16-Year-Old Murdered 'Amazing' HS Athlete At Capital Region Party, DA Says 16-Year-Old Murdered 'Amazing' HS Athlete At Capital Region Party, DA Says
16-Year-Old Murdered 'Amazing' HS Athlete At Capital Region Party, DA Says Months after a high school athlete was shot to death at a Capital Region home, a teenager has been charged with his murder. The 16-year-old defendant, who prosecutors did not name due to his age, was arraigned on a seven-count indictment charging him with murder and related charges in Schenectady County Family Court on Monday, Jan. 27, in the killing of Dubar Knowles. Knowles, 15 at the time, was attending a large party at a Schenectady residence, located on Congress Street near 8th Avenue, when the defendant shot him once through the chest at around 11:20 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2024, according t…
Dine-n-Dasher Attacked Restaurant Owner In Capital Region, Causing Brain Injury: Jury Dine-n-Dasher Attacked Restaurant Owner In Capital Region, Causing Brain Injury: Jury
Dine-n-Dasher Attacked Restaurant Owner In Capital Region, Causing Brain Injury: Jury A diner trying to skip out on his bill attacked a Capital Region restaurant owner, leaving the victim with brain damage, a jury found. Lucas Healey, 43, of Albany, was found guilty of robbery and assault following a three-day trial in Albany Supreme Court on Monday, Jan. 27. Healey was dining and drinking at Shogun Sushi & Sake Bar on Madison Avenue in Albany on May 29, 2024, when he attempted to leave after only paying $50 of his $425 bill, the Albany County DA’s office said. When restaurant employees confronted him outside and asked him to return to pay the remainder of his bill, an …
Violent Stabbing Leads To Attempted Murder Charges For Hudson Valley Man: DA Violent Stabbing Leads To Attempted Murder Charges For Hudson Valley Man: DA
Violent Stabbing Leads To Attempted Murder Charges For Hudson Valley Man: DA A Hudson Valley man accused of a brutal, unprovoked domestic stabbing was arraigned on attempted murder charges on Monday, Jan. 20. Khiyan Bascus, age 22, of New Windsor, was also charged with attempted assault, assault, and two counts of tampering with physical evidence, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. Court documents allege that on Thursday, Jan. 2, around 9:10 a.m., Bascus attacked a relative who was asleep at a residence in the town of New Windsor.  Without provocation, court documents show, he allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times with multiple knives, i…
Man Arrested for Slicing Co-Worker's Throat at Hudson Valley Amazon Facility Man Arrested for Slicing Co-Worker's Throat at Hudson Valley Amazon Facility
Man Arrested for Slicing Co-Worker's Throat at Hudson Valley Amazon Facility A violent altercation at an Amazon Distribution Center in New Windsor on Sunday, January 19, resulted in the arrest of a Middletown man accused of slashing a co-worker's throat. New Windsor Police Chief Daniel Valeri said officers responded to the facility on Hudson Valley Avenue around 9:25 a.m. after receiving a report of an assault. Officers found a 36-year-old man with a significant neck laceration. Valeri said the suspect, Loryn-Yael Gardner-Lawery, 27, of Middletown, was located nearby and matched the victim's description. He was taken into custody without incident. New Windsor EMS t…
Hudson Valley Quadruple Shooting Investigation Leads To 2 More Arrests: Police Hudson Valley Quadruple Shooting Investigation Leads To 2 More Arrests: Police
Hudson Valley Quadruple Shooting Investigation Leads To 2 More Arrests: Police The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department has announced additional arrests in the ongoing investigation into a Friday, July 5, 2024, quadruple shooting on Main Street.  According to Det. Lt. Sean McCarthy, after an extensive investigation led by the Detective Division’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit, two individuals now face multiple charges related to the violent attack. The investigation initially resulted in the arrest of Jaimez Freeman on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, who was charged with one count of attempted murder. However, on Thursday, Jan. 16, police charged Glendale Wright, 18, and S…
Man Charged With Robbing, Assaulting Sullivan County Resident: Police Man Charged With Robbing, Assaulting Sullivan County Resident: Police
Man Charged With Robbing, Assaulting Sullivan County Resident: Police A 26-year-old man was arrested for allegedly robbing and assaulting a 71-year-old resident of the village of Monticello last year. Tyjhe Daeshawn Hargrove, of Brooklyn, was charged on Friday, Jan. 10, following an investigation into the Wednesday, July 3, 2024, attack at the Quality Gas and Convenience Store in Monticello. According to Monticello Police Lt. Mark Johnstone, Hargrove intentionally struck the victim in the face with a closed fist and stole a $100 bill from the victim's hand while he lay on the floor of the store. The victim was transported by ambulance to the hospit…
Ulster County Man Used Large Piece Of Wood In Violent Altercation: Police Ulster County Man Used Large Piece Of Wood In Violent Altercation: Police
Ulster County Man Used Large Piece Of Wood In Violent Altercation: Police A Hudson Valley man is behind bars for allegedly using a large piece of wood (2x4) during a violent fight that seriously injured a 34-year-old man.  The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the victim's home on Route 209 in Wawarsing, said Trooper Jennifer Alvarez of the New York State Police. According to Alvarez, During the altercation, Eudomar Demacedo, age 31, of Ellenville, struck the victim multiple times with a 2x4. The victim was transported to Ellenville Hospital and later transported by helicopter to Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown. Follow…
Hudson Family Man Sentenced To 19 Years For Attempted Murder And Gang-Related Violence Hudson Family Man Sentenced To 19 Years For Attempted Murder And Gang-Related Violence
Hudson Family Man Sentenced To 19 Years For Attempted Murder And Gang-Related Violence A Hudson Valley man was sentenced to 19 years in prison for his role in multiple violent gang-related incidents in 2023, including a stabbing, shooting, and assault. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Jesus Bravo, age 26, of Newburgh, was sentenced on Monday, Jan. 6.  Bravo pleaded guilty to attempted murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and two counts of assault in connection with three violent incidents in 2023. Hoovler said the charges stemmed from a series of gang-related attacks beginning in September 2023 when Bravo and co-defendant Wilmer R…
Hudson Valley Woman Assaulted, Teeth Knocked Out, 1 Charged: Police Hudson Valley Woman Assaulted, Teeth Knocked Out, 1 Charged: Police
Hudson Valley Woman Assaulted, Teeth Knocked Out, 1 Charged: Police A 27-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with felony assault following a brutal attack that left a woman with significant facial injuries, police report. According to the City of Poughkeepsie Police, officers responded to a reported assault on N. Bridge Street on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.  On arrival, a 32-year-old woman was found with severe facial injuries, including missing teeth,  police said. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where she received treatment for injuries to her mouth and face. Following an investigation by pa…
Orange County Man Stabbed Multiple Times, Suspect Nabbed: Police Orange County Man Stabbed Multiple Times, Suspect Nabbed: Police
Orange County Man Stabbed Multiple Times, Suspect Nabbed: Police A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with alleged attempted murder following a stabbing in New Windsor, police report. New Windsor Police Chief Daniel Valeri said the incident occurred at the Old Forge Hill Apartments around 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2.  When officers arrived, they found a 45-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds to his chest, face, and hands. The victim, who was bleeding profusely, was treated at the scene by New Windsor EMS and transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh for further care. Shortly after the attack, polic…
Stabbing Leads To Capital Region Woman's Arrest, Police Say Stabbing Leads To Capital Region Woman's Arrest, Police Say
Stabbing Leads To Capital Region Woman's Arrest, Police Say A 27-year-old Albany woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing a man during a domestic incident on Columbia Street, authorities report. Albany police arrested Angel Infante, 27, of Albany, in connection with a domestic-related stabbing that occurred Monday, Dec. 30, said Megan Craft, spokeswoman for the Albany Police.  Officers responded to the scene at 11:55 a.m. following reports of an assault. Upon arrival, they found a 34-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his chest and abdomen. Emergency medical personnel treated him at the scene before being transported t…
Parolee Plots Assault, Robbery In Rockland County: Cops Parolee Plots Assault, Robbery In Rockland County: Cops
Parolee Plots Assault, Robbery In Rockland County: Cops A Hudson Valley man has been arrested and charged after allegedly orchestrating an assault and robbery involving a juvenile, authorities report. Det. Lt. Christopher Franklin of the Ramapo Police Department announced the arrest of Roberto Astacio, 42, of Sloatsburg, who was allegedly planning an assault and robbery of a local business employee in November. Franklin said the Investigations Division launched an investigation after receiving information about the alleged plot.  Detectives discovered that Astacio, who was already on parole for similar felony offenses, had recruited others…