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Repeat Offender Assaults, Chokes Officer In Hudson Valley, Police Say
An Orange County police department is speaking out against bail reform laws after one of its officers was assaulted by an alleged repeat offender with a lengthy history of arrests and mental health-related incidents, authorities said.
The attack occurred on Friday, March 14, 2025, when 52-year-old Jerry Watkins, who is currently homeless, allegedly choked and assaulted a uniformed City of Middletown Police Department officer during an encounter, the department announced on Monday, March 17.
Watkins, who has had 28 documented interactions with law enforcement since January …
Patient, 18, Assaults Hospital Employees In Capital Region, Police Say
An 18-year-old patient assaulted two employees at a Capital Region hospital, police said.
Saratoga County resident Isabelle Singley, of Burnt Hills, was arrested following an altercation at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs early Wednesday, March 12.
An investigation found that Singley struck two staff members at the hospital, causing injuries, at around 3 a.m., sheriff’s officials said. No other details about the incident were given.
Singley was charged with two counts of second-degree assault, both felonies. She was arraigned in the Saratoga Springs City Court and released on her own…
Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police
A Connecticut woman has been arrested after police say she held her stepson captive for over two decades, subjecting him to extreme neglect and abuse before he allegedly set fire to their home in a desperate bid for freedom.
Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said.
New Report: Stepmom Accused Of Holding Man Hostage Posts Bond; Police Detail Victim's Lif…
Escaped Psychiatric Patient Attacked Employee, Took ID Card At Hudson Valley Hospital: Police
A psychiatric patient who escaped from an Orange County hospital after attacking a hospital employee has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including a prior bomb threat, authorities announced.
On Thursday, March 6, Christopher M. Morgan, 40, of Port Jervis, was a patient at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown when he violently assaulted a 74-year-old hospital employee, forcefully taking their ID access card, New York State Police said on Friday, March 7.
Morgan then used the stolen card to flee the behavioral health unit and escaped the hospital on foot, as Dail…
Husband Who Choked Wife Unconscious, Abused Hudson Valley Children Gets 19 Years In Prison
A Hudson Valley man who subjected his wife and children to horrifying abuse—including beating his wife with household objects—will spend nearly two decades in prison.
Dominic Sorbara, 46, of Ellenville, was sentenced to 19 years behind bars in Ulster County Court on Friday, Feb. 14, after a judge found him guilty on a 20-count indictment that included assault, strangulation, and aggravated sexual abuse.
Sorbara’s abuse reached a terrifying climax on May 23, 2023, when he brutally assaulted and choked his wife inside their home in Ellenville, where they lived with three of their children, pr…
Man Repeatedly Stabs Woman In Front Of 2 Kids Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say
A man is facing attempted murder charges following a stabbing attack that injured a woman in Albany.
Officers responded to a residence in the city’s Beverwyck neighborhood, near Sherman and Quail streets, for a stabbing at around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2.
Inside the home, they found a woman, 31, suffering from stab wounds to her torso, legs, and hands, Albany Police said. She was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital in stable condition.
An investigation found that another resident of the home, Elijah Thomas, 34, stabbed the woman in front of two young children during a domestic dispute…
'Disrespected' Correction Officer Repeatedly Beat Wife In Front Of Kids In Capital Region: Jury
A former correction officer in the Capital Region is facing significant prison time after subjecting his wife to years of horrific abuse.
Stephen Frank, 48, was found guilty of multiple felony domestic violence charges by a Saratoga County jury on Wednesday, Jan. 29, following a week-long trial.
Frank, a former Warren County correction officer, repeatedly subjected the woman to verbal and physical abuse over a period of years, the Saratoga County DA’s office said.
His now ex-wife took the stand, telling jurors she suffered repeated bruising, cuts, and even damage to her lungs. The abuse, …
CT Investigating Hanging Death Of NY Man While In Police Custody
State investigators are probing the in-custody death of a 36-year-old man who died while being held at the Stamford Police Department.
The Office of Inspector General, in collaboration with Stamford police, confirmed that Jamal Linton was found unresponsive in his cell on Sunday evening, Jan. 26, hours after being arrested on multiple charges, including second-degree assault and strangulation.
Linton, who was being held on a $75,000 bond, was discovered at approximately 5:42 p.m., appearing to have hanged himself, authorities said. Officers immediately performed first aid before…
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
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
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…
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…
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…
Man From Regeion Nabbed In Hit-Run Crash That Left Victim Critical: State Police
A 51-year-old Hudson Valley man was nabbed for an alleged hit-and-run crash that left the victim in critical condition.
New York State Police charged Keith P. McNamara, age 51, of Kingston, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, in the August crash with assault, tampering with physical evidence, and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious injury.
State Police said an investigation determined that on Thursday, August 29, McNamara was driving the pick-up truck that struck Mark Segall, age 68, of Kingston, while he was riding his bicycle south on Route 375 in the town of Woodstock.
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