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Former LI Man Charged With Possessing Child Sex Abuse Videos Former LI Man Charged With Possessing Child Sex Abuse Videos Former LI Man Charged With Possessing Child Sex Abuse Videos
Former LI Man Charged With Possessing Child Sex Abuse Videos A national child protection group tipped off Connecticut police about child sexual abuse videos sent between two email accounts linked to a Westport man, authorities said. Alexander Perry, 37, of Westport, turned himself in to Westport police on Friday, Oct. 2, more than a year after officers began their investigation. Police charged him with first-degree possession of child sexual abuse material, Westport police said on Wednesday.  The investigation began on April 23, 2025, when the Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit sent Westport police information about suspected child se…
Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched
Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched Two juvenile humpback whales were stranded on a Long Island beach Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, officials said. The whales were spotted off Fire Island National Seashore, the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society said. Experts believe the whales became stranded during the morning’s low tide, according to AMCS. As of Wednesday afternoon, conservationists were monitoring the situation to see if the animals would refloat on their own during the high tide. “We are continuing to monitor the whales and assess all available options, while considering the safety of the whales and the response teams,” …
Columbia Grad, Professor Accused Of Sending 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address Columbia Grad, Professor Accused Of Sending 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address Columbia Grad, Professor Accused Of Sending 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address
Columbia Grad, Professor Accused Of Sending 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address A Haverford College religion professor used anonymous social media accounts to bombard a Jewish man and his family with roughly 50 antisemitic messages, repeatedly posted the family's home address, referenced the victim's minor son, and warned that security cameras would not protect them, federal prosecutors say. Guangtian Ha, an assistant professor of religion at the Delaware County college, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 6, and charged with one federal count of cyberstalking, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. The indictment alleges the campaign ran from Oct. 9, 2025, throu…
Father Of 7 Killed, Wife Critically Injured In Carmel Crash Father Of 7 Killed, Wife Critically Injured In Carmel Crash Father Of 7 Killed, Wife Critically Injured In Carmel Crash
Father Of 7 Killed, Wife Critically Injured In Carmel Crash A father of seven was killed and his wife was critically injured after their vehicle went off a Putnam County roadway and rolled down a steep embankment — and now community members are making sure the family gets the help they need. Christopher Roche was killed in a crash on Route 6 near Sunset Boulevard and Tamarin Drive in Carmel on Friday, Oct. 2, according to a fundraiser launched for his family. His wife, Siobhan Roche, was also seriously injured and remained hospitalized in critical condition, the fundraiser said.   The Carmel Fire Department said the crash was first reporte…
Man Caught Selling Crack Out Of Laundromat Near Vassar College: DA Man Caught Selling Crack Out Of Laundromat Near Vassar College: DA Man Caught Selling Crack Out Of Laundromat Near Vassar College: DA
Man Caught Selling Crack Out Of Laundromat Near Vassar College: DA A 50-year-old man was arrested after investigators said they caught him selling crack cocaine out of a laundromat near Vassar College in Dutchess County.  Taryll Cutchin, 50, was arrested in connection with drug sales in the Arlington Business District in Poughkeepsie, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, Oct. 7.   The investigation began after Dutchess County Drug Task Force agents noticed activity they believed was consistent with drug sales and distribution coming from the College Wash and Dry Laundromat near Vassar College, according to p…
Same County Where Trump Was Shot Now Has ISIS Terrorism Indictment: DOJ Same County Where Trump Was Shot Now Has ISIS Terrorism Indictment: DOJ Same County Where Trump Was Shot Now Has ISIS Terrorism Indictment: DOJ
Same County Where Trump Was Shot Now Has ISIS Terrorism Indictment: DOJ A Butler County, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on a federal firearms charge tied to an alleged plan to support ISIS, prosecutors announced Tuesday, Oct. 6. Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, of Valencia, knowingly received a semiautomatic rifle and rifle ammunition on Saturday, Sept. 12, knowing they would be used to commit a felony or federal terrorism crime, including supporting ISIS, a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh charged. Kramer remains detained pending trial. The one-count indictment carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. The case is the latest h…
Hayride Passengers Thrown From Wagon Before Tractor Rolls Over In Upstate NY Crash Hayride Passengers Thrown From Wagon Before Tractor Rolls Over In Upstate NY Crash Hayride Passengers Thrown From Wagon Before Tractor Rolls Over In Upstate NY Crash
Hayride Passengers Thrown From Wagon Before Tractor Rolls Over In Upstate NY Crash A 16-year-old is in critical condition after a tractor carrying a group of children and teenagers on a hayride lost control, rolled several times, and ejected its passengers in upstate New York, authorities said.   The crash happened in Chemung County, located in the Southern Tier region of New York, at around 4:38 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Comfort Hill Road and Berwick Turnpike in the Village of Wellsburg, according to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office.   Just before the crash, a lieutenant on routine patrol saw a John Deere tractor coming down Comfort Hill Road with…
Man Hits Woman With Dumbbell, Chokes Her At Hudson Valley Home: Cops Man Hits Woman With Dumbbell, Chokes Her At Hudson Valley Home: Cops Man Hits Woman With Dumbbell, Chokes Her At Hudson Valley Home: Cops
Man Hits Woman With Dumbbell, Chokes Her At Hudson Valley Home: Cops A domestic dispute in Orange County turned violent when a man struck a woman in the head with a dumbbell and repeatedly choked and hit her, police said. Frederick Douglas Parks was arrested following an incident in Maybrook on Sunday, Oct. 4, the Village of Maybrook Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 7. At around 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to 819 Tower Ave. after receiving a report that a woman had been struck with an unknown object during a domestic dispute. Police later said they found that Parks had hit the woman in the head with a dumbbell, causing a head inj…
Months After Gunfire Hit Homes, Cars, Man Charged In Hudson Valley, Police Say Months After Gunfire Hit Homes, Cars, Man Charged In Hudson Valley, Police Say Months After Gunfire Hit Homes, Cars, Man Charged In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Months After Gunfire Hit Homes, Cars, Man Charged In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 20-year-old Ulster County man has been arrested months after a burst of gunfire left two vehicles and a home struck by bullets in Dutchess County, police said.  Kingston resident Jamori Douglas, 20, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 2, in connection with a July shooting on Boulevard Knolls, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The incident happened at around 8:45 p.m. on July 8, when authorities received a report of multiple gunshots and a possible person struck by gunfire. Officers searched the area and checked local hospitals but could not find a…
NYC-Bound Ferry Windows Shatter In NJ Pier Crash: County Threatens Legal Action NYC-Bound Ferry Windows Shatter In NJ Pier Crash: County Threatens Legal Action NYC-Bound Ferry Windows Shatter In NJ Pier Crash: County Threatens Legal Action
Nyc-bound Ferry Windows Shatter In NJ Pier Crash: County Threatens Legal Action Monmouth County officials said they are considering legal action against NY Waterway following an incident at a New Jersey terminal that they say they learned about from passengers rather than the ferry operator. A New York-bound commuter vessel struck a portion of the pier while departing the Monmouth County Ferry Terminal in Belford (Middletown) on Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, resulting in broken windows and jostled commuters, NJ Advance Media reports citing a NY Waterway spokesperson. Part of the pier's banking system contacted the ferry, NJ.com reported. One passenger told NJ Advance Media …
Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At NY Apartment Complex Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At NY Apartment Complex Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At NY Apartment Complex
Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At NY Apartment Complex More than three years after a 33-year-old man was fatally shot outside his Rockland County apartment complex, two men have been federally charged with robbing and murdering him during a drug deal, authorities announced.  Nyack residents Jaquey Wilkes, 29, also known as “BQ,” and Tyrone Stewart, 35, also known as “Ty,” were charged with robbery, firearms offenses, and murder in connection with the March 5, 2023 killing of Eric Quinones, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York and Haverstraw Police announced Tuesday, Oct. 6.  A third defendant, Pomona resident…
Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football'
Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Philadelphia Eagles legend Lane Johnson is walking away from football after 14 seasons, two Super Bowl championships, and nearly a decade and a half protecting the Birds' quarterbacks. Johnson, 36, announced his retirement from the NFL in a statement posted to X on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6, saying his priorities have shifted toward his family and mental health. "Philadelphia. You truly are the City of Brotherly Love. The best fans and the most prideful city in the entire world," Johnson wrote. The six-time Pro Bowl and two-time All-Pro right tackle said he had hoped to return for one fina…
Dealer Caught With Almost 9K Fentanyl Packets, Cocaine In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time Dealer Caught With Almost 9K Fentanyl Packets, Cocaine In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time Dealer Caught With Almost 9K Fentanyl Packets, Cocaine In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time
Dealer Caught With Almost 9K Fentanyl Packets, Cocaine In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time A man will spend a decade behind bars after a months-long narcotics investigation led police to more than four ounces of cocaine, nearly 9,000 packets of fentanyl, and more than $57,000 in cash at his Orange County home, prosecutors said.  Middletown resident Christian Mojica, 35, was sentenced in Orange County Court on Thursday, Oct. 1, to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The case stemmed from a months-long Middletown Police investigation into narcotics sales in and around …
Man Menaces Officer With BB Gun After Refusing To Pay For Pizza In Hudson Valley: Police Man Menaces Officer With BB Gun After Refusing To Pay For Pizza In Hudson Valley: Police Man Menaces Officer With BB Gun After Refusing To Pay For Pizza In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Menaces Officer With BB Gun After Refusing To Pay For Pizza In Hudson Valley: Police A call about two unpaid pizzas led to a tense confrontation in Dutchess County when a man invited an officer inside his home — while holding what appeared to be a handgun, authorities said.  Red Hook resident Matthew P. Warnecke, 57, was charged with felony menacing of a police officer following the incident on Friday, Oct. 2, Red Hook Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6.  The events leading to Warnecke's arrest began at around 9:15 p.m., when an officer was called to the Mountain View mobile home park at 155 Metzger Rd. for a reported larceny.  The owner of a Rhinebeck pizz…
Driver Seriously Injured, Airlifted After Route 9G Crash In Hudson Valley Driver Seriously Injured, Airlifted After Route 9G Crash In Hudson Valley Driver Seriously Injured, Airlifted After Route 9G Crash In Hudson Valley
Driver Seriously Injured, Airlifted After Route 9G Crash In Hudson Valley A driver was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital after crashing into a utility pole on a busy Dutchess County roadway, fire officials said.   The single-vehicle crash happened on Route 9G near Miller Road in Rhinebeck at around 3:14 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the Rhinebeck Fire Department.  Arriving emergency crews found one seriously injured person trapped inside the vehicle, the department said. A medical helicopter was then requested as Rhinebeck firefighters and EMS crews worked to free the driver from the wreckage and prepare them for their trip…
Cops ID Man Caught With Knife, Magazines Near Middle School In Hudson Valley: Police Cops ID Man Caught With Knife, Magazines Near Middle School In Hudson Valley: Police Cops ID Man Caught With Knife, Magazines Near Middle School In Hudson Valley: Police
Cops ID Man Caught With Knife, Magazines Near Middle School In Hudson Valley: Police UPDATE: Police have identified the man found near two Dutchess County schools, who they said was wearing a bullet-resistant vest and carrying a hunting-style knife and high-capacity rifle magazines.   Hyde Park resident Daniel M. Prospero, 54, was taken into custody following the incident near Haviland Middle School and Ralph R. Smith Elementary School on Monday, Oct. 5, Hyde Park Police announced Tuesday, Oct. 6.   The incident began at around 1:25 p.m., when the school resource officer at Haviland Middle School was outside with students and was alerted by a school moni…
Man, 45, Killed In 3-Vehicle Route 17 Chain-Reaction Crash In Hudson Valley: State Police Man, 45, Killed In 3-Vehicle Route 17 Chain-Reaction Crash In Hudson Valley: State Police Man, 45, Killed In 3-Vehicle Route 17 Chain-Reaction Crash In Hudson Valley: State Police
Man, 45, Killed In 3-Vehicle Route 17 Chain-Reaction Crash In Hudson Valley: State Police A 45-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed and two others were injured in a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Route 17 in Orange County, NY, over the weekend, police said.   Millrift, Pennsylvania resident Sean M. Nelson, 45, died following the crash in Blooming Grove, NY, on Saturday, Oct. 3, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Troopers responded to the crash scene at around 7:03 p.m. Police said an investigation found that Nelson was driving a 2003 Chevrolet pickup truck east on Route 17 behind a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder and a 2015 GMC Sierra, all traveling in t…
Man Damages 3 Businesses, Burglarizes 1 In Hudson Valley Village, Police Say Man Damages 3 Businesses, Burglarizes 1 In Hudson Valley Village, Police Say Man Damages 3 Businesses, Burglarizes 1 In Hudson Valley Village, Police Say
Man Damages 3 Businesses, Burglarizes 1 In Hudson Valley Village, Police Say A man has been arrested after police said he damaged the entrances of three Westchester County businesses and burglarized the last one during a string of attempted break-ins.  David Vogt was arrested on Monday, Oct. 5, following an investigation into incidents at three Mamaroneck businesses on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4, the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department announced.  The first incident happened Saturday evening at Picone's Sausage and Wholesale Meats at 180 Jefferson Ave. Ext., where officers responded to an alarm. Police said they found damaged glass at the e…
Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated
Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Lancaster County residents who died during Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak have been identified, and none was unvaccinated because of their religious beliefs. The victims — Ivan S. Miller, Mary S. Stoltzfus, and Katie L. Lapp — were two infants too young to receive the measles vaccine and a 20-year-old woman whose leukemia treatment left her unable to get it. Their obituaries were published by Shivery Family Funeral Homes. Lapp was the unvaccinated Lancaster County resident whose death was announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday, Sept. 30, as the state’s…
Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds
Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds A convicted Massachusetts felon has admitted to importing plutonium from Russia and mailing the highly radioactive material to dozens of buyers through a business he ran from a South Hadley home, authorities said. Police also found child sexual abuse material at his home. Jacob D. Miller, 44, of Hadley, pleaded guilty to possession of ammunition and explosives, importing nuclear material without authorization, mailing hazardous materials, and possessing child sexual abuse material, the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said on Monday, Oct. 5. Miller has remained in fed…
1 Kilo Of Cocaine, 365 Grams Of Meth Seized On Route 17 In Hudson Valley, 2 Charged: NYSP 1 Kilo Of Cocaine, 365 Grams Of Meth Seized On Route 17 In Hudson Valley, 2 Charged: NYSP 1 Kilo Of Cocaine, 365 Grams Of Meth Seized On Route 17 In Hudson Valley, 2 Charged: NYSP
1 Kilo Of Cocaine, 365 Grams Of Meth Seized On Route 17 In Hudson Valley, 2 Charged: Nysp A traffic stop on Route 17 in Sullivan County led to the seizure of about a kilogram of cocaine and hundreds of grams of methamphetamine — and two arrests, police said.  Elmira residents Joseph T. Myers, 27, and Lakeem S. McFadden, 43, were arrested following a traffic stop in Mamakating on Sunday, Oct. 4, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 5. The events leading to their arrests began at around 6:45 p.m., when troopers said they saw a 2025 Nissan Sentra traveling west on Route 17 while committing several traffic violations. Police stopped the Nissan and identified My…
PA Measles Outbreak Tops 1,000, Highest In US, 4 Vaccinated Residents Among Infected PA Measles Outbreak Tops 1,000, Highest In US, 4 Vaccinated Residents Among Infected PA Measles Outbreak Tops 1,000, Highest In US, 4 Vaccinated Residents Among Infected
PA Measles Outbreak Tops 1,000, Highest In US, 4 Vaccinated Residents Among Infected Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases and now includes five deaths, state health officials announced Monday, Oct. 5. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,004 cases across 39 counties so far in 2026 — up 27 cases since Friday, Oct. 2. There have been 198 hospitalizations tied to the outbreak, according to the department. Nearly 20 percent of people identified by the state with measles have been hospitalized. The new numbers come less than a month after the statewide total stood at 676 cases in 37 counties, with 124 hospitalizations and two measles-a…
Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In Hudson Valley: DA Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In Hudson Valley: DA Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In Hudson Valley: DA
Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In Hudson Valley: DA A 40-year-old man is accused of bringing fentanyl and crack cocaine from Connecticut into Dutchess County and selling the drugs near the state line, authorities said.  Schuyler Houis, 40, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 2, following an investigation into suspected drug sales at a residence in Northeast, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force announced on Monday, Oct. 5. The investigation began after agents received information about significant suspected drug activity at the residence near the Connecticut border. Investigators identified both the home and the …
Drunk Man Caught Parked On I-684 Shoulder With 14-Year-Old In Car: NYSP Drunk Man Caught Parked On I-684 Shoulder With 14-Year-Old In Car: NYSP Drunk Man Caught Parked On I-684 Shoulder With 14-Year-Old In Car: NYSP
Drunk Man Caught Parked On I-684 Shoulder With 14-Year-Old In Car: Nysp A man faces a felony charge after police said they found him intoxicated with a 14-year-old child inside a vehicle parked along I-684 in Westchester County.  Port Chester resident Hector Villa, 49, was arrested following a welfare check in North Salem early Sunday morning, Oct. 4, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 5. At around 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, troopers checked on a vehicle parked on the shoulder of I-684. During the encounter, Villa, who police identified as the driver, showed signs of intoxication, according to the agency. Troopers then administered field sobri…
Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Hudson Valley: Cops Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Hudson Valley: Cops Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Hudson Valley: Cops
Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Hudson Valley: Cops Two officers were injured while arresting a man who threatened to shoot police before fleeing an Orange County home, authorities said.  Cornwall resident Joseph Keegan, 35, was arrested following the incident near Main Street and Willow Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 1, the Town of Cornwall Police Department announced.  The incident began at around 9 p.m., when officers responded to the area for a complaint. During their investigation, officers encountered Keegan, who they said became confrontational and threatened them, including making threats to shoot officers at the scene, poli…
Teen Who Shot Man Dead In Broad Daylight In Hudson Valley, Fled State Gets Decades In Prison Teen Who Shot Man Dead In Broad Daylight In Hudson Valley, Fled State Gets Decades In Prison Teen Who Shot Man Dead In Broad Daylight In Hudson Valley, Fled State Gets Decades In Prison
Teen Who Shot Man Dead In Broad Daylight In Hudson Valley, Fled State Gets Decades In Prison A teenager will spend decades in prison after admitting he intentionally shot and killed a 22-year-old man on a Dutchess County street during rush hour, prosecutors said.  Anthony Taylor, 19, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in Dutchess County Court, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Monday, Oct. 5.   Taylor was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the killing of Hyde Park resident Gabriel Mosca.  The shooting happened near Main and Garden streets in the City of Poug…
Fifth Measles Death Reported In US As Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases Fifth Measles Death Reported In US As Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases Fifth Measles Death Reported In US As Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases
Fifth Measles Death Reported In US As Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases A fifth measles-associated death has been confirmed in Pennsylvania as the Commonwealth’s outbreak surpassed 1,000 cases across 39 counties, health officials said. An unvaccinated Lancaster County resident with confirmed measles died, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Wednesday, Sept. 30. The department did not release the person’s age, sex, or other identifying details. The death is the fifth Pennsylvania resident to meet the state’s measles-associated death definition this year, officials said. As of Monday, Oct. 5, Pennsylvania had confirmed 1,004 measles cases and 198 hos…
$2,750 Reward Offered After Dog Found With Muzzle Taped Shut In Putnam County $2,750 Reward Offered After Dog Found With Muzzle Taped Shut In Putnam County $2,750 Reward Offered After Dog Found With Muzzle Taped Shut In Putnam County
$2,750 Reward Offered After Dog Found With Muzzle Taped Shut In Putnam County A reward is now being offered as investigators continue searching for whoever injured and abandoned a young German Shepherd found with her muzzle tightly wrapped in electrical tape in Putnam County.  The Putnam County SPCA is offering $2,750 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the dog's injuries and abandonment, the organization announced on Friday, Oct. 2.   The dog, who has since been named Starr, was found near Starr Ridge Road in Southeast on Tuesday, Sept. 15, suffering from severe injuries around her muzzle, as Da…
Live Wires Fall On Truck After Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Pole In Hudson Valley Live Wires Fall On Truck After Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Pole In Hudson Valley Live Wires Fall On Truck After Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Pole In Hudson Valley
Live Wires Fall On Truck After Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Pole In Hudson Valley A trapped driver was rescued after falling asleep and hitting a pole in Dutchess County, causing live wires to fall on his truck.  The crash happened on Pitcher Lane in Red Hook on Sunday, Oct. 4, at around 3:20 p.m., according to Red Hook Police.  Officers arriving at the scene found the truck on its side in the roadway with the driver trapped inside. The impact had snapped a utility pole, leaving live electrical wires on top of the pickup, police said.  Central Hudson crews responded and shut off power to the wires, allowing firefighters to reach the driver. Crews rem…
Man Watched Woman Through Her Bathroom Window In Hudson Valley: Police Man Watched Woman Through Her Bathroom Window In Hudson Valley: Police Man Watched Woman Through Her Bathroom Window In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Watched Woman Through Her Bathroom Window In Hudson Valley: Police A man faces six felony charges after police said they caught him looking through a woman's bathroom window in Westchester County.  Ossining resident Juan G. Guambana, 50, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 1, and charged with six counts of second-degree unlawful surveillance, all felonies, New Castle Police announced.  The arrest followed an investigation into reports of a man watching a female resident through her bathroom window on several occasions during the early morning hours, police said.  On Oct. 1, detectives set up surveillance around the woman's home to identify the p…
Man Assaults Woman, Arrested — Then Immediately Violates Stay-Away Order In NY, Cops Say Man Assaults Woman, Arrested — Then Immediately Violates Stay-Away Order In NY, Cops Say Man Assaults Woman, Arrested — Then Immediately Violates Stay-Away Order In NY, Cops Say
Man Assaults Woman, Arrested — Then Immediately Violates Stay-Away Order In NY, Cops Say A man was arrested twice within about four hours after police said they saw him punching his partner in Sullivan County — and then caught him heading toward her home less than 10 minutes after a judge ordered him to stay away.  Liberty resident Marion Black, 21, was arrested twice on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Village of Liberty Police Department announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  The first incident began at around 5 p.m., when officers responded to a 911 call reporting a dispute in a municipal parking lot in the village. When police arrived, they saw Black actively punching a woman w…