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Convicted Felon Shoots Self In Wendy's Drive-Thru In NY, Caught On Gun Charge: Cops Convicted Felon Shoots Self In Wendy's Drive-Thru In NY, Caught On Gun Charge: Cops
Convicted Felon Shoots Self In Wendy's Drive-Thru In NY, Caught On Gun Charge: Cops A man on parole in Pennsylvania is accused of lying to police about being robbed after allegedly shooting himself with an illegal gun inside his car at a Wendy's drive-thru in the Hudson Valley, NY, authorities said. The events leading to the arrest began in Orange County just after midnight on Wednesday, July 23, when the Town of Wallkill Police Department contacted Middletown Police about a reported armed robbery and shooting on Phillips Street in Middletown, the Middletown Police Department said in an announcement on Friday, Aug. 8.  Police said the alleged victim, 39-year-old Terry…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Most Wanted' Fugitive Caught In NY After Trying To Flee, Police Say 'Most Wanted' Fugitive Caught In NY After Trying To Flee, Police Say
'Most Wanted' Fugitive Caught In NY After Trying To Flee, Police Say A man listed on New York State’s Most Wanted List was captured in Dutchess County after attempting to flee from officers, police announced.  Jose Luis Mojica, age 31, was found in Poughkeepsie just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, in the area of Lexington Avenue by members of the city's police department, the department said on Thursday, June 26.  He tried to run, but officers caught him and took him into custody without further incident, the department said.  Mojica was wanted for a parole violation stemming from a conviction for second-degree robbery, and was featured …

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Wanted For Sex Abuse, Endangering Child In Hudson Valley: NYSP Man Wanted For Sex Abuse, Endangering Child In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Man Wanted For Sex Abuse, Endangering Child In Hudson Valley: Nysp Authorities are asking for help from the public in the search for a 35-year-old man wanted for sexual abuse charges in Orange County.  Juan A. Gonzalez Gomez is wanted in connection to an active indictment warrant out of Orange County, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, March 12.  Gonzalez Gomez faces charges of first-degree sexual abuse, forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child.  He is described as a Hispanic man who is 5-foot-5 and 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  According to State Police, Gonzalez Gomez also has two activ…

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by Ben Crnic
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Child Sex Abuser On Parole Caught With Child Pornography In Catskill, Police Say Child Sex Abuser On Parole Caught With Child Pornography In Catskill, Police Say
Child Molester Peter Lentz Found With Child Porn: Police A convicted child sex abuser who was released from prison early was caught with child pornography, police said. Peter Lentz, 42, of Catskill, was re-arrested following a New York State Police investigation into indecent material involving minors on Thursday, March 6, the agency said. Troopers began investigating Lentz in October 2024 following a mandatory meeting with his parole officer at his Catskill home. During the meeting, the officer discovered an electronic device belonging to Lentz that contained “indecent material” involving children, police said. Lentz was initially arrested…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Parolee Wanted For Sexual Abuse Of Child In NY Could Be In VA: Police Parolee Wanted For Sexual Abuse Of Child In NY Could Be In VA: Police
Parolee Wanted For Sexual Abuse Of Child In NY Could Be In VA: Police New York State Police is asking the public for help locating a man on parole who is wanted for the sexual abuse of a child in Orange County. According to State Police, Juan A. Gonzalez Gomez, age 25, originally from Honduras, is wanted on an active warrant in Orange County for sex abuse, endangering the welfare of a child, and forcible touching. He is also wanted on two active parole violation warrants and may have traveled to Virginia, police said. Gomez is 5-foot-5, 160 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.  Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator Lance Saraceno at …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
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…

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by Kathy Reakes