooper,  Aaron Tiso of the State Police barracks in  Wappinger, was grazed by a bullet during the standoff with a Wappiner man following a domestic dispute. He was treated and released from Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital. The incident started around 7:32 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2, when police received a 911 call for a disturbance on Marlorville Road in the Town of Wappinger. Upon arrival, troopers located the caller, standing in the roadway stating the suspect, Chri…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
State Trooper Grazed By Bullet During Seven-Hour Standoff With Man In Area State Trooper Grazed By Bullet During Seven-Hour Standoff With Man In Area
State Trooper Grazed By Bullet During Seven-Hour Standoff With Man In Area Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Trooper Shot, Suspect Involved In Seven-Hour Standoff A state trooper was grazed by a bullet during a seven-hour standoff with a Wappiner man following a domestic dispute, according to multiple sources. The incident started around 7:32 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2, when police received a 911 call for a disturbance on Marlorville Road in the Town of Wappinger. When state police responded an unidentified man opened fire, grazing the trooper, sources said. State police then set up a perimeter and began negotiations with the man, who sources…

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by Kathy Reakes