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Hunter Hospitalized After Accidental Shooting In Region Hunter Hospitalized After Accidental Shooting In Region
Hunter Hospitalized After Accidental Shooting In Region An early morning hunting expedition turned perilous for a 26-year-old man, who was hospitalized following a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  Ulster County Sheriff's deputies were called to Woods Road in Kingston on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 7 a.m., where they found the hunter in his pickup truck with a severe injury to his left forearm, said Capt. Joseph Sciutto. Sciutto said the deputies administered first aid until EMS arrived; the Catskill man was then airlifted to Westchester Medical Center for advanced care.  The accident occurred when his 30/30 lever action rifle discharged as he…
Couple Busted Selling Fentanyl, Cocaine Out Of Capital Region Home, Police Say Couple Busted Selling Fentanyl, Cocaine Out Of Capital Region Home, Police Say
Couple Busted Selling Fentanyl, Cocaine Out Of Capital Region Home, Police Say A couple is facing charges after investigators found hard drugs and trafficking materials inside their home in the region, police said. Rensselaer County residents Jacen Blair, age 46, and Rebecca Gorman, age 33, were arrested at their Hoosick Falls residence Friday, July 12, following a multi-agency drug trafficking investigation. Sheriff’s officials said a search warrant executed at the couple’s Scott Street home uncovered approximately 71 grams of cocaine and fentanyl, along with a 22-caliber rifle. They also found drug packaging materials, scales, and an undisclosed amount of cash, acc…
67 Guns, 4 Assault Rifles Turned In At Hudson Valley Gun Buyback Event 67 Guns, 4 Assault Rifles Turned In At Hudson Valley Gun Buyback Event
67 Guns, 4 Assault Rifles Turned In At Hudson Valley Gun Buyback Event A Hudson Valley gun buyback event collected 67 guns, including four assault rifles. The annual event was held in Rockland County in Spring Valley on Thursday, June 6. During the event, sponsored by the Rockland County Sheriff's Office with the Spring Valley Police Department, the New York State Police, and the Rockland County District Attorney’s, residents were given gift cards in exchange for guns.  Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco said the guns collected included: Four assault rifles 29 handguns 32 rifles and shotguns Two antique or non-working guns Individuals also turned…