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Port Jervis, NY

Woman From Region Sentenced For Arson Of Residential Building With People Inside Woman From Region Sentenced For Arson Of Residential Building With People Inside
Woman From Region Sentenced For Arson Of Residential Building With People Inside In a significant court ruling, a woman from the region was sentenced to nine years in prison following her conviction for arson of a residential building. According to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, Dawn Hulse, age 53, of Port Jervis, was sentenced on Wednesday, Nov. 20, to prison time plus an additional five years of supervised release.  This follows her guilty plea in Orange County Court to commit arson at a two-family residence in Port Jervis. Court documents reveal that on Tuesday, Jan. 25, Hulse disabled the smoke detector from the fuse box and barricaded the…
'Fugitive From Justice' Wanted For Crime Spree In Region Extradited 'Fugitive From Justice' Wanted For Crime Spree In Region Extradited
'Fugitive From Justice' Wanted For Crime Spree In Region Extradited A Hudson Valley man wanted for a slew of alleged crimes in the region has been extradited after being arrested out of state.  Orange County resident Joseph Michael Flood, age 42, of Port Jervis, was returned to Sullivan County on Thursday, Nov. 7, after failing to show up in court in 2023 for a crime spree, said Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty. Chaboty said Flood was picked up from the Morris County Jail in New Jersey and returned after being arrested by the New Jersey State Police. Flood was initially scheduled to appear on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 for sentencing in …
Alert Issued For 32-Year-Old Woman Who's Gone Missing In Hudson Valley Alert Issued For 32-Year-Old Woman Who's Gone Missing In Hudson Valley
Alert Issued For 32-Year-Old Woman Who's Gone Missing In Hudson Valley A 32-year-old woman has gone missing in the region and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. New York State Police in Sullivan County from Troop F in Liberty are attempting to locate Jennifer E. Bruning, who was last seen in the hamlet of Barryville, adding that her welfare is currently a concern.  Bruning has ties to Orange County (Port Jervis and Newburgh).  Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact NYSP Liberty at 845-344-5300. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Child Porn Arrest: School Therapist From Hudson Valley Coaxed Teen Into Sending Nudes, Feds Say Child Porn Arrest: School Therapist From Hudson Valley Coaxed Teen Into Sending Nudes, Feds Say
Child Porn Arrest: School Therapist From Hudson Valley Coaxed Teen Into Sending Nudes, Feds Say A recently retired high school therapist is facing federal charges after allegedly coaxing an underage teen into sending sexually explicit photos. Orange County resident Michael Meyers, age 62, of Port Jervis, was arraigned in White Plains federal court on Monday, Nov. 20. According to the criminal complaint, an FBI investigation found that Meyers communicated with a 16-year-old minor on the app Discord. During their conversation, he allegedly asked the victim to send him several sexually explicit images and the victim complied. Meyers worked as an occupational therapist at Oceanside High…
Fatal Crash: 34-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley Fatal Crash: 34-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley
Fatal Crash: 34-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the region. It happened around 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 in Orange County on Park Avenue in the city of Port Jervis. A passenger vehicle traveling in a westerly direction crossed the center double-yellow line, according to Port Jervis Chief of Police William J. Worden. The car then struck a large flatbed tow truck operating in an easterly direction. Officers and emergency medical crews rendered emergency assistance to a 34-year-old man from the Sullivan County hamlet of Glen Spey who sustained serious physical injuries and was trapped inside…
Best Burgers: Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Final 4 In Statewide Competition Best Burgers: Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Final 4 In Statewide Competition
Best Burgers: Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Final 4 In Statewide Competition For the second year in a row, a Hudson Valley restaurant has made the "final four" for the best burger in New York. Last year, Orange County staple Ben's Fresh, located in Port Jervis, took home the prize for the "People's Choice" award, but did not win the overall Best Burger honor, which went to Ale 'n' Angus Pub in Syracuse for the second straight year.  This year, Ben's is going for the top spot of Best Burger. Hosted by the New York Beef Council, the contest kicked off with nominations from consumers, and restaurants were encouraged to advocate for votes from their customers to g…
Found: 28-Year-Old Hudson Valley Mother Of 3 Had Been Missing Since July Found: 28-Year-Old Hudson Valley Mother Of 3 Had Been Missing Since July
Found: 28-Year-Old Hudson Valley Mother Of 3 Had Been Missing Since July A 28-year-old Hudson Valley woman who went missing nine-and-a-half months ago has been found. Orange County resident Heather Callas, of Port Jervis, a mother of three who was reported missing Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, by her mother, had not been seen or heard from since Saturday, July 2. Callas left voluntarily and was believed to have traveled to New York City, according to the Port Jervis Police Department. On Friday, April 14, the Port Jervis PD announced Callas was located Thursday evening, April 13. "She is safe and is no longer missing," the department said. Further info, inc…
Ex-Knick, Hudson Valley Resident Amar'e Stoudemire Charged After Punching Daughter: Report Ex-Knick, Hudson Valley Resident Amar'e Stoudemire Charged After Punching Daughter: Report
Ex-Knick, Hudson Valley Resident Amar'e Stoudemire Charged After Punching Daughter: Report Ex-New York Knick Amar'e Stoudemire has been charged with battery after allegedly punching his teen daughter in the jaw at his Miami condo, the Miami Herald reports. The 40-year-old former basketball great's daughter, who is between ages 14 and 17, allegedly told cops that her 6-foot and 10-inch tall dad slapped her hard enough to draw blood and punched her sometime over the weekend, the outlet says citing police papers. The girl allegedly sent a photo to her mom of herself with blood on her face, sweater and sweatpants, crying, the Herald says citing the arrest report. The former NBA star…
Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Dead, Police Say Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Dead, Police Say
Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Dead, Police Say A missing Hudson Valley woman who police have spent hundreds of hours searching for has been found dead in a wooded area. Orange County resident, Brittany Hendershot, age 19, of Port Jervis, has been missing since Thursday, June 23, but was officially reported missing to police on Tuesday, July 5 by her mother. Following the missing person's report, the Port Jervis Police Department initiated an investigation which revealed that Brittany was last seen in the Town of Wallkill, said Chief William Worden, of the Port Jervis Police. See Earlier Story: Have You Seen Her? Police Seeking He…
Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley 27-Year-Old Mother Of 3 Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley 27-Year-Old Mother Of 3
Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley 27-Year-Old Mother Of 3 Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public for help locating a missing 27-year-old mother of three who hasn't been seen in over a month. The Port Jervis Police Department is attempting to locate Heather Callas, of Port Jervis, who was reported missing Monday, Aug. 1, by her mother, who has not seen or heard from her daughter since Saturday, July 2. Heather is believed to possibly be in the New York City area, said Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden. She is described as being 5-foot-3, 120 pounds, with the name Brandon on the middle of her shoulder, police said. Worden is urgin…
Alert Issued For Hudson Valley Woman Who's Been Missing For More Than A Month Alert Issued For Hudson Valley Woman Who's Been Missing For More Than A Month
Alert Issued For Hudson Valley Woman Who's Been Missing For More Than A Month Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public for help locating a missing woman who has not been seen in more than a month. In Orange County, the Port Jervis City Police Department is attempting to locate Brittany Hendershot, age 21, who was reported as a missing person by her mother on Tuesday, July 5.  Hendershot was last seen by her mother on or around Thursday, June 23, and spoke with her over the telephone on Friday, June 24, police said. She was last known to be frequenting the Route 211 business corridor in the Town of Wallkill and a wooded area adjacent to the Galleria Mal…
'Short, Stocky Men' Wanted As Extras In Short Film Shooting In Hudson Valley 'Short, Stocky Men' Wanted As Extras In Short Film Shooting In Hudson Valley
'Short, Stocky Men' Wanted As Extras In Short Film Shooting In Hudson Valley If you’re a short, stocky man looking for your 15 minutes of fame, this could be the casting call for you. Hudson Valley Casting is in search of non-union actors to appear as extras in a short film being shot in Orange County in Port Jervis on Tuesday, May 24, the company said. Besides being short and stocky, aspiring stars should also be between 20 and 30 years old. The scene being shot involves a fight scene, so stage combat training is a plus, but not required, the company said. Those hired will be paid $150 for a day of work. Applicants can email their name and contact informat…
Details Emerge After Apparent Love Triangle Leads To Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley Details Emerge After Apparent Love Triangle Leads To Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley
Details Emerge After Apparent Love Triangle Leads To Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley New information has emerged after an off-duty NYPD police officer followed his wife and her 20-year-old dog walker to a Hudson Valley hotel before chasing them in a vehicle and then gunning down her alleged lover and killing himself, according to the New York Post. The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around und 10:30 p.m., Sunday, May 9 in the parking lot of the Buffalo Wild Wings. When officers arrived on the scene at the Buffalo Wild Wings they found Sean Armstead, age 36, of Port Jervis, and Sullivan County resident Edward Wilkins, age 20, of Wurtsboro, said…